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DriftBox Accessories |
| External Antenna |
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external aerial which plugs into the back of DriftBox is a useful addition,
and essential for cars which have a athermic or anti-UV coated windscreen. Using an external antenna on the vehicle's roof, DriftBox will have a less obstructed view of the sky. This will improve satellite reception if the area in which your are operating is heavily tree lined or built up, and can help to minimise drop-outs in logged data. |
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| Windscreen Mount |
| Should you wish to transfer DriftBox from one car to another without having to remove the windscreen mount these are available as an accessory. The advantage in having a second mount is in not having to recalibrate DriftBox whenever it is transferred. |
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| Serial Cable |
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DriftBox diagnostic mode is active the RS232 serial port outputs NMEA
standard format GPS information. This makes it directly compatible for use
as GPS input to mapping software programs for navigation use. The serial cable plugs into the port on the back of DriftBox and has a standard 9-way D connection at its end for connection to a suitably equipped laptop or PDA. |
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| Radio |
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DriftBox Telemetry will "score" your drifting, giving valuable feedback on
angle, g-force and speed. To allow the DriftBox to be used in competitions,
the radio telemetry system sends results instantly from any number of
DriftBoxes to a single laptop, helping more accurate "on the spot" decisions
to be made by a judging panel. The radio can transmit up to 3.5km, and up to 99 DriftBoxes can be used at the same time. One radio is needed per car, and one radio is needed for the receiving laptop. The receiving radio can be powered from the mains or the supplied battery pack, whilst the transmitting unit is powered by DriftBox itself. |
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| Battery |
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battery pack is an excellent solution if DriftBox is being used in a vehicle
with no power supply. Rated at 2Ahr, the battery will provide up to eight
hours of continuous use from a full charge. Also included is a mains charger, with adaptors for use worldwide. |
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