From high end to low The Android world is a double edged sword – we enjoy a great variety of choices in devices, but hardware and software differences requires a ton of testing when developing apps. We re-worked the Bluetooth communications layer in the RaceCapture Beta app and just came up for air after a bunch of testing. If…
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RaceCapture app 1.3.1 / firmware 2.8.1 available
A couple of small but essential firmware and app updates are available on the RaceCapture software downloads page that addresses a couple of key issues: v2.8.1 Firmware We fixed a case where some of the time the Bluetooth module fails to be initialized, resulting in garbled data sent to the app. the 2.8.1 firmware addresses this problem.…
New feature: compare real-time telemetry between different drivers and cars
Not just who’s faster, but why! Lap times only tell you who’s faster. But why? A brand new real-time feature for the Race Capture telemetry system: Compare laps between drivers and cars at the same event. It’s simple- have your friends join the same event, put down some laps and navigate to the event view. There you…
A clean Spec E46 installation
We met up with Hank Moore of Advanced Auto Fabrication to install the latest RaceCapture/Pro MK2 system in his super clean Spec E46 racer – just in time for the ICSCC enduro. And when we say clean – it really is super clean inside and out: It was a great opportunity to see what a typical recommended…
AT&T – new data plan option for RaceCapture/Pro wireless telemetry
Just enough data at the right place Good news for you data junkies: AT&T now has data-only plans starting at $15/month for 250MB – plenty for streaming wireless telemetry for a long endurance racing weekend. This is excellent news as AT&T seems to have superior coverage at many tracks, from the feedback we’ve received! Check out…
RaceCapture/Pro Firmware 2.7.7 released
A bugfix release is now available for RaceCapture/Pro MK1 and MK2 that addresses a few minor issues and one important RPM related issue for MK1 users. Although this bugfix release does not reset your configuration if you’re updating from a 2.7.x release, we always advise you have the latest configuration saved for safe keeping. Changes in this…
New RaceCapture App and MK2 Firmware Updates
Happy Holidays RaceCapture customers! We’re excited to announce updates to our new Race Capture app and RaceCapture/Pro MK2 firmware. Race Capture app version 1.0.1 has improved Bluetooth connection reliability and various UI fixes. Download it here for Windows: http://autosportlabs.net/asl_dist/rc_app/raceCapture_1.0.1.exe. The updated RaceCapture/Pro firmware version 2.7.5 has reliability and virtual channel fixes. Download here: http://autosportlabs.net/asl_dist/rcp2/firmware/RaceCapturePro_MK2_2.7.5.zip and…
How to: RaceCapture Telemetry at the 25 hours of Thunderhill
Level up your race craft with real-time data Getting real-time data set up in your endurance race car will provide your crew and driver with critical, strategic information during your race: The pit crew can monitor and coach the current driver’s performance in real-time – even compare their current laps against other drivers on the team Connect a fuel level…
RaceCapture/Pro MK2 Production!
Robots building circuit boards, BECAUSE RACECAR We’re cranking out the RaceCapture/Pro MK2 production! Last week we built a large lot of telemetry module; this week we’re building panel after panel of RaceCapture/Pro MK2 units. Here’s Brent with the first official panel built! Parts Feeders Always be Feeding! All in all, Brent Scott, Kelley and Jeff were keeping…
RaceCapture/Pro MK2 – launch target!
Pre-order date! Mark your calendars – Pre orders for RaceCapture/Pro MK2 start this Saturday, September 27 and shipping is targeted for early to mid November. Get on the mailing list to get the latest news on the MK2 progress and news! Calm before the storm. The last few weeks have seen a ton of activity…