Last Chance Speed Co.
Drive. Build. Repeat.
Drive. Build. Repeat.
A vehicle-mounted motorsport data logger built for GPS logging, IMU data, Bluetooth control, SD card recording, and Boēthos software integration.
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Black Box was created to give grassroots drivers useful data without needing a professional race engineering setup. The goal is simple: record the run, understand the car, and make better decisions from real information.
Most grassroots drivers make setup changes based on feel alone. Feel matters, but data helps confirm what the car actually did. Black Box is being developed around real autocross testing, real hardware limitations, and real driver needs.
It is not meant to replace the driver. It is meant to help the driver see the run more clearly after the helmet comes off.
Position, speed, course mapping, start/finish gates, and sector points.
Acceleration, braking, rotation, and movement data for run analysis.
Phone app connection for setup, course points, and future run controls.
Run data is recorded locally for review, storage, and future analysis.
Built to work with the Boēthos app and driver review software ecosystem.
Future expansion support for ECU data, CAN bridge input, sensors, and accessories.
Arduino Mega 2560 development platform used for Rev 1 system testing and firmware development.
NEO-M8N GPS receiver operating at 5–10 Hz for position, speed, course mapping, and gate detection.
MPU-6050 6-axis IMU providing acceleration and rotational movement data.
DS3231 RTC module for accurate timestamps and log file organization.
Micro SD card logging with removable storage for post-run review and analysis.
Bluetooth communication for phone app setup, course configuration, and future run management tools.
Position, speed, heading, start gate, finish gate, and sector tracking.
Lateral acceleration, longitudinal acceleration, and rotational movement recording.
CSV-based logging compatible with Boēthos analysis software and spreadsheet tools.
Bluetooth transfer of start, finish, and sector locations from the companion phone app.
Dedicated LEDs for logging state, GPS lock, Bluetooth connection, and system status.
DB37 expansion interface planned for ECU data, CAN bridge support, and future sensors.
Prove reliable GPS, IMU, SD card logging, Bluetooth connection, phone app setup, and course gate workflow.
Improve enclosure, wiring, power protection, expansion layout, serviceability, and repeatability for local test units.
ECU data, CAN bridge support, sensor nodes, driver review tools, and deeper Boēthos integration.
Current Rev 1 hardware used for testing and development.
Developed and tested through real-world competition.
Software tools for course setup, run review, and data visualization.
Power, GPS lock, Bluetooth connection, and first log process.
Power, GPS, IMU, SD card, LEDs, Bluetooth, and expansion notes.
Firmware versions, update notes, and downloads will be added here.
Black Box is currently in development with local testing and validation as the next step.
Email: LastChanceSpeedCo@outlook.com