Use DaVid to create sponsorship DVDs, race school training videos, corporate event souvenirs, even set up a low cost broadcast event. Unlike other video products, DaVid integrates the video with the data stream, so they are always in perfect sync.
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Footage provided by Joe Hullet (Digital Competition Systems), courtesy Orbit Racing. Copyright Orbit Racing, used with permission.
DaVid is a video and data logging system for race cars. DaVid is a versatile system that merges video signals with vehicle performance data and outputs a synchronized video signal that can be recorded or broadcast. Not only can DaVid be used for racing data acquisition, it can record and mix video with the recorded data.
Serious racers, both amateur and professional, can use DaVid to document their track performance and create video for sponsorship packages. For racing schools and consultants, DaVid is an invaluable tool for training and review. Racetracks and event promoters will enjoy using DaVid to create compelling souvenirs for race events and corporate promotions, as well as provide exciting in-car views for broadcast.
What is LanC?
LanC is a serial connection to a camcorder or VCR that allows wired remote control of camera and VCR functions such as; Play, Record, Stop, Pause, Fast Rewind, Fast Forward, Search Rewind, Search Forward, Step +/-. Each DaVid system includes a LanC cable.
The DaVid system uses this LanC communication to start and stop recording on the connected camcorder or VCR. The trigger is the same as it is for data logging; an RPM signal greater than 500, or a wheel speed over 10km/h (6 MPH).
In other words, if the camera is powered on and connected to the DaVid system, the DaVid system will control the recording on the camera without any user intervention. When the DaVid starts recording, a signal is sent to the camera to record video. The same is true for stopping the recoding, when the vehicle is stopped and the engine off, the DaVid will stop recording data and sent a "Stop" signal to the camcorder or VCR.
In contrast to many existing performance video products, DaVid does not merely “overlay” the video signals; it actually merges them in real time with the performance data to create a single video signal output that is precisely synchronized. Further, the video layout features customizable gauge styles, colors and logos. You choose which channels of data you want displayed.
DaVid has two main components – video and data. For video, DaVid connects to two separate video sources, such as in-car and external cameras and merges the video signals in real time with vehicle performance data. DaVid is compatible with both NTSC (US) and PAL (Europe) video standards, with output in CVBS format and control possible through the LANC protocol (see sidebar).
DaVid connects to these engine management systems (ECU):
CAN Protocol
Audi Group
BMW Mini
BMW PT6
BMW Z4M Coupe
Bosch - Audi
Bosch - MS3 Bosch - MS4 Bosch - MS4 997 Bosch - Porsche 911 (996)
Bosch - Porsche 911 (997)
Bosch - Seat Leon Cup
Bosch - VW Group
Brightwater - Tyrepress4Sensor Delphi - Mefi 4B Denso - RX-8
Denso - MX-5
Ducati 1098
EFI Europe - Euro 1
EFI Europe - Euro 6 EFI Europe - Euro 12 EFI Europe - Euro 96
Electromotive TECgt (beta)
Ford Focus PZEV 03-04
Ford Focus 05-07
Ford Mustang 05-07
Lotus Elise/Exige
Marelli - (Customer Protocol
Marelli - FR2000
Marelli - FR1600
Marelli - MMTC2000
Marelli - RSA
Marelli - Toyota
Marelli - ToyotaB
MecTronic - MK E4
Mazda - MX-5
Mazda - RX-8
MoTec - M400
MoTec - M600
MoTec - M800
Racetech - EM 46
SEAT - ECU_1
Sodemo - EV_11
Sybele - CAN
TMS - TyrePress
TMS - TyrePress4Sensor
Walbro - A1BEN 00
Walbro - A1BEN 04
Walbro - BIMOTA
Walbro - HPUH1
VW Group - CAN
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The racing data acquisition component integrates technology similar to AiM’s well known MyChron, MXL, and EVO models of high performance race data acquisition loggers. DaVid utilizes AiM Sports’ ECT (Easy Connect Technology) to connect directly to many third party ECU’s (via CAN or RS-232), allowing DaVid to record the wealth of data managed by the ECU. DaVid features 5 analog inputs, RPM & speed inputs, lateral and longitudinal G-sensors, wheel speed sensor and 8 MB of non-volatile memory.
As with all of AiM’s data loggers, DaVid connects via USB to a PC for easy data download and analysis with AiM’s Race Studio data analysis software.
DaVid is available in several configurations:
Standalone configuration that has both video and full data logger capabilities
Slave configuration of just the video component that can be integrated with an existing AiM data logger installation via a CAN connection
Both configurations include an infrared lap timing kit. Optional equipment includes: cameras, video recorder, MyChron 3 or MXL display, oil and water temperature sensors, oil and fuel pressure sensors, wheel speed, brake and throttle position sensors and many, many more sensors.
