TestLogger Collector Mini v1.1 and new Midi
Finnish RC data company TestLogger, who are behind the Manager v3 software, has launched two data logging main units for RC cars. The Collector Mini v1.1 adds a second analog input while keeping the same dimensions and the same price as the original Mini while the Collector Midi is a new unit with six analog inputs. Both come with an improved lap receiver that can be mounted behind a painted bodyshell. The two units also carry more measurement capacity than the ones they follow, and that is the first step in expanding the Collector portfolio’s measurement capabilities, including damper position sensors in the coming weeks. The Collector Mini v1.1 has two analog inputs, one more than the original Mini. Analog inputs take TestLogger’s temperature and voltage sensors, so a second sensor goes on the car without giving anything up to make room for it. The main unit dimensions are unchanged, so existing installations, mounts and wiring carry over, and the price is unchanged as well. Collector Midi has six analog inputs, four more than the Mini v1.1. Despite the increased amount of inputs, the footprint is only 5 mm longer. Everything else in the system, from the software to the sensors, is shared with the Mini.
The improved lap receiver is included with both units and is sensitive enough to sit inside the car behind a painted bodyshell, which makes installation cleaner and removes one more thing to check between runs. It reads TestLogger track side beacons, which are sold separately: one beacon gives lap times, and split times need a minimum of two. Collector data is analysed in TestLogger Analyzer, and in TestLogger Manager, where long-term data reports track a measured or calculated channel across anything from a single session to a whole season and the Coach TQ assistant works directly from the logged data. Every Collector includes 12 months of both Analyzer Pro and Manager Pro. Both packages include wiring for a basic installation, a 6-axis IMU, RPM sensors, a lap receiver, a memory card, and 12 months of both Analyzer Pro and Manager Pro. Track side beacons and the temperature, voltage and wheel speed sensors are sold separately, so most users start from one of the Collector bundles, which combine a main unit with the beacon and sensors for a complete setup. Collector Mini v1.1 ships immediately with Collector Midi orders set to ship from mid-September.
Collector Mini v1.1 Specs
Number of receiver inputs – 2
Receiver input type – Passthrough
Number of speed inputs – 3
Number of analog inputs – 2
I2C bus connectivity – Yes
Lap/split input – Yes
Logging rate – 500/200/100/50/10/1 Hz
Data transfer method – USB
Width – 26 mm
Height – 26 mm
Depth – 23 mm
Weight with memory card – 10 grams
Collector Midi v1 Specs
Number of receiver inputs – 2
Receiver input type – Passthrough
Number of speed inputs – 3
Number of analog inputs – 6
I2C bus connectivity – Yes
Lap/split input – Yes
Logging rate – 500/200/100/50/10/1 Hz
Data transfer method – USB
Width – 26 mm
Height – 26 mm
Depth – 28 mm
Weight with memory card – 12 grams
Source: Testlogger [testlogger.com]
