New Toys from Italy - AiM Solo DL

[Richard@M-World]

AiM Solo DL has finally landed after months of waiting!

Data/lap time is a powerful learning tool for track drivers at all levels. For the beginner it sets a baseline for objective measurements of your improvements. For the intermediate driver it helps you practice consistency. And for the advanced/pro drivers it gives you the 1/10 needed to beat the competition.

AiM Solo DL is a full capability lap timer/data logger in an incredibly small package which mounts directly on your windshield. 8 MB of internal memory is capable of storing hundreds of laps of data.

When used with M-World’s plug and play ECU harness, the DL integrates directly with M3’s MSS60 ECU for real-time download of 28 channels of data including RPM, wheel speed, brake pressure, steering angle, oil temperature, etc.

First set to be installed on a customer car this weekend

Key Features:

SOLO DL

• High accuracy GPS-based lap timer and data logger
• Portable and battery operated: up to 6 hours of operation on single charge, 4 hours with backlight on
• Predictive lap timing shows real-time comparison between current lap and best lap
• Drag race mode: 1/4 mile, 1/8 mile, 0-60 mph
• 8MB data logging: good for hundreds of laps and data
• Professional data analysis software: Race Studio 2
• OBDII connection: receive basic car data from OBDII port
• ECU/CAN integration: up to 28 channels of data directly from the ECU including individual wheel speed, individual brake pressure, RPM, gas pedal position, steering wheel angle, oil/water temperature, ambient temperaute plus more
• Real-time ECU data display
• SmartyCam integration with data overlay on video
  

[Richard@M-World]

List of data channels available via ECU/CAN.

RPM
Thorttle Position
Speed, Indicated
Speed, Real
Wheel Speed, LF
Wheel Speed, RF
Wheel Speed, LR
Wheel Speed, RR
Steering Angle
Clutch Switch
Brake Swtich
Brake Pressure
Brake Pressure, LF
Brake Pressure, RF
Brake Pressure, LR
Brake Pressure, RR
Engine Coolant Temperature
Oil Temperature
Outside Temperature
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Gear
Acceleration, Long
Acceleration, Lat
Gyro
Distance
Fuel
Battery
Fuel Injection

[THE TECH]

Cool little device.

[dnvrdrvr]

Originally Posted by Richard@M-World

List of data channels available via ECU/CAN.

RPM
Thorttle Position
Speed, Indicated
Speed, Real
Wheel Speed, LF
Wheel Speed, RF
Wheel Speed, LR
Wheel Speed, RR
Steering Angle
Clutch Switch
Brake Swtich
Brake Pressure
Brake Pressure, LF
Brake Pressure, RF
Brake Pressure, LR
Brake Pressure, RR
Engine Coolant Temperature
Oil Temperature
Outside Temperature
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Gear
Acceleration, Long
Acceleration, Lat
Gyro
Distance
Fuel
Battery
Fuel Injection

Um. WOW.

[von_zoom]

Okay, I will go first -

Care to share what one might spend to have this?
Thanks
vz

[VSmotorsports]

Great to see it is finally here.

[Richard@M-World]

Originally Posted by THE TECH

Cool little device.

Size comparison:

Originally Posted by von_zoom

Okay, I will go first -

Care to share what one might spend to have this?
Thanks
vz

Please see Marketplace - Track Related Parts.

Demo video:

[Malakas]

Awesome! You have the best toys

[mastek]

Richard, is there any way to display all the ECU data on a seperate AiM display - since there is only so much real estate on the Solo DL screen?

For Example: Lap Time, Predictive Lap Time, Split Times and speed on main Solo DL Screen .... then RPM, Oil Temp, Water Temp on a seperate display.

[Richard@M-World]

Originally Posted by mastek

Richard, is there any way to display all the ECU data on a seperate AiM display - since there is only so much real estate on the Solo DL screen?

For Example: Lap Time, Predictive Lap Time, Split Times and speed on main Solo DL Screen .... then RPM, Oil Temp, Water Temp on a seperate display.

Yes instead of connecting a SmartyCam, one can choose to connect a separate display. You can also add an expansion to connect both a SmartyCam and another display at the same time.

[mastek]

Originally Posted by Richard@M-World

Yes instead of connecting a SmartyCam, one can choose to connect a separate display. You can also add an expansion to connect both a SmartyCam and another display at the same time.

Fantastic!

Can I use the standard Solo (non-DL) Display as my additional display ... or does it have to be a specific display, like from the 'MyChron' series?

[mastek]

Also, can you confirm what channels are available from the OBDII S54 DME?

EDIT: Nevermind. I think I found it.

http://www.aim-sportline.com/downloa...ni_100_eng.pdf

[E90///M3`]

i just got into tracking my car... i don't think i deserve to have this in my car yet. but i DO want it!

[Richard@M-World]

Originally Posted by mastek

Fantastic!

Can I use the standard Solo (non-DL) Display as my additional display ... or does it have to be a specific display, like from the 'MyChron' series?

I would recommend using Solo DL as the timing display, and use any of the dashes (MyChron3, MXL, etc.) as data display. Solo (non-DL) does not have integration capability with peripherals.

Originally Posted by mastek

Also, can you confirm what channels are available from the OBDII S54 DME?

EDIT: Nevermind. I think I found it.

http://www.aim-sportline.com/downloa...ni_100_eng.pdf

The list in the PDF is if you connect via CAN directly to the ECU which requires the M-World harness for plug and play. Via OBDII, here's what you get:

RPM
SPEED
Engine Coolant Temperature
Throttle Position
Intake Air Temperature
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Mass Air Flow
Fuel Level

Originally Posted by E90///M3`

i just got into tracking my car... i don't think i deserve to have this in my car yet. but i DO want it!

It's never too early! I work with clients in Houston who are relatively new to the track using data/lap timing. The great thing about data is that you can quantitatively know your progress (not just seat of the pants feel) Moreover, there is a basic version Solo here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571305

[E90///M3`]

Originally Posted by Richard@M-World

It's never too early! I work with clients in Houston who are relatively new to the track using data/lap timing. The great thing about data is that you can quantitatively know your progress (not just seat of the pants feel) Moreover, there is a basic version Solo here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571305

i'll definitely be keeping an eye on both these threads so i can contact you when i'm ready to buy.

seems like this DL version can integrate the smartycam readily and that's what i'd be more interested in along with the data logging capabilities. PM me a price on Solo DL plug & play package with smartycam please...

[Richard@M-World]

Recent installation in a E92 M3. Screen showing rolling time, speed, predictive timing, and steering angle.

[montreal red]

for those of you guys who are curious bout what comes in the box, here's a little vid...

take note - this is not the DL version. i have the base version.

so far i've been satisfied with the AiM solo. but i have only had a chance to use it 1 time at the track as i got it at the end of my track season. i wont be doing anymore track sessions until next year unfortunately.

[Richard@M-World]

Here's a demo video of Solo DL/SmartyCam integration.

[Richard@M-World]

Solo DL in Franklin's 1M

[flipm3]

Richard, can the data from the SOLO or SOLO DL be overlayed on video from a GoPro?

[Richard@M-World]

Yes. There are a few software out there. One of which is called TrackVision.

http://www.trackvision.net/