This module provides a Python interface to Carrera® DIGITAL 124/132 slotcar systems connected via a serial (cable) connection, or via Bluetooth LE using Carrera AppConnect®.
>>> from carreralib import ControlUnit
>>> cu = ControlUnit('/dev/ttyUSB0')
>>> cu.version()
'5337'
>>> cu.poll()
Status(fuel=(14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 0, 0), start=0, mode=6,
pit=(False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False),
display=8)
>>> cu.start()
>>> cu.poll()
Status(fuel=(14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 14, 0, 0), start=1, mode=6,
pit=(False, False, False, False, False, False, False, False),
display=8)
>>> cu.start()
>>> cu.poll()
Timer(address=1, timestamp=105295, sector=1)
>>> cu.poll()
Timer(address=0, timestamp=105410, sector=1)For demonstration purposes, the carreralib module can also be used from the command line as a simple race management system (RMS).
Please refer to the online documentation for more information.
Installation
carreralib is available from PyPI and can be installed by running:
pip install carreralib
Project Resources
License
Copyright (c) 2015-2026 Thomas Kemmer.
Licensed under the MIT License.
Carrera® and Carrera AppConnect® are registered trademarks of Carrera Toys GmbH.
carreralib is not an official Carrera® product, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carrera Toys GmbH.
Thanks to Stephan Heß (a.k.a. slotbaer) for doing all the hard work.
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