AIM Solo in a 991 GT3 - Forget about the OBDII Cable Connection
05-19-2015, 05:33 PM
#76
Nordschleife Master
05-19-2015, 06:18 PM
#77
AIM Solo in a 991 GT3
Thanks. When you recommend using the "math channels in RS2" I assume you are referring to the process described in http://www.aim-sportline.com/downloa...ce_109_eng.pdf.
If so, the process requires the installer (hopefully not me) to drive the car holding each gear for a few seconds and checking the Solo for accuracy. I imagine this would have to be done using the shift paddles otherwise the automatic mode may shift through the gears too quickly. Yikes! I am starting to regret buying into this equipment.
If so, the process requires the installer (hopefully not me) to drive the car holding each gear for a few seconds and checking the Solo for accuracy. I imagine this would have to be done using the shift paddles otherwise the automatic mode may shift through the gears too quickly. Yikes! I am starting to regret buying into this equipment.
05-19-2015, 07:03 PM
#78
Nordschleife Master
Thanks. When you recommend using the "math channels in RS2" I assume you are referring to the process described in http://www.aim-sportline.com/downloa...ce_109_eng.pdf.
If so, the process requires the installer (hopefully not me) to drive the car holding each gear for a few seconds and checking the Solo for accuracy. I imagine this would have to be done using the shift paddles otherwise the automatic mode may shift through the gears too quickly. Yikes! I am starting to regret buying into this equipment.
If so, the process requires the installer (hopefully not me) to drive the car holding each gear for a few seconds and checking the Solo for accuracy. I imagine this would have to be done using the shift paddles otherwise the automatic mode may shift through the gears too quickly. Yikes! I am starting to regret buying into this equipment.
Gear position is one of the least important channels anyway, so I just wouldn't sweat it.
05-19-2015, 07:41 PM
#79
Rennlist Member
I installed the data cable between the dash and the A pillar. I decided to go with the DL CAN bus connection. The problem I am having is the Aim Solo unit turns itself back on after I turn it off. Even though I used a key on power source the CAN bus excites the Solo when you close the door or when anything happens in the car. Just touch the door handle and the unit lights up.
I wonder if this can be fixed in the firmware??
05-19-2015, 07:48 PM
#81
Rennlist Member
I got mine from Peter (ProCoach) -- no affiliation other than being a happy customer but I'd recommend you can't go wrong in doing the same. Excellent support, which is a very important thing when it comes to something like this which benefits from tailoring to your particular needs. Not to mention Peter provides a wealth of useful information in this and other forums...to me that's worth forgoing any minor discount you might fine elsewhere.
05-19-2015, 08:05 PM
#82
Nordschleife Master
05-19-2015, 08:49 PM
#83
I got mine from Peter (ProCoach) -- no affiliation other than being a happy customer but I'd recommend you can't go wrong in doing the same. Excellent support, which is a very important thing when it comes to something like this which benefits from tailoring to your particular needs. Not to mention Peter provides a wealth of useful information in this and other forums...to me that's worth forgoing any minor discount you might fine elsewhere.
05-20-2015, 03:26 AM
#84
Rennlist Member
I'm having the "auto power on" issue in my 991 GT3 with OBD2 as well. Been happening from day one and the supplier said something peculiar to the design of the car is triggering power to the ODD2 plug. I thought going CAN might solve my issue but apparently not from what poster above has reported.
I let the system use the gear calculator and its 100% accurate and reflects the gears pretty much immediately.
The OBD2 resolution is acceptable to me. When I watch the videos I don't notice any delay. For speed and position on track we are already limited to 10hz GPS sampling rate offered by the Aim solo head unit....
I let the system use the gear calculator and its 100% accurate and reflects the gears pretty much immediately.
The OBD2 resolution is acceptable to me. When I watch the videos I don't notice any delay. For speed and position on track we are already limited to 10hz GPS sampling rate offered by the Aim solo head unit....
05-20-2015, 10:43 AM
#85
Rennlist Member
After importing I sort by lap time and mass de-check everything that is obviously too fast. Most of my random recorded laps are shorter than a minute.
05-20-2015, 10:51 AM
#86
Macca
I decided to go the CAN bus route for the faster sampling rate and not to have the plug interference from the OBD2 connector. There may be a positive feed that works, I just haven't found it yet. My thinking at this point is the signal comes from the CAN bus not the red positive feed from the circuit breaker panel. I plan to experiment with feeds from the passenger side circuit breaker panel, just need a little time.
I decided to go the CAN bus route for the faster sampling rate and not to have the plug interference from the OBD2 connector. There may be a positive feed that works, I just haven't found it yet. My thinking at this point is the signal comes from the CAN bus not the red positive feed from the circuit breaker panel. I plan to experiment with feeds from the passenger side circuit breaker panel, just need a little time.
Last edited by SmokinGTS; 05-21-2015 at 12:30 AM.
05-21-2015, 01:57 AM
#87
Rennlist Member
Macca
I decided to go the CAN bus route for the faster sampling rate and not to have the plug interference from the OBD2 connector. There may be a positive feed that works, I just haven't found it yet. My thinking at this point is the signal comes from the CAN bus not the red positive feed from the circuit breaker panel. I plan to experiment with feeds from the passenger side circuit breaker panel, just need a little time.
I decided to go the CAN bus route for the faster sampling rate and not to have the plug interference from the OBD2 connector. There may be a positive feed that works, I just haven't found it yet. My thinking at this point is the signal comes from the CAN bus not the red positive feed from the circuit breaker panel. I plan to experiment with feeds from the passenger side circuit breaker panel, just need a little time.
05-26-2015, 02:39 PM
#88
I have done lots of testing on my Solo DL that I have connected to the CAN bus and think I have the problem figured out. The CAN bus excites the Solo unit and turns it on. You can disconnect DC power to the Solo but there is still power provided thru the CAN +- that turns the unit on, so there is no way to actually turn the unit off except for disconnecting the main feed to the Solo and then turn it off with the power button.
I have contacted Aim Sports and was told they will make a firmware change that will allow the power to switch off and stay off. When I get the new firmware I will make a post with the details and results.
I have contacted Aim Sports and was told they will make a firmware change that will allow the power to switch off and stay off. When I get the new firmware I will make a post with the details and results.
Last edited by SmokinGTS; 05-26-2015 at 03:33 PM.
05-26-2015, 05:05 PM
#89
05-26-2015, 06:06 PM
#90
Rennlist Member
I have done lots of testing on my Solo DL that I have connected to the CAN bus and think I have the problem figured out. The CAN bus excites the Solo unit and turns it on. You can disconnect DC power to the Solo but there is still power provided thru the CAN +- that turns the unit on, so there is no way to actually turn the unit off except for disconnecting the main feed to the Solo and then turn it off with the power button.
I have contacted Aim Sports and was told they will make a firmware change that will allow the power to switch off and stay off. When I get the new firmware I will make a post with the details and results.
I have contacted Aim Sports and was told they will make a firmware change that will allow the power to switch off and stay off. When I get the new firmware I will make a post with the details and results.