During this live webinar, Roger Caddell, AiM Sports National Training Manager, and co-host Chloé Lerin, Winning MotoAmerica Data Engineer, delve into the functionalities of the new Analog CAN Converter (ACC) specifically in conjunction with a Solo 2 DL on a road racing motorcycle. Chloé initiates the discussion by providing insights on the ACC, followed by an in-depth exploration of its installation, configuration, and calibration on a motorcycle. The session concludes with an examination of Solo 2 DL and ACC data within the Race Studio 3 Analysis program, along with a sneak peek at the Suspension Analysis feature.
Webinar Presentation:
Welcome everyone to another one of our Aim Sports webinars! I'm excited to be here for
the sixth time, and today we'll be talking about a new product from Aim called the Analog
Can Converter, or ACC for short. This product is a close cousin to the Channel Expansion
that has been in the Aim Parts lineup for a long time, but it has some particular strengths
that make it a popular choice, especially for motorcycle racers.
The ACC does the same thing as the Channel Expansion by giving you access to additional
channels, but it's designed to be more compact and lightweight, making it perfect for
motorcycles. The solo 2dl, which is a popular product in motorcycle racing, is a perfect fit
for this converter because it's small and lightweight, and the ACC adds the ability to
connect non-ECU and non-GPS related sensors.
Chloe, who is joining us today, will be talking more about the ACC and its benefits,
especially for motorcycle racers. She has a motorcycle background and is an expert in this
area, so her insights will be invaluable.
The ACC is a fairly new product that has been well-received and has been working great. It's
designed around the bikes, but it can also be used with other Aim devices. The hardware
setup is simple, and the data it provides is powerful.
Now, let me turn it over to Chloe to tell you more about the ACC and her experiences with
it. Chloe, welcome back to our webinar! Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and your
background in motorcycle racing?
Chloe: Hi everyone, I'm glad you're keeping track of the number of webinars I've done with
you all. I have a day job as a performance engineer at Harley-Davidson, and I've been quite
involved with King of the Beggar, where we turn those giant Road Glides into race bikes. It's
been quite an experience. I also do data engineering at Moto America, and this year I
started working for Team Hammer or Vision Wheel m4x or Suzuki. I've won my first race and
a few more after that, taking second in the championship. I'm always hungry for more and
coming back next year. I might have seen some of you at Club races specifically at CVMA in
California during the winter series, where I'm usually there with the aim van, supporting
everyone. I also do support during Moto America. You can find me at the Suzuki tent if you need any repair or tips. I've been in internal combustion engine research and
development for about 12 years now, have a degree in mechanical engineering from the
University of Wisconsin Madison, and I grew up and graduated from Engineering in France
before coming over here to work on engines. I've also been dabbling and racing a little bit
myself, mostly building the bike perfect. I knew you had an accent, and I assumed it wasn't
the southern part of America but maybe the southern part of France. Thank you for asking!
Roger: Thank you, Chloe, for sharing that with us. Now, let's talk about the ACC. Can you
tell us a little bit more about it and how it's been received in the motorcycle racing
community?
Chloe: Absolutely! The ACC is a game-changer for motorcycle racers, especially those who
have a solo 2dl. It's a compact and lightweight device that adds four channels for analog
sensors, which is a significant upgrade for those who were limited by the solo 2dl's inability
to connect analog sensors directly. The ACC plugs into the can port on the solo 2dl and is
open to up to four sensors, such as potentiometers and temperature and pressure sensors.
It's also compatible with other Aim products, making it a versatile solution for racers.
The ACC has been very well-received in the motorcycle racing community, and many racers
have reported great results. It's a powerful addition to the solo 2dl, and the ability to
connect additional sensors has been a major improvement for racers who were previously
limited by the solo 2dl's capabilities.
Roger: That's fantastic to hear! Now, let's talk about the hardware setup. Can you walk us
through that process?
Chloe: Sure! The hardware setup is quite simple. The ACC comes with its own mini
harness, which has four binder pigtails coming out of it. The length of the flying leads can
be different, depending on how you're mounting it. In the case of a motorcycle, the ACC
can be set up in a fairly central location, like on the airbox, and then the front potentiometer
and brake pressure sensor can be reached using simple extensions. The installation took a
couple of hours, but it's a straightforward process.
Roger: Great! Now, let's talk about the software setup. How do we add the ACC to the
configuration in race Studio 3?
Chloe: In race Studio 3, the ACC is part of the can expansion drop-down menu. When you
open your configuration, you have the normal Channel ECU and can expansion tabs. Within
the can expansion tab, you can find the ACC. When it's plugged in, you can get the
expansion serial number and then add it to your configuration. Once it's added, you have
access to those four ACC channels, which you can set up as needed.
Roger: That's great to know! Now, let's talk about the data that the ACC provides. What can
we expect to see in race Studio 3?
Chloe: The data that the ACC provides is quite extensive. It can be used for suspension
analysis, brake pressure analysis, and more. In race Studio 3, you can select the proper
function for the sensor, such as suspension shock position, and then set up the type of
sensor, such as the eclipse potentiometer. The data is displayed in real-time, and you can
analyze it to gain valuable insights into your vehicle's performance.
Roger: That's really exciting! Now, let's talk about some practical examples of how the ACC
can be used in motorcycle racing. Can you give us some examples?
Chloe: Absolutely! One practical example is suspension analysis. By using the ACC to
gather data from suspension potentiometers, you can analyze the suspension's behavior
during a race or practice session. This can help you identify any issues, such as bottoming
out or not enough compression, and make adjustments accordingly. Another example is
brake pressure analysis. By monitoring brake pressure in real-time, you can identify any
issues, such as a leak or a problem with the brake calipers, and make adjustments to
ensure optimal performance.
Roger: That's really valuable information, Chloe! Now, let's talk about some best practices
for using the ACC in motorcycle racing. What are some tips you have for getting the most
out of this device?
Chloe: One tip I have is to make sure you have the latest firmware for your solo 2dl and the
ACC. This will ensure that you have the latest features and bug fixes. Another tip is to
calibrate your sensors properly. This will ensure accurate data and help you make informed
decisions based on the information you're receiving. Lastly, I would recommend using the
ACC in conjunction with other data sources, such as GPS data and ECU data, to get a
complete picture of your vehicle's performance.
Roger: Great advice! Chloe, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your
expertise with us. We appreciate all the valuable information you've provided about the
ACC and how it can be used in motorcycle racing.
Chloe: Thank you for having me! I'm always happy to share my knowledge and experience
with the motorcycle racing community. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the
chat or during the Q&A session.
Roger: Excellent! That concludes our webinar on the ACC from Aim. Thank you all for
joining us today, and we look forward to seeing you at our next webinar. If you have any
questions, please don't hesitate to ask in the chat or during the Q&A session. And, as
always, if you're watching this later on YouTube, you can find all the links we've discussed in
the description below. Have a great day, everyone! Channels that she's built are shared,
and those are links right here in the chat box. For those of you reading later, you can grab
user profiles and math channels and import them into your Race 3 to follow along exactly
what she was just doing. Even if you don't have shock sensors right now, you've got some
data with it, and you can begin to learn and understand. As of right now, Race Studio 3
production does not have that function working, but if you want to, the beta version is
working, and all of those same files can be brought in. Perfection! Welly, that was very
interesting, and I learned a lot about the hardware for the ACC – how it's hooked up, how
it's connected, and how it's configured. We talked about calibrating the shock sensors, of
course, and some post-session data analysis. It was all about motorcycle data, which is a
big part of what's going on in this particular solo and ACC combination. This is very popular
in the motorcycle world right now, with many more coming into that world every day. All of
that same information can be used by someone in a sports car, UTV, or even a snowmobile
that's racing using these exact same tools. It's always enjoyable, always great to have
Chloe join in and be a part of our aim support team. There's a lot of work being done by a lot
of folks who go out to tracks every day and support users. We appreciate it, Chloe!
This is a video recording of a webinar. As soon as we're done, I'll go to work and get it
converted and uploaded onto YouTube. There are currently over 230 videos up there about
different AIM questions and support topics, as well as all the webinars we've been doing
since 2020.
Customer support: We have a couple of Sprinter vans out there running around at different
events. Chloe occasionally grabs one and goes to different events. If you have any
questions about your AIM Hardware or software, there's an 800 number you can call at
almost any time. Many of you have cell phone numbers and email addresses of support
folks, so make sure you give us a holler! It's really important to us that you don't struggle
with small questions. We want to make sure you get as much out of your products as
possible.
We do these webinars every couple of months, and the next one will be on November 28,
2023. We don't have a specific topic yet, but rest assured, it'll be something of good
interest to everyone. Make sure you join us then.
Some contact information for Chloe: She'll be at Chuckwalla Valley Raceway for motorcyclists eager to race during the offseason. Her next public appearance will be at CVMA round two, which is on the 17th and 18th of November. She'll also be at the PRI show in Indianapolis this year. Stop by
the AIM booth to meet some of your favorite AIM support staff!
I appreciate Chloe again for joining us on your 6th webinar, and I think there was one other
one where she was part of a group. It's a lot of extra work to put these together and come
chat with the folks this way, so I do appreciate that. Is there anything else you'd like to share
with us as we're closing this one out? No, thank you for having me again, and I'm looking
forward to the next one already! We have a lot of ideas for topics, so I'll be back. See
everybody at the track! Perfect. Looking forward to it. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you
on the next one in a month. Talk to you soon.
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