Looking for Timing/Video/Datalogging Recommendations - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

donoman · 07-04-2015, 03:36 AM

I figure the best way to get faster in this car is going to be seat time and a way to measure my learning. I've done many trackdays throughout the years but I'm making a concerted effort this year to really become a better driver. A lot has changed over the years and the technology is unknown to me. Please help!

WANT:
Video
Lap times
Throttle position
G's
MPH

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.

CSG Mike · 07-04-2015, 04:29 AM

I assume you're looking for fully integrated solutions.

Cheapest to most expensive:

Harry's Lap Timer + OBD2 bluetooth
AIM Solo DL + Smarty Cam << This is what I would recommend.
Racelogic Vbox HD

donoman · 07-04-2015, 01:11 PM

Can the Aim SOLO DL work with a GoPro? I'd like to get a GoPro for video if possible due to popularity.

Sleepless · 07-04-2015, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I assume you're looking for fully integrated solutions.

Cheapest to most expensive:

Harry's Lap Timer + OBD2 bluetooth
AIM Solo DL + Smarty Cam << This is what I would recommend.
Racelogic Vbox HD

CMS Lap Timer + OBD2 BT is cheaper

Sleepless · 07-04-2015, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donoman

Can the Aim SOLO DL work with a GoPro? I'd like to get a GoPro for video if possible due to popularity.

Generally, when using GoPro you need to transfer the video and data files to a computer and us something like RaceRender to merge them.

If you want the video to be created with data overlays on the fly, you'll need something much more expensive from Race Technology, AIM, etc... Well over $1000.

donoman · 07-04-2015, 07:05 PM

Yikes why is the SmartyCam so expensive!? I can buy 2-3 Go Pro's for the same price.

I'd really like to be able to look at top-down telemetry between sessions, but video is not so necessary. That can wait until I get home and can piece the video and telemetry together.

CSG Mike · 07-04-2015, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donoman

Can the Aim SOLO DL work with a GoPro? I'd like to get a GoPro for video if possible due to popularity.

It can with race render, but you have to do some setup work, and sync it yourself.

CSG Mike · 07-04-2015, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donoman

Yikes why is the SmartyCam so expensive!? I can buy 2-3 Go Pro's for the same price.

I'd really like to be able to look at top-down telemetry between sessions, but video is not so necessary. That can wait until I get home and can piece the video and telemetry together.

Because it literally is fully integrated. You get a video with all the overlays and syncing done FOR you.

If you think that's bad, look into the Racelogic system...

ja1217 · 07-05-2015, 01:13 PM

I do all my data logging / video recording with my Aim Solo DL + GoPro + RaceRender 3.

It takes a little bit of work to get everything synced (usually like 5 minutes messing around with offsets, etc.) but it gives me everything I need and looks pretty good in my opinion.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8co8ukMvVg"]Fastest Lap @ VIR - 2:14.685 - YouTube[/ame]

D K · 07-05-2015, 02:55 PM

Racetechnology in the UK has a setup that controls the gopro on the fly but their equipment and interface looks like its a couple of years out of date

ka-t_240 · 07-05-2015, 03:11 PM

Trackmates are an amazing thing.

phastafrican · 07-05-2015, 11:08 PM

If you won't be reviewing video after each session, go with SoloDL and GoPro. Mike has given the cheapest way, and the preferred way. Go with the preferred method like Josh. I like my SmartyCam because I have no time to turn things on, etc. I just suit up and jump in the car. Auto records at 30mph threshold, shuts off 1min after I stop. I have cable wired in the car already so I just connect and review video with data already overlayed. Daytona video is go pro, CMP video is SmartyCam for comparison.

Emmanuel Baako #986 PTD Scion FR-S NASA-SE Turkey…:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCCef8qSctI"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCCef8qSctI[/ame]

NASA-SE CMP June 2015 Saturday Thunder Race:
[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKMy7YI1HuI"]NASA-SE CMP June 2015 Saturday Thunder Race - YouTube[/ame]

Sleepless · 07-06-2015, 12:26 AM

CMS Lap Timer on an iPhone + $150 10Hz GPS Module (Dual XGPS160):

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFLp0e5aTl8"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFLp0e5aTl8[/ame]

Total cost is $160 and you get everything the expensive stuff gives you...

cab33 · 07-21-2015, 08:22 AM

What OBD2 (bluetooth) do you guys recommend?

07-04-2015, 03:36 AM	#1
donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looking for Timing/Video/Datalogging Recommendations I figure the best way to get faster in this car is going to be seat time and a way to measure my learning. I've done many trackdays throughout the years but I'm making a concerted effort this year to really become a better driver. A lot has changed over the years and the technology is unknown to me. Please help! WANT: Video Lap times Throttle position G's MPH Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your help.

07-05-2015, 11:08 PM	#12
phastafrican Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven Scion FR-S Location: Fernandina Beach, FL Posts: 437 Thanks: 118 Thanked 171 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	If you won't be reviewing video after each session, go with SoloDL and GoPro. Mike has given the cheapest way, and the preferred way. Go with the preferred method like Josh. I like my SmartyCam because I have no time to turn things on, etc. I just suit up and jump in the car. Auto records at 30mph threshold, shuts off 1min after I stop. I have cable wired in the car already so I just connect and review video with data already overlayed. Daytona video is go pro, CMP video is SmartyCam for comparison. Emmanuel Baako #986 PTD Scion FR-S NASA-SE Turkey…: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCCef8qSctI"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCCef8qSctI[/ame] NASA-SE CMP June 2015 Saturday Thunder Race: [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKMy7YI1HuI"]NASA-SE CMP June 2015 Saturday Thunder Race - YouTube[/ame] __________________ Emmanuel Baako: NASA-Southeast Race Control & NASA Florida Race Director RaceCar:2013 Scion FR-S #986 NASA PTD \|\| Tow:2011 Dodge Durango R/T Last edited by phastafrican; 07-06-2015 at 11:03 AM.

07-06-2015, 12:26 AM	#13
Sleepless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 639 Thanks: 299 Thanked 392 Times in 229 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	CMS Lap Timer on an iPhone + $150 10Hz GPS Module (Dual XGPS160): [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFLp0e5aTl8"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFLp0e5aTl8[/ame] Total cost is $160 and you get everything the expensive stuff gives you... __________________ Pete 14 Track BRZ (Build Thread) cmslaptimer.com Last edited by Sleepless; 07-06-2015 at 12:52 AM.

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CSG Mike Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: S2000 CR Location: Orange County Posts: 14,562 Thanks: 8,942 Thanked 14,211 Times in 6,854 Posts Mentioned: 970 Post(s) Tagged: 14 Thread(s)	I assume you're looking for fully integrated solutions. Cheapest to most expensive: Harry's Lap Timer + OBD2 bluetooth AIM Solo DL + Smarty Cam << This is what I would recommend. Racelogic Vbox HD

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donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can the Aim SOLO DL work with a GoPro? I'd like to get a GoPro for video if possible due to popularity.

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donoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 277 Thanks: 6 Thanked 87 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yikes why is the SmartyCam so expensive!? I can buy 2-3 Go Pro's for the same price. I'd really like to be able to look at top-down telemetry between sessions, but video is not so necessary. That can wait until I get home and can piece the video and telemetry together.

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ja1217 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2004 Toyota RAV-4 5M Location: MD Posts: 297 Thanks: 13 Thanked 155 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I do all my data logging / video recording with my Aim Solo DL + GoPro + RaceRender 3. It takes a little bit of work to get everything synced (usually like 5 minutes messing around with offsets, etc.) but it gives me everything I need and looks pretty good in my opinion. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8co8ukMvVg"]Fastest Lap @ VIR - 2:14.685 - YouTube[/ame] Last edited by ja1217; 07-05-2015 at 08:43 PM.

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