Braid

I use a 5,0 x 0,7 mm tin-coated braid with magnetic effect, 110 meter overall. The big question is; 3M double sided adhesive tape or glue e.g. Loctite Teroson SB 2444?
Well I have tested both, the tape is very easy to work with opposite the glue, because you have to apply it to the track as well as to the braid. If you forces the braid of, both metodes peal the paint of and leave the MDF raw. So my conclusion is tape.

I discovered that I have missed something while routing the slot. There is no space for braid between the sektions, so back to the router.

I forgot to make space for the braid between the sektions.I forgot to make space for the braid between the sektions.
Yet another simple tool.Yet another simple tool.
Now it fits.Now it fits.
Just waiting for the paint to dry.Just waiting for the paint to dry.

Now it’s time for braid.

3M tape is pressed to the slot.3M tape is pressed to the slot.
All taped up.All taped up.
My plastic pressing tool.My plastic pressing tool.
Tape bend underneath the track.Tape bend underneath the track.
End of the section.End of the section.
Rip of the paper.Rip of the paper.
Ups! Wrong length of braid in the wrong slot – 3 cm to short dummy!Ups! Wrong length of braid in the wrong slot – 3 cm to short dummy!
All the braid is mounted.All the braid is mounted.
IMPORTENT!
1. Always clean the braid for all trace of oil with acetone before using it. Remember to use gloves.
2. Press the tape and braid firmly to the MDF slot.

Braid connection

At the end of each section, I use a 10 mm MDF to secure the braid to the track. The wire from each braid, will be connected to others with the the same potential. A wire pair, from each section, will be connected to an Scalextric PB output in the frame.
The wires from the braid at each flipper, will be used to give, the PCB for live flippers, the necessarily potential.

At each end of the sektions, a 30 mm wide MDF secures the braid.At each end of the sektions, a 30 mm wide MDF secures the braid.
Painted and ready to assemble.Painted and ready to assemble.
I solder a 0,5 mm2 wire to the braid.I solder a 0,5 mm2 wire to the braid.
To secure the braid next to the flippers, I cut small pieces out of a plastic winecork.To secure the braid next to the flippers, I cut small pieces out of a plastic winecork.
Press it between the MDF and the braid.Press it between the MDF and the braid.
Wires soldered to the braid at each flipper.Wires soldered to the braid at each flipper.