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The SmartyCam 3 Sport
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  • Page 1 User Manual The SmartyCam 3 Sport Release 1.00...
  • Page 2 6 – The SmartyCam 3 Menu 6.1 – GPS Status 6.2 – Tracks 6.2.1 – Loading tracks to The SmartyCam 3 6.2.2 – Managing tracks on The SmartyCam 3 Sport 6.3 – Settings 6.3.1 – Auto Start Rec 6.3.2 – Auto Stop Rec 6.3.3 –...
  • Page 3 SmartyCam 3 automatically receives of the track selected by the AiM logger to which is connected, or selects the right track in its database, if not connected to any AiM device, in order to easily draw it and calculate lap number, lap times and rolling times.
  • Page 4 To connect the SmartyCam 3 to GPS Module (optional) use the 5 pins Binder 712 female connector you will find on the back of the camera and connect it to the 2 ways Data Hub needed to power the camera. The SmartyCam 3 can also be connected to AiM dashes...

  • Page 6: Power On/Off

    3 – The SmartyCam 3 Pushbuttons and Power ON/OFF 3.1 – Pushbuttons The SmartyCam 3 features two pushbuttons, each of which manage two different features, shown in the lower line of the display. The upper pushbutton manages the features indicated with the icons: short pressure ...

  • Page 7: Sd Card Management

    It turns itself OFF after a period of inactivity, that you can set up in the menu as below: “MENU>>SETTINGS>>AUTO POWER OFF Available options are: 5 min • 15 min • 30 min • 1 hour • To charge the internal battery, or to keep the SmartyCam 3 powered while configuring it, you may use the battery charger included in the kit.
  • Page 8 5 – The SmartyCam 3 Start/Stop recording The SmartyCam 3 can start/stop recording in manual or in automatic mode. When The SmartyCam 3 is recording the display becomes red and after a minute switches off. Please note: it is always possible to start/stop recording in manual mode by pressing the “Rec” button to start and then you can manually press the “stop”...

  • Page 9: Gps Status

    6 – The SmartyCam 3 Menu The SmartyCam 3 can be set mainly via the bottom keyboard. When you press “MENU” this page shows up: Available options are: GPS STATUS: status of the connected GPS • TRACKS: to show the list •...
  • Page 10 The SmartyCam 3 can be installed in two ways: connected to an AiM logger, such as : MyChron5, Solo 2 DL, MX* logger, SW4, PDMs and EVOs; in this case the maps are •...
  • Page 11 6.2.2 – Managing tracks on The SmartyCam 3 Sport If the SmartyCam 3 is not connected to any AiM logger but is connected to an AiM GPS09 Module, track selection can be managed in two ways: automatic (default and manual) In AUTO mode the SmartyCam 3 recognizes and selects the map of the circuit you are racing on.
  • Page 12 6.3.1 – Auto Start Rec The SmartyCam 3 is enabled to automatically start and stop the video recording. This happens in two different ways: if connected to an AiM Logger it starts/stops recording when the logger starts/stops recording • if connected to a GPS 09 Module it starts recording according to the conditions set in configurations. As default, it starts •...

  • Page 13: Auto Power Off

    6.3.3 – Auto power off The SmartyCam 3 automatically turns OFF after a time period, here defined, during which no functions are used. 6.3.4 – Exposure set This option allows you to set the part of a shot you wish to be used as a reference. As shown in the images below: use the “Change”...

  • Page 14: Upside Down

    6.3.6 – Upside Down The SmartyCam 3 has a standard camera ¼ thread in its base that is used for mounting. Sometimes, in closed cars, it is more comfortable to install the camera upside down. In this case, you have to flip over the video. 6.3.7 –...
  • Page 15 Each time the SmartyCam3 Sport records a video it creates a LOG FILE containing all the information that can help understand a possible problem. In case you need help from AiM Support team, please export the log file to the MicroSD and send it to the team.
  • Page 16 6.4.1 – Firmup To update the SmartyCam 3 firmup: Visit the SW/FW download section of the AiM website at www.aimshop.com and check if a firmware update is available and • download it load it on the camera micro SD •...

  • Page 17: Video File

    6.3 – Video file This page shows the list of video files stored in the SmartyCam 3 SD card. Scroll the list and press “Del” to delete any video. The SmartyCam 3 asks for confirmation.
  • Page 18 The SmartyCam 3 can be installed in two ways: connected to a MASTER (any AiM Logger): in this case, it must be configured in “SLAVE MODE” and will receive all the • information to be shown from the logger Standalone: in this case, it is connected to the AiM GPS Module only, and will only show GPS data (position, speed, •...
  • Page 19 If the SmartyCam is standalone, you only need to set: “Overlay” tab • “Parameters” tab • If the SmartyCam 3 is connected to a master, you also need to set the CAN Protocol layer. 7.1.1 – Configuring the SmartyCam 3 overlay The overlays you may add to your video are: Graphical data •...
  • Page 20 There is a wide set of graphical controls. Simply click on the one you prefer and drop it directly into your desired position in the video. If a graphical control shows a range of information, you must set the one you wish. In the example below, if you are configuring a control that may show Lap Number, Lap Time, best Time, Predictive Time etc.: simply click on the desired information to set it.
  • Page 21 7.1.2 – Logo and MAP Setting To add the map of the circuit or a logo to the video please click on Maps & Logos and drop the logo or the Track Map in the desired position. You can easily change the shape, dimension, and position.
  • Page 22 If the SmartyCam 3 is connected to a Master, it starts recording when the Master does the same. 7.1.4 –The SmartyCam 3 connected to a master The connection between any AiM Logger and the SmartyCam 3 Sport is made through the CAN bus. The Logger transmits data to the camera in two slightly different ways: AiM default Protocol •...
  • Page 23 Create your desired stream, defining the required IDs and fields • Name the protocol and save it • Once you have saved the Logger configuration, you may import the protocol in the SmartyCam 3 configuration and use the • channels as required Please note that ALL data transmitted to the SmartyCam 3 are stored as metadata directly in the .mp4 file in order to be analysed by RaceStudio3 Analysis...
  • Page 24 7.4 – Loading the configuration to the SmartyCam 3 After creating the configuration, you must load it to your SmartyCam 3: press “Save” button top left of the page • insert a MicroSD in the PC slot • select the “Transmit” button. The software recognizes the MicroSD and sends the configuration to it •...

  • Page 25: Track Management

    7.5 – Track Management Track Manager is the Race Studio 3 section dedicated to tracks management. Here you can create and delete new tracks, modify the settings as well as load them to the SmartyCam 3 uSD. To access, select the “Tracks” icon on Race Studio 3 top left keyboard. The main page is divided into three columns: on the Left you will see: at the top are the filters to collect the tracks.
  • Page 26 Delete: delete one or more tracks from the SmartyCam 3 memory • Delete All: delete all tracks stored in the SmartyCam 3 memory • Save all: save all the tracks stored in the SmartyCam 3 Sport; it creates a zip file that can be loaded to another AiM device •...

  • Page 27: Video Management

    Load Saved: load the tracks previously saved in the SmartyCam 3 memory • Please note: for further information about Race Studio 3 Track Management visit www.aimshop.com, go to the documentation area, in the software/firmware section you will find a Track Manager manual. 7.6 –...
  • Page 28 Video download starts. When all files have been downloaded, run the Race Studio3 Analysis icon and the video just downloaded is prompted in the central column of the page. Click on any video to start watching it. Please refer to RaceStudio3 Analysis user manual for any further information concerning the software working mode.

  • Page 29: Technical Specifications And Drawings

    8 – Technical specifications and drawings Video format H264 – 1920x1080 pixels at 30 fps Display resolution 128x128 pixels Lens Low distortion camera lens CMOS sensor Global shutter Field of view 67° or 84° External power 9-15V Supported microSD card (not included) up to 2Tb Connector 1 Binder 712 female...
  • Page 30 SmartyCam 3 Sport dimensions in mm [inches] SmartyCam 3 Sport pinout...

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