Compatibility guides

Verified answers to the most common slot-car compatibility questions, grounded in manufacturer evidence.

• Are Carrera slot cars compatible with Scalextric?Carrera and Scalextric digital systems are not directly compatible, but one manufacturer-listed chip lets a car run on both. Verified answer with conditions.
• What does DPR mean on a Scalextric car?DPR means Digital Plug Ready: the car accepts a plug-in Scalextric digital chip with no soldering. Which plug — C8515 or C8516 — depends on the car.
• How to convert a Scalextric car to digitalConverting a Scalextric car for Scalextric Digital or ARC Pro takes one chip: C8515 for DPR cars, C8516 for DPR F1 cars, C7005 for non-DPR cars.
• How to convert a Carrera Evolution car to digitalCarrera lists the 20026732 Digital Decoder for converting Evolution cars to Digital 132 and Digital 124. Formula 1 and KTM cars are stated exceptions.
• Slot.it oXigen compatibility with Carrera and ScalextricThe Slot.it oXigen Type C chip is manufacturer-listed for Carrera Digital 132 and Scalextric SSD with conditions. What works, and the stated limitations.
• Scalextric ARC Pro compatibilityScalextric ARC Pro is the app-based digital powerbase. Which digital chips and converted cars are verified to work with it — C8515, C8516 and C7005.