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- Page 1 SMARTYCAM User Manual...
- Page 2 GPS and three-axial accelerometer, as well as from the ECU (Engine Control Unit from here onward ECU) or from an AIM logger: that is why SmartyCam can be used in any situation, on any sort of vehicle.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1 – SmartyCam stand alone ........................5 2 – SmartyCam Slave (connected to an AIM device or the ECU via ECU Bridge) ........ 6 Chapter 1 – SmartyCam: kit and optional items ............. 7 1.1 – SmartyCam kits ..........................7 ... - Page 4 ECU nor AIM data acquisition system/data logger (from here onward: logger). Slave connected to the vehicle ECU: for motorsport applications to sample data from the ECU with no need of additional sensors. In this case an AIM ECU Bridge is required. It is described in www.smartycam.com, “Accessories” area.
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Page 5: Smartycam Quick Guide
Release 1.21 – firmware version 1.02.02 SmartyCam Quick Guide SmartyCam is a very flexible product: it has been designed to fit the needs of an entry level user as well as these of a more professional motorsport driver. This flexibility implies the need for the user to configure the logger using the proper software. -
Page 6: Smartycam Slave (Connected To An Aim Device Or The Ecu Via Ecu Bridge)
SmartyCam allows to download data both via USB and manually extracting the micro SD from the rear flip of SmartyCam and inserting it in the PC reader (Chapter 7). It is reminded to use only a 2.0 type USB port. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 - Smartycam: Kit And Optional Items
1 – SmartyManager user manual; 1 – CD containing SmartyManager + Race Studio 2 software and USB driver. Warning: to use SmartyCam in slave mode an ECU Bridge or an RPM Bridge (optional) or the appropriate AIM logger is needed. -
Page 8: Smartycam Part Numbers
Release 1.21 – firmware version 1.02.02 1.1.1 – SmartyCam part numbers As shown here below, SmartyCam part number is made up of 11 alphanumeric types, 7 of which already settled. Here follows explanation of how o determine the four remaining types. -
Page 9: Smartycam Bridges Kits
Refer to www.smartycam.com, accessories area for further information concerning ECU Bridges. 1.2.2 – RPM Bridge kit RPM Bridge is needed to view RPM values on SmartyCam videos. The kit includes: • RPM Bridge • USB cable RPM Bridge kit part number is: X90BGGP3RPM Refer to www.smartycam.com, accessories area for further information concerning RPM... -
Page 10: Smartycam Optional Items: Cables, External Microphone And External Gps
1.3 – SmartyCam optional items: cables, external microphone and external GPS SmartyCam optional tools can be connected to it using the 4 pins and the 7 pins female connectors placed on the camera rear and shown here below. SmartyCam comes with dedicated cables that guarantee its proper working. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 - Data Sampled By Smartycam Stand Alone/Slave
Chapter 2 – Data sampled by SmartyCam stand alone/slave As mentioned above, according to its working mode, SmartyCam provides different information. In Stand Alone mode, SmartyCam gets data from the integrated GPS and three-axial accelerometer: • position; • GPS speed;... -
Page 12: Chapter 3 - Smartycam Connections
User Manual Release 1.21 – firmware version 1.02.02 Chapter 3 – SmartyCam connections The alternative SmartyCam modes (Stand Alone or Slave Expansion) require different connection procedures. 3.1 – Connecting SmartyCam stand alone SmartyCam stand alone can be connected in different ways: •... -
Page 13: Connecting Smartycam Slave Expansion With Smc Bridges
ECU supported by AIM systems and their communication/connection protocols. To use an RPM Bridge a CAN cable is needed. It is to be placed between SmartyCam 7 pins female Binder connector – left on the rear of the camera – and RPM Bridge 5 pins female connector. -
Page 14: Smartycam In Slave Expansion Mode With Aim Loggers
SmartyCam can visualize data sampled by an AIM logger (EVO3 Pro/Pista, EVO4, MXL Strada/Pista/Pro05 or MyChron4) and by the vehicle ECU. In this case it is necessary to connect SmartyCam via CAN to the logger, using the CAN cable inserted into the 7-pins connector placed right of the product rear. -
Page 15: Chapter 4 - How To Charge Smartycam Battery
7-pins right connector and the USB port highlighted in the image below. Connect SmartyCam to an external power source. The battery charge status is shown in any SmartyCam page. Below on the left the related field is shown. -
Page 16: Chapter 5 - Smartycam Configuration
SmartyCam; • download SmartyCam movies; • see SmartyCam movies. This software is provided with a CD included in SmartyCam kits and can be downloaded from www.smartycam.com, “Updates” area. There are two possible SmartyCam configuration mode. Connecting SmartyCam to the PC: •... -
Page 17: Chapter 6 - How To Use Smartycam
The number right of the bar is the available space in Giga (in the image below SmartyCam is working with a 4 Giga Micro SD). Please note that Micro SD icon becomes red when SmartyCam is recording, or when it is in “Player” mode. -
Page 18: How To Switch Smartycam On/Off
SmartyCam can be switched on in two ways: • pressing “2” button, or • connecting the external power cable to SmartyCam: as soon as the camera detects the 12V power on pin 3 the of 7 pins connector (see appendix “B”) it switches on. -
Page 19: Online" Status (Or Mode)
“Sel” (to select the desired option) appear. 6.4.1 – “LAP MANAGEMENT” option This page shows SmartyCam actual position and allows to fix the GPS lap beacon if in standalone mode. Fixing a new GPS lap beacon SmartyCam adds a new track to these already loaded and identifies it with a progressive number. -
Page 20: Settings" Option
Shows information concerning the camera and its software and INFO firmware: it is made up of numerous pages mainly used by AIM staff. Sets some Video options useful to maximize lightness and recording quality in case of: SmartyCam use on vehicle roof or VIDEO SET onboard (choosing the spot light settings), zoom or not. -
Page 21: Accelerometer Calibration: "Accel Calibr" Option
In “MANUAL” mode, when GPS signal is strong enough three situations can occur: • there are no tracks in a 5 km radius: SmartyCam sets the first of the list and shows “MANUAL” mode and track name;... -
Page 22: How To Record Videos
“TRACK INFO” Shows for each track: • the distance – In km and in miles – of SmartyCam from the lap beacon; if the distance is lower than 5 km the name of the track is written in red; • latitude and longitude of the lap beacon. -
Page 23: Automatic Recording
“AutoRec by Acc”: low (0.2 G), med (0.4 G) and high (0.8 G). When SmartyCam does not detect any acceleration it will stop recording after the delay time set in “STOP” option, bottom of “REC STRATEGY”... -
Page 24: Chapter 7- Downloading Data And Viewing Smartycam Videos
7.2.1 – Viewing SmartyCam videos on the PC To view the videos on a PC remove the micro SD from SmartyCam (only if Micro SD icon is not red) place it in the reader (or in a portable one connected to the PC like any USB pen drive) and manage it as an USB peripheral. -
Page 25: Chapter 8 - Smartycam Maintenance
• copy the downloaded file (smarty_update_vXX.YY.ZZ.zip) on the micro SD: do not copy it in a sub-folder; • extract the micro SD from the PC and insert it in SmartyCam pointing forward; • switch SmartyCam on pressing the central and the right button at a time;... -
Page 26: Appendix "A" - Technical Specifications
SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.21 – firmware version 1.02.02 Appendix “A” – Technical specifications SmartyCam measures (in mm) Accelerometer three-axial ±5G Internal battery 2.000 mAh 3.7 Volt lithium – rechargeable Battery charge via socket/via CAN: 700 mAh max via PC: 700 mAh max... -
Page 27: Appendix "B" - Smartycam Pinout
SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.21 – firmware version 1.02.02 Appendix “B” – SmartyCam Pinout N. rev. / Rev. N. Descrizione / Description Data / Date Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by SMARTYCAM PINOUT EXT Binder Pinout GPS Binder Pinout...
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