Configuration of Devices

The vast majority of AiM devices require a configuration to define how they operate. These configurations are managed through this part of the software.

Icon for launching the "Configuration of Devices"

The Devices Configuration Manager is a database window, vertically divided into two parts: left and right.

  • The right part displays a list of configurations. By default, all configurations are shown. For each configuration, the most important information is displayed, along with buttons for the main operations you can perform on configurations.

  • The left part is the filtering section, which allows you to display a subset of configurations. From top to bottom, you will find: All Configurations, Devices, Manual Collections, Connected Devices. The Connected Devices item will be described in the Devices section.

All Configurations

Select this item in the left column to display all configurations currently available in the software database.

At the first use of RaceStudio 3, selecting this item will display an empty list on the right. Click the New button to create a new configuration, Import to add a configuration from a drive, or Receive to load a configuration from any connected AiM device.

Configurations of Specific AiM Devices

When creating or importing configurations for different AiM devices, the left list populates with a row for each device.

Selecting a device from the list you will be shown the device window, as in Devices.

Configurations in Manual Collections

Configurations can be grouped into Manual Collections. Click the cogwheel icon next to Manual Collections to create a new collection. Name the collection in the prompted window and click OK. The new collection appears under the Manual Collections item. Drag and drop configurations into the collection folder to display only those configurations when the folder is selected.

List of Configurations

The top-right toolbar allows the user to perform different operations:

  • New / Clone / Delete – Add or remove configurations. New creates a configuration from scratch, while Clone duplicates an existing configuration.

  • Import / Export – Import adds a configuration from an external drive to the database, while Export copies a configuration from the database to an external drive.

  • Receive / Transmit – Receive loads a configuration from a connected device, while Transmit sends a configuration from the PC to the connected device.

  • AiM Support – Sends a configuration to the AiM Support service, allowing you to add a message.

All Configurable Devices

Each device has unique features. For detailed information, refer to the official AiM Products Web Page.

Read on for general information about the RaceStudio 3 Configuration interface.

Configuration Window

This window appears when you open a configuration to view or edit it. Configurations consist of multiple features, each represented in a tab. Some devices may lack certain tabs (e.g., a device without a display will not have a Display tab).

Configuration of Channels

Configure all channels directly addressed by the master device. Some channels are connected to physical connectors (e.g., potentiometers), while others are internal (e.g., accelerometers).

For each channel, you can select:

  • Sensor type

  • Function assigned to the channel

  • Sampling frequency

  • Any dedicated parameters

Choose from a list of supported sensors. If your sensor is unsupported, you can create a custom sensor. See Custom Sensors for more information.

Configuration of ECU Stream

If the device has an ECU CAN connection, select the communication protocol used to receive ECU data. A large list of protocols is available. If your ECU protocol is not listed, you can create a custom protocol. See Custom Protocols for more information.

After selecting a protocol, a list of channels appears. You can enable/disable channels and set their maximum sampling frequency.

For devices with a secondary CAN connector, the primary ECU CAN may be referred to as CAN1.

Configuration of CAN2 Stream

If the device has a secondary CAN connection (often called CAN2), select the protocol to receive data from the external device. You can build a custom protocol if needed. See Custom Protocols for more information.

After selecting a protocol, a channel list appears. You can enable/disable channels and set the maximum sampling frequency.

Configuration of AiM CAN Expansions

Add AiM Expansions to your configuration to:

  • Increase the number of loggable channels

  • Manage additional dashes (if supported by the master unit)

  • Control additional outputs (if supported)

Contact your preferred dealer or a local AiM representative for assistance. See AiM World for more information.

Configuration of Math Channels

Some AiM devices can perform basic math computations on logged channels. Enable these calculations in this window.

Configuration of Status Variables

Status Variables are conditional logic variables computed by the device and available throughout the configuration.

Configuration of Parameters

This window allows configuration of three main items:

  • Lap Detection

  • Reference Speed

  • Start Recording Logic

Configuration of Shift Light and Alarms

Most AiM dashes feature shift lights and alarm LEDs. Configure the logic that triggers the illumination of each LED in this window.

Configuration of Commands

Configure device actions triggered by specific conditions, including status variables.

Action examples:

  • Display Pages Triggers – switch the dash to another page upon the chosen condition

  • Display Buttons Triggers – simulate a button press when the condition occurs

  • Reset Alarm Triggers – reset a previously triggered alarm

  • Pit Events Triggers – normally triggered by GPS, but can also be triggered by inputs or button presses (see User Pit Lane)

Configuration of Power Outputs

Configure power supply to external electrical/electronic components and define activation conditions.

Configuration of Display

AiM dashes can display multiple pages, each showing data from channels, laps, predictive time, coordinates, etc. Configure page layouts and information display here.

Configuration Icons Manager

If the display supports icons, configure them in this window. You can also create custom icons.

Configuration of SmartyCam Stream

Configure data streaming to AiM SmartyCams, including protocol and channels to stream.

Configuration of CAN Output

Configure output messages for AiM devices based on CAN buses (ECU/CAN1 and CAN2), including channels, laps, predictive time, coordinates, etc.