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RFID race timing solutions

daveob1

I was just reading an older thread about making a RFID timer for a running race. It sounds like the technology hasn't changed that much in 7 years, but has anyone else done something similar?

My main issue (I think) is the start/finish set up. We are going to do small MTB races in the bush with the start/finish spaced about 3kms apart. Mobile reception is poor. So is there a workaround to get their staggered start time for a rider then get their finish time. We could do a workaround of set start times, but it would be easier with the tags.

It maybe as simple as loading both sets of data into a laptop program, but I haven't look at that side yet.

There are commercial solutions available but for our club its a cost issue.

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    This is a great discussion on RFID race timing solutions! It's exciting to see more attention on DIY and affordable alternatives for race management, especially for small to mid-sized events where commercial systems can be cost-prohibitive.

    If you're exploring ways to build or improve your own race timing setup, I highly recommend this guide: DIY Race Timing: Save Money & Manage Results. It walks through the essentials of setting up your own system while keeping costs low and results accurate—perfect for community events, charity runs, and more.

    Thanks to everyone here for sharing knowledge and experiences—this kind of open collaboration is what helps innovation thrive!

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    This is a great discussion on RFID race timing solutions! It's exciting to see more attention on DIY and affordable alternatives for race management, especially for small to mid-sized events where commercial systems can be cost-prohibitive.

    If you're exploring ways to build or improve your own race timing setup, I highly recommend this guide: DIY Race Timing: Save Money & Manage Results. It walks through the essentials of setting up your own system while keeping costs low and results accurate—perfect for community events, charity runs, and more.

    Thanks to everyone here for sharing knowledge and experiences—this kind of open collaboration is what helps innovation thrive!

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