First attempt of Video with Data Overlay - OVRP

Ambrose Buldo

Let me know what you think,,, A lot of work to create, Some things still dont work (Lap counter, best lap, current lap and braking indicator).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3Htf2vKllw

Was not the best run of the day. Best lap in session was 40.94, vs best of day 40.74, vs best ever 40.70.

Intrepid with KPV3 Engine.
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Ambrose Buldo - AKA Racer27
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Current: Citation FC2000 (For Sale), Madza RX8, VW Eos
Kart for myself: Intrepid Silverstone Pro w/HPV3 --- With a ROK TAG engine waiting in wings
Kart for Daughter: 2001 Birel ARC-100

Chuck Parker · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 5:26 am Post subject:

Pretty cool, your using the mychron gps and a gopro.? What software are you using to overlay the data. I had some software to do it. But I could never get the data and the video lined up exactley, the g force and rpm would always be off just a little in relation to when they were happening in the video. I forget the name of the software I had.

Btw, where's your gloves?

Ambrose Buldo · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 6:32 am Post subject:

Chuck:

Yes, GoPro HD, but Video is reduced considerably from HD quality. Almost makes no sense to shoot in HD s it take to long to process and then you publish in lower resolutuon anyway.

Yes it is a AIM Mychron4 with GPS. I've been taking lap time S/F from GPS, I think I am going to switch to using a standard beacon. Using GPS, if you don't drive over the same S/F point precisely (Like passing or beign passed) it does not register the end of the lap.

I use RaceRender, less the $40.

There are 3 packages that do the same. Best may be TrackVision, that is about $140. I think it can prcess the large files better and faster, but not going to spend the money until I am convianced it is of value. There is Dashware, also about $40. The big downside is support from RaceRender. Unlike the other two they don't have a forum to share info and guage packages. For example TrackVision comes with a Mychron 4 Graphic out of the box.

Syncing is a bit of a hassle. I figured syncing would be easy. Sync with the start of the engine or start moving, but it is trial and error. I ended up syncing with lift/braking on first lap at end of straight.

Gloves... Yea, in a rush I left them back at the trailer drying off.

Chuck - What are you running and where. We are trying to build a 100CC Class at OVRP.... We had about 8 100CC powered Karts on Sat, was fun.
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Ambrose Buldo - AKA Racer27
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Current: Citation FC2000 (For Sale), Madza RX8, VW Eos
Kart for myself: Intrepid Silverstone Pro w/HPV3 --- With a ROK TAG engine waiting in wings
Kart for Daughter: 2001 Birel ARC-100

Roger Caddell · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 8:25 am Post subject:

Ambrose Buldo · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:07 am Post subject:

Hey - Roger. Thanks for the feedback. When are you coming back east for another-one of your fine seminiars? I attanded the one you did at NJMP.

The coordiante I selected is the apex of a corner I nail almost all the time. When I drive, I get a proper time 95% of the time. Only when I go off-line (Passing someone) in that corner will it not read.

When I put others in my Kart it's 50/50 wither I get a time or not. What do you suggest, better tp do this on a corner apex or down straight section on track?

The track has a built in beacon, which is always on. Any downside to using the beacon for S/F instead of GPS?
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Ambrose Buldo - AKA Racer27
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Current: Citation FC2000 (For Sale), Madza RX8, VW Eos
Kart for myself: Intrepid Silverstone Pro w/HPV3 --- With a ROK TAG engine waiting in wings
Kart for Daughter: 2001 Birel ARC-100

Roger Caddell · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:26 am Post subject:

I would bring one of your tests into the GPS Manager software from AiM and look at where you are passing by that corner vs your S/F line coordinate. I still think this may be your issue.

Regarding having your beacon location in a corner or on a straight, it should make no difference to the M4/GPS.

A few more things I would check is to make sure your GPS antenna has a clear view to the sky and is mounted as upright as possible (can be hard on a kart but do your best) and also make sure your hands, arms, legs, etc are not blocking the GPS signals from getting to the antenna when cornering hard.

Finally, I can also help solve the issue if you export one of the affected tests and email all of the files to me.
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Thanks!

Roger Caddell
AiM Sports
AiM Sports Video Tutorials

Jim Maxson · Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 5:53 pm Post subject:

Hey where are your glove's . OVRP used to be pretty strict on wearing your safety gear. Just messin with ya. Very Nice.

Ambrose Buldo · Posted: Thu May 10, 2012 11:35 am Post subject: video with data overlay at ovrp

Posted a new version with EGT Temp, Lat and long G and improvd guages. Not the fastest laps, trak was a little damp, just playing with teh software.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7P3PujKDTA
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Ambrose Buldo - AKA Racer27
Old Tappan, NJ 07675
Current: Citation FC2000 (For Sale), Madza RX8, VW Eos
Kart for myself: Intrepid Silverstone Pro w/HPV3 --- With a ROK TAG engine waiting in wings
Kart for Daughter: 2001 Birel ARC-100

Martin Harnois · Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Posts: 84

Nice. Your lat G graph seems backward.

vince lamanna · Joined: 29 Nov 2011 Posts: 11