July 31, 2008
Race Studio 2.30.06
It seems the updater department of our counterparts in Italy have been busy with updates before their summer vacation they call "August." Race Studio 2 reaches version 2.30.06, amongst other improvements, a small bug was found with 2.30.05, which was scheduled for release yesterday.
- Race Studio Configuration
- Added Pectel SQ6 ECU
- Added Suzuki GSX-R600 2008 PNP
- Added Suzuki GSX-R750 2008 PNP
- Fixed 2.30.05 system update acquisition time bug
- Race Studio Download
- Fixed bug that could cause the disappearance of the last channels if the configuration had disabled channels with sampling frequency set to No_mem
- Race Studio 2 Analysis
- Improved Histogram View with the possibility of viewing overlapping histograms (right-click for settings)
- Fixed plotting scale measures bug
The new Race Studio 2.30.06 can be downloaded here.
Also available are three new documents for new or improved features in Race Studio 2.
- Conditional Alarms v1.0
- Track Report v1.0
- Suspension Analysis v1.0
All are available on the same software download page.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 02:39 PM
July 29, 2008
MyChron4 Update
Today's MyChron4 firmware update addresses two issues:
- Fixed bug on data memorization that caused, in certain circumstances, bad visualization on lap number 99.
- Fixed bug on GPS lap timing functionality (GPS fw v35.17).
Please download MyChron4 firmware version 35.57.07 here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 01:25 PM
July 28, 2008
MXL GPS Update
The MXL firmware has been updated to include a new GPS firmware (v35.17) which addresses a bug, that under certain curcumstances would cause missed GPS lap times. It is recommended that all MXL GPS customers update to the latest 14.86.33g firmware. The new firmware can be downloaded here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 08:30 PM
Vista 64-bit Workaround
Getting AiM, and many other companies, USB drivers to install on the 64-bit version of Windows Vista seemed about impossible. However, AiM Sports technician, Scott Jessup found a workaround.
Scott writes...
A built in feature of Windows Vista 64-bit operating systems is to automatically disable the installations of all device drivers that are not digitally signed. Unlike Windows XP, there is no way to disable this ban from within the OS. This has posed a problem for us attempting to install the AiM USB drivers.
The typical error message that will tip you off to this situation is that Windows has found the correct driver, however, it is not digitally signed, and therefore will not be installed. (Note: I’ve personally run into this issue many times, but not once has the customer read back to me the error message verbatim, therefore, I went down many incorrect paths attempting to install the driver...all of which failed miserably.)
After searching the internet for a possible workaround, it appears that many owners of Win Vista 64 were extremely upset with this “protection”. The results were a myriad of hacks to disable the Digitally signed device driver ban. I was slightly apprehensive about hacking into the customer’s registry unless I knew what the ramifications were. The last thing I wanted to do was create more problems after getting our driver installed.
As it turns out, Microsoft actually listened to their customers and made for a “one time per use” disable option in the Boot Menu. This selection can be accessed by repeatedly typing “F8” while the computer is booting up. (I found that hitting it about once a second was enough to access the Safe Boot menu.)
Once the safe boot menu appears, you will find a selection that temporarily disables the Digitally Signed driver protection. (The next time the PC is booted, the protection will be enabled again automatically.) Select this and then continue with the boot. Once fully booted, now continue with the driver installation as normal.
Note: The following issue proceeded once I had disabled the protection. I’m not sure if it was due to my many unsuccessful prior attempts to install the driver or if it is standard procedure. Once I attempted to install the driver, everything proceeded as normal until an error message popped up stating that Windows could not find “AIM_USBdrv10_01.sys”. The destination for this file is C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers. So, I copied this file into this location and reattempted the driver installation. This time the driver installed 100% without a hitch and continued to work flawlessly throughout the remainder of the week while I was there.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 05:39 PM
July 18, 2008
MyChron4 Firmware Update
This version 31.55.07 is the first official US release to add GPS lap timing functionality, and addresses some other issues.
- MyChron4
- Fixed time visualization bug on split summary page of data recall
- Added GPS Laptimer management
- GPS
- Improved connection procedure in CAN Net
- Added track width configuration from master logger
- Improved test on full memory of maps
- Added management of correspondent tracks on lap timer
- Data Key
- Added sub-revision management in firmup
- Langauges
- Updates Japanese language strings
It is recommended that all MyChron4 be updated to this most current firmware, even if GPS and GPS lap timing is not used. The firmware can be downloaded here. You can grab the most recent version of Race Studio 2 at that same link as well.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 12:33 AM
July 15, 2008
Race Studio 2 Update
Race Studio 2 goes to version 2.30.04 today with the following improvements:
- Added ECU Support
- Bosch MS4 Sport
- Autronic SM4 v1.09
- EFI Euro6 TC-Trim
- Wolf V500
- Walbro MINJ400 (AiM interface required)
- Magnetti Marelli Ligier JS49 Dash MT940
- Magnetti Marelli Ligier JS49 renamed to Ligier JS49 DDU
- Added management of new MXL Suzuki Plug & Play configurations
- Suzuki GSX-R600 2006-2007
- Suzuki GSX-R750 2006-2007
- Suzuki GSX-R1000 2005-2006
- Suzuki GSX-R600 2007-2008
- Race Studio 2 Analysis
- Improvements made to Track Report
- Added a simplified Basic mode for Suspension Analysis
The new Race Studio 2.30.04 can be downloaded here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 03:37 PM
MXL Firmware Update
MXL firmware update v14.86.33 gas gone public and offers the following improvements:
- Added new 3-second filter for water temp sensor.
- Added new 30-second filter for fuel level.
- Added a conditional alarm feature, supported by Race Studio 2.30.04
- Improved button functionality within context. MEM button (local and remote), now also functions as the ">>" button while logging data.
You can download the new MXL firmware, and revision notes here.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 03:15 PM
Video - Caparo T1, MyChron3
The Caparo T1, developed by the engineers that delivered the McLaren F1. The Caparo T1 does 0-60 in only 2.5 seconds, and is able to sustain g-loads in excess of 3g's in every direction.
CAR Magazine writes "...a power-to-weight ratio double the Bugati Veyron's. And so much downforce, you will be able to drive it upside down in a tunnel at 150 MPH."
This Caparo T1 track-day and road car two-seater features a MyChron3 dash and data logger standard.
Posted by Mike Jaynes at 03:00 PM
July 03, 2008
Happy Independence Day
All of us at AiM Sports would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July. In honor of our countries birthday we will close our offices to spend time with friends and families while we celebrate our freedom and the many wonderful opportunities we all enjoy living in America.
MyChron Mike
Posted by MyChron Mike at 11:32 AM