MountainRunner

Man thats not good, you only have a 7 point lead in the series and the guys in spots 2, 3, 4, 6 have booked in for this round !! Any chance of making the December 4 round ?

Nice pics

A few track day guys have done that event in December and loved it.

You were never going to win the AWD Shoot-out dude. Let it go. Breath in, breath out. Drink a soothing tea. Again LMAO at your persistence at sledging me, its the funniest shyte I read on the forums. Seriously dude let it go. No one cares. Try to contibute positively to the community instead. By the way, if you think the speed the GPS data arrives is the same as the accuracy it can lap time at, then perhaps you should keep out of the technical discussion.

The accelerometer data is very useful when looking at oversteer/understeer for in/through/out of a corner. It really depends what your looking for, which makes up the best combination of sensors for a given analysis.

Yes my Logger does do GPS and Lap Timing. Buts thanks for the usual uniformed commentary hrd-hr30. One day you will get over the AWD Shoot-out incident and stop trying to sledge me. lmao. On a more serious note, there are a lot of loggers on the market these days and they all have their pro's and cons. Its about finding one that best matches what you are trying to achieve. For driver analysis you probably want to be at least logging; Throttle Pos, Steering angle, LatG, LongG, RPM, Speed, GPS is good for lap times and driver lines easy split times etc. I've built my logger because I like to build electronics for cars such as my Torque Split Contoller and new Engine Monitor. I spend the extra time to make them marketable because a lot of guys who see what I'm up to want one and it also helps pay the development costs. The other thing is, when I've built the system its easy to modify it and enhance it with feedback from myself and other users. Its always nice to be able to add a feature or function when it can enhance the product. For comparison I have loaded the current specs into the other Datalogging thread I started a while ago. These are the specs the beta system will have on release. There is a bit of detail there but as an overview: 10 x Analog Inputs (6 at 20Hz and 4 at 25Hz) 2 x Rate Inputs (RPM, Wheel Speed etc) 2 x Digital Inputs (brake pedal, clutch etc) 4 x Outputs settable as less than or greather than on any channel GPS Input at 1Hz or 5Hz for track mapping and lap timing. This is also output to my Engine Monitor if it is connected. Logging is done straight onto a USB key. No downloading and no memory constraints. There is USB connection to the Laptop for configuration. (but not needed in the car as you point out sav_man you dont want to have to drive around with it) 6 of the analog channels can be used to sniff off factory or other system sensors, so no need to double up. 4 of the analog channels have build in 1K drive resistors to run sensors like Oil Pressure / Temperature which are not usually on factory cars (not good ones anyway) I've included a serial port to connect the RaceLogger to my Engine Monitor so you can expand the logging to included all those channels also (6 more analog, 2 more rate). Plus the Engine Monitor can then display data from the RaceLogger. Also you can daisy chain my 4WD Controller serial signal into the serial port of the RaceLogger and log the LatG, LongG and 4WD Split. The data analysis sonftware will be an open development feeding in all ideas etc from the users of the system. I'm looking forward to seeing where we can take it.

LMAO, I love the reverse psychology "sau aint the place to look for business minded folk, obviously". Classic man. Next tell me "all the cool kids do it", or "your not tough enough to hand out with us" The reason why we reply is that we want to protect our fello Skyline buddies who may not have heard of the "Opportunity" before (which by the way is never named outright, thats got to tell you something) and hopefully stop them from doing something stupid.

Hi, Its been a while since my last update. Thanks for the prompt Darren Last night the first RaceLogger of the first beta test batch of 12 units left my workshop and was installed into a daily driven test car. It will be setup over the next day or so and we will gather and check data. The plan now is to do a final check over this unit and once we see all is good the remaining beta test units will be released. This will probably happen within a week. There are testers on this forum as well as guys with other makes / models / experience of racing. I have designed the setup parameters of the logger so that the intelligence of the user can be employed to get the best performance from the unit given their needs. This means that instead of limiting the capability such that if you turn everything on to maximum it will happily work fine but the overall system is restricted, the user can decide what is important and crank up that performance. The current specs of the RaceLogger are: Analog Data Channels: Number of Inputs: 10 Voltage Range: 0v to 5v Sampling Rate Options: Channel 1 – 6: 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, 20Hz Channel 7 – 10: 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, 20Hz, 25Hz Moving Average: 2 Sample Moving Average Option Calibration: 12 Point Calibration Serial Data Output: Off, 1Hz, 2Hz (for display on EM PRO II) Channel Configuration: 4 x Sensor Driver Inputs (1k internal driver) 6 x Voltage Sense Inputs Included 5v 100mA supply for use with powered sensors. Rate Digital Data Channels: Number of Inputs: 2 Voltage Range: 0v to 16v (car battery) Sampling Rate Options: 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, 20Hz Rate Modes: Pulse Counter (fast rates) Pulse Width Measure (slow rates) Output Divider: Pulse divider (1 – 32) Report Type: Pulses per Second Pulses per Minute (RPM) Serial Data Output: Off, 1Hz, 2Hz (for display on EM PRO II) State Change Digital Channels: Number of Inputs: 2 Voltage Range: 0v to 16v (car battery) Sampling Rate Options: 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, 20Hz Low to High Edge High to Low Edge Change of State Report Option: +v = 1 (normal) +v = 0 (inverted) Serial Data Output: Off, 1Hz, 2Hz (for display on EM PRO II) Battery Voltage Channel: Voltage Range: 0v to 16v (car battery) Sampling Rate Options: 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz Serial Data Output: Off, 1Hz, 2Hz (for display on EM PRO II) GPS Data Channel: GPS Input Module Values: Lateral Position Longitudinal Position GPS Speed Sample Rate: 1Hz or 5Hz (depending on module) Logging Memory: Data is logged directly to a USB memory stick. Logging Options: Start Logging: On Power Start New File (Starts new file as soon as logger has power and has booted) On Time Delay Start New File (set time delay in sec after power-up: 1 to 60sec) On RPM Start New File (set RPM start/stop threshold) (RPM must be on Rate Channel 1 or from EM Pro II) On Speed Start New File (set Speed start/stop threshold) (Speed must be on Rate Channel 2 or from GPS) Laptop Interfaces: USB: Connect using USB to Configuration Laptop RS-232 Serial: Optional to connect using EM PRO II port to Laptop’s without USB Alarm / User Outputs: Digital Outputs: 4 Output Type: Open Collector to Ground Alarms: Less than value alarms can be set Greater than value alarms can be set All Analog Channels All Rate Channels Digital Channel alarm in a state Operation: Assign the alarm condition to any of the digital outputs. Alarms can share digital outputs. Alarms can turn on from one to all four digital outputs. Data Link Options: Ruzic Engineering EM Pro II Serial communications link to the EM Pro II Add EM Pro II data channels to the data logging of the Race Logger. Race Logger uses the EM Pro II screen to display additional information. Sampling Rate Options: 1Hz, 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, 20Hz All of the EM Pro II Data Channels can be logged by Race Logger: Additional EM Pro II Features: 2 Stage shift light Warning light Warning buzzer Alarm acknowledge button Ruzic Engineering 4WD Controller Serial communications link to the 4WD Controller. Add all the 4WD Controller data channels to the data logging of the Race Logger. Sampling Rate Options: 1Hz, 2Hz, 5Hz, 10Hz, 20Hz 4WD Controller Data Channels Logged by Race Logger: Lateral G Force Longitudinal G Force 4WD Torque Split Reading

Usually around the 3rd hour of the session. That way everyone is comfortable with the circuit and can take their partner / friend out for a good safe run.

Two weeks to go guys.

Next track day is only 3 weeks away. Make sure you get booked in now. There are only 2 events left for the year !! Next Track Day Thursday Oct 23 Morning Session: Clubman and National Tracks. Normal sprint format. Afternoon Session: Sprint Track. Time Attack Series Round 7 This is the first bonus round. If you have only done 1 or 2 rounds on the Sprint track you can boost your points. If you have done 3 you can improve your result and drop your last round. Make sure you check the points table. You may be close to a series trophy (I’ve bought the trophies and they are very cool): Click the link: http://www.timeattack.com.au/about/about/points-tables.html Beginners: Beginners are welcome to the morning or afternoon session. The groups on the day are configured on the drivers speed. There is a group for everyone at Time Attack. Plus we have the beginners group with extra tuition to get you started. Just let me know when you book in.

Looks good Russ. Was a crowd favorite on Friday. Good luck at the event !!

We've got the track during the day, running round 6 Time Attack. See you guys there.

The world is a small place. We have now sold these to UK, Finland, Spain, USA, New Zealand, Japan. See you guys at the track on Friday!

Run as fast as you can from any "Business Opportunity that leads to easy money". The only opportunity you will get is the Opportunity to lose all your friends and family. That's usually stage 1. Write a list of all your friends and family and they will help you call them. Then next step is to widen the net, such as the forum we are on. Once everyone hates you in that zone, its time to hit up your work mates and anyone else who has not been warned yet. Save yourself a lot of pain and just say no thanks. And if you decide to proceed and someone says no thanks to you. Don't annoy them until they never want to see you again.

Looks great Darren. Can't wait to see it at the track !!

Yea the age thing is nothing. A mate of mine who was a senior software developer got sick of all the cr*p and started his aircraft mechanic apprenticeship at 40yo this year. Funny part is he has been talking about it for about 5 years but thought he was too old. He is now the happiest I have ever seen him. Good luck with it !!

Yes thats for sure. I want this unit to make data logging / dash display affordable to everyone. I have not crunched the final numbers yet as I'm waiting for build quotes etc. but it will be much better than $2K for the whole lot. Also don't forget the price of systems does not buy you the loom / sensors or installation either !!

Your right Duncan. The first batch are now being built in Melbourne. I should have them pretty soon. I will update the specification on here shorlty as well. The Display I am building is also progressing. It connects to the logger to expand the channels and add data logging to it. Plus it has the alarm outputs (light and buzzer) and 2 stage shift light. Again I will update the specs for it soon.

No problem

We are glad you had a great time !! The number of sessions was crazy. The morning guys went out 7 times on the Sprint, the afternoon saw 4 on the Clubman and 2 on the National.

Sounds like the pancake challenge!!!!

I'd be surprised if they allowed drifting at Lakeside. Although there is a nice test track up the hill that would be perfect, but I think the strict noise limits would probably kill it.

Looks good guys. You know I want to see it on the track

Afternoon is booked out. Still have a few morning spots left for anyone interested. Paul