AetherForge Product
Aether Derby
Pinewood derby, fully wired.
A complete race management system that handles everything from car registration to final standings. Built for Cub Scout pack leaders who want race night to run smoothly without a dedicated IT team.
Features
Everything you need to run a professional pinewood derby.
Race Management
Perfect-N scheduling algorithm ensures every car races in every lane. Sequential or accelerated mode for any pace.
Live Timing
Serial timer integration with sub-millisecond accuracy. Mock timer mode for testing. Gate drop detection and timeout handling.
Photo Finish
Automatic photo finish detection when times differ by less than 0.01 seconds. Visual highlighting for close races.
Webcam Replays
Automatic race recording from a USB webcam. Review any heat instantly from the race list.
Display System
Multiple real-time display views: on-deck staging, live race, scoreboard, leaderboard, auto-cycling. Socket.IO powered.
Spectator Voting
Canned goods donation voting system. Each donation generates a weighted vote code. Design award categories with live tallying.
Self-Registration
Families register on their own phones via PIN code. Upload car and driver photos. Check-in at the admin table.
Multi-Event Support
Run multiple derbies from one server. Admin sidebar event switcher with localStorage persistence. All data scoped per event.
Screenshots
From a real Pack 526 pinewood derby event.
Admin Dashboard
Event overview with stats, quick actions, and racing class counts
Race Results
Full results table with per-round times, averages, and CSV export
Scoreboard Display
Animated standings with car photos, auto-cycling through classes
Check-In
Car registration management with photo uploads and weight tracking
Race Control
Manage heats, drop the gate, accept or rerun results
Race List
Browse all heats with lane assignments, times, and video replays
Leaderboard Display
Overall rankings by fastest average time across all cars
Tech Stack
Built on a modern, proven foundation.
Ready to run your derby?
Self-hosted, no subscriptions, your data stays with you. Let us set it up for your pack.