You've got a data logger but haven't used LapBrain yet. Here's how to go from hardware on your bike to your first analysis.
What you need
- A data logger: AiM Solo 2 / Solo 2 DL, MoTeC (C-series, M1), or RaceBox (Mini S, Micro)
- GPS enabled: LapBrain needs GPS data for track maps and corner-by-corner analysis. Most data loggers have GPS built in
- One track session: enough clean laps for the comparisons you want to make
If you're not sure whether your data logger records GPS, check the setup guide for your specific data logger: AiM, MoTeC, or RaceBox.
Mounting and channels
Upload what your data logger records; LapBrain uses the channels available in the file. More channels support richer analysis:
| Channel | What it enables |
|---|---|
| GPS (required) | Track maps, corner identification, lap timing |
| Speed | Pace and corner-phase measurements |
| Throttle | Exit drive and hesitation review |
| Brake | Trail braking measurement, braking consistency |
| RPM | Engine-speed and shift context |
GPS is the minimum requirement for track matching and corner analysis. With GPS and speed but no direct brake or throttle channels, LapBrain can still report position, speed, time, and motion findings. It will not describe brake or throttle input that your data logger did not record.
Your first recording
- Mount your data logger securely, since vibration can cause GPS drift
- Power on before you leave the paddock: follow the data logger's guidance and wait for a stable GPS fix
- Ride normally: LapBrain works best with your natural riding, not a special "data collection" session
- Record several clean laps when the session allows: findings appear only when there are enough comparable laps and measurements
Exporting your file
After your session, export the data file from your data logger:
- AiM Solo 2 / Solo 2 DL: Sync from the LapBrain app over WiFi, or use Race Studio 3 to export the
.xrkor.xrzfile - MoTeC: Export as
.ldfrom i2 Pro - RaceBox: Sync a nearby Mini S or Micro over Bluetooth in the LapBrain mobile app. For a session already in your RaceBox account, open it under My Sessions in the RaceBox web app, choose Download session, then VBO, and upload the downloaded file
See the detailed Data Logger Setup guides for step-by-step instructions.
What to expect
Most sessions process in 30–60 seconds. When the recording contains enough usable data, you'll get:
- A debrief with what you did well and a ranked set of focus items
- A track map with LapBrain's corner names and numbers
- Corner-by-corner analysis where the track match and recorded channels provide enough information
Your first session provides the first measured reference. When LapBrain identifies an issue it tracks across sessions, it starts a coaching thread. A later comparable session adds to the history when LapBrain checks the same issue again.
What to do next
- Upload your file: see Your First Session for the upload process
- Read your debrief: see Reading Your Debrief for what each section means
- Add another comparable session when you have one: compare the measurements and extend any thread LapBrain checks again