We’re excited to announce the release of RaceCapture firmware version 2.20.1! This update brings a range of improvements and fixes that enhance functionality, connectivity, and reliability across our RaceCapture product line.
Affected Products:
* RaceCapture/Pro MK2 and newer
* RaceCapture/Track MK1 and newer
* PodiumConnect MK1 and newer
Here’s a look at what’s new:
Key Improvements in RaceCapture Firmware 2.20.1
Enhanced WiFi Connectivity
- WiFi Client Connection Retry: Devices now automatically retry connecting to WiFi networks, providing greater reliability in environments with variable signal strength. This enhancement helps ensure a stable data connection, even if you momentarily lose connectivity.
Accelerometer range fix
- Full 4G Accelerometer Range: The accelerometer now supports the full 4G range, allowing RaceCapture systems to more accurately capture high-force maneuvers, especially useful in performance and high-speed tracking situations.
Session Timing Fixes
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ElapsedTime and SessionTime Reset Enhancements: The ElapsedTime channel will now reset to zero whenever a session is reset, and SessionTime will reset automatically when logging starts. These changes ensure clean and consistent timing data with each new session.
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Automatic Logging with 0 Duration Trigger: Improvements in the automatic logging control allow users to set the duration trigger to zero for even more customized and precise logging control. This can be especially useful for setups where quick, immediate logging responses are critical.
GPS Channel Improvements
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UTC Channel Offset by Leap Seconds: The UTC channel now accurately reflects the time offset by accounting for leap seconds, bringing precise timekeeping that aligns with global standards.
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Zero UTC Channel Without GPS Lock: If the GPS signal is not locked, the UTC channel will now show a value of zero, helping to avoid confusion around invalid time readings during signal loss or initialization.
Connectivity Fixes
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RaceCapture/Track MK1: For RaceCapture/Track MK1 users, this update fixes a USB communication issue that prevented complete config read/write. You can now seamlessly read and write configurations via USB without interruptions, streamlining the setup and management process.
Lua Scripting Fixes
- getButton() Script Function Fix: We resolved an error in the getButton() function in Lua scripting. This fix ensures more accurate button press detection, allowing your custom scripts to run smoothly and reliably.
How to upgrade firmware
Step 1 – backup your current configuration
Using your windows, Linux, or OSX computer, connect to RaceCapture using the USB connection. Save your current configuration to a file by navigating to Setup, and pressing the Save button.
Step 2 – Download the firmware for your device
Download your firmware from http://podium.live/software , ensuring you download the correct firmware for your device and generation (MK2, MK3, etc).
Step 3 – Upgrade your firmware
Navigate to Setup / Firmware and upgrade your firmware using the on-screen prompts.
Step 4- Restore your configuration
Once the firmware is upgraded, go to Setup , Load the configuration you just saved, and press ‘write’ to write it back to your system. You are now upgraded!
Full firmware change log for RaceCapture and PodiumConnect
=2.20.1=
* Enable WiFi client connection retry
* Enable full 4G range for accelerometer
* Ensure ElapsedTime is reset to zero when session is reset
* Ensure SessionTime is reset when logging starts
* Ensure UTC channel is zero when GPS is not locked
* Offset GPS time (UTC channel) by Leap seconds
* Ensure automatic logging control works with 0 duration trigger
* RaceCapture/Track MK1 - ensure full config read/write via USB
* Fix error in getButton() lua script function
* Add support for JDY-31 bluetooth module