Racelogic DriftBox Instruction Manual

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Racelogic Ltd Connecting the DriftBox to external devicesPage 32Connecting the DriftBox to externaldevicesDrift Data outputThe DriftBox transmits live data on its serial port at the rear of the DriftBox when it is inDrift Mode. Any other devices with a serial input, such as a video overlay unit, can use thisdata. A serial output cable will be required, please see the DriftBox website or contact yourlocal supplier for details.In Drift Mode, the RS232 serial port outputs the following message at 57600bps at 10Hzintervals:$DBOX,sss.s,±gg.g,±ll.l,±ddd.d,pp.psss.s = speed in kmh±gg.g = g-force in g (lateral)±ll.l = g-force in g (longitudinal)±ddd.d = drift anglepp.p = pointsNMEA data outputWhen DriftBox diagnostic mode is active the DriftBox serial port outputs NMEA standardformat GPS information. This makes it directly compatible for use as GPS input tomapping software programs for navigation use, such as Microsoft’s Streets and Trips,Route 66 or similar software.