UPDATE: AIM MXL Pro05, AIM SmartyCam, hood pins, LED headlights, expansion tank...
 

And electrical system...



Well it's time to upgrade from the AIM MXL Pista to the AIM MXL Pro05 because it offers more options. Both the Pista and Pro05 are identical in appearance but the latter offers more internal memory plus more analog and digital inputs and you can configure more things with it.

MXL Pro05 specs :

If you're looking for excellence, the most performing data acquisition system, featuring...
2 Deutsch Connectors (for a lot more connections).
16 Megabytes internal memory.
4 speed channels.
12 fully configurable analog input/channels.
Sensors kit and infrared transmitter and receiver.
Min and max RPM values (configurable).
Engaged gear.
10 shift lights.
6 alarm LEDs (configurable as you like).
Lap times with 5 split times.
Total and partial odometer.
Track position and trajectories thanks to GPS.
Lateral and longitudinal acceleration.
Lambda values.
In my set up we are data logging 4 EGT probes, one for each cylinder.

MXL Pro05, front view.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...M-MXLPro05.jpg

MXL Pro05, rear view with its two Deutsch Connectors.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...LPro05rear.jpg


Finally, I decided to pull the trigger and get the <b>AIM SmartyCam</b>. This unit offers DVD like video quality (too bad it's not HD) but in revenge it does offer real time overlay of data on the video. It is connected directly to a standalone or in my case to the AIM MXL Pro05 (which gets data from the Autronic SM4 too). It also as a built in GPS and 3 axis accelerometer. I also bought the roll cage mount for it. It can also be used as a standalone camera and it can be used under water.

SmartyCam specs :

Dimensions 122x47, 5x46, 5mm.
Weight 210g, battery included.
Display size 128x160 pixels.
Waterproof IP67.
Lens Multi-element glass lens with infrared filter.
Diagonal field of view 94°.
Focal length 3.88mm (equivalent to 24mm in a 35mm camera).
Internal battery Rechargeable lithium battery - 2.000 mAh 3.7 Volt.
Battery charge via socket/CAN: max 700 mAh.
Via PC: max 450 mAh.
Battery duration Up to 3 hours acquisition.
External power 9-15 Volt.
Memory Up to 16 Gb.
Memory capability 1 hour recording = 1 Gb.
Movies format H.264 -720x400 pixels @ 30fps.
F/# F2.6.
Accelerometer tri-axial ± 5G.
Usage temperatures -20°C/+60°C.
Auto Power ON Yes, if connected to an AIM logger.
Auto Power OFF Yes.
Auto Start/Stop Recording Yes.


SmartyCam.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...martyCam01.jpg


Real time data overlay (just one of many options).

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b79/mlab601/set08.jpg


The hood pins were finally installed today, here are a few pictures of them. We are waiting for longer countersunk M4 screws 40mm in length to finish the job.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009001.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009002.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009003.jpg


Finally had the chance to take some pictures of the LEDs once installed on the car. The pictures are not that great due to poor back ground lighting and due to the fact the car's battery was low in voltage. I'll try to get better ones soon.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009004.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009005.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009006.jpg


The radiator's refill/expansion reservoir finally bolted in its proper position.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009007.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009008.jpg


General view of the motor.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009009.jpg


Finally one more picture of the centre console with the electrical system. It's progressing and should be finished soon.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b7...Oct2009010.jpg