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Brentp: /* Technical Specifications */

2026-07-24T14:24:29Z

Technical Specifications

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			=Mounting and dimensions=
			==STEP file for mounting pattern==
			Download : [[File:PodiumConnect_Micro_Solid.zip]]

			==Dimensions==
			Dimensions of main body, not including cable: 94 x 61 x 16 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 0.63 in)

	=Additional Tutorials and How-To Guides=		=Additional Tutorials and How-To Guides=

Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Real-time Telemetry Setup */

2026-03-05T11:37:22Z

Real-time Telemetry Setup

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	= Real-time Telemetry Setup =		= Real-time Telemetry Setup =
			This section explains how to configure PodiumConnect Micro to stream live telemetry data to the Podium cloud service so it can be viewed remotely using the Podium app or the Podium website.

			=== Overview ===
			Three components are used when working with live telemetry:

			* RaceCapture App : Used to connect directly to the device for configuration and local dashboard viewing.
			* Podium App : Used to view live telemetry and previously recorded sessions in the cloud.
			* Podium Website : Provides web access to the same telemetry data available in the Podium app.

			=== Step 1 : Configure WiFi Connectivity ===
			[[File:Inital setup.gif\|750px]]
			* Open the RaceCapture app and connect to your device.
			* Navigate to Setup from the main screen.
			* Click Read to load the current configuration.
			* Select the Wireless tab.
			** Configure the following settings:
			*** Enable WiFi Support
			*** Enable Client Mode
			*** Enter the SSID and password for your hotspot or WiFi network
			'''Note:''' The hotspot must support 2.4 GHz WiFi. Many hotspots default to 5 GHz, which is not supported. If necessary, configure your hotspot to allow 2.4 GHz operation.
			For testing purposes, you may use your phone’s hotspot to confirm the connection is working correctly.
			* Enable WiFi Telemetry at the bottom of the Wireless settings.
			[[File:Enable wifi telemetry option.png\|750px]]

			=== Step 2 : Configure the Telemetry Streaming Key ===
			[[File:Telemetry streaming key updated.gif\|750px]]

			To stream telemetry to Podium, you must enter a Telemetry Streaming Key.
			* Open the Podium website.
			* Navigate to Settings → Devices.
			* Select your device from the list.
			* Copy the Streaming Key shown for the device.
			Return to the RaceCapture app:
			* Navigate to the Telemetry tab.
			* Paste the Streaming Key into the Telemetry Streaming Key field.

			=== Step 3 : Configure Streaming Behavior ===
			[[File:Background streaming key.png\|750px]]

			For testing or continuous streaming '''Enable Background Streaming'''.
			This causes the device to begin telemetry streaming immediately after power-up. If Background Streaming is disabled, telemetry streaming will begin only when the system starts logging based on its configured trigger (typically vehicle speed, but other channels such as RPM may be used). This helps prevent unnecessary telemetry transmission when the vehicle is powered but not actively driving.

			=== Step 4: Apply Configuration and Reboot===
			Click Write to save the configuration to the device.

			[[File:Configuration (write).png\|750px]]

			Reboot the device by either:
			* Power cycling the unit, or
			[[File:Rebot.png\|750px]]
			* Navigating to Setup > Firmware > Reboot.

			=== Step 5 : Verify WiFi Connection ===
			[[File:Verify WiFi Connection gif file.gif\|750px]]

			After rebooting:
			* Navigate to System Status > WiFi.
			* Confirm the WiFi Client is connected to the hotspot.

			=== Step 6 : Confirm Telemetry Streaming ===
			If telemetry streaming is active:
			* The telemetry LED on the device will blink, indicating the system is transmitting telemetry to Podium.
			* This indicates the system is transmitting telemetry to Podium.
			=== Viewing Live Telemetry ===
			==== Podium Website ====

			[[File:Viewing Live Telemetry podium website.gif\|750px]]

			* Open the Podium website.
			* Navigate to Events.
			* Locate the automatically generated live event for your device.
			* Open the event to view live telemetry data.
			* You should see real-time channel updates such as:
			** IMU motion
			** G-forces
			** Sensor values

			==== Podium App ====

			The Podium app provides a richer telemetry viewing experience.

			# Open the Podium app.
			# Navigate to Events > Live Events.
			# Select your device.

			From here you can:
			* View live dashboards
			* Switch dashboard views
			* Monitor individual telemetry channels

			Dashboards can be:
			* Selected from built-in presets
			* Custom created and saved
			* Shared by the community

			=== Track Detection and Lap Timing ===

			For automatic lap timing, ensure your track is added in Podium.
			# Navigate to Racetracks.
			# Add the tracks where you typically race.
			When the system detects a known track, Podium will automatically enable:
			* Lap timing
			* Lap-based telemetry analysis
			This allows session data to be viewed and analyzed in the context of laps.

	=Comprehensive Setup Guide=		=Comprehensive Setup Guide=

Abdurrehman Akhtar at 11:34, 5 March 2026

2026-03-05T11:34:45Z

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	'''Note:''' These improvements apply automatically when running firmware version 2.23.3 or newer. No additional configuration is required.		'''Note:''' These improvements apply automatically when running firmware version 2.23.3 or newer. No additional configuration is required.

			= Real-time Telemetry Setup =

	=Comprehensive Setup Guide=		=Comprehensive Setup Guide=

Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Wi-Fi Operating Modes */

2026-01-21T17:34:34Z

Wi-Fi Operating Modes

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	=== Wi-Fi Operating Modes ===		=== Wi-Fi Operating Modes ===
	[[File:Wifi Podium.png~~\|800px~~]]		[[File:Wifi Podium Updated.png]]

	'''Access Point (AP) Mode'''		'''Access Point (AP) Mode'''

Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Wi-Fi Operating Modes and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3) */

2026-01-21T17:22:45Z

Wi-Fi Operating Modes and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3)

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	* You will be directed to the dashboard displaying live telemetry data, lap timing, and other real-time metrics.		* You will be directed to the dashboard displaying live telemetry data, lap timing, and other real-time metrics.

	== Wi-Fi Operating Modes ~~and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3)~~ ==		== Wi-Fi Operating Modes==
	PodiumConnect Micro support multiple Wi-Fi operating modes to accommodate different configuration, connectivity, and telemetry use cases. Firmware version 2.23.3 introduces significant improvements to Wi-Fi reliability and connection behavior across all supported modes.		PodiumConnect Micro support multiple Wi-Fi operating modes to accommodate different configuration, connectivity, and telemetry use cases. Firmware version 2.23.3 introduces significant improvements to Wi-Fi reliability and connection behavior across all supported modes.

Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Wi-Fi Operating Modes and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3) */

2026-01-21T16:48:47Z

Wi-Fi Operating Modes and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3)

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	== Wi-Fi Operating Modes and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3) ==		== Wi-Fi Operating Modes and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3) ==
			PodiumConnect Micro support multiple Wi-Fi operating modes to accommodate different configuration, connectivity, and telemetry use cases. Firmware version 2.23.3 introduces significant improvements to Wi-Fi reliability and connection behavior across all supported modes.

			=== Wi-Fi Operating Modes ===
			[[File:Wifi Podium.png\|800px]]

			'''Access Point (AP) Mode'''

			In Access Point (AP) mode, the device creates its own Wi-Fi network. The RaceCapture app connects directly to the device’s access point.

			* Simple, direct connection between the app and the device
			* Does not require an external hotspot or router
			* Provides stable app connectivity
			* Internet access is not available unless bridged through another device

			This mode is useful when operating without external network infrastructure or when a direct connection is preferred.

			'''AP + STA Mode (Access Point + Station)'''

			In AP + STA mode, the device operates simultaneously as:
			* A Wi-Fi access point for the RaceCapture app
			* A Wi-Fi station (STA) connected to an external hotspot for internet access or telemetry uplink.

			When operating in this mode:
			* If the station is connected to a hotspot, telemetry and internet services can be routed through the hotspot.
			* If the station is actively searching for a hotspot, brief pauses in access point traffic may occur while Wi-Fi scanning is in progress.

			'''Note:''' During hotspot scanning, short interruptions in app communication are expected behavior.

			'''Recommended Setup (App Connected to Hotspot)'''

			For the smoothest real-time telemetry performance, the recommended configuration is:

			* The RaceCapture app connects to the same hotspot as the device
			* The device operates primarily as a Wi-Fi station
			* The internal access point is not used for app communication

			This configuration minimizes Wi-Fi scanning activity and provides the most stable telemetry operation, especially in dynamic or congested wireless environments.

			For instructions on updating firmware, see the Updating Firmware section below.


			==== Wi-Fi Reliability Improvements in Firmware v2.23.3 ====
			Firmware version 2.23.3 introduces multiple improvements to Wi-Fi reliability and connection stability for PodiumConnect/Micro. These updates are focused on improving real-world Wi-Fi behavior during configuration and telemetry use.

			'''Summary of Improvements'''

			* Improved Wi-Fi connection stability during normal operation
			* More reliable reconnection behavior after temporary signal loss
			* Improved handling of access point and network transitions
			* Reduced likelihood of stalled or unresponsive Wi-Fi connections
			* Improved behavior during STA hotspot scanning
			* General robustness improvements when operating in environments with variable or congested wireless conditions

			'''Note:''' These improvements apply automatically when running firmware version 2.23.3 or newer. No additional configuration is required.

	=Comprehensive Setup Guide=		=Comprehensive Setup Guide=

Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Quick Start Guide */

2026-01-21T16:45:18Z

Quick Start Guide

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	* Navigate to the Events section and tap on the active streaming event.		* Navigate to the Events section and tap on the active streaming event.
	* You will be directed to the dashboard displaying live telemetry data, lap timing, and other real-time metrics.		* You will be directed to the dashboard displaying live telemetry data, lap timing, and other real-time metrics.

			== Wi-Fi Operating Modes and Reliability Improvements (Firmware v2.23.3) ==

	=Comprehensive Setup Guide=		=Comprehensive Setup Guide=

Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Comprehensive Setup Guide */

2026-01-16T19:03:14Z

Comprehensive Setup Guide

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	'''Note :''' The Bluetooth password can be changed from within the device configuration settings in the RaceCapture app.		'''Note :''' The Bluetooth password can be changed from within the device configuration settings in the RaceCapture app.

			== Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ==
			PodiumConnect Micro support direct reading of compatible Bluetooth-based [https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/tpms-sensors/ TPMS sensors]. These sensors broadcast tire pressure and temperature data wirelessly and can be read by the device without any additional TPMS receiver hardware. Unlike older 433 MHz TPMS systems, which require a separate in-vehicle receiver module, Bluetooth TPMS sensors communicate directly with RaceCapture/Track MK4.

			=== System Overview ===

			* TPMS sensors use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
			* No external TPMS receiver box is required
			* Sensors wake up automatically when a pressure change is detected
			* Tire pressure and temperature data are available in real time

			=== Supported Features ===
			* PodiumConnect Micro support upto 16 TPMS sensors
			* Sensors can be assigned to wheel positions:
			** Left Front
			** Right Front
			** Left Rear
			** Right Rear
			* Multiple sensors may be registered per wheel position
			* Sensors can be quickly reassigned when swapping wheels or tire sets

			=== Registering TPMS Sensors ===
			[[File:Racecapture tpms setup.gif\|700px]]
			# In the RaceCapture app, navigate to Setup
			# Select TPMS
			# Select Register Sensor.
			# When the sensor is detected, add it to the sensor list.
			# Assign the sensor to the appropriate wheel position.
			Each sensor is identified by a unique sensor ID and signal strength indicator.

			'''Sensor Identification Notes'''<br>

			Each TPMS sensor supports an optional short text note that can be used to identify a specific wheel or tire set (for example, wheel type or tire model).<br>

			[[File:TPMS Notes.png\|400px]]

	=Real-Time Podium Features=		=Real-Time Podium Features=

Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) */

2026-01-16T19:01:08Z

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Abdurrehman Akhtar: /* Comprehensive Setup Guide */

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