AIM Solo in a 991 GT3 - Forget about the OBDII Cable Connection
02-06-2015, 01:22 AM
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Amazon.com: Low Profile Right/Left Angle OBD 2 II Extension with Flat Ribbon Cable 3'/1m: Automotive
The fuzebox cover closes over it without any issues, and then you can connect Solo or anything else to the other end in a more convenient place. I route it under mat to behind seats and connect everything there, out of the way. I posted pictures last winter, but cannot find them now - will try once I get home next week.
02-08-2015, 11:18 PM
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02-08-2015, 11:41 PM
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You don't need a power connection, but it is nice to have one. Otherwise you have to worry about draining the battery. The fusebox is right next to the CAN connections (there are 2 places to connect to CAN line, and both spots have a fuse box nearby), so it's easy to tap into the fusebox for power.
02-09-2015, 08:49 AM
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You shouldn't worry about running the battery down because the Solo DL shuts off after a period of inactivity, which is why it's ok to leave it plugged into the OBD-II.
You do need a switched power connection if you want to run with the backlight on and will have to have switched power if you connect a SmartyCam to the Solo DL, or the camera won't work.
There are simple "add a circuit" fused plug ins with a pigtail to connect the Solo DL red power lead to available at most good auto parts stores.
Looking good!
You do need a switched power connection if you want to run with the backlight on and will have to have switched power if you connect a SmartyCam to the Solo DL, or the camera won't work.
There are simple "add a circuit" fused plug ins with a pigtail to connect the Solo DL red power lead to available at most good auto parts stores.
Looking good!
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02-09-2015, 09:01 AM
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Power is supplied through the OBD-II pins as well as the drivetrain data. The direct wire CAN has six wires, two of which are unused (RS-232 RX and TX), two that get the data (CAN+ and CAN -) and power and ground (red and black). As pointed out by orthojoe, all of the connection are in the same area of the kick panel near the fuse box.
The OBD-II power is on all the time (on most cars) and the Solo DL (along with any accessories connected to the Solo DL) automatically shuts off after inactivity. On the direct wire CAN cable, I connect it to "key-on" power for my own peace of mind.
02-09-2015, 06:11 PM
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02-23-2015, 06:12 PM
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Took your guys advise and switched out the solo for the solo DL. My car is at the shop, weather is crappy figured I would get the dealer to finnally install the new wheel liniers.
In the mean time, been playing around with the solo DL, which I got with CAN instead of the OB like some of you sugested.
A few quick questions. If I go into the track listing section, I can see my local track but can not select it, not sure if I'm supposed to? Or does the track come up automaticly whe I get within distance of it?
On the AIM site, the only 991 ecu data is for the regular 911, can I use these instructions for hooking up the can to my gt3? For those using CAN, do you have any pics you can post on the best way to hook it? I'm excellent at soldering, been doing it since I was child with RC cars, so no wories there. Just want to make sure I do it in the neatest way possible, with the least chance of damaging my car.
Thanks all, excited to get back my car, hooking it up and experimenting with it around the neighboordhood and public roads.
In the mean time, been playing around with the solo DL, which I got with CAN instead of the OB like some of you sugested.
A few quick questions. If I go into the track listing section, I can see my local track but can not select it, not sure if I'm supposed to? Or does the track come up automaticly whe I get within distance of it?
On the AIM site, the only 991 ecu data is for the regular 911, can I use these instructions for hooking up the can to my gt3? For those using CAN, do you have any pics you can post on the best way to hook it? I'm excellent at soldering, been doing it since I was child with RC cars, so no wories there. Just want to make sure I do it in the neatest way possible, with the least chance of damaging my car.
Thanks all, excited to get back my car, hooking it up and experimenting with it around the neighboordhood and public roads.
02-24-2015, 11:07 AM
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Took your guys advise and switched out the solo for the solo DL. My car is at the shop, weather is crappy figured I would get the dealer to finnally install the new wheel liniers. In the mean time, been playing around with the solo DL, which I got with CAN instead of the OB like some of you sugested. A few quick questions. If I go into the track listing section, I can see my local track but can not select it, not sure if I'm supposed to? Or does the track come up automaticly whe I get within distance of it? On the AIM site, the only 991 ecu data is for the regular 911, can I use these instructions for hooking up the can to my gt3? For those using CAN, do you have any pics you can post on the best way to hook it? I'm excellent at soldering, been doing it since I was child with RC cars, so no wories there. Just want to make sure I do it in the neatest way possible, with the least chance of damaging my car. Thanks all, excited to get back my car, hooking it up and experimenting with it around the neighboordhood and public roads.
02-24-2015, 11:43 AM
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If you are trying to test the unit, just press OK in the neighborhood and drive a circle around the block. You can then pretend you're on the track apexing the neighborhood for optimal lap times. :-) Easy to remove later... I have a 'test course' in my area I use for this, getting mic setup right, etc...
02-25-2015, 10:29 PM
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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>
So, are you saying that the OBD-II works well enough w/ the SmartyCam?
At the end of the day, I SUCK at technology. It's why I LOVED the Solo. So stinking simple. For that same reason, it's why i'm doing away w/ the Gopro's and vendor software because I can't get anything to work? Understand the SmartyCam and SoloDL are plug & play???
I get that the CAN is better, but will OBD-II be adequate for a "weekend warrior?"