AIM Solo DL Q&A - Have questions on how to use your AIM?
 

When you first receive your Solo DL, follow these steps:

- Install the Race Studio Software
- Plug in your AIM Solo DL to your computer, and turn it on
- Open RaceStudio
- Click Device Configuration
- Select ECU Manufacturer to be Toyota
- ECU Model should be set to GT86/Scion_FRS
- Set sampling frequency to maximum for all channels
- Change measurement unit to the unit of your choice.
- *transmit the changes to your AIM Solo DL* (thanks @dp1 for catching this important step)

When you get to the track:

- Turn on your unit, and give it a minute to lock onto GPS Satellites
- Make sure the unit has a clear view of the sky (through glass is okay)
- Select your track


Have other questions? Ask away!

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Any chance you guys know what data it can pull off a 2006+ S2000 with DBW?

For S2000 you need to use the basic OBD2 channels. See the attached screenshot of the configuration manager. I used it with my s2k and it worked but the standard OBD channels have slow refresh rate and may seem a little choppy.

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James Colborn has a whole Youtube series about how to best use your AIM SOLO (DL and non DL). He occasionally races with the Compass 360 and Bimmerworld teams and hosts seminars here in the NW for local racers. I don't want to take away from CSG Mike but I thought these were generally very good how-to videos that others may benefit from.

Colborn's series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...tlZ8XXpycC980Z


Here's an excellent one to start with

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Nobody's ever bothered, but if someone were to document what channel is what on the S2k, all we need to do is email that to AIM and they'll add a S2k specific mode.

I know there's a TON more data that can be had, because I can pull a heck of a lot more data with a FlashPro.

Slow learner here, lol! My Solo DL is not picking up ECU data from my BRZ. Any ideas? Thanks,

Have you configured your Solo DL to specifically read the BRZ? Read the first post for instructions :)

Mike, I did configure the Solo for the FT86 ECU and then transmitted info. I do see all of the ECU channels on the 'system config' page. I also set the sampling freq and units of measure. I used the Solo yesterday and I have lap data but no ECU data.

Do you have an early 2013 build? Some of them have shaky OBD2 ports. You may need to jiggle the connector around. Use an ecu display to check for a connection.

when you go to the online feature, are you able to see the value of the sensors or just a bunch of ###?

I have a brand new unit. Puma, when I go to 'online' I can see all of the ECU channels, and values for each channel, but under last column 'measurement', its showing ERR. in each box for all but the first five channels. So I am assuming ERR. is an error message?

Firmware 46.03.18 shows on screen.

might as well post a problem I've been having since the beginning but generally too lazy to address.


So, I use my SOLO for autocross. I start each morning by creating a new point-to-point track, I create a start beacon and a finish beacon.


now, my problem is that the recording never starts at the start beacon, but when I hammer down above a certain RPM.

ive dinked around inside the settings, and there's one for RPM/speed launch, but I'd really want it to just activate upon triggering the start beacon. Any help?


second issue is that after finishing an autocross run, the logger starts a "second lap" even though I'm no where near the starting point, and it runs until I park the car.

not a big deal, but just forces me to clean up the files manually at home, but would love it if it just sorta did what I wanted it to do. Start at start... finish at finish, log a file.

That is correct.

Are you tuned? What year is your car?

What mode is your unit in? If you're not in circuit, try lowering the S/F tolerance distance. Also, lower the recording start window.

logging is not going to work because as of now, solodl doesn't communicate with the car's ecu, either you set it up wrong or connection is bad but logging is not going to work until you fix this.

I am in point-to-point mode.

I am not aware of how/where to adjust S/F tolerance. Is this done on the unit or on the PC using software?




also, since we're on this subject, what is the "track width" field for and how does it affect the data acquisition?

The tracks are, for lack of a better word, a "line" of location data points. The track width is how much tolerance there is for deviation from that width in which the AIM considers you to be "on track". It also affects where it thinks your set start/finish point is, so you may want to lower it, but it also requires you to have more satellites locked in for accurate readings. Make sure the AIM has a clear view of the sky.

Puma, I have used someone elses solo DL in my car a couple of months ago and it worked fine. I guess I need to figure out how to clear contents and reload software and see if that will correct the problem.

These are great. While I use RaceChrono(android app), as opposed to the Solo, it outputs a file format that allows me to use the AIM software for analysis, I found these videos quite helpful.
If I were looking for a standalone datalogger it would be the Solo DL. I think AIM really hit a home run with the solo units.

Also thanks to CSG for providing support like this. :thumbup:

EDIT:I was actually incorrect, the software I use is Circuit tools, not AIM. They are similar in enough ways that the videos were helpful.

Mike, my car is totally stock except for tires and oil cooler. And, its a 2014 BRZ.

It definitely sounds like it may be an OBDII port issue if everything is loaded up on the unit properly.

Here is the next test.

Leave the unit turned off, plug in the OBDII connector to the OBDII Port, then plug in the silver connector to the AIM Solo DL Unit (the port without the cap) and see if your AIM unit turns on and is "charging" from the OBDII port. That will at least let us know if there is power coming from the OBDII port to the unit.

-mike

Mike, it turns on as soon as I plug in the connector.

Ok so it is getting power at least from OBDII.

If the proper channels are loaded onto the unit, it could be an OBDII port issue.

-Mike Paisan

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Hmmm... do you know anyone else locally with an FRS or BRZ you can plug the unit into?

I will have a chance to run in another car this weekend.

Keep us posted!

I sometimes have issues with my OBD2 port, probably from doing too many EcuTek flashes. :bellyroll: My workaround is to use an OBD2 extension cable between the car and the AIM Solo cable, and that seems to do the trick.

I couldn't resolve the ECU data issues even with the help of the AIM guys so I am returning it so they can check it out. I had the latest software and firmware updates. AIM customer service looked at the screens and couldn't see anything wrong with config.

It's likely the cable or the obdii port in the car.

I would see if I could borrow an obdii scanner to see if the port is working before shipping it back.

Mike

Mike, I used a friend's Solo a few months ago and his unit worked fine in my car so I dont think its the ECU connection. I could have waited until the weekend and tried mine in someone else's car but I decided to send it in today to save some time.

I got a call from AIM this evening and there is a problem with the CAN bus on my Solo DL so they are sending out a new unit to me today.

Glad to hear they got to the root of the issue.

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I got the replacement Solo unit today and plugged it into car and drove around neighborhood. This unit is working correctly and picking up ECU data. Thanks AIM!

Changing unit of measure
 

Can units of measure for speed or temps be changed after tests have been run? I have all the units set up on Race Studio the way I want them but I see that units of measure after event yesterday are different. So I am wondering if I can change them in the RS2Analysis program. Thanks,

Unfortunately, no. The Solo DL is taking the raw output from CANBUS, interpreting it (converting it) into the unit of your choice, and then recording that interpreted number.

You *can* open the file raw and run a macro to change the units, but you're probably better off printing out a quick conversion table for the units you're trying to convert, when you're looking at data.

When you do the device configuration, make sure you set everything the way you want (units, decimal places, etc.), and then upload it to the Solo DL. Make sure you pull your data from the unit first, as reconfiguring wipes the unit!

Thanks, Mike! I did have units set up in configuration so I don't why they would have changed. I will look at config again and download it to the Solo. How many decimal places do you use?

I am using the Ram mount on quarter window on driver's door with the Solo tilted towards me so GPS results aren't accurate. Max longitudinal accel was .97! I will try mounting unit square with the car from side window, recalibrating it, and see if that works better.

Is it possible for the SoloDL to indicate when ABS is engaging? Either on the unit itself or afterwards when reviewing the data in RaceStudio? The documentation says it does not pull the ABS activation channel for our car like it does with the Miata, but can it be inferred by the brake pressure channel?

Is it possible to install a oil pressure sending unit so that pressure can be seen on the Solo DL thru the OBD2 port?

Negative.

there's a lap comparison tool that lets you see in real time the relative positions of two laps, really need when comparing two drivers.


is there a way to export this as video or gif or something?