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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Sensors'''
 
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! Parameter !! Specification
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Analog Inputs'''
 
! colspan="2" | Sensors – Analog Inputs
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| Channels
| Channels
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| Voltage range
| Voltage range
| 0-5v
| 0–5V
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| Input impedance
| Input impedance
| Greater than 1M ohm
| Greater than 1M ohm
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| Voltage Protection
| Voltage protection
| 400v (intermittent)
| 400V (intermittent)
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| ADC precision
| ADC precision
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| Raw / linear formula / interpolated map
| Raw / linear formula / interpolated map
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Digital I/O'''
 
! colspan="2" | Digital I/O
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| Channels
| Channels
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| Input mode voltage range
| Input mode voltage range
| 0-12v
| 0–12V
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| Input voltage protection
| Input voltage protection
| 0-40v
| 0–40V
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| Maximum sample rate
| Maximum sample rate
| 1000Hz
| 1000Hz
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Timer inputs (RPM / Frequency)'''
 
! colspan="2" | Timer Inputs (RPM / Frequency)
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| Channels
| Channels
| 4
| 4
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| Voltage Protection
| Voltage protection
| 400v (intermittent)
| 400V (intermittent)
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| Maximum sample rate
| Maximum sample rate
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| RPM, Frequency
| RPM, Frequency
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Voltage Reference'''
 
! colspan="2" | Voltage Reference
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| Output Voltage / Capacity
| Output voltage / capacity
| 5v / 500mA
| 5V / 500mA
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''CAN Bus'''
 
! colspan="2" | CAN Bus
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| CAN Channels
| CAN channels
| 2
| 2
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| CAN baud rate
| CAN baud rate
| 125K, 250K, 500K, 1M Baud
| 125K, 250K, 500K, 1M baud
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| CAN filters
| CAN filters
| 14 per channel
| 14 per channel
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| Protocol Support
| Protocol support
| OBDII PID, custom CAN mapping
| OBDII PID, custom CAN mapping
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| CAN Bus
| CAN bus standard
| CAN 2.0 compatible, 1M baud
| CAN 2.0 compatible, 1M baud
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| Software controlled
| Software controlled
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Cellular Telemetry (Optional)'''
 
! colspan="2" | Cellular Telemetry (Optional)
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| Optional Cellular
| Cellular support
| 4G LTE worldwide compatible
| 4G LTE worldwide compatible
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| Maximum Sample Rate
| Maximum sample rate
| 10Hz
| 10Hz
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Wireless'''
 
! colspan="2" | Wireless
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| WiFi
| WiFi
| 802.11bgn
| 802.11bgn
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| WiFi Modes
| WiFi modes
| Access Point, Infrastructure
| Access Point, Infrastructure
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| Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
| Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
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| Maximum Sample Rate
| Maximum sample rate
| 50Hz (Bluetooth and WiFi)
| 50Hz (Bluetooth and WiFi)
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''GNSS'''
 
! colspan="2" | GNSS
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| Constellations Supported
| Constellations supported
| GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
| GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
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| Antenna Type
| Antenna type
| External active antenna
| External active antenna
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| Sample Rates supported
| Sample rates supported
| 1 / 5 / 10 / 25Hz
| 1 / 5 / 10 / 25Hz
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| Accuracy
| Accuracy
| 2.5M CEP
| 2.0m CEP
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Inertial Motion Unit'''
 
! colspan="2" | Inertial Motion Unit
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| Accelerometer Channels
| Accelerometer channels
| 3 (X/Y/Z) (2G, 4G capable)
| 3 (X/Y/Z) (2G, 4G capable)
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| Gyro Channels
| Gyro channels
| 3 (Yaw/Pitch/Roll) (1000 degrees/sec)
| 3 (Yaw/Pitch/Roll) (1000 degrees/sec)
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Storage'''
 
! colspan="2" | Storage
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| Micro SD
| Micro SD
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| 100 direct CAN mapping channels
| 100 direct CAN mapping channels
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Capabilities'''
 
! colspan="2" | Capabilities
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| Channel Support
| Channel support
| 200
| 200
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| Predictive Lap Timing
| Predictive lap timing
| Built-in
| Built-in
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| Track Mapping
| Track mapping
| Circut and point-point
| Circuit and point-point
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| Track maps
| Track maps
| 200 built in for autonomous auto-detection; unlimited via RaceCapture app with interactive track map builder
| 200 built-in for autonomous auto-detection; unlimited via RaceCapture app with interactive track map builder
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| Sectors per track
| Sectors per track
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| Plain CSV
| Plain CSV
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| style="text-align: center" colspan="2" | '''Physical'''
 
! colspan="2" | Physical
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| Dimensions
| Dimensions
| 150 x 100 x 30mm (5.9 x 3.35 x 1.18in) enclosure; 5mm mounting ears on 140mm centers; Enclosure body 85mm (connectors extend 15mm beyond main enclosure body).
| 150 × 100 × 30mm (5.9 × 3.35 × 1.18in); 5mm mounting ears on 140mm centers; enclosure body 85mm (connectors extend 15mm beyond enclosure)
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| Temperature range
| Temperature range
| -40 to 85c
| −40 to 85°C
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| Environmental
| Environmental rating
| Connectors: IP67 / enclosure IP51
| Connectors IP67 / enclosure IP51
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| Weight
| Weight
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| Connectors
| Connectors
| M12 12P female (Analog inputs); M12 12P female (Digital / RPM inputs); M8 6P female (CAN1/CAN2/Power); M8 4P female (CAN1/Power); SMA (GPS); RP-SMA (Cellular)
| M12 12P female (Analog inputs); M12 12P female (Digital/RPM inputs); M8 6P female (CAN1/CAN2/Power); M8 4P female (CAN1/Power); SMA (GPS); RP-SMA (Cellular)
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| Power supply and Consumption (max)
| Power supply & consumption (max)
| System voltage: 9 - 24v (40v surge protection) / Power: Main System: 0.6W With Wireless: 1.6W With Cellular Telemetry: 8.6W With Cellular Telemetry and Wireless active: 9.6W
| System voltage 9–24V (40V surge protection); Main system 0.6W; with Wireless 1.6W; with Cellular 8.6W; Cellular + Wireless active 9.6W
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| Recommended Fuse
| Recommended fuse
| 5A
| 5A
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Latest revision as of 10:05, 10 January 2026

Overview

RaceCapture/Pro MK4 is our latest generation motorsports telemetry system, packed with features for Endurance Racing, Sprint Racing, Autocross, Time Attack and more.


Guides

How To

Reference

Quick Start

Powering Up

Using optional OBDII cable (2008+ vehicles)

  • Plug one end of the cable into the RaceCapture unit
  • Plug the other end of the cable into your car's OBDII port.
  • Power and OBDII data will be provided to RaceCapture/Pro.

Powering via 12v

Plug the supplied power + CAN data pigtail into the RaceCapture system.

  • Connect Red to 12v
  • Connect Black to Ground

Testing on the Bench

You can power RaceCapture/Pro with just the included USB cable. Simply plug one end into your computer, and the other end into the USB connection on the front of the unit.

  • Note: When powering only with USB, the voltage reference output will only be at approximately 4.7 volts, which can cause a mis-reading of sensor values. When precise sensor readings are required, provide 12v power to RaceCapture.

Install the RaceCapture app

On Desktop

USB Drivers
  • Windows 10/11: Windows 10 has built in USB drivers that support RaceCapture; no separate driver installation needed.
  • Windows XP, 7, 8: Not supported due to outdated video drivers, but may work depending on the video hardware used. USB drivers will require installation instructions below.


On Mobile

On Raspberry Pi

More advanced users can run the RaceCapture App on a Raspberry pi for a more dedicated dashboard experience.

Connect to your RaceCapture system (dashboard)

Use an Android, iOS or Raspberry Pi device as a dashboard in the car:

Bluetooth (Android Only)

In Android Settings, pair your device with the RaceCapture system.

  • Note: Default bluetooth pin is 1234. You can change this later under Setup / Wireless in the app.

WiFi (iOS or Android)

In your mobile device WiFI settings, connect to the RaceCapture WiFi network.

  • By default, RaceCapture will setup a WiFi network starting with 'RaceCapture', with no password. You can immediately connect to this network.
  • Note: You can change the WiFi password later under Setup / Wireless in the app.

Launch the RaceCapture app

Once you've linked the Bluetooth or WiFi (Mobile), or USB (Windows or OSX) launch the RaceCapture app.

Automatic Setup and Verifying Connectivity

The RaceCapture app will guide you through a brief automated setup and tour. During this process the connection to RaceCapture/Pro will be verified.

Next Steps

Using the RaceCapture app

See the RaceCapture App User's guide for a full tour of using the app and setting up your system.

Connecting sensors and accessories

See the Plug and Play harness guide to learn how sensors and devices connect to your system

Specifications

Parameter Specification
Sensors – Analog Inputs
Channels 9 (8 external + 1 internal battery/supply voltage)
Voltage range 0–5V
Input impedance Greater than 1M ohm
Voltage protection 400V (intermittent)
ADC precision 12 bit
Maximum sample rate 1000Hz
Mapping Raw / linear formula / interpolated map
Digital I/O
Channels 4
Output mode type Open Drain
Output current capacity 1A, inductively clamped
Input mode voltage range 0–12V
Input voltage protection 0–40V
Maximum sample rate 1000Hz
Timer Inputs (RPM / Frequency)
Channels 4
Voltage protection 400V (intermittent)
Maximum sample rate 1000Hz
Mapping RPM, Frequency
Voltage Reference
Output voltage / capacity 5V / 500mA
CAN Bus
CAN channels 2
CAN baud rate 125K, 250K, 500K, 1M baud
CAN filters 14 per channel
Protocol support OBDII PID, custom CAN mapping
CAN bus standard CAN 2.0 compatible, 1M baud
CAN termination Software controlled
Cellular Telemetry (Optional)
Cellular support 4G LTE worldwide compatible
Maximum sample rate 10Hz
Wireless
WiFi 802.11bgn
WiFi modes Access Point, Infrastructure
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Maximum sample rate 50Hz (Bluetooth and WiFi)
GNSS
Constellations supported GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Antenna type External active antenna
Sample rates supported 1 / 5 / 10 / 25Hz
Accuracy 2.0m CEP
Inertial Motion Unit
Accelerometer channels 3 (X/Y/Z) (2G, 4G capable)
Gyro channels 3 (Yaw/Pitch/Roll) (1000 degrees/sec)
Storage
Micro SD Up to 32GB (SDHC)
CAN bus direct mapping 100 direct CAN mapping channels
Capabilities
Channel support 200
Predictive lap timing Built-in
Track mapping Circuit and point-point
Track maps 200 built-in for autonomous auto-detection; unlimited via RaceCapture app with interactive track map builder
Sectors per track 20
Logging file format Plain CSV
Physical
Dimensions 150 × 100 × 30mm (5.9 × 3.35 × 1.18in); 5mm mounting ears on 140mm centers; enclosure body 85mm (connectors extend 15mm beyond enclosure)
Temperature range −40 to 85°C
Environmental rating Connectors IP67 / enclosure IP51
Weight 255g (12 oz)
Connectors M12 12P female (Analog inputs); M12 12P female (Digital/RPM inputs); M8 6P female (CAN1/CAN2/Power); M8 4P female (CAN1/Power); SMA (GPS); RP-SMA (Cellular)
Power supply & consumption (max) System voltage 9–24V (40V surge protection); Main system 0.6W; with Wireless 1.6W; with Cellular 8.6W; Cellular + Wireless active 9.6W
Recommended fuse 5A