RaceCapturePro TelemetryQuickstart: Difference between revisions

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* re-assemble case
* re-assemble case


=Connecting components=
=Connect components=
==Telemetry Module==
==Telemetry Module==
* Plug cable in to connectivity expansion port
* Plug cable in to connectivity expansion port


==Connect GPS to RaceCapture==
==Connect GPS to RaceCapture==
* connect GPS module to GPS port
* Connect GPS module to GPS port


==Connecting Antenna==
==Connecting Antenna==
* Connect antenna to RF port
* Connect antenna to RF port
** don't overtorque
** Don't overtorque!


=Creating RCLive account & get device Id=
=Creating RCLive account & get device Id=

Revision as of 15:55, 8 May 2013

Unbox

Install SIM Card into Telemetry Module

Purchasing SIM Card

  • T-Mobile
  • AT&T

Installing SIM card

  • open telemetry enclosure
  • unlatch simcard holder
  • insert SIM card
  • latch simcard holder in place
  • re-assemble case

Connect components

Telemetry Module

  • Plug cable in to connectivity expansion port

Connect GPS to RaceCapture

  • Connect GPS module to GPS port

Connecting Antenna

  • Connect antenna to RF port
    • Don't overtorque!

Creating RCLive account & get device Id

Install RaceAnalyzer

Follow the software installations instructions here: http://www.autosportlabs.net/RaceCapturePro_SoftwareOperation

Configure RaceCapture/Pro

Set channel sample rates

The default sample rates are too high for real-time telemetry, set the following sensors to these recommended values:

  • GPS 1Hz -5Hz
  • Accelerometer 5Hz

Set device id

Add your device id that you wrote down when adding your device to race-capture.com to the Telemetry Device Id field under the Logging/Telemetry section: Devicesetup.png

Write configuration

  • Power cycle RCP

Testing

Connect to real power source (NOT USB) or connect to powered USB Hub with extra juice eg: http://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Powered-adapter-compatible-HB-USB30/dp/B00BJPRI1Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367991516&sr=8-3&keywords=usb+hub+high+power http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DUB-H7-High-Speed-7-Port/dp/B00008VFAF/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1367991578&sr=8-5&keywords=usb+hub+high+power Watch LEDs on telemetry device explain / document LED flashing Press log button Got to race-capture.com/home, look for a new event, click on it

TaDa!

View your live telemetry! Race faster!