SmartyCam. Anybody?
06-24-2011, 05:37 PM
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if i`m not mistaken new kits they sell come with external gps sensor by default so you do not have to buy it separetely.
dpeneding of what ECU you got you can also get OBD2 bridge or RPM bridge to get engine date included. there are no perfect systems on the market but smartycam is quite nice.
to enter new track data you use GPS manager software. it is quite easy. you make a 'trace' file in google earth ina import it into gps manager.
dpeneding of what ECU you got you can also get OBD2 bridge or RPM bridge to get engine date included. there are no perfect systems on the market but smartycam is quite nice.
to enter new track data you use GPS manager software. it is quite easy. you make a 'trace' file in google earth ina import it into gps manager.
I am unaware of using Google Earth for anything other than finding coordinates. I am not aware of it being able to create a track map that can be imported into Smarty Manager.
Also, always use the supplied GPS Module mounted on the roof if possible. This will give the best results.
06-30-2011, 04:51 PM
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The gps module is quite good compared to old external one. I had the older version gps connected to pista dash, mounted on outside of car and it was unable to pick up satellites in my garage. I mounted new smartycam one, inside my car, under rear lexan window and it acquired several satellites inside my garage.
06-30-2011, 10:57 PM
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GPS Manager is never used with SmartyCam. Smarty Manager has GPS Manager built in. It's labeled "tracks" on the home page.
I am unaware of using Google Earth for anything other than finding coordinates. I am not aware of it being able to create a track map that can be imported into Smarty Manager.
Also, always use the supplied GPS Module mounted on the roof if possible. This will give the best results.
I am unaware of using Google Earth for anything other than finding coordinates. I am not aware of it being able to create a track map that can be imported into Smarty Manager.
Also, always use the supplied GPS Module mounted on the roof if possible. This will give the best results.
Is it generally safe to snake the GPS module between the door weather seal and the opening? I am wondering about crimping the cable.
07-01-2011, 04:04 AM
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There is a very nice piece of free software called Tyre which lets build itineraries for downloading to nav systems.
It works with Google Maps and Google Earth. Now if you zoom right in, you can set waypoints to accurately map the track. Don't worry about too many waypoints as you can chain itineraries.
Once you have created your itinerary, you can extract a list of the GPS coordinates. Somebody vaguely nerdy will be able to tell you what you need to do to directly load your map data onto your track system, most likely you have to name the file or have a header in a specific format.
Tyre is a great piece of software, i have just used it to do the routing for a charity dash from UK to Nuerburgring, Rhine Gorge, Neckar valley, St. Moritz, Italian lakes and Monte Carlo. Its only downside is the rather rudimentary printed driving instructions and odd timing. But there are ways around that.
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It works with Google Maps and Google Earth. Now if you zoom right in, you can set waypoints to accurately map the track. Don't worry about too many waypoints as you can chain itineraries.
Once you have created your itinerary, you can extract a list of the GPS coordinates. Somebody vaguely nerdy will be able to tell you what you need to do to directly load your map data onto your track system, most likely you have to name the file or have a header in a specific format.
Tyre is a great piece of software, i have just used it to do the routing for a charity dash from UK to Nuerburgring, Rhine Gorge, Neckar valley, St. Moritz, Italian lakes and Monte Carlo. Its only downside is the rather rudimentary printed driving instructions and odd timing. But there are ways around that.
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07-01-2011, 11:10 PM
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Fortunately, replacements are like $8 on eBay. Just got the new one, so I am hoping this solves the problem.
The door weather seal might be less force than the sunroof seal, but be careful.
07-11-2011, 09:15 PM
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[quote=RickBetterley;8679407]Is it generally safe to snake the GPS module between the door weather seal and the opening? I am wondering about crimping the cable.[/QUOTEI used this mounting without incident until I did the full install; I would roll up the window all the way, then try to relieve just a teeny bit of pressure; no worries.
07-11-2011, 09:35 PM
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Just toss the gps antenna on the dash, or rear shelf... secure with some velcro or double sided tape...No need for the antenna to be on the roof
How do all those Tom-Toms or Garmins work?
How do all those Tom-Toms or Garmins work?
07-11-2011, 09:55 PM
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What we did at Tremblant is to walk out to the start/finish line and set the coordinates in the menu.
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07-11-2011, 10:32 PM
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Yeah, that's what they're telling me to do. Just carry it out to start finish, or pull the car over there, and set the spot. However, if you use the GPS module I'm told to make sure it's attached at the time as well.
07-12-2011, 10:04 AM
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in google earth you find your location and create a 'trace' there, when you save it from file/save as usual, it creates a file with sequence of coordinates.
you copy this set of coordinates into your own .KML file, into <coordinates> section and edit values of <longitude> and <latitude> section. then in gps manager you create new track and put there this newly created KML file, compile it into .kmb file.
it is easy enough procedure and it definitely works.
PS. i attached sample file, rename it from .txt into .kml and have fun.