Data Logging

gomer_110 · 07-02-2013, 10:20 AM

Starting to look into getting a data logging system for AutoX purposes. Currently looking at the Race Keeper SE-10. Plan would be to use the OBDII adapter to capture throttle and steering angle (still need to see if steering angle is avail over OBDII) and probably just wire a digital brake input for the moment. Definitely like the integrated video capture with up to 4 cameras (Only 2 at a time).

Anybody have any experience/suggestions with logging systems that might work well in this application?

Sh0velMan · 07-02-2013, 10:22 AM

Steering Angle isn't available so far as I know.

Those systems are damned nice, I'm going to try and make do with various smartphone-based solutions for as long as I can...

JARblue · 07-02-2013, 10:22 AM

I'm pretty sure DR_ uses the Race Keeper Black Edition and likes it. If he doesn't see this thread, you might search or PM him about it. I don't have any personal experience, sorry

DR_ · 07-02-2013, 12:35 PM

I only use Harrys Lap Timer at this point. I had a DL1 back when I raced wheel to wheel but even then it wound up being used more of a advanced lap timer then for getting data that I could actually benifit from. Unless you have engineers looking over the data and mechanics to make adjustments I think there is very little benifit to be had.

gomer_110 · 07-02-2013, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR_

I only use Harrys Lap Timer at this point. I had a DL1 back when I raced wheel to wheel but even then it wound up being used more of a advanced lap timer then for getting data that I could actually benifit from. Unless you have engineers looking over the data and mechanics to make adjustments I think there is very little benifit to be had.

I am an engineer, so the data would be a good thing.

JARblue · 07-02-2013, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DR_

I only use Harrys Lap Timer at this point. I had a DL1 back when I raced wheel to wheel but even then it wound up being used more of a advanced lap timer then for getting data that I could actually benifit from. Unless you have engineers looking over the data and mechanics to make adjustments I think there is very little benifit to be had.

My fault

It was wstar that uses the Race Keeper Black Edition

cossie1600 · 07-02-2013, 04:27 PM

Regardless of what you buy, make sure you download the demo of the software to make sure you can use it. As DR said, you don't want too much data that you can't dissect it.

martin82 · 07-02-2013, 05:35 PM

I have a racepak iq3 w obd2,

Dwnshift · 07-02-2013, 05:44 PM

Aim MXL

sig11 · 07-02-2013, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dwnshift

Aim MXL

I love my Aim Solo. I don't think you have to be an engineer to use the data... try something different, note the lap and see how it affects exit speed, etc.

cossie1600 · 07-02-2013, 08:46 PM

AIM's software is free to demo.

ChrisSlicks · 07-02-2013, 09:45 PM

I use the AiM Solo DL which captures all the data you asked for, throttle position, brake pressure, steering angle, wheel speed sensors, RPM, as well as all the GPS data for lat/long G's, position, true speed etc.

You have to capture the video separately with this one, but the price is right. I use a GoPro for the video, but if you like it easy buy the AIM SmartyCam setup and connect them together.

Here's a sample of the video medley of the AiM Solo with GoPro video, rendered together with RaceRender.

ChrisSlicks · 07-02-2013, 09:47 PM

I'll add that the AiM analysis software is quite powerful but a little tricky to learn. The basics are easy but I'm still finding new features all the time

Megan370z · 07-02-2013, 10:21 PM

+1
on the AiM SoLo DL !

Ive been using it since the unit was released.
Best buy ever for the price and capabilities.

takjak2 · 09-03-2013, 12:02 AM

So to confirm, the AiM Solo DL will pickup steering angle and wheel speed sensors from OBDII on the 370Z?

07-02-2013, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36941	Data Logging Starting to look into getting a data logging system for AutoX purposes. Currently looking at the Race Keeper SE-10. Plan would be to use the OBDII adapter to capture throttle and steering angle (still need to see if steering angle is avail over OBDII) and probably just wire a digital brake input for the moment. Definitely like the integrated video capture with up to 4 cameras (Only 2 at a time). Anybody have any experience/suggestions with logging systems that might work well in this application? __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	Steering Angle isn't available so far as I know. Those systems are damned nice, I'm going to try and make do with various smartphone-based solutions for as long as I can... 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I'm pretty sure DR_ uses the Race Keeper Black Edition and likes it. If he doesn't see this thread, you might search or PM him about it. I don't have any personal experience, sorry __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Regardless of what you buy, make sure you download the demo of the software to make sure you can use it. As DR said, you don't want too much data that you can't dissect it. Last edited by cossie1600; 07-02-2013 at 06:40 PM.

07-02-2013, 09:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I use the AiM Solo DL which captures all the data you asked for, throttle position, brake pressure, steering angle, wheel speed sensors, RPM, as well as all the GPS data for lat/long G's, position, true speed etc. You have to capture the video separately with this one, but the price is right. I use a GoPro for the video, but if you like it easy buy the AIM SmartyCam setup and connect them together. Here's a sample of the video medley of the AiM Solo with GoPro video, rendered together with RaceRender. Simpatico15 and alanyluan like this. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

07-02-2013, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	I only use Harrys Lap Timer at this point. I had a DL1 back when I raced wheel to wheel but even then it wound up being used more of a advanced lap timer then for getting data that I could actually benifit from. Unless you have engineers looking over the data and mechanics to make adjustments I think there is very little benifit to be had.

07-02-2013, 05:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I have a racepak iq3 w obd2,

07-02-2013, 05:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dwnshift Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cincy Posts: 717 Drives: NISMO 370Z RC Rep Power: 14	Aim MXL

07-02-2013, 08:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	AIM's software is free to demo.

07-02-2013, 09:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	I'll add that the AiM analysis software is quite powerful but a little tricky to learn. The basics are easy but I'm still finding new features all the time sig11 likes this. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	+1 on the AiM SoLo DL ! Ive been using it since the unit was released. Best buy ever for the price and capabilities. __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

09-03-2013, 12:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	So to confirm, the AiM Solo DL will pickup steering angle and wheel speed sensors from OBDII on the 370Z? __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

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