Data Logger

[Paul Thompson]

Has anybody experience of the Race Technology's DL90 data logger that uses GPS.

It looks like quite good value.

[deanteam]

Nope, but this is getting far too serious.smile.gif

[rgrigsby]

Yup I've got one, I've used it at Brands and the Nurburgring so far. Seems pretty good, as standard it gives you speed, lateral/longitundanal g force, time, distance and revs (via a clip on HT lead cable) and a track map. There are 5 or 6 additional inputs for other sensors.

 

One of the more useful aspects is that it will record up to 100minutes of data before it needs to be connected to a laptop to download it.

 

There have been some comments about the accuracy of the timing varying depending on where exactly you place the end of lap marker in the software when viewing the data, it does vary a little (0.25 of a second depending on the position at Brands) but it's consistent enough for my use.

 

Plus the guys at Race Technology are amazingly helpful if you have problems and they are constantly refining the software to improve accuracy and add features.

 

If all goes well I'll be trying it out at Oulton Park on Tuesday 2nd June if anyone wants to see it in action.

 

Cheers

 

Rob G

www.SpeedySeven.com

 

 

Edited by - rgrigsby on 28 May 2002 14:38:10

[Paul Thompson]

Thanks for that Rob. The great advantage of GPS is not having a beacon to leave behind. Do they provide the GPS module in the package or is it one of many extras.

[rgrigsby]

Currently they are supplying the GPS device in the package (it all comes in a impressive looking metal case). The DL90 and GPS itself are both tiny, it does need a 12v supply in the car though. It comes with both mains and 12v adapters so that's fairly easy to sort out.

 

I'm not sure they are going to continue doing that for ever as I got the impression it was a special offer.

 

Cheers

 

Rob G

www.SpeedySeven.com