AIM Smarty Cam vs. Smarty GP (bullet) Test
05-14-2012, 10:17 AM
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05-15-2012, 09:59 PM
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Peter, that's why I suggested that once I make a mount the auto-start feature may start/stop more accurately. It is literally velcro-stripped to the shifter cables - cuz dat's how I roll, nice and get-OH!!
05-15-2012, 10:42 PM
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07-01-2012, 07:10 PM
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[QUOTE=amso3;9251123] "...one of my drivers mounted his regular SC at 90 degrees, that's with the screen on the side. I was surprised to see that the video was oriented correctly on playback. Good news for the cameras mounted on the roll bar, it makes it much easier to see the screen and run the control buttons. "
Just tried this on my new setup with MXL & SC and video not oriented correctly. Any idea how he got it to work? i thought after calibration it might flip the picture but no luck.
Just tried this on my new setup with MXL & SC and video not oriented correctly. Any idea how he got it to work? i thought after calibration it might flip the picture but no luck.
07-01-2012, 09:18 PM
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[quote=obsessedone;9653585]
Depends on the version and hardware version. First thing to do is make sure the FW is up to date.
"...one of my drivers mounted his regular SC at 90 degrees, that's with the screen on the side. I was surprised to see that the video was oriented correctly on playback. Good news for the cameras mounted on the roll bar, it makes it much easier to see the screen and run the control buttons. "
Just tried this on my new setup with MXL & SC and video not oriented correctly. Any idea how he got it to work? i thought after calibration it might flip the picture but no luck.
Just tried this on my new setup with MXL & SC and video not oriented correctly. Any idea how he got it to work? i thought after calibration it might flip the picture but no luck.
07-01-2012, 10:05 PM
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[quote=obsessedone;9653943]
Good deal. I don't have an answer but will try and find out. I have seen what you are observing.
You can also call Josh Hanrahan on the AiM California support line.
You can also call Josh Hanrahan on the AiM California support line.
07-02-2012, 06:40 PM
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I might have been "wrong" (don't tell my wife) regarding the SC oriented 90 degrees from vertical. I did not verify that it worked, my customer said it did. I have subsequently tried this and it has not worked for me either. Sorry if this caused you some frustration.
07-02-2012, 07:51 PM
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AIM Tech this morning said it doesn't work at 90 - only up or down...
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I just completed a comparison test between the AIM Smarty Cam and the new Smarty Cam GP (bullet) camera. Both cameras were mounted side by side in a GT 3 Cup and ran on the Sebring track, probably the bumpiest paved track in the US. I was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the Smarty Cam because I had many issues with the early versions in Cup cars. Both videos are good, but the GP video is a little sharper. Both provided stable images (problem in the past). I connected both cameras to a data hub so both had ECU data (a way to run two cameras with full data if you want one on the driver and one out the windshield). I was able to run both videos side by side using VLC video software (launched VLC two times). It was easy to sync them as the videos have lap and time displayed). I've included a screen shot to show this. One more thing, the GP has a feature that allows you to select a 2X zoom, which works well from the roll bar behind the driver showing just the view out of the windshield. I can post a comparison shot if anyone is interested.
I do have 3 GP cameras in stock if anyone is interested. Price is $999
I do have 3 GP cameras in stock if anyone is interested. Price is $999
10-22-2014, 09:20 PM
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120 was all that was available in the beginning, but Jerry can tell you, I'm sure.
Stock on the old GP was 67 degrees, IIRC.
Stock on the old GP was 67 degrees, IIRC.
10-23-2014, 09:03 AM
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Actually this test was the NON-HD bullet. Not sure of the lens angle but AIM literature showed two choices 67 or 84. I believe I posted a video no RL to show the 120 lens on the first version of the SC HD GP. I'll be at Daytona this weekend. Ill do the same test with the newest SCHD beside the SC HD GP. I'll post that next week
Also, I think Coochas posted a video using the 120 lens in an open wheel car. Do a search vor that.
Also, I think Coochas posted a video using the 120 lens in an open wheel car. Do a search vor that.