GPS bolt-on for ESP32-CAN-X2
With the introduction of the ESP32-CAN-X2 development board, it was suggested we also create a range of accessory boards in the form of “bolt-ons” – and that name stuck! Adding high performance GPS Our first bolt on is a GPS receiver – this uses the same high performance Skytraq SUP500F GPS receiver uses in the…
New Dealer: Lightweight Motorsports
We’re excited to announce our newest dealer, Lightweight Motorsports!Lightweight Motorsports is the worlds largest manufacturer of race-ready upgrades for the legendary Ariel Atom. From suspension components and upgraded drivetrain components, to new telemetry and CANbus data acquisition options powered by Autosport Labs, Lightweight Motorsports can give your Atom the edge on the track – and…
Podium app 0.5.3 available – performance & stability boosts
We have a small update to the Podium app – 0.5.3 has been released, which updates the base application framework to boost performance and improve stability. By the way, have you tested the Podium app on an iPad? It flies even on a 9th gen iPad mini! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xqCc8msZb0 The Podium app also works great on…
RaceCapture app 2.15.3 released with WiFi bug fixes
We have a small update to the RaceCapture app that as a couple of small but important fixes. Improved WiFi connectivity to the RaceCapture device We’ve fixed a problem around the the initial connection attempt for the RaceCapture app when connecting to RaceCapture via WiFi. We found an issue where the connection can take a…
New Product: ESP32-CAN-X2 CAN bus development board hardened for automotive environments
https://www.autosportlabs.com/product/esp32-can-x2-dual-can-bus-automotive-grade-development-board For customers wanting to do custom CAN bus enabled sensors and widgets we’ve always recommended they “Get an Arudino + CAN bus shield. Oh, and also get an automotive-grade power supply”. We got tired of seeing these messes of boards and wires in harsh automotive environments, so we came out with a fun development…
Podium app 0.5.2 – all about the bug fixes!
Featured image: Apex of Failure V8 powered RX7. Thanks Drew Shephardson for the photo! Taking a breath from the major features around the next gen dashboard gauges, we thought it would be good to do a bit of cleanup around bugs and usability enhancements. Many of these have the goal to make the Podium app…
RaceCapture app 2.15.2 released – all bug fixes!
After a slew of big feature releases, we thought it would be good to pause a bit and do some housecleaning to address bugs and improve usability, all in the name of making your RaceCapture experience that much better. Here are some highlights – the rest is in the change log below. The dreaded iOS…
Podium app 0.5.0 with next gen linear gauges
Next generation linear gauges! Completing our trifecta of next-gen gauges, the new linear gauges brings tremendous design flexibility and creativity. Background, needle, and mask bitmaps Optionally customize the gauge with a combination of background images to set a custom bitmap; use the mask to constrain what is shown as the gauge changes data (great for…
RaceCapture app 2.15.0 with next gen linear gauges
Next generation linear gauges! Completing our trifecta of next-gen gauges, the new linear gauges brings tremendous design flexibility and creativity. Vertical or horizontal gauges You can now create horizontal or vertical gauges to make your dashboard layouts as effective as possible. Background, needle, and mask bitmaps Optionally customize the gauge with a combination of background…
Podium app now available on Apple iOS!
Fantastic news – the Podium app is now available on all of your iOS devices – get it today on iTunes. Spoiler – the performance is great, even on older 9th generation iPads! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xqCc8msZb0 The Podium app the newest and best way to experience Podium. Use it to view live telemetry as well as view…
A peek into the sausage factory – our guest appearance on Kivy’s launch event
Peer into the sausage factory that is Autosport Labs – Last month we were a guest on the launch event for the framework we use for the RaceCapture and Podium app. Best part, I managed to not have a coughing fit as I was dealing with a bad cold. If you want to learn more…
Podium App 0.4.0 – next-gen gauges, performance improvements, and fixes
We’re overdue for a release of the Podium app, so here’s a big stack of updates for you! Next Gen Analog and Digital gauges If you’ve seen the next generation analog and digital gauges in the RaceCapture app, you’ll find these familiar – now this new gauge technology is now available in the Podium app…
RaceCapture App 2.14.0 – batch upload to Podium
There’s been one massively overdue feature in the RaceCapture app – and it’s finally been added. Not real-time telemetry, but batch upload! Since the beginning of time we’ve offered the powerful ability to broadcast telemetry in realtime to Podium. This has been used by our community for millions of laps across many forms of racing.…
RaceCapture App 2.13.0 – next gen digital gauges
We did the biggest faux pas: – release new software on a holiday! So, if it doesn’t blow up in our face, it will truly be an Xmas miracle 🙂 Next Generation Digital Gauges Hot on the heels of our next-gen analog gauges are brand new digital gauges, and you’re going to love the even…
RaceCapture app 2.12.0 – next generation analog gauges!
It’s a Thanksgiving Miracle! We’ve released our next generation analog gauges and you can start playing with them today. Beautiful, photo-realistic gauges With our super flexible analog gauge editor, you can design your own beautiful gauges and the dashboards that contain them. Get crazy! You can also design any crazy or fun gauge you’d like…
RaceCapture App 2.11.1 – the bugfix before the storm
Congrats to Andy on the 3rd place win at Evergreen AutoX! We have a quick but important RaceCapture app release – read on! New analog gauges!!1!!… SIKE If you were hoping our new analog gauges were in this release… they’re not. But hang tight and watch for it in 2.12.0. It’s coming soon. Sometimes App…
Mapping custom OBDII PIDs in RaceCapture – the definitive guide
In a previous blog post we updated our OBDII presets with a new preset for the Corvette C6 ZO6. Here’s how it was done using information from the popular Torque app. Get the Torque app Install the Torque Pro app, (yes, it’s a paid app, but they’ve done a fine job and it’s worth the…
Corvette C6 ZO6 (2008) OBDII preset
Well look at that, we have our first vehicle specific OBDII preset. (That took a while!) Kiciking it off is the contribution by our friend Watana, who figured out a few extra channels using Mode 22 extended PIDs. We have a lot of direct CAN mapping presets, but few system-provided OBDII presets. However, we have…
RaceCapture CAN preset for General Motors Camaro 6th generation – 2016+
One of our awesome customers, Clyde Caplan, provided us with a CAN mapping for the 6th gen Camaro (2016+). This adds a number of useful channels:RPMTPS (Throttle Position)Wheel SpeedBaroPress (Barometric Pressure)EngineTempIAT (Inlet Air Temperature)OilTempOilPressSteering (Steering Angle)Brake (Brake Pressure)Installing is easy, just go to Setup / CAN Mapping, then press Presets. Press the cloud Update button,…
RaceCapture app 2.11.0 / firmware 2.20.0 – new cellular feature for worldwide coverage + lots of fixes
Cellular Profiles aren’t APNs! Applies to RaceCapture/Pro with 4G cellular and all PodiumConnect systems with 4GRequires firmware 2.2.0 Our new cellular profile feature lets you tune the system for better compatibility in various worldwide regions.The default cellular profile was (and still is) to simply configure the profile via the currently inserted SIM card, allowing the…
RaceCapture app 2.10.7 – Yes Data!
Some small but important fixes You probably already have this version installed from iTunes / Android / Amazon app store – but double check to make sure, and update if necessary. No Data? Yes Data! In the last release, we introduced a problem where sometimes a gauge would show “No Data” for a channel, even…
Video+data livestreaming update 0.2.0 – local video recording
We’ve released a small update to the video+data livestreaming support for RaceCapture. Wait, what? Video+data livestreaming?! Yes indeed. You can now livestream video+data using your current RaceCapture system! Locally recorded video segments Like a dashcam, RaceCapture’s video+data livestreaming saves locally recorded video files in segments. This protects the overall collection of files against corruption due…
RaceCapture app 2.10.6 – all about the fixes!
(Picture courtesy of Happy Cactus Racing) We’re listening! RaceCapture app 2.10.6 is all about important fixes, reported by you. By the time you read this you may already have it on your Android, Fire, or iOS device. WiFi Connectivity fixes, especially for iOS Looks like Apple iOS made a change that caused newer iOS devices…
New Product: LED Alert indicators – choose your color!
For a long time, RaceCapture/Pro has offered GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) connections that let you control devices such as lamps, alert indicators, relays, and more. Now that we’ve released our new plug and play connector standard, we realized you’d probably want an accessory to plug right into the system! Order today from our dealer networkThe…
New Product: String Potentiometer sensor
By popular request, we’ve added a string potentiometer sensor to our catalog of sensors. This sensor is commonly used to measure steering angle – see our original blog post about how to set up a steering angle sensor in 30 minutes. However, It’s not just for steering angles – you can also use it for…
RaceCapture app 2.10.4 – big improvement to the telemetry broadcaster
(Podium Telemetry courtesy of Jefferson Raley A big improvement to the app based telemetry broadcaster Based on feedback from users during races, we’ve found that the core framework we were relying on had a bug that would cause our telemetry broadcaster to get into a bad state, and the only recovery was an app restart.…
RaceCapture 2.10.3 released! Yep, already!
Just some small fixes this time! This time we have a small collection of usability fixes + improvements to the dashboard analysis view for line charts and time gap gauges. See the changelog below for details. You will get this update automatically on Android/iOS/Fire devices. Available on all platforms. Seriously. The RaceCapture app runs basically…
RaceCapture app 2.10.2 – new text and bitmap gauges + a bunch of fixes
Bitmap Gauges Now you can add bitmap gauges to your RaceCapture dashboard configurations! Deceptively simple, you can use them to create logos, dashboard backgrounds, and even “dummy lights” – indicators that show a specific condition based on the alert rules you define. Here’s an example of how you can use it : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyo2WoF1iHo&blahd Text on…
Podium app 0.3.0 available – Bitmap gauges , text gauges, and more
Bitmap Gauges Now you can add bitmap gauges to your podium dashboard configurations! Deceptively simple, you can use them to create logos, dashboard backgrounds, and even “dummy lights” – indicators that show a specific condition based on the alert rules you define. Here’s an example of how you can use it – note this is…
RaceCapture app 2.9.0 with improved video support, plus a better Raspberry Pi installer
Video improvements Now, when you import data and video into analysis we’ll massage your video (technically called “transcode”) to ensure playback is smooth and optimized. This is a step towards full and robust Video + data integration, where video is precisely timed with your data logs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4mxA-fhJn0 Video Gauge in the dashboard We’ve enabled the…
Podium App 0.2.1 – closer to production release!
(…) A collection of small fixes v0.2.1 of the Podium app features a number of small fixes for OSX and mobile. Notably:- Fixed the save/update dashboard design on Mac OSX- Fixed layout when running on a phone Get the latest Podium app today Android: Download from Google Play betaiOS and Amazon Fire: Not yet! possibly…
Welcome AR Images
We are excited to announce our partnership with AR Images! Photo by: Cody Wilbur @AriesPhoto7 (IG) Led by Andy Roulston, AR Images will work with us to take our Social Media presence to the next level, and improve our marketing strategy across the board. A sample of work from AR Images We will also be…
RaceCapture / PodiumConnect firmware 2.19.1 NOPE! 2.19.2
Note! the firmware was bumped again to 2.19.2 – be sure to download this version instead. We found another very small but significant edge-case around GPS initialization that we needed to fix. Thanks! We have a small but important firmware update for RaceCapture and PodiumConnect systems, which addresses periodic data corruption issues on the USB…
RaceCapture app 2.7.0 – now with fullscreen mode
We’re releasing RaceCapture app 2.7.0 for Windows, Linux, and OSX with a mysterious yet very important new feature: full screen mode! What? Why? For now, feel free to guess why this is an important feature. We’ll have a full reveal in the coming weeks. 2.7.0 is only available for Windows, Linux and OSX – Download…
RaceCapture app 2.6.0 – with video + data analysis!
Great news! You can now analyze video + data with RaceCapture app 2.6.0. See our recent livestream for how it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKgi8oZWEyI If you want a quick start, download some sync’d video + data examples from our dropbox folderVideo + data analysis currently only works on Windows and OSX; Android and iOS support will be…
Podium app 0.2.0 – the parity release
It’s only been a month since the last release, but we’re here again with some big improvements. This one is all about achieving feature parity with what you can do with the Podium website. Let’s dig in. User Profile editor Now you can set your avatar, profile image, and bio right from the app. Device…
RaceCapture App 2.5.1 – wow another app release!
In about a month we have another app release with some significant improvements! Let’s see what’s in it: Z-index ordering for dashboard and analysis layout editor Now you have better control how your gauge designs can be organized and layered in your dashboard designs. To access the feature, unlock the dashboard, press the edit button…
Podium App 0.1.0
Podium app 0.1.0 has been released with many usability improvements and bugfixes. We feel we’re maybe 1 or 2 releases away from an actual production release! Get it today for Android (beta channel), Windows, and OSX. iOS will likely wait for a future release. http://podium.live/software There have been a number of improvements around the dashboard…
RaceCapture app 2.4.0
v2.4.0 RaceCapture app brings one key feature plus a host of usability improvements. Read on: Upgrade your firmware! Super important! Be sure to upgrade your firmware to 2.19.0 so app-base logging continues to operate correctly. Improvements to RaceCapture app logging The RaceCapture app now logs data according to the Automatic Control settings found under Setup.…
Firmware 2.19.0 for RaceCapture and PodiumConnect
We have an important update for RaceCapture and PodiumConnect systems – we highly recommend everyone upgrade to this version to ensure proper logging. New RaceCapture app log triggering coming soon (it needs this firmware!) The big change coming to the RaceCapture App is a brand new way to trigger logging of session data. This new…
RaceCapture/Pro MK4 Launched!
Great news! The new RaceCapture/Pro MK4 is now available! See the full product details – and order today through our dealer network. Read on for the significant improvements for this upgrade: New Plug and Play harness system Who doesn’t want the easy button? Even the experts hit it! The new Plug and Play wiring harness…
Plug and Play ALL THE THINGS
Our plug and play harness system lets you easily connect devices and sensors to your RaceCapture or PodiumConnect system, without the need to splice, crimp, or heat-shrink connections. Multiple-length cables lets you build a harness that perfectly matches your installation needs, for a simple, reliable, and frustration-free experience! Now we’ve fully documented it in one…
Emulating a GoPro remote with RaceCapture and Lua scripting
Many have said the GoPro 4 is still the ideal cam for racing, for its resistance to overheating and the ability to handle large SD cards. Currently, RaceCapture supports GoPro control by connecting to the GoPro’s access point. This works well with the Hero3, but not reliably withe the Hero 4, due to the Hero…
Plug and Play CAN bus networks!
The new RaceCapture/Pro, RaceCapture/Track, and PodiumConnect systems also introduces our new plug and play ecosystem. Now, it’s super easy to connect your system to CAN bus sensors and devices, without any soldering, crimping, splicing, or heat shrink tubing. It all just plugs together! What’s CAN bus? How about what it’s not? Before CAN bus, each…
RaceCapture App 2.3.0 – The feedback release
Tons of fixes – plus one big new feature This time we’re going to lead with the change-log, because nearly everything in this release came from your testing feedback. If you spot your suggestion or issue you reported, thank you for your help in making RaceCapture even better! Hello Change Log! Do you see your…
RaceCapture firmware 2.18.4 – the stealth release
With the fanfare around the huge release of the RaceCapture V2 app, we kind of buried the 2.18.4 firmware release. This firmware has important fixes and features you should know about! Also, if you missed our V2 app releases, you can catch up here and here. Predictive Timer improvements We’ve fixed a nagging issue around…
RaceCapture app 2.2.0 with lap recalculation – The Christmas Release
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RALFPNnvclw Is this the longest awaited feature of the RaceCapture app? Probably. Laptime recalculation will let you calculate laps on a session, after the fact. Why is this important? * It will help recover sessions that didn’t have laps recorded due to a mis-configuration (no track detected)* Apply laps to a session after the fact,…
Massive performance boost for RaceCapture app on Raspberry Pi?
Here are two tips for massively increasing the performance of the RaceCapture app on Raspberry Pi: Ensure hardware accelerated graphics are enabled The RaceCapture app can leverage the Pi’s GPU for a significant performance boost when running. This shows up as a much more responsive UI – making menus, screen switching, and display updates faster…
RaceCapture app V2 – it’s here
Our biggest software release yet is here – RaceCapture app V2. It comes to you after over a year in development and in close partnership with our Beta testers in Discord – seriously, we could not have done it without all of you. #THANKYOU Quick Start Our video will get you started with the new…
MoTeC ECU support
Great news! Thanks to the contribution of our amazing community, we now have support for 2 MoTeC ECUs: M84 and the M1 series. It’s easy to add this support to your RaceCapture or PodiumConnect system – just go to Setup / CAN Mapping, press Presets, then press the cloud update button. You will see the…
MicroPDM CAN preset now available
Great news, RaceCapture officially supports the MicroPDM CAN bus Power Distribution moduleThis preset offers 26 channels indicating port status, current level, and more. Accessing the preset is easy – launch the RaceCapture app, go to CAN mapping, and press the Presets button. Then, under System Presets, press the cloud update button – the new system…
2006-2010 VW MK5 CAN bus preset now available
Great news – our dealer, Conover Motorsports developed a CAN preset for the Volkswagen MK5 CAN bus. This was accomplished through extensive work reverse engineering the CAN bus on their own race car – we have two useful articles here and here on how to do this. It is a totally doable and fun exercise…
Autosport Labs / Podium Education Sponsorship
Apply Online Autosport Labs is proud to support education in motorsports and vehicle technology programs! We offer significant discounts on RaceCapture data acquisition and telemetry systems to qualified Formula SAE / Baja SAE / Electric vehicle / Shell Eco Marathon Challenge college or high school programs We offer a $150 discount towards the purchase of a RaceCapture/Pro…
New Dealer: John Freund Racing
We’re excited to announce our newest dealer, John Freund Racing! John Freund Racing (https://jfracing.net) is a boutique electronics manufacturer for grassroots motorsports focused products. John Freund Racing designs and builds innovative electronic systems making complex and expensive motorsports technologies more accessible to the entry level racer. Owned by a 22 year motorsports track enthusiast and IT…
How to analyze tire temperature data in the cloud using TireX and Podium
Here’s a guide on how to analyze tire temperature data in the cloud using the Podium app and TireX. Thanks to HQ Autosport and Rob Henretta for backing the Indiegogo TireX project and providing the data! TireX is available now through our worldwide dealers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLjb0QPF2Us
AnalogX and a new Plug and play harness ecosystem!
After many months of R&D, we are excited to announce our new plug and play ecosystem, launched together with the new AnalogX Analog to CAN I/O expander! Tip of the iceberg The new AnalogX I/O expander sits at the top of a brand new plug and play harness system. Designed to be plugged together like…
2020 year in review
2020 was a hell of a year. We have tremendous respect for everyone who persevered during these times. For us, we did our best to hunker down, double-down on work, and make lemonade out of the situation while our social lives were destroyed. Dealer-only sales In 2020 we made the big, long-awaited leap towards selling…
New: CAN mapping support for rusEFI
Great news: RaceCapture now supports rusEFI – a powerful, affordable and open source engine management system. The CAN preset offers 14 channels of high-performance telemetry data. To get the preset, just press the cloud update button when in the CAN mapping page. rusEFI is also endurance race proven – Here’s Matthew Kennedy, a principal contributor…
Back in stock – 150 bar / 2175 pressure sensors – dealer only!
Good news. Stock is available for the 150 bar / 2175 PSI pressure sensors, and they’re available exclusively via our dealer network! The 150 bar sensor is ideal for measuring high pressure fluids such as brake pressure or similar. Learn more
Porsche 981-991 direct CAN preset now available
Now available: Porsche 981-991 direct CAN mapping, with RPM, TPS, and something really cool – 4 wheel brake pressure! Thanks to Sam W. Keller and Angry Croc Racing for sharing their research with the community! To get the preset, just navigate to Setup / CAN mapping and press the cloud update button. If you try…
BMW M2 F87 CAN bus preset now available
Great news for BMW M2 owners – thanks to Devin McCuen’s determined efforts of reverse engineering the BMW M2 CAN bus, we now have a CAN preset with several valuable channels, such as steering angle, Brake pressure, RPM and throttle position. All in high performance direct-streaming CAN bus – not low performance OBDII! Per the…
New Analog Preset for Bosch PST-F1 combination Pressure and temperature sensor
Good news, we now have a preset for the great 2-in-on combination sensor by Bosch. The PST-F1 sensor combines a 0-10 bar pressure sensor with a 140C capable temperature sensor in one body. This sensor is typically used for oil and fuel media, but could be used for coolant as well. We have individual presets…
How Podium real-time telemetry helped Turn3 Motorsport win the overall NASA 25H of Thunderhill
Recently we were honored to work with Nathan Jones of Radical Sports cars UK – he was data engineer for Turn 3 Motorsport, campaigning a Radical SR3 for the grueling NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill. They decisively took the overall win, and did it with the help of Podium real-time telemetry. Read on for…
A big new 2020
Big things are coming for RaceCapture and Podium – both software and hardware. Here’s a sampling of what to expect in Q1 2020. Some of these will be delivered in the coming weeks, so brace yourselves! RaceCapture app 2.0 – all about the analysis Chances are you saw the big news about the new Podium…
New Australian Dealer, RaceIntel
We are excited to announce our first Australian dealer, RaceIntel! RaceIntel will focus on General circuit racing, Rally, Track Day Drivers, Motorbikes, and Karting. They will also be working with the streaming TV producers to show them what value add we can push their with live telemetry. Overall, their main car categories are defined as…
Mazda RX8 Series 1 direct CAN mapping
We are pleased to announce a direct CAN mapping for the Mazda RX8 (Series 1). This is especially great since it bypasses the OBDII interface for fast and efficient streaming of data. Special thanks to Nick Owens for working with the Mazda community and bringing this preset to you. The preset brings in 9 valuable…
How to unlock extended OBDII channels on RaceCapture
Great news: we’ve overhauled the OBDII guide, with information on how to maximize the power of RaceCapture’s OBDII system. Included in this guide is how to enable Mode 22h support, which can unlock many OEM specific channels. Get started today with the new guide in our wiki Crowdsourcing OBDII data! The power of the RaceCapture…
Now bundling Verizon SIM cards with PodiumConnect and RaceCapture systems!
We are proud to partner with Eric Kaul of Wireless Zone to offer bundled Verizon SIM cards with new 4G enabled PodiumConnect and RaceCapture systems, for USA customers. Eric has been serving the amateur and professional motorsports racing enthusiasts since 2016 with their technology needs on the Verizon Wireless network. Convenience and outstanding deals on…
New Product – Linear temperature Sensor
Our new linear temperature sensor requires no pull-up resistor and has a simple 10mV/C temperature response, great for CAN bus mapping as well as direct sensor integration. Order through our dealer network You can use the convenient preset for RaceCapture/Pro inputs – just 3 wires and you’re set. If you’re using AnalogX, use the conversion…
(Updated) Enhanced Telemetry buffering with RaceCapture / PodiumConnect firmware 2.17.0 + RaceCapture app 1.16.0
Update 10 Sept 2019 – 2.17.4 (RaceCapture/Pro MK3 / MK2) and 2.17.5 (RaceCapture/Apex – PodiumConnect) firmware has been released that fixes an issue with telemetry buffering when combined with virtual channels defined in Lua. We recommend updating before your next race. Download from http://podium.live/software Update 2.17.2 firmware (RaceCapture/Pro) and 2.17.3 (PodiumConnect/RaceCapture/Apex) firmware has been released…
PodiumConnect turns race-losing mishap into a trophy
Scott Barton of ProFormance Coaching is a guest writer for today’s blog post – read on for how he used Podium and PodiumConnect to turn a bad situation into a trophy: With the help of Autosport Lab’s Podium Connect telemetry we won 1st and 2nd Overall this weekend at ChampCar Endurance Series at Watkins Glen…
Updated: 1.15.2/ 2.16.0 released — Now available – RaceCapture 1.15.0 App / 2.16.0 firmware with important new features!
Edit: RaceCapture App 1.15.2 with some minor fixes is now available – instructions for installation same as before. See the end of this post for full change log 1.15.2 iOS app is pending approval with Apple iTunes. ==1.15.2== * Dashboard: Prevent auto-dismiss of track builder dialog if track builder is in progress * Setup: Detect…
Broadcast Driver Biometrics in real time with the Wireless Motorsports BioTelemetry integration
Think your engine is the only thing you should monitor? You should also consider the nut behind the wheel! The driver is arguably the most important part of the equation, and now we’ve integrated Wireless Motorsports BioTelemetry system as a CAN preset. Thank you Peter Krause for supplying the necessary CAN bus information! With the…
RaceCapture App 1.14.6 and firmware 2.15.1 now available! ShiftX3 support, rules based dashboard alerts, Pit-to car messaging, enhanced scripting and more!
The new RaceCapture firmware and app brings a huge set of features and fixes. Read on for what’s new – and see the easy upgrade instructions at the end of the blog post. ShiftX3 support The RaceCapture firmware brings enhanced Lua scripting support for the new ShiftX3 sequential shift light + gear indicator – and…
New Dealer: RP Performance – RaceCapture and Mazda Performance specialists!
Welcome our newest dealer, RP Performance! RP Performance has been focused on Mazda performance for the last 24 years, and has a passion for helping people in all levels of racing. They offer services from track-side support and race car rentals to complete car construction. We compete annually in the SCCA in numerous classes and…
New ECU Support – MaxxEcu
Our new dealer, SO Engineering requested support for MaxxEcu Engine Management Systems. After a bit of research, we found a very concise and easy to use CAN mapping documentation page on their website. With a little bit of effort, we created a new preset for RaceCapture, offering 8 essential channels available from the MaxxEcu: RPM…
Welcome our newest European dealer, SO Engineering
We are excited to announce our newest European dealer, SO Engineering. Located near Hyvinkaa Finland specializes in testing and R&D consulting. SOE provides testing services for needs of industry and Motorsport. SOE operates dealer for AiM, Autosport Labs, Izze-Racing and E-Shock brands. They are experts in their domain and will be happy to help you…
Happy New Year – free shipping worldwide!
Did you know it was our international community that was instrumental in launching Autosport Labs? It’s true: it all started with the global support and enthusiasm for the Megajolt crank-fired ignition controller! As an expression of our appreciation, enjoy free shipping now through Friday on nearly all products, with a low minimum purchase of…
Reverse-engineering Ford Mustang 2011-2014 CAN Bus: Steering angle, Throttle Position, Brake Pressure, and Wheel Speeds
While Kelley and I were visiting family in Arizona, we had the opportunity to visit the garage of one of our long time customers and good friend, Chris Wynne of FTW Motorsports. Chris is fresh from a 1st place win for 2018 in NASA Super Touring Championship, and gave us a replica of his trophy…
RaceCapture app 1.14.4 beta: Pit-to-car alerts and unified configurations!
Unified Configuration files RaceCapture configuration files (.rcp) will now store the full dashboard configuration, layout, alerts and other app preferences into the main RaceCapture configuration file saved under Setup. Correspondingly, all dashboard and app settings are restored when the file is loaded under setup. It’s a unified way to save and share your RaceCapture configuration,…
Black Friday – Cyber Monday: 15% off store wide!
Enjoy 15% off for nearly every product during Black Friday through Cyber Monday weekend! Use the coupon code ASL15OFF to get the 15% off during checkout. Get the incredibly powerful plug and play RaceCapture/Track MK2 at 15% off, or get a RaceCapture/Pro MK3 system with the sensors you want, or opt for the high end RaceCapture/Apex system – your…
PodiumConnect 2.13.9 firmware released – upgrade before your next race!
There’s an important firmware update for PodiumConnect that fixes an important issue around reliably detecting and calculating laps. Upgrade before your next race Get the PodiumConnect 2.13.9 firmware from our Downloads page. Installation is easy and will take a few minutes; just follow the same guide as RaceCapture/Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAFb-EeiXy8 Thanks to our testers Last Saturday…
Help beta test Pit-to-car alerts and powerful new rules based alerts
If you have been following our posts and videos on our progress towards bringing you pit-to-car alerts, you’ll know we’ve been hard at work on this big new feature for RaceCapture and Podium. Good news: it’s ready for you to beta test! But first, check out the demo by Alex of Rainbow Unicorn Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v-iIi1fqxw…
Next generation alerts for the RaceCapture dash – coming in 1.14.0
Coming soon to the RaceCapture system: vastly improved alerting capabilities for the dashboard, including flexible alert rules, actions, and popup warnings. Check out the full demo: https://youtu.be/2wVvO0kpeCk Watch for the announcement of the beta 1.14.0 RaceCapture app which will include this big new feature.
EDIT: PodiumConnect firmware 2.13.8 available with critical performance improvement
EDIT 8/11/2018: The firmware has been updated to 2.13.8 due to a critical issue found in the 2.13.7 firmware. ————— We have an important firmware update which dramatically improves lap timing for your PodiumConnect system. The firmware update is quick and easy – see below for details. Upscaling GPS rate for increased lap timing reliability…
New Dealer: AR Auto Service
We’re excited to announce our newest dealer, AR Auto service! Located near Portland Oregon, AR Auto Service specializes in high end race car builds and preparation. They will be specializing in PodiumConnect telemetry – contact them to get your car hooked up with live streaming data! Check out their work on Facebook and their Flickr…
New RaceCapture app 1.12.2 released – fixes firmware update issue
We have a small update for Windows and OSX platforms that resolves a problem while updating firmware on certain Windows and OSX machines. If you’re having problems updating firmware, install the latest 1.12.2 release from the software downloads page. 1.12.2 is updated for just Windows and OSX; The upcoming 1.13.0 release will be a full…
New dealer: Leet Racing
We are excited to announce our newest dealer: Leet Racing! It’s our first dealer in South Africa and even on the continent, and we were thrilled to learn how vibrant the racing community was – especially endurance racing. Leet Racing is dedicated to supplying the South African racing community and especially also the Locost (Lotus)…
RaceCapture 2.13.5 / PodiumConnect 2.13.6 firmware released
Click to learn more about the family of RaceCapture live-streaming telemetry systems 2.13.5 Firmware – Stability and features Several months in the making, this firmware release brings a significant stability improvement and unlocks long awaited features. Read on to see just the highlights – and check out the full change log…
Mitsubishi Evo X RAX Patch CAN channel mappings now supported!
Great news; if you have a Mitsubishi Evolution X with the special RAX patch installed, RaceCapture/Pro can access tons of data from your ECU! 34 channels added This preset adds 34 additional channels, listed below. Refer to the RAX Patch documentation for a full description of these channels: STFT LTFTcurrent LTFTidle LTFTcruise Load RearO2 IPW…
Conquering range anxiety and achieving faster pit stops through telemetry
Here is a guest blog post by one of our contributors, Gil Markham. Wanting precise fuel consumption calculations to strategize pit stops, Gil integrated a precision fuel flow sensor into his RaceCapture/Pro telemetry system. In this article he describes how he developed it: By Gil Markham We’ve been racing in amateur endurance racing (Lemons,…
The new Megajolt/E MK2 is here
Special pre-order pricing through April 13 Pre-order the new Megajolt/E through our worldwide dealer network or directly for a limited time! The new Megajolt/E MK2 We’re updating the Megajolt/E MK2 crank fired ignition system with a number of important improvements! Learn more about what’s new: What’s new? The new Megajolt/E MK2 has been evolved…
New Dealer: Vintage Volks
We’re excited to announce our newest dealer – Vintage Volks! Just in time for an exciting Megajolt announcement, Vintage Volks will specialize in air-cooled Megajolt ignition packages. Vintage Volks is a speed shop specializing in building, machining and supplying parts for air cooled Volkswagen Type 1 based performance engines. We build our engines 1 at a time…
New Dealer: Inspire Tuning
We are very pleased to announce our newest dealer – Inspire Tuning! We are especially excited as they are our first dealer in the Asia region, a great new market. Inspire Tuning offers best performance product and solution for motorsport field and aftermarket in China . Taiwan and Southeast Asia area , no matter what…
AEM CD-7 + VDM support for PodiumConnect
We did it again! Thanks to the fine staff at AEM and their excellent documentation, PodiumConnect will also work with the AEM CD-7 dash when outfitted with the Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM). The VDM provides 5Hz GPS/GLONASS plus 6 axis accelerometer + gyro data, ready for live-streaming. Wiring is just about connecting 2 wires to…
New Dealer: Ballenger Motorsports
We’re very proud to welcome our newest dealer – Ballenger Motorsports! They’re joining with perfect timing to participate in the PodiumConnect pre-order campaign – talk to them today to get set up with real-time telemetry for your race car! Ballenger Motorsports, www.bmotorsports.com, specializes in high performance electronics. They are able to provide sensors, wiring, custom…
Racelogic VBOX support for PodiumConnect
We’re pleased to announce support for the line of VBOX camera systems, including HD2, Pro and Lite cameras. How does it work? Just provide power, ground and connect two CAN bus wires to your VBOX system, following RaceLogic’s VBOX wiring for the VBOX Pro , VBOX Lite, and VBOX HD2. Once you have it connected,…
RaceCapture app 1.12.0 / Firmware 2.13.0 beta available
Click to learn more about the family of RaceCapture live-streaming telemetry systems This is a big release! Several months in the making, this app and firmware release brings serious ease of use and long awaited features. Read on to see just the highlights – and check out the full change log…
New Dealer: Morehead Speed Works
It is with great excitement that we announce our newest dealer – Morehead Speed Works! Led by Chad Morehead, they bring their passion for building and campaigning winning race cars to providing outstanding customer service. They are participating in pre-orders for PodiumConnect, and you will have a great experience ordering right from their online store,…
New Dealer: Krause and Associates – High Performance Driver Development
We are excited and proud to announce Krause and Associates LLC as a new dealer! A long time AiM and MoTeC expert, Peter Krause will provide valuable expertise on integrating PodiumConnect with these data systems. If you’re in the Mid Atlantic / Southeast region, please visit www.peterkrause.net for your data and telemetry needs! Krause &…
Hi Brent, I have a megajolt ign unit with Edis 4 on my Ford Zetec engine. where can I buy your rev limiter to suit. I am in Perth Western Australia. rgds Peter.
Hi Peter, all new Megajolt systems have built-in rev limiters.
Older Megajolt systems had an add-on hard rev limiter, which is what I think you’re asking for. However, these are no longer available.