AIM Solo in a 991 GT3 - Forget about the OBDII Cable Connection
01-10-2014, 03:06 PM
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I responded offline, but I think you've found the issue. Only one set, the second may be doubled back.
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02-25-2014, 09:35 PM
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Quick question regarding the Solo DL. Can I use the same Solo for 2 different cars. I plan on using 2 separate CAN connectors, one on each car. Do I have the freedom of plug and play or does the Solo have to be configured for each vehicle? I understand the G meter should be re-calibrated after any repositioning. Thanks
02-25-2014, 09:41 PM
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Quick question regarding the Solo DL. Can I use the same Solo for 2 different cars. I plan on using 2 separate CAN connectors, one on each car. Do I have the freedom of plug and play or does the Solo have to be calibrated for each vehicle? I understand the G meter should be re-calibrated after any repositioning.
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02-25-2014, 09:46 PM
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Yes, you can use the solo for different cars. I switch between my spyder and BRZ (and plan to run with the GT3 as well). However, the solo needs to be reprogrammed for each individual car. So, if you plan on running the solo with 2 different cars the same day, you need to bring your laptop with you to reprogram the solo protocol for the car you are using. Each time you reprogram the solo, the memory gets wiped out, so you will need to download all of your data for the day before you reprogram. Hope that makes sense...?
02-26-2014, 06:20 AM
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Takes about 30 seconds to switch configs.
07-28-2014, 06:07 PM
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btw.. AIM don't show the cable kit for 991 CAN.. Just ODBC. How do you guys connect the CAN.. I looked at Jerry's Austin Motorsport and didn't see any cables listed. Sounds like there might be some soldering involved. -- Is there a HOW-TO somewhere. -- thx a lot.
P.S. I will have the plug and play connector for the Bike.. ---Hmml.. can I mod it.
07-29-2014, 08:22 AM
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All three of us can help.
Your chart is from Richard at M-World in Texas.
Jerry can help with a CAN cable with unterminated (bare) ends on one end, a deutsch clip-on connector at the other (the quick disconnect) and another with a deutsch connector on one end and the 7-pin screw on Binder connector (like the metal end of the BMW connector sold by AIM) on the other. You would need to solder or crimp to the twisted pair in your 991.
I will sell one lead that looks like your BMW cable but is unterminated on the white clip end, that also requires soldering or a proper crimp to the twisted pair as illustrated above. You can use a Velcro strap to secure the lead under the dash when not in use.
There is a good 991 CAN template, more stuff faster from the CAN.
Your chart is from Richard at M-World in Texas.
Jerry can help with a CAN cable with unterminated (bare) ends on one end, a deutsch clip-on connector at the other (the quick disconnect) and another with a deutsch connector on one end and the 7-pin screw on Binder connector (like the metal end of the BMW connector sold by AIM) on the other. You would need to solder or crimp to the twisted pair in your 991.
I will sell one lead that looks like your BMW cable but is unterminated on the white clip end, that also requires soldering or a proper crimp to the twisted pair as illustrated above. You can use a Velcro strap to secure the lead under the dash when not in use.
There is a good 991 CAN template, more stuff faster from the CAN.
07-29-2014, 12:10 PM
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Just wondering can obd2 socket be removed from fusebox and relocated to a better spot. Probably the cable wire is all taped up with the rest of the other wires which probably not worth doing. Just a thought. Mike
07-30-2014, 08:20 AM
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It could be...
But I have sold several Solo DL's with OBD-II 90-degree cables (that's what comes with it in OBD-II versus CAN form) to 991 drivers with no issues.
Below are first the OBD-II channels available (and what can be shown real-time on the optional, connected SmartyCam HD) and below, the CAN channels available by direct wire.
Note that the sampling rates can be adjusted UP for most channels in CAN, but not in OBD-II. These are just screen grabs of configurations as I set them up for people before sending the Solo DL.
But I have sold several Solo DL's with OBD-II 90-degree cables (that's what comes with it in OBD-II versus CAN form) to 991 drivers with no issues.
Below are first the OBD-II channels available (and what can be shown real-time on the optional, connected SmartyCam HD) and below, the CAN channels available by direct wire.
Note that the sampling rates can be adjusted UP for most channels in CAN, but not in OBD-II. These are just screen grabs of configurations as I set them up for people before sending the Solo DL.
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All three of us can help.
Your chart is from Richard at M-World in Texas.
Jerry can help with a CAN cable with unterminated (bare) ends on one end, a deutsch clip-on connector at the other (the quick disconnect) and another with a deutsch connector on one end and the 7-pin screw on Binder connector (like the metal end of the BMW connector sold by AIM) on the other. You would need to solder or crimp to the twisted pair in your 991.
I will sell one lead that looks like your BMW cable but is unterminated on the white clip end, that also requires soldering or a proper crimp to the twisted pair as illustrated above. You can use a Velcro strap to secure the lead under the dash when not in use.
There is a good 991 CAN template, more stuff faster from the CAN.
Your chart is from Richard at M-World in Texas.
Jerry can help with a CAN cable with unterminated (bare) ends on one end, a deutsch clip-on connector at the other (the quick disconnect) and another with a deutsch connector on one end and the 7-pin screw on Binder connector (like the metal end of the BMW connector sold by AIM) on the other. You would need to solder or crimp to the twisted pair in your 991.
I will sell one lead that looks like your BMW cable but is unterminated on the white clip end, that also requires soldering or a proper crimp to the twisted pair as illustrated above. You can use a Velcro strap to secure the lead under the dash when not in use.
There is a good 991 CAN template, more stuff faster from the CAN.
BTW--saw your web page.. Nice. Hope to get some training some day. When I cant' race Motorcycles anymore, I hope the skills transfer to cars.
07-31-2014, 02:32 AM
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Well, what's nice is little by little, with just about every new release of the Race Studio 2 (configuration software), more functionality is added. Now, you can get brake pressure via OBD-II from 991's and some other cars! Yes, IMO, CAN is better (as CRex pointed out, more channels, like four individual wheel speeds AND bake pressures), but for those with any aversion to a direct connection, there exists an easy alternative that still allows for very valuable harvesting of information.
Still, the maximum value for most drivers appears to be the ability of the Solo DL to "translate" this information and send it to the SmartyCam HD, yielding an instantly playable video WITH accelerator pedal position (driver confidence) and brake pedal pressure (maybe not so much? Or supreme confidence! <grin>), RPM and gear ALREADY on it.
Then, if you or a coach wants to dig deeper, all the info in strip charts, G-G plots (friction circle) and other colored maps is there...
Man, this tech is awesome! It's come a long way from those CAT days! <big grin>
Still, the maximum value for most drivers appears to be the ability of the Solo DL to "translate" this information and send it to the SmartyCam HD, yielding an instantly playable video WITH accelerator pedal position (driver confidence) and brake pedal pressure (maybe not so much? Or supreme confidence! <grin>), RPM and gear ALREADY on it.
Then, if you or a coach wants to dig deeper, all the info in strip charts, G-G plots (friction circle) and other colored maps is there...
Man, this tech is awesome! It's come a long way from those CAT days! <big grin>
