RaceCapturePro2 QuickStart

2016-09-13T04:34:54Z

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== Prerequisites ==
* [https://www.race-capture.com/software/ Download and install] the latest RaceCapture App
Windows 10:
* No drivers are needed for Windows 10. Windows will automatically detect RaceCapture/Pro, and it will appear as a '''USB Serial''' device under Device Manager.

Windows XP, 7, 8:
* Download and unzip drivers: [https://autosportlabs-software.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/RaceCapturePro_drivers_winXPVista7_V2.zip Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Drivers V2]
** '''Note for Windows 8 users''' - These drivers are unsigned. You will need to disable the driver signing requirement for Windows 8, or upgrade to Windows 10. [https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/disabling-driver-signature-on-windows-8/disabling-signed-driver-enforcement-on-windows-8 Instructions]
*** [http://www.howtogeek.com/167723/how-to-disable-driver-signature-verification-on-64-bit-windows-8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/ Win8 64bit unsigned driver instructions]
* Plug RaceCapture/Pro in to the computer.
* If prompted to install a driver, direct Windows to the folder where you unzipped the RaceCapture/Pro drivers.
* If not prompted, manually update driver:
** Open Windows Device Manager and find the '''Ports (COM and LPT)''' section. RaceCapture/Pro should be listed there, possibly with a yellow (!) over the icon.
** Right click and select 'Update Driver'.
** Follow the instructions and direct Windows to the folder where you unzipped the RaceCapture/Pro drivers.

== Quick Start ==

Watch our software installation video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqveE2C1vo0

# Attach GPS and Bluetooth module (if purchased) to RaceCapture/Pro
# Plug in the supplied USB cable to RaceCapture/Pro and your computer.
# When prompted for drivers, select them from the zip file you unzipped previously.
## If not prompted or Windows does not ask you to locate drivers, open Device Manager, find RaceCapture/Pro (usually under 'Other devices'), right click and select 'Update Driver' software. Then select the folder containing the unzipped drivers you downloaded previously.
# Confirm you really want to install the drivers

==Running the Application==
# Open the RaceCapture application.
## You should see 'Reading Configuration' at the top of the window once the app detects RaceCapture/Pro.
# Click on 'Dashboard'
# Click on the bottom right arrow three times, which will display the digital dash. You should see the Utc and Interval channels changing, which means data is being transmitted over USB.

[[File:Dash.png|800px]]

## '''Protip:''' Pick up the RaceCapture/Pro unit, move it around and observe changes from the internal accelerometer and gyro sensors!

# You have now setup the RaceCapture app!

== Selecting your favorite race tracks==
RaceCapture/Pro can auto-detect and configure your favorite race tracks as soon as GPS lock is obtained.

# After connecting the RaceCapture app and verifying connectivity, navigate to the configuration view.
# Select the Race Tracks from the menu on the left.
# Search and select the race tracks you will be typically attending.
# Once the tracks have been selected, write the updated configuration using the [[Image:rc_appwrite_config.png]] button in the lower left.

When you arrive at the track and RaceCapture is powered up, it will automatically detect and configure the track's start/finish line and any available sectors.

ProTip: Periodically click the update button [[Image:update_from_cloud.png]] to pull down the latest set of race track configurations.

[[Image:RA_automatic_track_detection.png|800px]]

==Manual track configuration==
If the track is not listed, or if you have a specific or custom course you wish to run, then you can set a manual start/finish line.

[[Image:RaceCapture_app_manual_track_config.png|800px]]

== Setting up Bluetooth ==
===Enabling Bluetooth in firmware settings===
* Complete the Quick Start steps above, leaving RaceCapture/Pro connected to your computer
* Connect the Bluetooth module to the inner of the two RaceCapture/Pro ports on the same side the USB cable connects to
* Open the Race Capture app
* Click on the top left 'Menu' button
* Click on 'Configuration'
* Click on 'Wireless' in the list of options on the left
* Click the toggle to the right of 'Bluetooth'
<br> [[File:RC_app_wireless_config.jpg|800px]]
* Click the 'Write Config' button on the bottom left (down array pointing to a RaceCapture/Pro)

===Set up Android tablet/phone===

App Download:
* Google Play Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autosportlabs.racecapture&hl=en Download]
* Amazon App Store [http://www.amazon.com/Autosport-Labs-Race-Capture/dp/B016ZJM7GE/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1446478866&sr=1-1 Download]

==Requirements==
For best performance, we recommend the following minimum specification:
* Android 5 and higher
* Quad core 1.3 GHz processor
* 1 GB RAM, 8 GB flash
* 1024x600 resolution, IPS display
* 7" to 10" screen

===Primary recommendation===
'''Recommended''': We hands down recommend the Nvidia Shield tablet for it's performance, excellent screen and overall value.
* Nvidia Shield Tablet: [https://shield.nvidia.com/store/tablet/k1 $199.99 from Nvidia directly. Also available on Amazon and other retailers]

===Lower end recommendation===
For the extremely budget racer you can also use the Amazon fire tablet. While it has a lower quality screen, the processor is reasonably fast, making it a good value for the cost.
* Amazon Fire tablet: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TSUGXKE $49.95 edition]

===Other tablet recommendations===
You can use other higher quality tablets, such as models from Samsung, Google Lenovo and LG. Your mileage may vary. A few examples:
* Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (good alternative) [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=galaxy+tab+8.4 Available on Amazon]
* Google Nexus Tablet [https://www.google.com/nexus/9/ Available from Google]

==Touch screen operation with gloves==
We recommend [http://http://www.amazon.com/AnyGlove-TM-Synthetic-Touchscreen-Compatible/dp/B00AB3EVOW AnyGlove] to make your racing gloves touch screen compatible.

==Bluetooth pairing==
# Go into the Android settings and pair your device with the RaceCapture/Pro Bluetooth module
## Ensure Bluetooth is turned on in the Android device settings.
## Ensure the RaceCapture/Pro Bluetooth module is powered on (green light is flashing)
## Default password is 1234
# Install the Race Capture app on your Android device:
* Google Play Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autosportlabs.racecapture&hl=en Download]
* Amazon App Store [http://www.amazon.com/Autosport-Labs-Race-Capture/dp/B016ZJM7GE/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie=UTF8&qid=1446478866&sr=1-1 Download]

# Open the RaceCapture app. The RaceCapture app will search for the RaceCapturePro device

===Verify connectivity===
# Select the dashboard screen and switch to the raw channels view - you should see values updating in real-time.

<br> [[File:Dash.png|800px]]

===Troubleshooting Bluetooth connection issues===
* Ensure RaceCapture/Pro is powered up and the Bluetooth module is plugged in to the inner RJ11 port, located to the right of the front panel push-button
* Ensure Bluetooth is enabled in the wireless settings of the RaceCapture/Pro configuration
** Note, you will need to connect via USB to verify this setting
* Ensure Bluetooth is enabled under the Android Settings
** On some tablets with a marginal or unstable Bluetooth support, a disable/re-enable of Bluetooth may help
* Try un-pairing and re-pairing the RaceCapture/Pro Bluetooth device
* Try re-starting the Android device

==Basic Logging of Data==
* Insert a micro SD card into SD card slot on the front face of the unit.
** The card is installed with the label facing the top of the unit, metal contacts facing down
** Use a 32GB card or smaller
** '''Note''': We recommend a fresh format of the card before you first log data.
* Press the button on the front of the panel. You will see the Logging LED flash
* When you are finished logging, press the button again. THe Logging LED will stop flashing.
* Remove the card. You will find your log file on the SD card.
** The filename will end in .log
** The logfile is in plain CSV data format.

===Automatic logging control===
You can use the on-board Lua scripting to [[RaceCapturePro_Lua_Scripting_Examples#Automatic_logging_control|Automate Logging]] behavior using speed, RPM or other logic.

RaceCapturePro QuickStart

2013-07-09T05:38:12Z

Blizzard:

==10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start==
These quick start instructions will get you logging data in 10 minutes with 10Hz GPS and 30Hz accelerometer and Yaw sensor sampling rate.

Let's begin!
==RaceCapture/Pro Quickstart Guide==

===Get a memory card===
* Find yourself a memory card between 2 and 32GB in capacity. Not required, but bonus points for formatting and removing clutter.
* Push it in to the slot until it's seated.
** The card slot is a "push-in / "push-out" design like a clicky ball-point pen; the card is properly seated when it's in the innermost position.

===Secure===

Mount RaceCapture/Pro securely to your car.

* Ideally mount the unit flat and in the center of to get the best effect from the built-in Yaw Sensor.
* If you're desperate for a quick test, there's no shame in bungie-ing / rubber-banding it to your arm rest!

===GPS===

* Plug the GPS module into the rightmost dual-RJ11 port of the unit, located to the right of the status LEDs.
* Place the GPS module on the roof of the car via it's magnetic mount.
* For a quick test, just toss the GPS module onto the dash or the floor of the car!

===Power===

Provide power to RaceCapture/Pro. You can do this in several ways:
* Hard-wire it to a 9-24v power source, such as your car's electrical system.
** RaceCapture/Pro consumes very little power when running (about 100mA) so you can tap into most any existing circuit that has an ignition switched voltage source.

* Power it from a USB charge port in your car
** Use the included USB cable to connect to a USB charge connection in your car.
** Since the USB cable can vibrate loose, this is a quick and dirty solution, and we only recommend it for ad-hoc testing!

* Power it via USB from your computer
** It gets boring quickly, but this is good if you want to just 'bench test' the system.

===Verify===
Turn the power on to the unit and wait until the lights on the front panel indicate the unit's state:
* Lower Left LED: Steady green when the unit has power.
* Lower Right LED: Flashes once per second when acquiring GPS lock.
* Lower Right LED: Flashes ten times per second when GPS lock is acquired.

In addition, the remote GPS unit will also flash a red light once per second when the GPS lock has been acquired.

===Log===
Once you have GPS lock, press the button on the front to start logging data!
* The default configuration of RaceCapture/Pro is to log 10Hz GPS and 30Hz accelerometer and yaw.
* There are ways to automatically start/stop logging! see our [[RaceCapturePro_HowTo|How-To guide]] for more information
* You should see the upper right LED flashing rapidly, indicating data is being written to the card.
** If you see the red light appear, there was a problem writing to the SD card. Verify you have a card that's in good shape (you can read/write to it) and it's fully inserted.

===Rinse/Repeat===
You can start stop logging as much as you want. Each time logging starts, a new numbered log file is created on the SD card.

===View / Analyze===
Load the log file into the [[RaceCapturePro_SoftwareOperation|Race Analyzer]] software, or, you can manually analyze the raw data since the files are written in plain Comma Separated Values (CSV).

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