Have an Iphone? Neat App to take track day video & data log!

[Chad-1stGen]

I've checked in on Steve Rupp's video from RTTC where Nathan is driving a BFG VIP a couple of times. I really like the info from Steve's racepak. Got me wanting to spend $$$ on another thing I don't need but really WANT.

So today I'm playing around with my IPhone and a lightbulb goes off. The Iphone has GPS and accelerometers maybe someone has an app to record some data. Doing some basic searches on my phone in the app store showed fairly poor results.

However, when searching on google I came across an app mentioned in a few places. Harry's Laptimer. I'm still reading up on it but thought I'd ask if anyone here has used it and let others like me who haven't learn about it.

This thing will take video of every other lap and record data for every lap. It needs the off laps to process the video. You can even make a video on your phone with a track overlay with speeds.

EDIT: Figured I'd throw on of the videos I actually recorded on the first post for those folks reading the first time. I have a lot more discussion later in the post about the app.



Here are two samples I found on youtube.

Porsche guy in Canada


EDIT: couldn't get the subaru vid to work so I found one from Buttonwillow (track semi-local to me)


You can download the data and slice and dice it off you phone too.

App only costs $6 right now for the regular version and $15 for the pro version on the app store. Though most people use a $100 tomtom cradle to attach the phone to the window for capturing video as well as use of the remote GPS sensor on the tomtom cradle for improved GPS accuracy. Some guys using the cradle are claiming lap time accuracy within 100th of a second of their transponders.

This thing is not substitute for a Racepak but if you already own the Iphone it sure looks awesome!

Here is the makers page: http://web.me.com/hschlangmann/LapTi...page/Home.html

I guess OBD II support is coming in the next version.

Gonna keep reading up on this.

[sik68]

I am running out of reasons not to to have an Iphone!

[ChevelleNV]

that's cool... have to bookmark this stuff for use at a later date, like when my car is actually done.

[thedodgeboys]

I just downloaded it, I think it will be a fun toy.

[formula]

I'll wait for obd2 support and then be all over this. Already have the phone and kiwi obd wifi adapter, I'm already almost there.

[tellyv]

That looks awsome but I don't have an IPhone, I do have a htc powered by android and found this http://trackmaster.trackaroo.com/web/trackmaster anybody using it?

[Mr. Anderson]

This is awesome, thanks for posting it! App downloaded, trial "lap" coming asap....

[Larry Callahan]

Too funny. I just posted a question on Facebook looking for such a thing. Wish I thought about it before RTTC.

Now, who makes a nice mount for the iphone 4?

[shmoov69]

Awesome! I used G-Tac Pro last year at MMCC, but couldn't get the gps to work. This sounds awesome if it does video also!! Thanks!!

[Mr. Anderson]

Yup, this app is the best one yet. I whipped up a quickie windshield mount (that I bet I use quite a bit now!!) using a spare iphone cover (the two-piece type that the phone slips into), a suction cup mount for my GPS unit, and some electrical tape.....then somebody took the car for a spin! It was not me. I did not shoot this video. I was not operating that motor vehicle.

on second thought....yeah, I'm not posting the video.

But the app is awesome. You need it!

[Chad-1stGen]

Too funny. I just posted a question on Facebook looking for such a thing. Wish I thought about it before RTTC.

Now, who makes a nice mount for the iphone 4?

Larry, all the guys I've found talking about this in forums are using the TomTom cradle for the Iphone. It has a much better GPS than the internal one for the Iphone. Some guys can't use the app in their cars because poor GPS signal. With the TomTom not only is the signal stronger but it updates more frequently so the data is much more accurate. TomTom also lets you mount the phone on your window for video and keeps the Iphone charged for all day use.

I posted on the developers forum (its developed by single guy who is a track day enthusiast in Germany) to ask if TomTom is the best or if there are other options. If you are not going to take video there are other cheap mounts that can be used if you get a good signal at your favorite track.

PS you and me both on the wishing I thought of this before RTTC

[Chad-1stGen]

Yup, this app is the best one yet. I whipped up a quickie windshield mount (that I bet I use quite a bit now!!) using a spare iphone cover (the two-piece type that the phone slips into), a suction cup mount for my GPS unit, and some electrical tape.....then somebody took the car for a spin! It was not me. I did not shoot this video. I was not operating that motor vehicle.

on second thought....yeah, I'm not posting the video.

But the app is awesome. You need it!

Cool thanks for the first PT.com testimonial. Nice that you had a "buddy" able to take it for a spin for us.

[rogue]

The contour GPS camera does this automatically. You just need dashware software and a contour GPS.




In the past I have used trackmaster for times, and data.

http://trackmaster.trackaroo.com/welcome

[rogue]

Another example of ContourGPS with dashware

[Chad-1stGen]

What is the cost of that set up Rogue? This thread was mostly about a quick and dirty (i.e. cheap) way to get some fun video and data.

[tellyv]

What is the cost of that set up Rogue? This thread was mostly about a quick and dirty (i.e. cheap) way to get some fun video and data.

I just checked them out on ebay there a little under $400.00 not that cheap!

[rogue]

What is the cost of that set up Rogue? This thread was mostly about a quick and dirty (i.e. cheap) way to get some fun video and data.

Its a solution if you dont have a track camera. They are $300 or so.

I've used trackmaster in the past on my android. its $5 and available on iphone and android.It also supports multiple cars.

Provides full telemetry, gps tracking, and even a little map with braking zones and accelleration zones. Top gear US uses it on their overlay.

It can export a playback movie of your session that topgear just through in the upper right.

[Chad-1stGen]

I thought trackmaster is Android only. You sure it's avail on iPhone too?

[tellyv]

I just put trackmaster on my htc, not sure how it will work but it looks cool, I wont be able to have any track time use of it for awhile but I'll let everyone know how it works. It seems really cool and has add ons for car setup and a camber gauge!

[formula]

since this whole thread is about saving cash over alternatives, here's an article about a homebuilt mount that might give you guys some ideas: http://lifehacker.com/#!5747897/how-...ffice-supplies