David, I use it on a PC but it is available for Mac OS X for both PPC and Intel CPUs.. Can't imagine anything to do with video being slower on a Mac but if it's an older one......

 

I'm using it on a laptop that is 3+ years old.

 

Is there a new version of Smartycam coming out? Hmm I have just bought mine

 

When it comes out the 'new' version will just have new firmware which you'll be able to update to and the external GPS antenna which is an add on to the first ones sold. No differences other than that AFAIK.

 

Sounds like it will defer to my Pista GPS signal for sure after the new firmware (or does it now?), is that true?

 

I am a big fan of thge AIM stuff, have been using the AIM Pista for 2 years now with the GPS module. I have been told to disconnect the GPS module and use the smarty cam instead.. as it can provide all the data as per the GPS module. Is this the case?

 

It uses both according the guys at AIM.

Also just spoke with the AIM guys, the new SmartyCam is actually a new box as well and the external GPS is not just a simple add on to the older cameras like they were originally looking at doing.

 

Thanks Joe, makes sense as my external antennae never drops the signal so it would be dumb for it to be overridden by the Smartycam mounted on my roll bar. Did they decide to do a Smartycam w/o GPS (as they should have) for all of us with the Pista GPS module or did they just add an external data plug to make use of a remote antennae? When is the "new improved" SC coming out?

Sorry about the "family" illness, I know how that goes...

 

Any other changes in the Tech spec of this new smartycam? resolution etc?

 

The ETA on the new version is 'Soon'.

Not sure on any other updates to the camera.

 

On a side note I'll have 2 of my demo cameras for sale soon. I have one more use for them if it doesn't rain and then they'll be ready for whoever needs them. They are in perfect shape with the only marks being on the mounting screw. 850 shipped.

 

I may take another as a unit to hire out at race meetings.. would you ship to the UK? Will confirm in a few weeks.

 

Us dealers can't ship to Europe. Part of our agreement with aim.

 

The unit is second hand does that rule still apply? I purchased my first one from a US dealer with out any issues..

But if your hands are tied, its ok no problem. Many thanks.

 

Just heard back from Enrico at AIM (Italy I assume) on questions I asked a couple weeks ago..

"I have an AIM MXL Pista with the GPS Module and Data Hub and want to add the SmartyCam but have several questions.

1. I use the USB Key to collect data so that leaves two ports open, will the Smartycam simply plug into one of those ports?

Smartycam has to be connected to a CAN input. In case you have a datahub, you can connect it to one of the datahub ports.

2. Is the SmartyCam available without the GPS built in for those of us with AIM GPS?

No, SmartyCam comes with an internal GPS. Nevertheless, since the external GPS antenna works better in some situations ( for example, in a close roof car), you can anyway use your GPS module and SmartyCam will forget its internal GPS for usieng the data coming from the external one.

3. If #2 is no, with the Smartycam use my existing GPS antenna to get it's signal? My antennae is external and the camera would be mounted central inside the car, not a good place for GPS signal.

I think the previous answer can be useful also for this question

4. Is there a new version of SmartCam (no GPS or external antennae) being released soon?

No, really we are going to release a Smartycam that have both GPS: internal and external
Thank a lot for your attention!"