RaceCapturePro TelemetryQuickstart: Difference between revisions

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==Write configuration==
==Write configuration==
* Power cycle RCP
* Click the 'Write' button in RaceAnalyzer
* Power cycle RCP (turn off then on again)


==Testing==
==Testing==

Revision as of 16:22, 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!

Create a RCLive account and register your device

  • Go to http://www.race-capture.com, click on Signup in the top navigation
  • Create your account
  • After creating your account you will be prompted to add your device. Do it :)
  • Once added you will be given a device id, save this, you'll need it soon.

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

  • Click the 'Write' button in RaceAnalyzer
  • Power cycle RCP (turn off then on again)

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!