REVISED SCORPIUS PRODUCT RELEASES 2022-23

Car Decoders

New basic Scorpius Generation II car chip.
Emphasis on simplicity and durability.
18.0×8.5 or 153 sq.mm (or 1/3 size of Generation I car chip).
Smallest decoder on the market.
DC only. (No power loss due to diodes). Bluetooth connectivity ie phone Android and iOS app.
Uses nRF52810 QFN 5×5 microprocessor Massive 30V 25Amp drive mosfet.
Single sided, 2 layer PCB allows easier installation.
Fat power tracks.
Power and motor EMF protected.
Big components for durability.
Silicone power wires 24AWG.
Thin photo sensor wires 28AWG for easy installation.
Thickness 1.7mm. Thinnest on the market.

 

Scorpius Plus car decoder

Scorpius Generation II car chip as above with added functionality.
23×13.3mm.
DC only. (No power loss due to diodes). Bluetooth connectivity ie phone Android and iOS app.
Uses nRF52832 6x6mm microprocessor.
Massive 30V 25Amp drive mosfet.
Double sided, 4 layer PCB.
Fat power tracks.
Power and motor EMF protected.
Big components for durability.
DPR compatible .
Hall sensor for tacho.
Accelerometer.
Full lights with configurable brightness.
OLED output ready for connection.

 

Scorpius Nano

Emphasis on size.
9.4×5.0mm.
DC only. (No power loss due to diodes).
Bluetooth connectivity ie phone.
Android and iOS app.
Uses nRF52832 WLSCP 3.0×3.2mm.
3A drive circuit.
Double sided, 4 layer PCB.
Power and motor EMF protected.

 

Carrera Wireless (No lights)

Emphasis on simplicity but with a unique wireless override system called *Nitrous.
Works in conjunction with Scorpius manufactured Carrera CU dongle.
Size 20×13.5 mm (less than half the size of Carrera OEM decoders)
DC (with packets)
Bluetooth connectivity ie phone Android and iOS app.
Uses nRF52810 QFN 5×5 microprocessor Massive 30V 25Amp drive mosfet.
Single sided, 2 layer PCB.
Fat power tracks.
Power and motor EMF protected.
Big components for durability.
No lights
Plug ‘n’ play
Scalextric DPR ready.
Retrofits to Carrera chassis.

 

Carrera Wireless Plus

Emphasis on functionality with wireless override.
Works in conjunction with Scorpius manufactured Carrera CU dongle.
Size 26×13.5 mm (Approx 40% size reduction from Carrera OEM decoders)
DC (with packets)
Bluetooth connectivity ie phone Android and iOS app.
Uses nRF52832 QFN 6x6mm microprocessor Massive 30V 25Amp drive mosfet.
Single sided, 2 layer PCB.
Fat power tracks.
Power and motor EMF protected.
Big components for durability.
No lights
Plug ‘n’ play
Scalextric DPR ready.
Retrofits to Carrera chassis.

 

Scorpius Maximus


Scorpius Multi purpose Multi Protocol decoder 23×13.3mm.
AC/DC
Bluetooth connectivity ie phone Android and iOS app.
Uses nRF52840 WLSCP 3.5×3.5mm microprocessor.
Massive 30V 25Amp drive mosfet.
Double sided, 4 layer PCB.
Fat power tracks.
Power and motor EMF protected.
DPR compatible.
Hatch available.
Carrera fitment compatible.
Hall sensor for tacho.
Accelerometer.
Full lights with configurable brightness.
OLED output ready for connection (2 digits).
Scorpius compatible.
Carrera native compatibility.
Scorpius/Carrera Nitrous compatible.
Scalextric Sport Digital native compatible.
Scorpius/Scalextric Sport digital Nitrous compatible.
SCX compatible using Scorpius Controller.
Lane changer for Scorpius, Carrera, and Scalextric Sports Digital. Includes liven flipper, anticollision, track telemetry and Ultima best line system.
Location detector for Scorpius, Carrera and Scalextric Sports Digital (Can send data via RF

 

Lane Change Electronics

Generation 1 Lane Brain shown

Scorpius Lane Brain Gen II.
Suits: Scorpius/Carrera/Scalextric Sport Digital Emphasis on simplicity and durability.
40.0×20.0mm
AC/DC
Bluetooth connectivity ie phone Android and iOS app.
Reconfigure ID number, gate opening times, liven flipper polarity, flipper delay.
Operates one flipper, ie single lane changer.
Livens entry and exit (passive) flipper.
Uses nRF52840 7x7mm
Massive 30V 25Amp drive mosfet.
Single sided, 2 layer PCB.
Fat power tracks.
Power and solenoid EMF protected.
Big components for durability
Anti-collision function for all brands.
PEARL (programmable electronically activated race line) compatible for all brands. ULTIMA compatible for all brands (PEARL and Anti-Collision combined)

 

Controller

Scorpius Controller
Upgrade microprocessor to nRF 52832 6x6mm
Upgrade screen
Otherwise no other changes

 

WAM

Scorpius Wireless Analogue Module
No upgrades necessary.

 

Dongles

Scorpius USB
No changes.

Carrera CU
No changes.

 

 

Track Accessories

LCD Colour touchscreen gantry
Compatible to Scorpius RMS
Size: 120×75
AC/DC
Nextion 4.3″ HMI Intelligent Smart USART UART Serial Touch TFT Colour LCD module. Bluetooth connectivity ie phone Android and iOS app.
Uses nRF52810 QFN 5×5 microprocessor Massive 30V 25Amp drive mosfet.
Single sided, 2 layer PCB.
Fat power tracks.
Power EMF protected.

 

Flipper Assembly

Prototype picture

3D printed flipper assembly.
Runs on 10V to 16V tracks
Size 140mmx75mm
Competition quality
Suitable for use on routed tracks for any digital system except SCX.
Rapid easy fitment using Scorpius’ revolutionary magna fit system.
Chrome plated flipper for enabling live flipper function.
Quick removal and replacement in seconds.
Rugged solenoid.

 

Routed lane change track inserts


MDF high speed competition lane change track sections.
Easy fit to routed, Ninco, Scalextric or Carrera plastic tracks.
Kit form, DIY paint and braid.