For those who are inclined to build a complete system to work with my timers, this is what you will need.
Items needed to build Tway’s timing system
1) Tapeswitches (
www.tapeswitch.com) Part # 101B or 131A
2) 1000‘spool of flexible phone wire + Rewind cord spool for easy set-up and take down.
3) RJ6 connector crimping tool and jacks (used for US phone headsets)
4) RJ11 connector crimping tool and jacks (used US for phone jacks)
5) Outlet plug & box (used to connect tapeswitches to system) *Any sort of connector can be used here.
6) Pushbutton Switch *can be used in duel racing
7) Four-Wire In-Line Coupler
4 12-15’ extension cords
9) The Timer
**The system will work with just 2 tapeswitches which can be used to start/stop a single lane GS course or a simple push-button can start both clocks in the timing unit and can be stopped at the finish line with 2 tapeswitches.
**Some people prefer to use 2 tapes to start the clock and 2 for the finish, which prevents false starts.
**The most difficult item to source is the RJ6 Crimping tool. Pretty much everything can be found a Home Depot except the flexible (individually stranded 4 wire) phone wire. This can be located at Greybar or most electrical supply outlets. DON’T BUY STANDARD SINGLE STRADED 4 WIRE. THOUGH IT IS CHEAP, IT WILL BREAK.
