Q's on AIM GPS Module

Robert Brooks · Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:12 am Post subject: Q's on AIM GPS Module

I've never used (or even looked at on other karts) the AIM GPS Module that connects to the Mychron 4, But my son convinced me he NEEDS one.
So now that he has it, I'm trying to figure out where it ideally should be attached, and do you really need to connect it to an external power source? I suspect I've figured it out, but I'd really like some input.
Any info or pics would be GREATLY appreciated.
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Matt Dixon · Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2013 12:26 pm Post subject:

Anywhere on top of the fairing works fine.

Bring at least 3 9volts for a weekend if you don't get an external power source.
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patrick slattery · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:29 pm Post subject:

Get an external battery, you don't want the gauge shutting down in the middle of a heat. They will eat batteries faster than a kid will eat a doughnut.
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Mike Unger · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject:

I just bought a sealed 12v 2AH battery that might weigh 2 lbs from Batteries Plus.

$22.
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Robert Brooks · Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info, My son will be running Rotax, I'm thinking I can hook it to the Rotax battery with some quick connects?
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Doug Ring · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:20 am Post subject:

Yes.

Tom Sidoti · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:54 am Post subject: gps

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Chris Rock · Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Posts: 342

Robert,

The GPS unit comes with this:

Connect like this to run your Mychron from the rotax battery:
http://www.aim-sportline.com/eng/products-kart/gps05-module/connection-example.htm

The lap receiver shown isn't necessary with the GPS, some leave it connected as a backup.

Tom Sidoti · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 1:07 pm Post subject: gps

GPS Antenna only comes with the Antenna,,

the Data Hub is sold separately

Chris Rock · Joined: 15 Aug 2002 Posts: 342

Wow, guess I got lucky my GPS came with the 2 port hub.

Thom Howe · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:45 pm Post subject:

The new style GPS includes the data hub as pictured above. We run it on our laydown kart for an entire weekend on a fresh 9V battery with no problems. About 3 hours of track time.
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Robert Brooks · Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:26 pm Post subject:

All great info, I think I had it, but was just not sure. Now I just need to figure out how to use it and what all this data actually means!
Going out to the track on Wed and Friday to shake down the new ride, Maybe I'll get some data and see what it tells us.
THX!
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Dan Gefis · Joined: 07 Feb 2003 Posts: 111

Robert,

I use an RC car 9V battery taped under the panel. I charge it twice a year. Let me know if you need more info.

You may also want to check with Martin. He has a lot of free time to play with the data analysis ... Laughing

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Stewart Willis · Joined: 24 Oct 2008 Posts: 390

mine came with the data hub
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Tom Sidoti · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 9:02 pm Post subject: data hub

Yes karts come with a data hub,, cars do not,,,