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Posted by MyChron Mike
April 20, 2010
MyChron Gran Prix at South Bend
This weekend kicks off the opening round of the Midwest Sprint Series inagural MyChron Gran Prix at Michiana Raceway Park. Two full days of racing will take place at the famed South Bend Indiana facility. The action should be fierce as participants will be on hand not just for the Midwest race but to also use the track time for the following weekends WKA Manufacturers Cup event.
MyChron Mike
Posted by MyChron Mike at 10:01 AM
Light Analyzer and Windows 7
Currently our Light Analyzer software for the TG Lap Timers is not compatible with the Windows 7 64bit operating system. If youre considering a purchase of the USB download kit be sure to verify your operating system prior to purchase.
Check back for updates,
MyChron Mike
Posted by MyChron Mike at 07:23 AM
April 06, 2010
Race Studio 2.34.01
Race Studio 2.34.01 is available now with the following improvements.
- Race Studio Configuration
- Modified "ECU Bridge" into "SMC Bridge"
- Added RPM Bridge management on the same button "SMC Bridge"
- Released new ECU drivers:
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- EFI EURO4_BIKE_B009, all loggers
- MERCURY 849849_Axx_New, all loggers
- MBE 992_Lola_Cosworth, all loggers
- YAMAHA BIKE_R1_04_05_06, EVO4/ECU Bridge
- YAMAHA BIKE_R1_07_08, EVO4/ECU Bridge
- YAMAHA BIKE_R1_09_10, EVO4/ECU Bridge
- YAMAHA BIKE_R6_04_05, EVO4/ECU Bridge
- YAMAHA BIKE_R6_06-10, EVO4/ECU Bridge
- YAMAHA SCOOTER_TMAX, EVO4/ECU Bridge
- Updated the following ECU drivers:
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- Microtec M172, ECU driver revisioned
- KMS RS232, added battery voltage channel
- Mercury 849849_Axx, added battery voltage channel
- Aprilia RSV4, added EVO3 compatibility
- Race Studio Download
- No modifications from previous release.
- Race Studio Analysis
- No modifications from previous release.
The new Race Studio 2.34.01 can be downloaded here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 03:09 PM | Comments ( 0 )
April 01, 2010
99 Dollar Upgrade
With the introduction of the vew and vastly improved GPS05 module AiM is going to offer an upgrade for 99 dollars on your older GPS 04 module. To take advantage of this offer you will need to send your GPS module and antenna to your nearest AiM office in Virginia or California along with a note containing your contact information including a daytime phone number and email. Once we receive your module we will process the exchange and call you for payment.
Dont delay this offer ends June 30th 2010.
AiM Sports SE
1636 B 9th Street SE
Roanoke, VA 24013-2700
AiM Sports LLC
31889 Corydon
Suite 130
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Posted by MyChron Mike at 08:32 AM
AiM Data Seminar
Empire Karts in conjuction with AiM Sports will offer a data acquisition seminar focused on how to effectively interpet and implement data from your AiM system. The seminar on Saturday April 17th will be led by Roger Caddell from Victory Lane Data. Class gets underway at 10:00AM sharp at the Empire Karts location in Redlands CA.
Please call 909-793-9695 to reserve your space today.
AiM Data Seminar
Empire Karts
302 Alabama Street
Suite 9
Redlands, CA 92374
909-793-9695
Posted by MyChron Mike at 08:04 AM
December 16, 2009
Updates Aplenty
Here's some catchup on some recent updates:
November 16th, 2009
MXL Pro & Pista Firmware Update v14.86.46
November 17th, 2009
ECU Bridge Firmware Update v45.01.05
November 18th, 2009
SmartyCam Firmware v1.00.30
Smarty Manager Software v1.01.05
November 23rd, 2009
EVO4 Firmware Update v43.02.17
November 24th, 2009
Race Studio 2 v2.31.02
MyChron4 Firmware Update v31.58.08
Downloads and release notes can be found at the respective links.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 06:07 PM
October 29, 2009
New Jersey Motorsports Park University
New Jersey Motorsports Park in conjunction with AiM Sports and Victory Lane Data will offer the first in a series of seminars Saturday November the 14th begining at 9am. Roger Caddell will offer instruction in gaining the most from your AiM system in a classroom setting followed up with actual on track sessions where Roger assisted by Chad Brackens and a few AiM associates will offer instruction on data collected during the test sessions.
A few SmartyCams will also be available for demo on a first come first served basis. If youre interested in being setup for a demo please email chad@aimsports.com to reserve.
Space for the seminar is limited so please contact F1 New Jersey at 856.327.7213 or click here for a registration form.
http://www.njmp.com/pdf/NJMP2009ClassRegistration.pdfchad@aimsports.com
Posted by MyChron Mike at 08:37 AM
September 23, 2009
MXL Firmware Update v14.86.45
MXL firmware update v14.86.45 is available for download. This update contains only one significant change and that is to the predictive lap timing algorithm. Predictive lap timing with an MXL is now VERY good!. This new algorithm will be rolled into other devices in the coming weeks.
This new firmware was race tested last weekend at Miller Motorsports Park with many competitors in MX-5 Cup, Grand-Am Koni Challenge, as well as the Miller Mustang Challenge series - and the responses are exactly as we hoped - they loved it!
You can download the new MXL firmware, and revision notes here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 11:25 AM
September 18, 2009
Race Studio 2.30.21
Race Studio 2.30.21 is available now with the following improvements.
- Race Studio Configuration
- GPS04 (new chipset) expansion is now managed
- MyChron3 XG Log now allows a max obscuring time value of 255 seconds
- Updated translation for Japanese and Spanish languages
- Released official ECU drivers:
- Subaru SSM 2008/2009
- Aurion Subaru MTEC
- Updated the following ECU drivers.
- Nira EDC/Cr Changed some channel names
- Toyota Auris Changed Pedal_Break to Pedal_Brake (oops!)
- Motec M800 Lancer/EVO X Added More Channels (4-speeds $ steering angle and speed)
- Race Studio Download
- No modifications from previous release.
- Race Studio Analysis
- No modifications from previous release.
The new Race Studio 2.30.21 can be downloaded here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 08:34 PM
SmartyManager Update
The SmartyCam is finding it's way to retailers across the US and Canada this week - it has been released!! Along with the SmartyCam release is a rev to SmartyManager.
SmartyManager, the software for previewing a mounted camera, and configuring the graphical elements that display on the resulting SmartyCam video. Version 1.01.04 is available now with the following improvement:
- Translation in Japanese and Spanish
Woo Hoo!? or do we say ¿¡Por fin!?
The SmartyManager software can be downloaded here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 05:40 PM
September 11, 2009
More SmartyCam Updates
The, yet to be officially released in the US, SmartyCam received more updates this morning. Again, new firmware and new software.
The SmartyCam firmware rolls to v1.00.20, which extends the stability of the v1.00.16 just before it. Version 1.00.16 was rock solid in standalone mode, but had some intermittent problems when connected to an MXL. That bug has now been squashed with the new v1.00.20.
Another rev for SmartyManager, the software for previewing a mounted camera, and configuring the graphical elements on the resulting SmartyCam video. Version 1.01.03 is available now with the following improvements:
- Added new video objects tab group
- Fixed bug in saving configuration choices before transmission
Both the new SmartyCam firmware and SmartyManager software can be downloaded here.
Given the recent stability refinements of the SmartyCam, the SmartyCam is only days away from being released in North America. Shortly thereafter, the remarkable list of additional SmartyCam features will be added.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 08:13 PM
September 04, 2009
SmartyCam Update
The, yet to be officially released in the US, SmartyCam has some updates available as well. New firmware and new software.
The SmartyCam firmware rolls to v1.00.12, which builds upon stability of the v1.00.10 just before it. Version 1.00.10 seems to have completely done away with any lockups of the SmartyCam LCD. This new version corrects the h.264 header information that allows for videos to be cut anywhere without the need to retain the first two frames.
SmartyManager, the software for previewing a mounted camera, and configuring the graphical elements on the resulting SmartyCam video, has been reved to version 1.01.02 and addresses the following issues:
- Fixed bug in new upper bound values and level indicator
- Improved custom logo and its preview
- Single combo for unit measure to set boundary and value
- Fixed bug when exiting application during on-lin preview, SmartyCam now returns to normal state
Both the new SmartyCam firmware and SmartyManager software can be downloaded here.
Given the recent stability refinements of the SmartyCam, the SmartyCam is only days away from being released in North America. Shortly thereafter, the remarkable list of additional SmartyCam features will be added.
[UPDATE 04-Sep-2009] Just received, and posted, SmartyCam firmware v1.00.16
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 01:05 AM
September 02, 2009
Race Studio 2.30.20
Race Studio 2.30.20 is available now with the following improvements.
- Race Studio Configuration
- Communication bug fixed.
- Fixed scrolling MXL system config window for low resolution monitors.
- Fixed "condition enabling alarms" for MXL systems, setting was not always saved correctly.
- Released new ECU drivers:
- Nira EDC/Cr
- Haltech CAN
- Ducati Marelli IAW 5.9M (K-Line), K-Line for Ducati Diagnostic (EVO4)
- Ducati Marelli IAW 5.9 (CAN), CAN-bus between ECU and OEM dash
- Ducati Marelli IAW 5.9 (CAN + K-Line) CAN-bus plus K-Line (EVO4)
- Lamborghini Gallardo
- Maserati Quattroporte
- Subaru SSM (EVO4 K-Line)
- Marelli SRA_EDL8
- BMW M6
- Suppressed the following ECU's.
- Haltech EV11V2 - Replaced RS232/38.4kBaud with Haltech CAN
- Updated the following ECU drivers.
- OBD2 OBD2 Auto-Detect, improved compatibility (EVO4)
- OBD2 ISO9141/2, improved compatibility (EVO4)
- OBD2 KWP2000 Slow Init (EVO4)
- Marelli FR2000
- AEM
- E-Race E46 M48, added compatibility with E-Race M48 and corrected TPS
- Subaru SSM, adjusted sampling frequencies
- Hydra EMS 2.5-2.6, added 2.5 compatibility
- Bosch Audi, correction to TipTronik ECU channels (EVO4)
- VW VWGroup correction to TipTronik ECU channels
- Autronic SM4 v1.09, changed USER4 ECU Channel into OIL PRESSURE ECU Channel (0.0 to 12.0 BAR)
- Renamed the following ECUs.
- Ferrari 430C is now 430C (Marelli DDU)
- Race Studio Download
- No modifications from previous release.
- Race Studio Analysis
- Fixed bug that can generate wrong GPS data channels.
The new Race Studio 2.30.20 can be downloaded here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 07:32 PM
August 12, 2009
Update-O-Rama
Several products received updates in the last couple weeks, below is a summary of those updates.
Qman & DragOn
QMan and DragOn drag racing analysis software received updates, most notably 64-bit Windows OS support, and also addressed a download issue with recent production MyChron4 660's. Download the latest QMan here.
EVO3
The EVO3 Pista and Pro version received a firmware updates, the update and release notes can be found here.
GPS Manager
The GPS Manager software has also been updated, you can find that download here.
SmartyCam
The much anticipated SmartyCam, is finding its way into the US via Europe and a few sneaking out from our testing here in the US. In support of the few that are out there, SmartyCam firmware and software updates can be found here. The SmartyCam will officially be released in the US very soon...
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 05:52 AM
August 05, 2009
Grand Junction AiM Data Seminar
Roger Caddell of Victory Lane Data will be presenting a Data Seminar at Grand Junction Motor Speedway August 22nd and 23rd. Saturday Roger will present his class from 9AM to 4:30PM. Sunday Roger will be on hand for trackside support to aide in further understanding the value of your AiM system.
For more information you may call Grand Junction Motor Speedway at 970.256.0107 or check their website at:
http://www.gjmotorspeedway.com
MyChron Mike
Posted by MyChron Mike at 01:09 PM
