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SMARTYCAM
User Manual

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Dear Customer,
SmartyCam, the new on board camera with data overlay, descends from the great AIM
experience in developing data acquisition systems, mainly for motorsports applications.
SmartyCam can review racing performances on a PC or TV, merging crystal clear images
with graphical data coming from integrated GPS and three-axial accelerometer, as well as
from the ECU (Engine Control Unit from here onward ECU) or from an AIM logger: that is
why SmartyCam can be used in any situation, on any sort of vehicle.
Acquired data can be overlaid to frames in a great variety of formats, configurable by the
user. On a Micro SD card hours of movies and sounds can be saved: ratio depends on the
video quality and is approximately 1 hour = 2 Giga.
It is recommended to periodically check www.smartycam.com for software and/or firmware
updates or – recommended option – subscribe the www.smartycam.com newsletter to
receive all updates in real time.
Warning: this user manual is regularly updated. All new versions can be found on
www.smartycam.com. Please make sure your manual is the latest version
available: the issue number of each manual is reported on the top of the page.

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INDEX
SmartyCam Quick Guide...................................................................................................5
1 – SmartyCam stand alone.............................................................................................5
2 – SmartyCam Slave (connected to AIM logger/the ECU via ECU Bridge) ....................6
Chapter 1 – SmartyCam: kit and optional items .............................................................7
1.1 – SmartyCam kits.......................................................................................................7
1.2 – ECU bridge kits .......................................................................................................7
1.3 – SmartyCam optional items: cables, external microphone and external GPS Module
.........................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 – External GPS module working mode............................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 – Data sampled by SmartyCam stand alone/slave........................................9
Chapter 3 – SmartyCam connections ............................................................................10
3.1 – Connecting SmartyCam stand alone.....................................................................10
3.2 – Connecting SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with ECU Bridge....................11
3.3 – SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with AIM loggers.......................................12
Chapter 4 – How to charge SmartyCam battery............................................................13
4.1 – Battery charging via USB......................................................................................13
4.2 – Battery charging via connector..............................................................................13
Chapter 5 – SmartyCam configuration...........................................................................14
Chapter 6 – How to use SmartyCam ..............................................................................15
6.1 – “Battery and Memory Status” field.........................................................................15
6.2 – How to switch SmartyCam on/off ..........................................................................16
6.3 – “Online” status (or mode) ......................................................................................16
6.3.1 – “SETTINGS” option..................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.1.1 – Accelerometer calibration: “ACCEL CALIBR” option............................................................... 17
6.4 – How to record videos.............................................................................................18
6.4.1 – Manual recording........................................................................................................................ 18
6.4.2 –Automatic recording..................................................................................................................... 19
6.5 – SmartyCam recording support...............................................................................19
Chapter 7– Downloading data and viewing SmartyCam videos..................................20
7.1 – Downloading data..................................................................................................20
7.2 – Viewing SmartyCam videos ..................................................................................20
7.2.1 – Viewing SmartyCam videos on the PC....................................................................................... 20
7.2.2 – Viewing SmartyCam videos on the TV....................................................................................... 20
Chapter 8 – SmartyCam Maintenance............................................................................20
Appendix “A” – Technical specifications......................................................................21
Appendix “B” – SmartyCam Pinout ...............................................................................22

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INTRODUCTION
SmartyCam features three different working modes.
Stand alone: for non-motorsport applications or for motorsport applications whenever
there is no ECU nor AIM data acquisition system/data logger (from here onward: logger).
Slave connected to the vehicle ECU: for motorsport applications to sample data from the
ECU with no need of additional sensors. In this case an AIM ECU Bridge is required. It is
described in www.smartycam.com, “Accessories” area.
Slave connected to an AIM logger: for motorsport applications when a detailed analysis
of performances is needed, desired. In this case the ECU bridge is not required because
connection to the vehicle ECU is made using an AIM logger. SmartyCam is supported by
the following loggers:
•MXL,
•EVO3,
•EVO4,
•MyChron4.
Information concerning these loggers are on “Car” and “Kart” – MyChron4 only – section
of www.aim-sportline.com.

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0SmartyCam Quick Guide
SmartyCam is a very flexible product: it has been designed to fit the needs of an entry
level user as well as these of a more professional motorsport driver. This flexibility implies
the need for the user to configure the logger using the proper software.
This quick guide includes all essential information for an easy and immediate SmartyCam
use. Any other information is to be looked for in the indicated chapter/paragraph.
101 – SmartyCam stand alone
Battery charge
It is recommended to charge the battery via socket (Chapter 4) and not via PC.
Insert the micro SD
The housing is under the rear flip of the product (close carefully after insertion).
Power on SmartyCam (and enable “AUTO REC” function if desired)
Power on is made through the central button (Paragraph 6.2)
SmartyCam comes with “AUTO REC” function disabled: recording is started/stopped
manually pressing “Rec” and – at the end of the recording session – “Stop” (Paragraph
6.4.1). Enabling “AUTO REC” recording is automatically started/stopped when speed
overcomes 10 km/h or acceleration overcomes a fixed threshold value (Paragraph 6.4.2).
This way there is no need of intervention on the camera while travelling.
Install SmartyCam in the desired position
Install SmartyCam in the right position to shoot: the display shows a frame preview.
Optional kits are available for any kind of installation (roll-bar, with suction cup, etc.). They
are shown on www.smartycam.com, Accessories>>Bracket kits.
Calibrating the accelerometer
Accelerometer calibration is important because it influences the accuracy of acceleration
measurement as well as the taken images centring (Paragraph 6.3.1.1).
Recording movies
Shooting can be managed both manually and automatically (Paragraph 6.4). SmartyCam
movies are in .avi format with H.264 codec. It is suggested to use VLC player
(downloadable from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ). To edit movies use AVS Video Editor
(downloadable from http://www.avsmedia.com/it/avs-video-editor.aspx).
Downloading movies on a PC
SmartyCam allows to download data both via USB and manually extracting the micro SD
from the rear flip of SmartyCam and inserting it in the PC reader (Chapter 7). It is
reminded to use only a 2.0 type USB port.
Install SmartyManager software on the PC
It is needed to: download new firmware versions from www.smartycam.com – download
area – and update SmartyCam functionalities, modify/add/delete overlay configurations
and download/see movies (Chapter 5). SmartyManager is on the CD of SmartyCam kit
and can be downloaded from the same website. Periodically check possible new
software/firmware releases.

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112 – SmartyCam Slave (connected to AIM logger/the ECU via ECU
Bridge)
Install SmartyManager and Race Studio 2 software on the PC. The first one is needed
to download new firmware versions from download area of www.smartycam.com and
update SmartyCam functionalities, modify/add/delete overlay configurations – if desired –
and download/see SmartyCam movies (Chapter 5). The CD included in SmartyCam kit
contains SmartyManager and Race Studio 2 that can also be downloaded from
www.aim-sportline.com, download area >>software section. Periodically check possible
ction of www.aim-sportline.com
new software/firmware releases.
Configure the logger (or ECU Bridge) with Race Studio 2
See Race Studio Configuration user manual, downloadable from download
area>>software se to know how to configure each logger
r manual downloadable from www.aim-sportline.com
and ECU Bridge.
Configure SmartyCam with SmartyManager
See SmartyManager use download
n modes are showed in “Connection” area of www.smartycam.com
area>>software section.
Connect SmartyCam to the logger
Each logger connectio .
ct (carefully close after insertion).
h suction cup, etc.). They
Insert the micro SD
The housing is under the rear flip of the produ
Install SmartyCam in the desired position
Install SmartyCam in the right position to shoot: the display shows a frame preview.
Optional kits are available for any kind of installation (roll-bar, wit
are shown on www.smartycam.com, Accessories>>Bracket kits.
Power on SmartyCam (and enable “AUTO REC” function if desired)
Paragraph 6.4.2).
vention on the camera while travelling.
cy of acceleration
l as the taken images centring (Paragraph 6.3.1.1).
Power on is made through the central button (Paragraph 6.2)
SmartyCam comes with “AUTO REC” function disabled: recording is started/stopped
manually pressing “Rec” and – at the end of the recording session – “Stop” (Paragraph
6.4.1). Enabling “AUTO REC” recording is automatically started/stopped when speed
overcomes 10 km/h or acceleration overcomes a fixed threshold value (
This way there is no need of inter
Calibrating the accelerometer
Accelerometer calibration is important because it influences the accura
measurement as wel
Recording movies
Shooting can be managed both manually and automatically (Paragraph 6.4). SmartyCam
movies are in.avi format with H.264 codec. It is suggested to use VLC player
(downloadable from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/ ). To edit movies use AVS Video Editor
vsmedia.com/it/avs-video-editor.aspx(downloadable from http://www.a ).
rting it in the PC reader (Chapter 7). It is
reminded to use only a 2.0 type USB port.
Downloading movies on a PC
SmartyCam allows to download data both via USB and manually extracting the micro SD
from the rear flip of SmartyCam and inse

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1Chapter 1 – SmartyCam: kit and optional items
SmartyCam package includes a complete kit that permits standard usage: in this manual
some optional items are also shown, which can be useful in particular situations.
221.1 – SmartyCam kits
Stand alone kit: X90SMYC00
1 – SmartyCam;
1 – power supply;
1 – adapter;
1 – external GPS module;
1 – power and battery charge cable;
1 – USB cable for data download and battery charge;
1 – 4 Giga Micro SD;
1 – SmartyCam user manual;
1 – SmartyManager user manual
1 – CD containing SmartyManager software and USB driver.
Slave kit with ECU Bridge or AIM logger (EVO3 Pro/Pista, EVO4, MXL Strada/Pista
/Pro05, MyChron4):
•X90SMYCEC2 with 2m CAN cable
•X90SMYCEC4 with 4m CAN cable
1 – SmartyCam;
1 – power supply;
1 – adapter;
1 – external GPS module;
1 – 2m or 4m CAN cable (for AIM logger/ECU Bridge connection);
1 – USB cable for data download and battery charge;
1 – 4 Giga Micro SD;
1 – SmartyCam user manual;
1 – SmartyManager user manual;
1 – CD containing SmartyManager + Race Studio 2 software and USB driver.
Warning: to use SmartyCam in slave mode an ECU Bridge (optional) or the
appropriate AIM logger is needed.
121.2 – ECU bridge kits
There are two available ECU Bridges, required to connect SmartyCam to the vehicle
ECU. Their part number changes according to the communication protocol they are
equipped with.
•ECU Bridge with CAN/RS232 communication protocol: X90BGGPI2R
•ECU Bridge with CAN/K Line communication protocol: X90BGGPI2K
Each ECU Bridge kit includes:
1 – ECU Bridge
1 – USB cable.
Refer to www.smartycam.com, accessories area for further information concerning ECU
Bridges.

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231.3 – SmartyCam optional items: cables, external microphone and
external GPS Module
SmartyCam optional tools can be connected to it using the 4 pins and the 7 pins female
connectors placed on the camera rear and shown here below.
SmartyCam comes with dedicated cables that guarantee its proper working.
•The standalone kit comes with battery charge and power cable code V02566150.
•The slave kit comes with 2m, 4m battery charge and CAN connection cable.
An additional external microphone can be useful to improve the movie sound quality,
mainly in case of installation in the vehicle cockpit.
•Power cable with CAN and microphone (code V02566100 with 2m cable,
V02566240 with 4m cable): this cable allows SmartyCam to connect to an external
12V power source to enable an external microphone, automatically mixed with the
internal microphone and to connect via CAN to an AIM logger or an ECU Bridge.
Refer to www.smartycam.com, “Connections” area for further information.
•External microphone (code X90MESMC00): additional microphone automatically
mixed with the internal one by the on board camera. It plugs directly in the 7 pins
connector placed on the camera rear. Refer to www.smartycam.com, “Accessories”
area for further information.
An external GPS module increases the quality of the satellite signal reception. It connects
to SmartyCam through the 4 pins female connector placed on the right of the product rear.
It is recommended to unplug it when SmartyCam is off.
•External GPS module (code X90GPS5B200 with 2m cable and X90GPS5B400 with
4m cable): in some situations improves the satellite signal reception.
273.1.1 – External GPS module working mode
The external GPS module, like the integrated GPS, can store a track database. When it
connects to SmartyCam tracks stored in the camera GPS will be overwritten in the
module database. Should the external GPS be used on more SmartyCam it is strongly
recommended to save tracks contained in its database before connecting it to another
camera.
SmartyCam external GPS takes priority to the camera integrated GPS.

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2Chapter 2 – Data sampled by SmartyCam stand alone/slave
As mentioned above, according to its working mode, SmartyCam provides different
information.
In Stand Alone mode,SmartyCam gets data from the integrated GPS and three-axial
accelerometer:
•position;
•GPS speed;
•acceleration
•lap time;
•distance;
•track mapping.
When connected to an AIM logger (EVO3 Pro/Pista, EVO4, MXL Strada/Pista/Pro05 or
MyChron4) or an ECU (via ECU bridge), SmartyCam can visualize in graphical overlay:
•all info acquired in Stand Alone mode;
•all info coming from the vehicle ECU;
•all info sampled by the AIM logger (RPM, more speeds, LCU-ONE Lambda value,
engaged gear, temperatures, pressures, etc…).
PLEASE NOTE: for further useful information check:
•www.aim-sportline.com website download area to know which ECUs are supported
by AIM loggers and their connection/communication protocols;
•Race Studio Configuration user manual to understand how to configure AIM
loggers, ECU Bridge included;
•each AIM logger user manual.

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3Chapter 3 – SmartyCam connections
The alternative SmartyCam modes (Stand Alone or Slave Expansion) require different
connection procedures.
133.1 – Connecting SmartyCam stand alone
SmartyCam stand alone can be connected in different ways:
•connection to the external power only: use the 7-pins left connector highlighted in
the image above and connect the power cables to a 12 Volts power source i.e. the
vehicle battery. See appendix “B”.
•connection to the external microphone only: the external microphone plugs directly
in the 7 pins connector highlighted in the image here above.
•connection to optional cables and external microphone: use the 7-pins connector
highlighted in the image here above and connect the power cables to an external 12
Volts power source.
•connection to the external GPS module: use the 4 pins female connector placed
right of the product rear (see above).