AIM Smartycam Wide Angles Lens
01-09-2011, 04:36 PM
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Yeah, the mount setup that way will really give you some serious vibration. Running the arm horizontally like that will usually make the vibration much worse.
On the Renault is that a CF intake (or is the bodywork CF)? If so that is probably part of the GPS reception problem. The GPS doesn't see through the CF and you're taking away 1/3 to 1/2 the satellites that the camera could use and as you go around the course you'll be blocking the ones you have locked onto and will start the searching process all over again.
On the Renault is that a CF intake (or is the bodywork CF)? If so that is probably part of the GPS reception problem. The GPS doesn't see through the CF and you're taking away 1/3 to 1/2 the satellites that the camera could use and as you go around the course you'll be blocking the ones you have locked onto and will start the searching process all over again.
Not sure of what other ways to mount the cam, I did try with out the cradle and got serious vibrations.
If I was to run the arm, verticle would that reduce vibration?
01-09-2011, 04:56 PM
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Yeah that CF is hurting you in the reception issue with the old style. In the video with the red/white car the receiver is in a good place where you wouldn't have that issue. Since you now have the updated version I wouldn't try mounting the receiver on the side of the engine cover/roll hoop.
Vertical would be the best especially with the weight of the SmartyCam. A bullet might be able to pull it off like that but like you mentioned earlier I'd work on a top of the rollhoop mount.
Vertical would be the best especially with the weight of the SmartyCam. A bullet might be able to pull it off like that but like you mentioned earlier I'd work on a top of the rollhoop mount.
01-09-2011, 05:27 PM
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Though the red/white car has a gps receiver, we only hooked up the Smarty Cam stand alone. As it also has a Evo 3 logger but the pro, and we couldnt get the Smarty Cam connected via the Can cable.
I plan on mounting the cam on top of the hoop next time and see how that goes.
Do you have any details on the Smarty Cam GP version?
I plan on mounting the cam on top of the hoop next time and see how that goes.
Do you have any details on the Smarty Cam GP version?
01-09-2011, 06:17 PM
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Though the red/white car has a gps receiver, we only hooked up the Smarty Cam stand alone. As it also has a Evo 3 logger but the pro, and we couldnt get the Smarty Cam connected via the Can cable.
I plan on mounting the cam on top of the hoop next time and see how that goes.
Do you have any details on the Smarty Cam GP version?
I plan on mounting the cam on top of the hoop next time and see how that goes.
Do you have any details on the Smarty Cam GP version?
01-10-2011, 05:58 PM
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SmartyCam does show lap times in the video. Make sure you all have the latest version of SmartyManager. We have incorporated GPSManager in SmartyManager. It is now a button labeled "Tracks". Simply connect SmartyCam to you lap top and launch SmartyManager to control all of the GPS functions including coordinates and track maps.
If anyone has questions about AiM products please don't hesitate to call either of our offices:
VA (540) 342-9681
CA (951) 674-9090
And if you have SmartyCam questions call either office and ask them for my number. I don't work in the offices and I just don't want to post my cell in public.
Lastly, with all of you AiM products make sure you have the latest firmware and software installed.
If anyone has questions about AiM products please don't hesitate to call either of our offices:
VA (540) 342-9681
CA (951) 674-9090
And if you have SmartyCam questions call either office and ask them for my number. I don't work in the offices and I just don't want to post my cell in public.
Lastly, with all of you AiM products make sure you have the latest firmware and software installed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV5O8ztKKsA
Also the level of service from Aim in the UK is pretty poor!
