Di-GPS Mini 3-MTK Series Instruction Manual

Sports Driving Analysis Tool DigSpice Instruction Manual Ver. 1.1.1 March 2011 Dig Spice Co., Ltd.

9 This icon indicates battery status. LED (Red) flash ・・・・ Indicates that remaining battery is very low. Battery

10 ⑫ If a communication error or time out occurs or if the USB cable is pulled out when the GPS Logger is reading the log, make sure the go through

11 ※ GPS signals can attenuate significantly due to metals, human body, and water. Be sure to mount it where the satellite is always visible.

12 that it does not fall off due to vibration. Mount the device using strong double-sided adhesive tape on the case bottom. Mounting stay If t

13 5. Data Log 5.1 Important points before measuring(Hints on collecting accurate data) Dig Spice uses the GPS to locate your car’s position, and it

14 6. DRIVING ANALYSIS SOFTWARE 6.1 Screen display explanation □ Tab Graph Analysis of Log data Data Save/Load of Log data

15 The setting should be done in Navi Mode by connecting the GPS logger with the PC using the USB cable in the package. 6.2.1 Log time setting

16 Once the mode setting is completed, the GPS logger setting status will appear on the “Confirm setup details, Check available log memory space” sec

17 Erase Finish Select OK ≪ Error Message≫ The message above means that the program could not recognize it is Dig Spice products.

18 Please specify the identification number on the error message and contact Dig Spice via the website. 6.3 Read driving data from the GPS logger

1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ... 5 1.1 Exterior Parts ...

19 6.3.3 After connection is complete, with the cable connected, please change to Navi Mode. (Refer to section 1.2) LED □ Power (Green light

20 When loading is complete, the “Save log under a new file name” window will open, so save the file under a new name. (The initial file name will b

21 Log Data Graphic Display <Log Data Graphic Display> The screen shows a straight line, ＜ The screen shows a straight line＞ Zoom ran

22 Zooming in on the START or END section It is displayed by zooming ＜ Zooming data＞

23 6.3.4 Error message 6.3.4.1 Connection failure with GPS logger Measures ① Make sure the GPS logger and the PC are firmly connected with

24 Measures 【 GPS】 Tab＞ “Confirm setup details, Check available log memory space” status (Refer to Section 6.2.2) 6.4 log data shift. Cancel zo om

25 Log data and circuit map Graphic display. ＜ Display driving data and circuit map and make adjustments ＞ Log data and circuit map ex

26 Choose the control line data of the run circuit and push "OK". < Choose the control line> Control line is drawn (Black Line) &l

27 ＜ The manual setting control line＞ Click “OK” □ Rally, trial, hill climb: Specify the positions with Start setting and Finish setting. Chec

28 Once the measurement line is set, click OK and the detailed data by lap will be displayed in the analysis window under the 【 Data】 tab.

2 6.2.1 Log time setting ... 15 6.2.2 Confirm setup details, available log memory

29 Returns to “Control line, Start/Finish setting” window. Displays “Control line, Start/Finish setting” window. 6.8Choose to show graph/Cance

30 This saves the lap data list as a CSV file <Display> <OUTPUT FILE> 6.11 Save split data This saves one split data as a drivin

31 This saves one Lap data as driving data as CSV file. Select Lap data. <Display> <OUTPUT FILE> 7. Detailed Analysis 【 Graph】

32 7.1 Description of displays (Switch) 7.1.1 Tabs Graph : Analysis of driving Data : Input/output of driving data GPS : GPS logger setti

33 Clear graphReset playbac k timePlayback/stop (Space bar)Step next frame("F"Key)/Setp previous frame("B" Key)Playback speedSet

34 7.2 Sector setting when passing the same point more than once Used mainly for slalom competitions (such as gymkhana, dirt trial). If the sec

35 7.3 Adjustment function of set sectors Set the sectors and click the below button. Select the sector to be adjusted. Specify the locati

36 7.4 Display/hide course layout tool on animation window Clear c ircuit mapGenarate circuit mapLoad / Save circuit mapAdjust circuit mapShow

37 7.4.4 Create course layout You can create original course layout. Follow the following steps when creating a course layout. ①  Make a circui

38 ⑥ Select OK to display lap data. Select the driving data for the inner rim and outer rim of the course. ⑦ Create course layout T

3 7. Detailed Analysis 【 Graph】 ... 31 7.1 Description of displays (Switch) ...

39 ⑧ Save course layout Save the created course layout with a name. ⑨ Completed course layout When you open a saved course layout, the disc

40 7.5.1 Speed window 【 Zoom in】 The analysis data selected in 【 Data】 is displayed as a graph. X-axis (Horizontal): Driving distance/

41 If you set in the Middle of the ZONE, you will get more specific result. ▼ Speed Graph Base Point This Triangle shows the agreement of driving li

42 <Sector details> The sector details will display the best lap for the sector among the selected laps, and then display the total time for t

43 【 Friction circle】 Braking G Acceleration GLeft turn GRight turn G This figure shows Acceleration G on the vertical axis and Cornering G on the

44 （ Example） Analysis of driving data on SUZUKA Circuit（ 2 vehicles） 【 G Force／ Radius of turn】 【 G／ Radius of turn Graph】 □ G Force X axi

45 The light Red○ and Blue○ show the G dispersion of all data for the 2 vehicles being analyzed. The dark large Red○ and Blue○ show… The

46 －：＋：Zoom OUT of the graph (The enlarged reduction is possible by a scroll wheel ) ○i ： This shows the points to note when displaying G Force a

47 7.5.2.2 How to read the graph A larger G Force distribution indicates that the tire performance is being fully used in the driving. (Howeve

48 Display for both vehicles (A vehicle＝ Red, B vehicle＝ Blue) The Red vehicle data is dispersed outside the Blue vehicle for braking and corneri

4 8.2 Setting minimum lap distance/minimum lap time ... 54 8.3Setting Speed/Distance indication ...

49 SUZUKA Circuit130R analysis If we compare the bottom speed at 130R, there is a difference of 23km/h. Should the Blue vehicle simply speed up her

50 This is a comparison of Cornering G. Both vehicles exceeded 1.1G, which are values close to the tire limit. Therefore, it tells that the Bl

51 Double click the sector information cell. Or select the sector information cell and click the below button. 7.5.4 Animation window The data re

52 Solid line（ Red－ Blue－ Green－ Yellow ）・ When at constant speed and accelerating Dotted line ・・・・・・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ When decelerating Solid

53 8.SETUP 8.1 Setting Sector Gate Length Set the gate length when sectors are setup. (Default 15m) Specify the gate (line) by setting how ma

54 ※ Guideline for setting value Circuit: 15～ 20 meters Mini circuit: 10～ 15 meters Cart circuit: 8～ 10 meters Trial competition: 8～ 10 meters 8.2 Se

55 9. RESET GPS MODULE Please operate when the Logger does not work properly. When you need to operate the Rest GPS module, 【 GPS】 > Setup S

56 10. FAQ 9.1 Analysis Software Q: How much disk space do you need to install the software i n a PC? A: 200MB is needed. Be sure to use a PC w

57 A: The vibration may be directly affecting the GPS logger. Use rubber or other material to prevent GPS Logger from the vibration. Q: What is the

58 11. Hardware Specifications GeneralFrequency L1,1575.42MHZC/A Code 1.023MHZDatum WGS84Performance CharacteristicsPosition Accuracy Without a

5 1. Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a DigSpice product. We are certain that this Dig Spice product will be a useful tool in your

59 Recommended System Environment The minimum specifications recommended for the computer using the driving analysis software are as follows. ・

6 Analysis may be done with lower than above specification, but Driving Animation may not function smoothly. If the animation does not function smoot

7 LED □ Power (Red and green Light is on while USB cable is connected, and tuned off if the cable is not connected). □ GPS (Orange light on) □

8 If the product is damaged or accessory is missing when you open the package please contact the store where you purchased the product. ① GPS logge