Race Coordinator AI is a modern, cross-platform slot car race management and timing system. It provides precise lap timing, rich audio and speech race commentary, automated heat rotations, customizable race screens, driver statistics, and hardware timing support across Windows, macOS, and Linux (Raspberry Pi & Arduino Uno Q).
Recommended for all general users and race events. These releases are thoroughly tested and production-ready.
Release v1.0.0 (Official Stable Release) · 📋 Release Notes
| Operating System | ⬇️ Direct Download Link | Version | Package Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟 Windows (10 / 11) | ⬇️ Download Windows Setup | v1.0.0 |
Online Setup (Fast, requires internet) |
| 🪟 Windows (8, 7, XP / Offline) | ⬇️ Download Offline Setup | v1.0.0 |
Full Offline Standalone (Required for Win 8 & older) |
| 🍏 macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon) | ⬇️ Download macOS DMG | v1.0.0 |
Disk Image (.dmg) |
| 🐧 Linux / Raspberry Pi / Arduino Uno Q (ARM64) | ⬇️ Download Linux Package | v1.0.0 |
Tarball (.tar.gz) |
⚠️ Beta Releases (Beta Preview — Help us test upcoming features!) contain upcoming features and bug fixes for testing and community feedback. These builds may be less stable than official releases. If you are hosting a race event, please use an Official Stable Release above.
Release v1.0.1-beta.8 (Beta Preview) · 📋 Release Notes
| Operating System | ⬇️ Direct Download Link | Version | Package Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🪟 Windows (10 / 11) | ⬇️ Download Windows Setup | v1.0.1-beta.8 |
Online Setup (Fast, requires internet) |
| 🪟 Windows (8, 7, XP / Offline) | ⬇️ Download Offline Setup | v1.0.1-beta.8 |
Full Offline Standalone (Required for Win 8 & older) |
| 🍏 macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon) | ⬇️ Download macOS DMG | v1.0.1-beta.8 |
Disk Image (.dmg) |
| 🐧 Linux / Raspberry Pi / Arduino Uno Q (ARM64) | ⬇️ Download Linux Package | v1.0.1-beta.8 |
Tarball (.tar.gz) |
- 📋 Release Notes & Changelog — Detailed list of features, bug fixes, and release history.
- 📦 Help Center Downloads & Release Portal — Explore all releases (Official, Beta, Alpha) and downloads.
- 📖 Installation Guide & System Requirements — Detailed step-by-step setup guides for each platform.
When opening the release page, choose the installer that matches your computer:
- Windows 10 or 11: Download
RaceCoordinatorAI_Online_Setup_*.exe(Recommended — fastest, lightweight installer that downloads components automatically during setup. This requires an internet connection during installation). - Windows 8, 7, or XP (or offline PCs): Download
RaceCoordinatorAI_Offline_Setup_*.exe. Legacy Windows versions require this full offline installer for their initial installation. After the initial installation, you can use the Online_Setup above if you have an internet connection. - macOS: Download
RaceCoordinator_Mac_*.dmg. Open the disk image and drag Race Coordinator AI into your Applications folder. - Linux / Raspberry Pi / Arduino Uno Q: Download
RaceCoordinatorAI-Linux-ARM64_*.tar.gz, unpack the archive, and run./RaceCoordinatorAI.
Tip
You do not need to download the "Source code" (.zip / .tar.gz) or "Coverage Reports" files to use Race Coordinator AI.
- Install the Application: Run the downloaded installer for your operating system.
- Launch Race Coordinator AI:
- Windows: Launch from the desktop shortcut or Start Menu.
- macOS: Open Race Coordinator AI from your
Applicationsfolder. - Linux / Raspberry Pi / Arduino Uno Q: Launch via
./RaceCoordinatorAIin the extracted directory.
- Configure Your Track: Navigate to Track Manager in the navigation menu to configure your track, lanes, and sensor hardware (Arduino Uno / Uno Q, Phidget, Trak-Mate, Webcam tracking, or Keyboard demo mode).
- Set Up a Race: Go to Race Day Setup, choose your race format and heat rotation, select drivers, and start racing!
Comprehensive guides, hardware wiring diagrams, and race configuration walkthroughs are available in our Help Center:
- 🌐 Online Help Center: https://daufderheide.github.io/racecoordinator_ai/
- 🔌 Hardware Timing Setup: Learn how to configure Arduino, Phidget, and other timing interfaces in the Help Center.
Encountered a bug or have a feature idea? We welcome feedback and issue reports!
👉 Submit an Issue or Feature Request
To help us resolve issues quickly, please include:
- Search First: Check open and closed issues to see if someone already reported the same problem.
- Operating System: Specify your exact OS (e.g. Windows 11 64-bit, macOS 14 Sonoma Apple Silicon, Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit).
- App Version: State the version of Race Coordinator AI you are using (e.g.
v1.0.0orv1.0.0-beta.1). - Clear Steps to Reproduce: Provide step-by-step instructions detailing what you did before the issue occurred.
- Expected vs. Actual Result: Describe what you expected to happen versus what actually happened.
- Screenshots & Logs: Attach screenshots or relevant error messages whenever possible.
- One Issue Per Bug or Feature: Create a separate issue for each distinct bug or feature request so they can be tracked, investigated, and resolved independently.
Looking to build from source, run tests, or contribute to Race Coordinator AI?
See our dedicated Developer Guide for local environment setup, testing scripts, and architecture details.