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==OBDII CAN cable==
Connecting the Racecapture MK4 to your vehicle's OBDII port is straightforward. The provided M8 connector allows you to easily plug in the OBDII cable using an M8 male to OBDII adapter. This makes for a convenient plug-and-play setup, with no additional connections needed.
[[File:M8 male to OBDII.png]]

Revision as of 21:36, 28 July 2024

Installation

Mounting Orientation

The system can be mounted in various orientations to suit your needs. However, for optimal performance of the accelerometer and gyroscope, it is recommended to mount the system horizontally flat with the indicators facing the driver. After mounting, you can zero out the channels by performing calibration in the Setup section under Accel/Gyro.

Recommended Orientation

Horizontally Flat Indicators facing toward the driver

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Alternate Orientations

If needed, the system can also be mounted in alternate orientations. Ensure that any alternate mounting is square to the orientation of the car. Some examples include:

  • Upside Down
  • Vertical / On Edge

Calibration and Remapping

When an alternate mounting orientation is chosen, it is crucial to remap the accelerometer and gyroscope channels to accurately reflect this change. This can be done in the Setup section under Accel/Gyro.

Mounting Dimensions

The mounting dimensions of Racecapture Pro Mk4 are given in the image below.

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Connections

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The RaceCapturePro MK4 has 5 connectors, detailed as follows from left to right:

  1. 12-pin female M12 connector for analog input devices.
  2. SMA connector for GPS antenna connection.
  3. 12-pin female M12 connector for digital input and RPM sensors.
  4. 6-pin female M8 connector for CAN1, CAN2, and power connections.
  5. 4-pin female M8 connector for CAN1 and power connections.


The detailed explanations of connector pinouts are given below.

M12 Analog / Digital Connectors

M12 Pin.png

M12 Analog / Digital ConnectorsCaption text
Pin Connection Analog Mapping Digital Mapping
1 Analog/Digital B1 Analog 5 GPIO 1
2 Analog/Digital B2 Analog 6 GPIO 2
3 Analog/Digital B4 Analog 8 GPIO 4
4 Analog/Digital A1 Analog 1 Timer/RPM 1
5 Analog/Digital A2 Analog 2 Timer/RPM 2
6 Vref 5v @ 0.5A 5v @ 0.5A
7 Analog/Digital A3 Analog 3 Timer/RPM 3
8 Analog/Digital A4 Analog 4 Timer/RPM 4
9 Analog/Digital B Analog 7 GPIO 3
10 Ground
11 Ground
12 Ground

M8 Connectors 4-Pin CAN1+Power

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M8 Connectors 4-Pin CAN1+Power
Pin Connection Notes
1 CAN 1 low
2 Power 9-24v / 1A (~12W)
3 CAN 1 high
4 Ground

M8 Connectors 4-Pin CAN1+Power

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M8 Connectors 4-Pin CAN1+Power
Pin Connection Notes
1 CAN 1 low
2 CAN 2 low
3 CAN 2 high
4 Ground
5 CAN 1 high
6 Power 9-24v / 1A (~12W)

OBDII CAN cable

Connecting the Racecapture MK4 to your vehicle's OBDII port is straightforward. The provided M8 connector allows you to easily plug in the OBDII cable using an M8 male to OBDII adapter. This makes for a convenient plug-and-play setup, with no additional connections needed.

M8 male to OBDII.png