In Part I, we discussed using a virtual machine and configuring Windows and installing Traqview. We finished it off by getting the .tqm data off of the DU. In Part II of the series we’re going to take the next step and get the video off your camcorder or Chasecam and synchronizing it with your data. Video can be somewhat tricky due to so many standards and new technologies, however, we will keep it simple and easy. In order to synchronize video with your .tqm data we’re going to need a few things.
Continue reading ‘Part II of II: Using Traqmate with your Mac’
The Austrailian company Ecliptech offers a sweet little unit for a shift light. We decided to go ahead and install one and give it a whirl in the Spec Boxster.
While the Chasecam and Traqmate integration works well, there are some cases where we’ve noticed it can be difficult to know which video goes to which .tqm file. It can become further difficult if a person turns it on, off, test etc. It can get even more difficult if you rename your video files. How can you make sure you get the right video for your session?
At Gorman Motorsports, we’ve developed a simple system to integrate with your pit workflow before a you (or your driver) goes out. By simply holding your fingers up in the field of view of the camera with the appropriate session, you can always easily identify which video goes to which tqm file. For example, if you’re going out for the second session of the day, simply get in the camera’s view and hold up two fingers.
This simple and quick approach can save you a potential headache later.
We’ve had a few customers that were interested in upgrading their Traqmate Basic to a Traqmate Complete. In a few easy steps, you too can upgrade your existing investment! The big difference in the Basic versus the Complete is the addition of the DU (Display Unit). Under normal operating mode just simply connecting the DU to the Basic SU will not work.
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In this article we discuss our installation of a Traqmate Complete Racer Bundle and Chasecam in our Spec Boxster race car. The installation is a complete install and integration of the Chasecam, as well as channels for Throttle Position, Brake on/off, and RPM. In this case the car is a 1999 2.5L Boxster in Spec Boxster configuration. The car has the stock non-egas Porsche DME 5.2.
At Gorman Motorsports, we’ve noticed many of the DU’s coming in don’t correctly have their time set thus it becomes very hard to correlate the sessions and actual time. The quick way to fix that is to set it correctly on your DU.
1) Power up the DU either in your car or via USB on your computer
2) Scroll down on the DU to “Change Settings” and press the green “Select” button
3) Scroll down on the DU to “GMT Offset” and press the green “Select” button
4) Select the correct GMT Offset for your time zone.
Now you’ll never be left scratching your head trying to remember which actual sessions correlated to your Traqmate data.
I released this tool a while ago as I started to get into Data Acquisition and the Traqmate product. The idea is I wanted to see my driving line on Google Earth. So I created the Traqmate to Google Earth Translator. This online tool uses the Gorman Motorsports server farm to translate your Traqmate export files to the Google Earth format. It presents the new translated file for download, you just click on it, and it launches Google Earth with your driving line shown as a blue Polyline. The Traqmate to Google Earth Translator is available here for free. Here are a couple examples of what the finished product looks like:
As Macs are becoming more and more popular, people are likely going to wonder how they can use the Traqmate Windows based software with their Macs. Thankfully Parallels Desktop or VMware will allow you to run Windows and OSX at the same time. In this article we’ll show you how you can set up your Mac to run Windows and the Traqview software. In this article we’re only going to cover Parallels Desktop for Mac and adding your video(s)with your TQM files.
Continue reading ‘Part I of II: Using Traqmate with your Mac’
Continue reading ‘Part I of II: Using Traqmate with your Mac’
One of the great features of TraqStudio V2.10 is the capability to record synchronized data and video. In order to keep the data and video in sync, the Traqmate controls the recording functions of the Chasecam. Of course you can manually sync any video you have taken, but it’s somewhat time consuming and less precise. In order to use this functions you have some choices to make. Continue reading ‘TraqSync vs TraqCam Cable’
Installing a Traqmate unit is pretty simple. You can choose to install it each time you head to the track or leave it installed in a semi-permanent manner. Installation can be done in less than 30 minutes generally and requires literally no tools. Continue reading ‘Traqmate Simple Install’
