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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

[This article is an update to the one originally published in March of 2007]

An increasingly common tech support and pre-sales question is "Does your software run on a Mac?" The short answer is Yes, on Intel based Macs. I use it every day, both on my iMac and my MacBook Pro. The long answer is…

Download the new firmware, and well as the MyChron4 GPS lap time manual.

MyChron Mike

Friday's seminar is a Level 1 and is targeted at racers and mechanics who "have a new system or are considering buying one, this session will be very useful to get started properly and quickly. Comprehensive orientation of the new Race Studio 2 software (setup and analysis) will assist long-time AIM users." This course runs from 12:00 PM on Friday until 7:00 PM.

Saturday's Level 2 course is "intended for existing AiM system data users looking to become advanced users, the techniques and tricks presented are applicable to other data analysis systems as well." This course begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday and finishes up at 4:00 PM.

Both courses are hands-on, racers and crew members are encouraged to bring their laptops.

All the details are here in the PAR Seminar at Perfect Power June 2008 PDF.

Register now at the Cal Club site www.calclub.com

Click here to download this update. Data key required for firmware upgrade.