RaceCapturePro QuickStart - Revision history

Blizzard at 05:38, 9 July 2013

2013-07-09T05:38:12Z

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	===Verify===		===Verify===
	~~Apply~~ power to the unit and wait until ~~GPS signal has locked~~ on ~~by observing~~ the ~~Front~~ panel ~~LEDs~~:		Turn the power on to the unit and wait until the lights on the front panel indicate the unit's state:
	* ~~Green~~ power ~~LED is lower left. This should be on steady~~.		* Lower Left LED: Steady green when the unit has power.
	* ~~Green GPS status is lower right.~~		* Lower Right LED: Flashes once per second when acquiring GPS lock.
	** GPS flashes slow (once per second~~) while it's~~ acquiring ~~the~~ GPS lock		* Lower Right LED: Flashes ten times per second when GPS lock is acquired.
	** GPS flashes fast (10 times/second) when ~~it's locked on~~.
	** GPS ~~module itself flashes~~ a red light once per second when ~~locked on~~.		In addition, the remote GPS unit will also flash a red light once per second when the GPS lock has been acquired.

	===Log===		===Log===

Brentp: Reverted edits by 184.155.74.221 (talk) to last revision by Brentp

2013-03-12T15:28:25Z

Reverted edits by 184.155.74.221 (talk) to last revision by Brentp

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Brentp: minor corrections

2013-03-07T20:08:01Z

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	Provide power to RaceCapture/Pro. You can do this in several ways:		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.		* 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		** 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		* 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.		** Use the included USB cable to connect to a USB charge connection in your car.
	** this is a quick and dirty solution, and we only recommend it for ~~quick~~ testing.		** 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		* Power it via USB from your computer
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	===Verify===		===Verify===
	Apply power to the unit and wait until GPS signal has locked on~~. You can tell~~ by observing the Front panel LEDs:		Apply power to the unit and wait until GPS signal has locked on by observing the Front panel LEDs:
	* Green power LED is lower left. This should be on steady.		* Green power LED is lower left. This should be on steady.
	* Green GPS status is lower right.		* Green GPS status is lower right.
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	===Log===		===Log===
	Once you have GPS lock, press the button on the front to start logging data!		Once you have GPS lock, press the button on the front to start logging data!
	** There are ways to automatically start/stop logging! see our [[RaceCapturePro_HowTo\|How-To guide]] for more information		* 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.		* 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.		** 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===		===Rinse/Repeat===

Brentp: /* Get a memory card */

2013-03-07T20:03:45Z

Get a memory card

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	* Find yourself a memory card between 2 and 32GB in capacity. Not required, but bonus points for formatting and removing clutter.		* 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.		* 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 at the ~~in-most~~ position.		** 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===		===Secure===

Brentp: /* Get a memory card */ minor edit

2013-03-07T20:03:26Z

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

	===Secure===		===Secure===

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 ==10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start==
-This document is in development. please check back soon.
+===GPS===
----
+* Plug the GPS module into the rightmost dual-RJ11 port of the unit, located to the right of the status LEDs.
-These quick start instructions will get you logging data in 10 minutes with 10Hz GPS and 30Hz accelerometer and Yaw sensor sampling rate.
+===Power===
-Let's begin!
+===View / Analyze===
-RaceCapture Pro Quickstart Guide
+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).

Brentp at 19:13, 7 March 2013

2013-03-07T19:13:19Z

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	==10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start==		==10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start==

			This document is in development. please check back soon.

			---

	These quick start instructions will get you logging data in 10 minutes with 10Hz GPS and 30Hz accelerometer and Yaw sensor sampling rate.		These quick start instructions will get you logging data in 10 minutes with 10Hz GPS and 30Hz accelerometer and Yaw sensor sampling rate.

Freds4hb: /* 10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start */

2013-03-06T04:24:21Z

10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start

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


	~~Video Quickstart~~




	~~Race-Capture.com~~

	~~1. Registration~~
	~~go to http://race-capture.com/ sign up!! (have a good password! If you need one generated and a great way to remember them, lastpass.com. Remember your password, and have a secure one!)~~

	~~2. Email verification~~
	~~Check your inbox, click where it says to in the email we sent you (just checking that it’s you).~~

	~~3. Login~~
	~~Do that login thing! (you wrote down your login and password right? good.)~~

	~~4. Setup your Race unit~~


	~~5. Spec your car setup~~
	~~6. Setup your settings (who can see what)~~
	~~7. Watch a race~~
	~~8. Sharing a race~~
	~~9. Sharing your stats.~~


	~~Race Analyzer~~

	~~1. Connecting USB to your computer (verifying drivers)~~
	~~See that your com port reads~~

	~~2. Validating SD card~~
	~~3. Registering your Race Capture Pro~~
	~~4. The Interface~~
	~~5. Your first time logging~~
	~~6. Import the sample file~~
	~~7. View the Sample Data~~
	~~8. Analyze the sample data~~


	~~Race Capture Pro (the big red box)~~
	~~1. Registration Completion (did you find the serial number)~~
	~~2. Connect to your PC (u~~
	~~3. Plug it in and go racing~~
	~~4. Connecting power~~
	~~5. Connecting the GPS antenna~~
	~~6. Mounting the unit~~
	~~7. What the lights mean~~
	~~8. Pressing the button (what have I done?!)~~
	~~9. Taking the chip out (or for that matter, putting it in) (yes the SD card, that’s what we meant)~~
	~~10. Sensors overview~~
	~~11. Sensors list (suggested, along with online links)~~


	~~Race Capture Pro Telemetry~~

	~~1.Registering and connecting your telemetry system~~
	~~2. Your sim card (where to get it, what you pay, when you use it, where it goes)~~
	~~3. Mounting~~
	~~4. Connecting~~
	~~5. Software connection~~

	~~Race Capture Pro Bluetooth Transmitter~~

	~~1. Mounting and connecting the unit~~
	~~2. Pairing the unit~~

	~~Race Capture Pro Bluetooth Android Dash App~~

	~~1. Loading the app from the android play store~~
	~~2. Logging in~~
	~~3. Using the dash (the video)~~


	~~How to operate a Chicken~~

	~~1. The Beak is not for eating~~
	~~2. Neither are the feet.~~
	~~3. The bones aren’t for eating either, and keep them away from dogs and cats.~~
	~~4. Heat the rest till the juices run clear.~~
	~~5. Dig in!~~

Freds4hb: /* 10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start */

2013-03-06T04:23:29Z

10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start

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	Video Quickstart		Video Quickstart


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	1. Connecting USB to your computer (verifying drivers)		1. Connecting USB to your computer (verifying drivers)
			See that your com port reads

	2. Validating SD card		2. Validating SD card
	3. Registering your Race Capture Pro		3. Registering your Race Capture Pro
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	Race Capture Pro ~~Redbox~~		Race Capture Pro (the big red box)
	1. Registration Completion (did you find the serial number)		1. Registration Completion (did you find the serial number)
	2. Connect to your PC		2. Connect to your PC (u
	3. Plug it in and go racing		3. Plug it in and go racing
	4. Connecting power		4. Connecting power

Freds4hb: /* 10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start */

2013-03-06T04:13:39Z

10 minute RaceCapture/Pro Quick Start

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


			Video Quickstart




			Race-Capture.com

			1. Registration
			go to http://race-capture.com/ sign up!! (have a good password! If you need one generated and a great way to remember them, lastpass.com. Remember your password, and have a secure one!)

			2. Email verification
			Check your inbox, click where it says to in the email we sent you (just checking that it’s you).

			3. Login
			Do that login thing! (you wrote down your login and password right? good.)

			4. Setup your Race unit


			5. Spec your car setup
			6. Setup your settings (who can see what)
			7. Watch a race
			8. Sharing a race
			9. Sharing your stats.


			Race Analyzer

			1. Connecting USB to your computer (verifying drivers)
			2. Validating SD card
			3. Registering your Race Capture Pro
			4. The Interface
			5. Your first time logging
			6. Import the sample file
			7. View the Sample Data
			8. Analyze the sample data


			Race Capture Pro Redbox
			1. Registration Completion (did you find the serial number)
			2. Connect to your PC
			3. Plug it in and go racing
			4. Connecting power
			5. Connecting the GPS antenna
			6. Mounting the unit
			7. What the lights mean
			8. Pressing the button (what have I done?!)
			9. Taking the chip out (or for that matter, putting it in) (yes the SD card, that’s what we meant)
			10. Sensors overview
			11. Sensors list (suggested, along with online links)


			Race Capture Pro Telemetry

			1.Registering and connecting your telemetry system
			2. Your sim card (where to get it, what you pay, when you use it, where it goes)
			3. Mounting
			4. Connecting
			5. Software connection

			Race Capture Pro Bluetooth Transmitter

			1. Mounting and connecting the unit
			2. Pairing the unit

			Race Capture Pro Bluetooth Android Dash App

			1. Loading the app from the android play store
			2. Logging in
			3. Using the dash (the video)


			How to operate a Chicken

			1. The Beak is not for eating
			2. Neither are the feet.
			3. The bones aren’t for eating either, and keep them away from dogs and cats.
			4. Heat the rest till the juices run clear.
			5. Dig in!