OpenLap is an open source IR laptimer for miniquad racing.
##Software
OpenLap is a cheap and easy to use system. It works with the famous FPV Race Tracker Software by Andreas Neubauer.
##Tags
OpenLap has developed own transponders. They are only 14*19mm and below 1g! 60 IDs are supported this time. On the transponders is a button and led indicators for easy change of the ID.
##Receiver
Instead of other timing hardware OpenLap is really simple! Only one 7$ board and four 1$ Sensors are necessary to make it work. It can be used wireless (with a small extra tool running on your pc) or wired over USB. No setup has to be done. Once uploaded the software the hardware detects automatic the software used.
##How to start
- Grab a transponder (build one yourselve or get one from official reseller (currently working on this..)). If you build one yourselfe here's how to upload the software.
- Plug it in a free 5V source. Make sure you can draw enough current. Short pulses are over 100mA. Maybe an extra 47-100µF Elko on 5V rails is recommended if you notice some trouble. To set up your wanted ID follow this guide.
- To set up the receiver follow this guide.
Now you're ready to use :)
ToDo :
- Wireless Usage
- What you need
##What's next
I'm working on a big update, but it's secret this time :P Just kidding. I have to check if there is a chance of making this possibl what I plan. If it will be I will post some infos here ;)
##Weblinks
Main discussion about OpenLap is in following Facebook group :
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1047398441948165/
Most of the discussion are in german actual, but I will try to make an english version of my post in future.
Also there is a website, but because of limited time the infos there are old...
www.openlap.de
##Thanks for your interest in OpenLap Always feel free to contact me, I will try to answer asap. Any "professinal" help is welcome!