Big things are coming for RaceCapture and Podium – both software and hardware. Here’s a sampling of what to expect in Q1 2020. Some of these will be delivered in the coming weeks, so brace yourselves! RaceCapture app 2.0 – all about the analysis Chances are you saw the big news about the new Podium…
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Now bundling Verizon SIM cards with PodiumConnect and RaceCapture systems!
We are proud to partner with Eric Kaul of Wireless Zone to offer bundled Verizon SIM cards with new 4G enabled PodiumConnect and RaceCapture systems, for USA customers. Eric has been serving the amateur and professional motorsports racing enthusiasts since 2016 with their technology needs on the Verizon Wireless network. Convenience and outstanding deals on…
(Updated) Enhanced Telemetry buffering with RaceCapture / PodiumConnect firmware 2.17.0 + RaceCapture app 1.16.0
Update 10 Sept 2019 – 2.17.4 (RaceCapture/Pro MK3 / MK2) and 2.17.5 (RaceCapture/Apex – PodiumConnect) firmware has been released that fixes an issue with telemetry buffering when combined with virtual channels defined in Lua. We recommend updating before your next race. Download from http://podium.live/software Update 2.17.2 firmware (RaceCapture/Pro) and 2.17.3 (PodiumConnect/RaceCapture/Apex) firmware has been released…
PodiumConnect turns race-losing mishap into a trophy
Scott Barton of ProFormance Coaching is a guest writer for today’s blog post – read on for how he used Podium and PodiumConnect to turn a bad situation into a trophy: With the help of Autosport Lab’s Podium Connect telemetry we won 1st and 2nd Overall this weekend at ChampCar Endurance Series at Watkins Glen…
Broadcast Driver Biometrics in real time with the Wireless Motorsports BioTelemetry integration
Think your engine is the only thing you should monitor? You should also consider the nut behind the wheel! The driver is arguably the most important part of the equation, and now we’ve integrated Wireless Motorsports BioTelemetry system as a CAN preset. Thank you Peter Krause for supplying the necessary CAN bus information! With the…
RaceCapture App 1.14.6 and firmware 2.15.1 now available! ShiftX3 support, rules based dashboard alerts, Pit-to car messaging, enhanced scripting and more!
The new RaceCapture firmware and app brings a huge set of features and fixes. Read on for what’s new – and see the easy upgrade instructions at the end of the blog post. ShiftX3 support The RaceCapture firmware brings enhanced Lua scripting support for the new ShiftX3 sequential shift light + gear indicator – and…
PodiumConnect 2.13.9 firmware released – upgrade before your next race!
There’s an important firmware update for PodiumConnect that fixes an important issue around reliably detecting and calculating laps. Upgrade before your next race Get the PodiumConnect 2.13.9 firmware from our Downloads page. Installation is easy and will take a few minutes; just follow the same guide as RaceCapture/Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAFb-EeiXy8 Thanks to our testers Last Saturday…
Help beta test Pit-to-car alerts and powerful new rules based alerts
If you have been following our posts and videos on our progress towards bringing you pit-to-car alerts, you’ll know we’ve been hard at work on this big new feature for RaceCapture and Podium. Good news: it’s ready for you to beta test! But first, check out the demo by Alex of Rainbow Unicorn Racing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v-iIi1fqxw…
EDIT: PodiumConnect firmware 2.13.8 available with critical performance improvement
EDIT 8/11/2018: The firmware has been updated to 2.13.8 due to a critical issue found in the 2.13.7 firmware. ————— We have an important firmware update which dramatically improves lap timing for your PodiumConnect system. The firmware update is quick and easy – see below for details. Upscaling GPS rate for increased lap timing reliability…
AEM CD-7 + VDM support for PodiumConnect
We did it again! Thanks to the fine staff at AEM and their excellent documentation, PodiumConnect will also work with the AEM CD-7 dash when outfitted with the Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM). The VDM provides 5Hz GPS/GLONASS plus 6 axis accelerometer + gyro data, ready for live-streaming. Wiring is just about connecting 2 wires to…