Broadcaster Setup Guide
Get the RCStats.io live scoring bridge running in under 5 minutes.
How It Works
RCStats.io uses a lightweight Chrome extension to read live scoring data from any LiveRC track. The extension watches the LiveRC scoring page and sends position updates to your RCStats.io dashboard, where historical stats and AI-powered insights are layered on top.
Step 1
LiveRC Tab
Open any track's scoring page — the extension reads it automatically
Step 2
Extension Bridge
Sends positions, lap times, and gaps to RCStats.io every 2 seconds
Step 3
Dashboard Tab
View enriched live scoring with racer history and AI notable stats
1
Download the Chrome Extension
Download the RCStats.io Live Bridge extension and unzip it to a folder on your computer.
Download Extension (.zip)Save it anywhere you'll remember — you'll point Chrome to this folder in the next step.
2
Install in Chrome
- 2aUnzip the downloaded file. You should see a folder called
rcstats-live-bridgecontainingmanifest.jsonand other files. - 2bOpen Chrome and navigate to
chrome://extensions - 2cEnable Developer mode using the toggle in the top-right corner.
- 2dClick Load unpacked and select the
rcstats-live-bridgefolder. - 2eYou should see RCStats.io Live Bridge appear in your extensions list. Pin it to your toolbar for easy access.
3
Configure the Extension
- 3aClick the RCStats.io Live Bridge icon in your Chrome toolbar.
- 3bSet the Dashboard URL to where your RCStats.io dashboard is running:Local development:http://localhost:3009Production:https://rcstats.io
- 3cClick Save Settings. The extension is now configured.
4
Start Broadcasting
- 4aOpen the LiveRC scoring page for the track you're broadcasting. For example:https://racetime.liverc.com/live/scoring/
- 4bThe extension icon should show a green ONbadge — this means it's reading scoring data and sending it to your dashboard.
- 4cIn a second tab, open your RCStats.io dashboard and go to the Live Scoring page.
- 4dEnter the track's LiveRC subdomain (e.g.
racetime) and click Listen. - 4eYou should see live positions appear within seconds. Click any racer name to see their historical stats, notable achievements, and AI-powered insights in the side panel.
5
Tips & Troubleshooting
Finding the subdomain
The subdomain is the first part of the LiveRC URL. For
https://racetime.liverc.com, the subdomain is racetime.Extension shows red ERR badge
Check that your Dashboard URL is correct in the extension settings and that the RCStats.io dashboard is running.
No data on the /live page
Make sure the LiveRC scoring page is open in another tab and showing active race data. The extension only reads data when there's an active race on the LiveRC page.
Data privacy
The extension only reads the public LiveRC scoring page that any visitor can see. It does not log in, modify data, or access any private LiveRC systems. All data flows to your own RCStats.io dashboard instance.
Multiple tracks
You can open multiple LiveRC scoring tabs for different tracks simultaneously. Each will bridge independently to your dashboard.