When using one of ASL's devices with LapTimer, it needs to be configured in a way LapTimer is able to handle it. This article describes how to make a successful configuration and connection. Furthermore, it lists some low level definitions in case you want to tweak your system.
RaceCapture devices supported:
- Bluetooth equipped RaceCapture/Pro MK1, MK2, MK3 and RaceCapture/Apex devices can be used with LapTimer's Android editions.
- WiFi equipped RaceCapture, RaceCapture/Pro MK2 (with external WiFi), MK3 and RaceCapture/Apex can be used with both LapTimer's Android and iOS editions
Configuration:
Configuration can be done using ASL's application available for macOS, Windows, and Linux, or using the RaceCapture Android app. LapTimer does not support direct RaceCapture device configuration currently. Instead, it expects a ready to run and properly configured system on the other side. We focus on a narrow set of parameters only. In case you want to do more sophisticated things, please check the list of channels supported below. Features like mobile connection, Podium, LUA etc are out of scope. They may work, but it is considered unsupported.
LapTimer uses GPS and Engine channels only currently. Support for IMU sensors (gyro and accelerometers) may be added later. Because of this, it is recommended to turn off IMUs in Setup ‣ Access/Gyro (all references in this section refer to ASL's apps). Turning them on, results in wasted BT / WiFi bandwidth.
Same applies to all features redundant to LapTimer's more advanced features: Race Tracks, Race Timing, Telemetry. Turn these items off when using a RaceCapture device with LapTimer.
Opposed to this, sections Analog Sensors, Pulse Sensors, Digital In/Out, CAN Bus, OBDII can be used to map inputs to channels supported by LapTimer.
Please do not use highest update rate only because it is possible in theory. Most users will never need more then 10 Hz, 25 Hz will always be good enough. For many channels an update every second is more than one needs. See the channel list for recommendations.
For the RCT, RCP MK2 with BT module, RCP MK3, RCP Apex, you can configure GPS and engine channels with any of the rates
- 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Hz
- 1, 5, 10 Hz
Wireless configuration depends on adapters included in your RaceCapture model and the smartphone platform used. For Android, Bluetooth will be preferable if available, while for iOS, WiFi is the only option.
Channels supported:
All channels which should receive a high update rate are shown at 25 Hz below. Please use 25 Hz for all RaceCapture devices expect the RCP/MK2 combined with a WiFi module. For this device, select 10 Hz instead.
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Group Channel Mandatory Rate Description and Unit
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General Utc yes - UTC time in milli seconds since 1970; coming in at highest rate selected
General Battery no 1 Hz Car system voltage
Engine MAF no 25 Hz Mass Air FLow, in g/s; if not defined, MAP is mandatory
Engine RPM yes 25 Hz Engine rounds per minute
Engine WheelSpeed no 25 Hz Wheel speed in miles per hour; replaced by GPS speed if deselected
Engine TPS yes 25 Hz Throttle position, in percent
Engine MAP no 25 Hz Manifold Air Pressure, in kPa (absolute); if not defined, MAF is mandatory
Engine FuelLevel no 1 Hz Tank fuel level in percent
Engine EngineTemp no 1 Hz Engine (Coolant) Temperature in Fahrenheit
Engine OilTemp no 1 Hz Oil Temperature in Fahrenheit
Engine IAT no 1 Hz Intake Air Temperature in Fahrenheit
Engine Brake no 25 Hz Brake pressure in PSI, supported for LapTimer v22 and later
GPS Latitude yes 25 Hz Latitude of GPS position in degree
GPS Longitude yes 25 Hz Longitude of GPS position in degree
GPS Altitude yes 25 Hz Altitude in feet (can be negative)
GPS Speed yes 25 Hz GPS speed, in miles per hour
GPS GPSSats yes 25 Hz Number of satellites used for GPS lock
GPS GPSQual no 25 Hz Differential status of GPS position delivered
GPS GPSDOP no 25 Hz Dilution of Precision, factor used to derive accuracy- Harry
