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Connecting the DriftBox to external devices
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Connecting the DriftBox to external
devices
Drift Data output
The DriftBox transmits live data on its serial port at the rear of the DriftBox when it is in
Drift Mode. Any other devices with a serial input, such as a video overlay unit, can use this
data. A serial output cable will be required, please see the DriftBox website or contact your
local supplier for details.
In Drift Mode, the RS232 serial port outputs the following message at 57600bps at 10Hz
intervals:
$DBOX,sss.s,±gg.g,±ll.l,±ddd.d,pp.p<CR><LF>
sss.s
= speed in kmh
±gg.g
= g-force in g (lateral)
±ll.l
= g-force in g (longitudinal)
±ddd.d
= drift angle
pp.p
=
points
NMEA data output
When DriftBox diagnostic mode is active the DriftBox 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, such as Microsoft’s Streets and Trips,
Route 66 or similar software.
