AIM Smartycam sync with MXL2 data?
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AIM Smartycam sync with MXL2 data?
I want to be able to quickly flip through laps, see what I did in a given corner in video (where I positioned the car, was I in traffic, etc.), and look at the data in RSA to see what worked better from lap to lap.
I have been able to bring in video from a different (dumb) camera into RSA and get it synced with data for a single lap but it is pretty time consuming.
If I got a smartycam, would the data and video in RSA automatically come up in sync for every lap I look at, or do you still have to manually line it up?
I have been able to bring in video from a different (dumb) camera into RSA and get it synced with data for a single lap but it is pretty time consuming.
If I got a smartycam, would the data and video in RSA automatically come up in sync for every lap I look at, or do you still have to manually line it up?
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The SCHD will automatically write the data on the video and the laptime in the video will match the time on the data (if you look at the data on a time basis), but there is no way to click a point on a graph in RS2A and put the video to that point. That is being done in Race Studio 3 Analysis, but it's still in development.
The beauty of the SCHD is that the camera turns on, starts recording, stops recording, turns off, and puts all the data on the video automatically. It's a one time configuration and then it just works. Take the memory card out and watch the video with data.
The beauty of the SCHD is that the camera turns on, starts recording, stops recording, turns off, and puts all the data on the video automatically. It's a one time configuration and then it just works. Take the memory card out and watch the video with data.
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To add a little to Matt's good points, any HD version of the SmartyCam (Rev1, Rev2 and Rev2.1) is capable of recording information, or metadata, to the video file that will eventually be used to do what you want to do.
The software is the limiting factor now, as long as you're using any hardware that requires RS3 to configure it. I think this is the most anticipated feature that AiM Sportline could release...
The software is the limiting factor now, as long as you're using any hardware that requires RS3 to configure it. I think this is the most anticipated feature that AiM Sportline could release...
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To add a little to Matt's good points, any HD version of the SmartyCam (Rev1, Rev2 and Rev2.1) is capable of recording information, or metadata, to the video file that will eventually be used to do what you want to do.
The software is the limiting factor now, as long as you're using any hardware that requires RS3 to configure it. I think this is the most anticipated feature that AiM Sportline could release...
The software is the limiting factor now, as long as you're using any hardware that requires RS3 to configure it. I think this is the most anticipated feature that AiM Sportline could release...
If I am running RS2 but my hardware will run RS3 should I convert going forward and what are the ups and downs of doing so ?
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RS2 is included in RS3 for those older file format devices that need it for configuration and download. Solo/Solo DL/MXL Pista/EVO4/EVO3 and the older MyChron line.
RS3 is for the “new” file format devices that need it for configuration and download. Solo 2/Solo 2 DL/SCHD/MXL2/MXG/MXS/MXP/EVO4S/EVO5 and the newer MyChron 5.
You have no choice. The hardware determines what configuration and downloading tool you use. With the Solo 2 and EVO4S introduction, the transition is complete, from a hardware point of view.
RSA, Race Studio Analysis, the data READING program, is included in both RS2 and RS3 and opens both file formats from old and new hardware. It will be eventually replaced by “RSA3.” A software program that will allow integration of video with the data on the screen. That feature will be limited to data and video generated by hardware that requires RS3 to configure and download.
That’s also some ways off. HTH.
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IPSA, what hardware do you have?
RS2 is included in RS3 for those older file format devices that need it for configuration and download. Solo/Solo DL/MXL Pista/EVO4/EVO3 and the older MyChron line.
RS3 is for the “new” file format devices that need it for configuration and download. Solo 2/Solo 2 DL/SCHD/MXL2/MXG/MXS/MXP/EVO4S/EVO5 and the newer MyChron 5.
You have no choice. The hardware determines what configuration and downloading tool you use. With the Solo 2 and EVO4S introduction, the transition is complete, from a hardware point of view.
RSA, Race Studio Analysis, the data READING program, is included in both RS2 and RS3 and opens both file formats from old and new hardware. It will be eventually replaced by “RSA3.” A software program that will allow integration of video with the data on the screen. That feature will be limited to data and video generated by hardware that requires RS3 to configure and download.
That’s also some ways off. HTH.
RS2 is included in RS3 for those older file format devices that need it for configuration and download. Solo/Solo DL/MXL Pista/EVO4/EVO3 and the older MyChron line.
RS3 is for the “new” file format devices that need it for configuration and download. Solo 2/Solo 2 DL/SCHD/MXL2/MXG/MXS/MXP/EVO4S/EVO5 and the newer MyChron 5.
You have no choice. The hardware determines what configuration and downloading tool you use. With the Solo 2 and EVO4S introduction, the transition is complete, from a hardware point of view.
RSA, Race Studio Analysis, the data READING program, is included in both RS2 and RS3 and opens both file formats from old and new hardware. It will be eventually replaced by “RSA3.” A software program that will allow integration of video with the data on the screen. That feature will be limited to data and video generated by hardware that requires RS3 to configure and download.
That’s also some ways off. HTH.
Running Solo DL w SCHD Rev 2.1
Is the next best step the new SOLO 2 or the MXm I believe?
So if I understand you I will be able to review data from RS2 and RS3 at the same time at some point? I.e. compare my old RS 2 laps with new RS 3 laps ?
Also when is the side by side video option available ?
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Running Solo DL w SCHD Rev 2.1
Is the next best step the new SOLO 2 or the MXm I believe?
So if I understand you I will be able to review data from RS2 and RS3 at the same time at some point? I.e. compare my old RS 2 laps with new RS 3 laps ?
Also when is the side by side video option available ?
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Is the next best step the new SOLO 2 or the MXm I believe?
So if I understand you I will be able to review data from RS2 and RS3 at the same time at some point? I.e. compare my old RS 2 laps with new RS 3 laps ?
Also when is the side by side video option available ?
Cheers
AiM has always had and will continue to have full compatibility in all of it's data files. You will always be able to compare your data whether it's from your Solo DL, a Solo 2, any of the dash loggers, or even the kart systems. What software you need to download the data will not change that.
Video and data review (click a data point and the video goes there) is still a bit away. If you want to compare to SCHD videos (or any 2 videos) side by side, I suggest www.comparemylaps.com. It's terrific and works with any video files.
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To do the eventual integrated data/video review, you would need a Solo 2 or MXm. Which is better depends on your needs. If the Solo DL you have does everything you want, no need to upgrade to the MXm.
AiM has always had and will continue to have full compatibility in all of it's data files. You will always be able to compare your data whether it's from your Solo DL, a Solo 2, any of the dash loggers, or even the kart systems. What software you need to download the data will not change that.
Video and data review (click a data point and the video goes there) is still a bit away. If you want to compare to SCHD videos (or any 2 videos) side by side, I suggest www.comparemylaps.com. It's terrific and works with any video files.
AiM has always had and will continue to have full compatibility in all of it's data files. You will always be able to compare your data whether it's from your Solo DL, a Solo 2, any of the dash loggers, or even the kart systems. What software you need to download the data will not change that.
Video and data review (click a data point and the video goes there) is still a bit away. If you want to compare to SCHD videos (or any 2 videos) side by side, I suggest www.comparemylaps.com. It's terrific and works with any video files.
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Will stay tuned
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