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John Freund Racing LLC is now operational and working with DSMTuners.com as a supporting vendor!
This post is a general announcement about my small company and its products. All products are available now at my website!
https://jfracing.net
Who am I? I'm a 22+ year DSM owner. I started like everyone else, modifying their street car, doing some legal (and occasionally not quite so legal) drag racing, and dipping my toes into road courses. My car grew beyond the street and eventually became a full on race car as my interest in road courses grew. I do a lot of time attack racing in my 99 GSX, a car that now is probably one of the most modified DSMs in the world. Over the years I've developed a number of solutions to meet my needs in racing. Many times I was asked to make my systems available to others and so earlier this year I began to create products usable by the masses. I work in IT and am able to leverage my computer knowledge as well as my long underutilized Electrical Engineering degree in bringing some hopefully useful solutions to you.
What do I offer? Automotive electronics solutions. Currently most of products are built around Raspberry Pi mini computer systems, though over time that may change. This focus allows me to leverage my computer expertise in providing solutions that have never been offered to the DSM and overall racing world, at least not at entry level price points.
No really, what do you offer? Here's a quick breakdown of my product line-up.
PiLink
PiLink is an automated datalogger for ECMLink ECUs. Tired of having to deal with a laptop, manually starting and stopping data captures in hopes you don't run out of battery or hit the brakes sending your laptop flying? This gives you a fully automated 12V solution but with a lot more! Some key features:
A high resolution vibrant HDMI touch display. Perfect for integration with PiLink but usable for other systems as well. I did a lot of research into touch displays and couldn't find an off the shelf high res touch screen that I liked or could recommend for PiLink that didn't cost an arm and a leg, so I began testing hardware components from China. After a long search and lots of testing I found some fantastic hardware, negotiated a relationship with the vendor, and designed the case all to produce what I believe is a superior display with nothing else close at its price point. Key Features
A digital replacement for hard to see mirrors, like those seen in many modern race cars but at a price the average grassroots racer can afford (and arguably superior in visual quality). Designed for racers looking for maximum awareness around their vehicle when on the track, but still quite applicable on the street for superior vision around your car (for off road use only!). The system replaces mirrors with high quality digital cameras and displays providing superior field of view and removes blind spots. Also eliminates obstructions such as large wings or body panels from obstructing your view. Key features:
3D printed panel that snaps in place in your dash to fill the void if you no longer have a stereo. Can be customized for gauges or buttons. Available for both 1g and 2g DSMs.
Products Coming Soon
Action Camera - Standalone Action Camera system to provide always on 12V powered recording for your car. No more messing with GoPro batteries and having to remember to power up, hit record, and stop recording! 1080p@30fps GoPro Hero 3 quality without all the hassle.
PiLink Backup Camera Upgrade - some folks have asked for a reverse triggered backup camera add-on for their PiLink systems. Prototype unit is on its way to a tester now.
RaceCapture Dashboard - a automated digital dashboard for RaceCapture datalogger owners. The system runs RaceCapture software booting to your desired dash. It's even upgradeable to an Action Camera version for digital recording!
RaceCapture HUD - Like the RaceCapture Dashboard this system boots to your RaceCapture application to act as a digital dashboard but you view it through a transparent Heads-Up Display. Keep your eyes on the road and see critical information like Current Lap Time, Alerts, RPMs, etc., with minimal movement of your eyes.
DMS Crash Avoidance Upgrade - Radar detection and on-screen warning of high speed incoming vehicles, such as those in a higher class than you, that are catching up fast and will likely need to pass. Like the systems used in pro race cars like Corvette's Le Mans teams but at a fraction of the cost!
Is that it?
I did say I was a small company. It's literally just me 3D printing, researching, developing, testing, and assembling here in my home office. This isn't a full-time gig and I do this on the side, but as I have ideas more products may come. If you have some ideas you think I should explore, please reach out! If you have comments, questions, feedback, or general excitement, comment below and let's talk!
If you read this far, thank you! I hope I have something useful to you, but if not I sincerely appreciate the interest!
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This post is a general announcement about my small company and its products. All products are available now at my website!
https://jfracing.net
Who am I? I'm a 22+ year DSM owner. I started like everyone else, modifying their street car, doing some legal (and occasionally not quite so legal) drag racing, and dipping my toes into road courses. My car grew beyond the street and eventually became a full on race car as my interest in road courses grew. I do a lot of time attack racing in my 99 GSX, a car that now is probably one of the most modified DSMs in the world. Over the years I've developed a number of solutions to meet my needs in racing. Many times I was asked to make my systems available to others and so earlier this year I began to create products usable by the masses. I work in IT and am able to leverage my computer knowledge as well as my long underutilized Electrical Engineering degree in bringing some hopefully useful solutions to you.
What do I offer? Automotive electronics solutions. Currently most of products are built around Raspberry Pi mini computer systems, though over time that may change. This focus allows me to leverage my computer expertise in providing solutions that have never been offered to the DSM and overall racing world, at least not at entry level price points.
No really, what do you offer? Here's a quick breakdown of my product line-up.
PiLink
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PiLink is an automated datalogger for ECMLink ECUs. Tired of having to deal with a laptop, manually starting and stopping data captures in hopes you don't run out of battery or hit the brakes sending your laptop flying? This gives you a fully automated 12V solution but with a lot more! Some key features:
- Storage on USB - review your logs wherever you like by pulling the USB drive and taking it with you
- WiFi and Hotspot modes - connect to your PiLink wirelessly, whether at home or at the drag strip, and use its ECMLink software to not only view logs, but make changes to your ECMLink settings. No more messing with cables! Do this anywhere!
- Remote Tuning support - connect your PiLink wirelessly to a cellular hotspot and a remote tuner can live tune your car remotely
- Add a Display - Add any HDMI display and you can view ECMLink in action. Touchscreen as well as USB mouse/keyboard compatible allowing you to interact with ECMLink
- Upgradeable - Want a digital rear view mirror? Want a GoPro-like action camera? Want touch-screen controlled Relays? Want an Android Auto car stereo interface in your aging DSM? Add them to PiLink! Coming soon - a backup camera upgrade option!
- 3D Printed Case - customizable with lettering or even graphics per your request at no cost. Multiple Case Material Colors available!
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A high resolution vibrant HDMI touch display. Perfect for integration with PiLink but usable for other systems as well. I did a lot of research into touch displays and couldn't find an off the shelf high res touch screen that I liked or could recommend for PiLink that didn't cost an arm and a leg, so I began testing hardware components from China. After a long search and lots of testing I found some fantastic hardware, negotiated a relationship with the vendor, and designed the case all to produce what I believe is a superior display with nothing else close at its price point. Key Features
- 7" 1920x1200 IPS Display - Large, vibrant, and high resolution, with a matte finish for low glare
- Thin Bezel - about as thin as I could design it
- Portable - extremely light and portable
- HDMI Input - Works with any HDMI compatible system
- Touch screen - Plug and Play via USB. Works without drivers in most systems
- Multiple Mount Patterns - M4 bolts, AMPS or 75mm x 75mm VESA mounting patterns
- Stereo Speakers - Yes, this display has some tiny stereo speakers and can receive audio over the HDMI connection
- 3D Printed Case - lightweight, easily replaceable, and customizable. Being 3D printed however the case can't meet molded plastic quality, but it's pretty good
- 1G/2G Dash snap-in (pops right into the OEM dash!) and surface mounting solutions available
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A digital replacement for hard to see mirrors, like those seen in many modern race cars but at a price the average grassroots racer can afford (and arguably superior in visual quality). Designed for racers looking for maximum awareness around their vehicle when on the track, but still quite applicable on the street for superior vision around your car (for off road use only!). The system replaces mirrors with high quality digital cameras and displays providing superior field of view and removes blind spots. Also eliminates obstructions such as large wings or body panels from obstructing your view. Key features:
- 1080p@30fps Camera - High Quality Video to see what's around you clearly, and is weather resistant
- Fast boot time - boots to a mirror display in ~7 seconds
- Multiple Camera Styles - Both a tall and thin design ideal for the rear, and a long and short design ideal for side view positions.
- GoPro and RAM style mounting - Your choice, we can include either, or neither. We also offer roll cage and surface mounts for both!
- Video Recording - Video records like a dashcam at all times, looping over the capacity of the USB drive storage. No sound though, as there isn't a microphone.
- Customizable - Camera can be oriented as needed with mounts on top or bottom (specified in the ordering options so we can configure the software accordingly). Also case and camera lettering can be customized, including graphics, if desired (let us know in the order notes during checkout).
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3D printed panel that snaps in place in your dash to fill the void if you no longer have a stereo. Can be customized for gauges or buttons. Available for both 1g and 2g DSMs.
Products Coming Soon
Action Camera - Standalone Action Camera system to provide always on 12V powered recording for your car. No more messing with GoPro batteries and having to remember to power up, hit record, and stop recording! 1080p@30fps GoPro Hero 3 quality without all the hassle.
PiLink Backup Camera Upgrade - some folks have asked for a reverse triggered backup camera add-on for their PiLink systems. Prototype unit is on its way to a tester now.
RaceCapture Dashboard - a automated digital dashboard for RaceCapture datalogger owners. The system runs RaceCapture software booting to your desired dash. It's even upgradeable to an Action Camera version for digital recording!
RaceCapture HUD - Like the RaceCapture Dashboard this system boots to your RaceCapture application to act as a digital dashboard but you view it through a transparent Heads-Up Display. Keep your eyes on the road and see critical information like Current Lap Time, Alerts, RPMs, etc., with minimal movement of your eyes.
DMS Crash Avoidance Upgrade - Radar detection and on-screen warning of high speed incoming vehicles, such as those in a higher class than you, that are catching up fast and will likely need to pass. Like the systems used in pro race cars like Corvette's Le Mans teams but at a fraction of the cost!
Is that it?
I did say I was a small company. It's literally just me 3D printing, researching, developing, testing, and assembling here in my home office. This isn't a full-time gig and I do this on the side, but as I have ideas more products may come. If you have some ideas you think I should explore, please reach out! If you have comments, questions, feedback, or general excitement, comment below and let's talk!
If you read this far, thank you! I hope I have something useful to you, but if not I sincerely appreciate the interest!
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