MXG Strada
FAQs
What does the MXG Strada do?+
The Aim MXG Strada is a digital dash display that can be configured to show real time information from the car's ECU, analogue/digital inputs, predefined math channels and an optional GPS Module. It provides crucial information like lap times, gear, speed, RPM and engine temperatures on a high-contrast TFT screen.
What size is the MXG display?+
The MXG features a 7", 800 x 480 pixel resolution display, making it one of the smallest displays in the MX Strada series.
What alarms can be set on the MXG Strada?+
The MXG Strada comes with 8 customisable RGB LEDs, which are determined by inputs from the car's ECU or other sensors. The MXG Strada with race icons can be configured with alarms for gear position, lap time improvement, throttle position, low fuel, low oil pressure, low oil level and other customised alarms that have been set.
What are the best applications for the MXG Strada with race icons?+
The MXG Strada with race icons is best suited to various motorsport setups, including track day cars, kit cars & competitive race cars.
What are the differences between the MXG logger and the MXG Strada?+
The main difference between the MXG logger and the MXG Strada display is that the logger version has a built-in data logger. However, a Strada Logger can be purchased for the MXG Strada, which records data to an SD card. The MXG logger also has 2 digital outputs, whereas the Strada only has 1. For a full comparison of the MX Strada Series, take a look at the comparison tab.
How do I display gear information on my MXG Strada?+
Selected gear information can be sourced by gear potentiometer, ECU stream message, or it can be calculated in real time by the MXG Strada through speed and RPM. Each mode requires a specific gear configuration.
How do you switch between pages on the Aim MXG Strada?+
To switch pages on the Aim MXG Strada, first open our free Race Studio 3 software and then select the Page Configuration to customise each page. After choosing your selections, save your configurations and press the ">>" push button on the side of the device to switch between your pages.
How do I connect & configure my SmartyCam with MXG Strada?+
To connect and configure your SmartyCam with MXG Strada, you need to connect the devices, set up the configuration in Race Studio 3, and then transmit the configuration to the device. First, ensure your SmartyCam has power and a formatted SD card. Next, launch Race Studio 3 on your PC, which will detect the devices. Then, go to the "Configurations" page to create a new configuration or edit an existing one and add the "SmartyCam Stream" layer. In this layer, you will associate the necessary functions with the channels and transmit the configuration to the device.
How do I connect my MXG Strada to my car’s engine control unit (ECU)?+
Use the main harness and connect to the correct wires for your communication bus (CAN, RS232 or K-Line) by physically wiring the correct wires from your harness to the ECU's data ports and power/ground pins. Then, configure the connection in Race Studio 3 by selecting your ECU manufacturer and model under the "ECU Stream" tab.
How do I connect my MXG Strada to the car’s OBDII connector?+
Use a dedicated OBDII wiring harness and configure the MXG Strada with Race Studio 3. The process involves a physical connection followed by software setup to identify your car's specific ECU protocol. More information can be found here.