# Start Gate Switch for Pinewood Derby Timer (PDT)

Start Gate Switch for Pinewood Derby Timer (PDT)

- **Seller:** [dfgtec](https://www.lectronz.com/stores/dfgtec), Savage, Minnesota, United States
- **Price:** $1.95 (USD, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** In stock
- **Categories:** Components
- **Product page:** https://www.lectronz.com/products/start-gate-switch-for-pinewood-derby-timer-pdt

## Links

- [Documentation](https://dfgtec.com/pdt)

## Images

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## Description

The snap switch is mounted to the track's starting gate and is wired to the timer to signal when the race is started. 

**Note:** Only one (1) switch is needed for the timer. 

The [Pinewood Derby Timer (PDT)](https://dfgtec.com/pdt) is an Arduino based timer with a robust and flexible design which allows it to be easily constructed and modified to meet your specific needs. Features of the race timer include:

* Easily expandable from 1 to 6 lanes
* Supports (optional) digital displays for each lane to show finish time and/or place order
* Supports (optional) solenoid start gate circuit
* Supports lane masking, start gate status check, resend race results, force end of race
* Works standalone or can be interfaced to race management software running on an attached computer

*Adafruit Micro Switch w/ Roller Lever - Three Terminal (ID# 819).*

## Shipping policy

I will do my best to get items shipped as quickly as possible but please allow 1-2 days.