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4-10 - Analog CAN Converter (ACC) - Live Webinar with Chloé Lerin - 10/31/2023

Updated: Jul 17

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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