RaceCapture real time telemetry
Telemetry Quickstart
Prerequisites
Get a device Id
Head over to race-capture.com, create an account and a device id. Make a note of this id for later.
Integrated Telemetry
Purchasing a SIM Card
Which SIM card to get?
This is largely determined by the coverage map of the race track you'll be at. Use the coverage map checker for the respective carriers.
- T-Mobile
Purchase a "Pay By the Day" SIM card from your local T-Mobile dealer. We recommend picking a plan with the 2G/3G unlimited data, which is currently $3 USD/day. The plan is only charged when data is actually used during a 24 hour period. Visit T-Mobile for more details on prepaid plans.
- AT&T
In the RaceAnalyzer software, configure the APN settings using the following values:
- APN Host: wap.cingular
- APN User: [email protected]
- APN Password: cingular1
Big list of Carriers / APNs worldwide
Installing the SIM card
- Use a pen or a small screwdriver and press the yellow eject button next to the SIM card slot - the card slot will pop out slightly from the front panel. Manually withdraw it from the front panel.
- Insert the SIM card into the holder, noting the angled notch. Re-insert and press until the front edge is flush or just below the surface of the enclosure face.
Attach Cellular Antenna
Connect the included antenna to the antenna port to the left of the SIM card slot. Tighten until snug. Do not over-tight antenna connection
Bluetooth Telemetry
You can use the RaceCapture android app to enable telemetry directly from your internet connected phone or tablet.
Install the RaceCapture App
Install From the Google Play Store
Configure Bluetooth
- Plug the Bluetooth module into the wireless connectivity port on RaceCapture/Pro and apply power (12v or USB)
- Associate the Bluetooth module with your android device in the system settings.
- Default password is 1234
- In the RaceCapture App touch the Bluetooth icon and select the RaceCapturePro device you associated in the previous step.
- The RaceCapture app will negotiate a connection RaceCapture/Pro.
- Once connected, the LED on the bluetooth module will remain steadily lit
- Tip 1 - If the the app does not connect, close the RaceCapture app completely (dismiss from the background apps) and re-start.
- Tip 2 - If you still cannot connect, enable / disable the bluetooth system in the device settings
Configure your Device Id
In the app set settings configure the device id you created on race-capture.com and also enable Real-Time Telemetry
Verify Telemetry
When telemetry is enabled and RaceCapture/Pro is streaming data, you will see the telemetry icon glowing bright green in the upper left corner of the app screen.
- Dim Green Not active
- Green Connected and streaming
- Yellow Disconnected / Retrying
- Red Connection Error
View Telemetry Stream
Once you've verified telemetry is streaming, you can visit the Events Page on your race-capture account!
