MXS Strada
FAQs
What does the MXS Strada do?+
The Aim MXS 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 speed, RPM, water temperature, and oil pressure on a high-contrast TFT screen.
What size is the MXS display?+
The MXS features a 5", 800 x 480 pixel resolution display, making it the smallest display in the MX Strada series.
What alarms can be set on the MXS Strada?+
The MXS Strada comes with 6 customisable RGB LEDs, which are determined by inputs from the car's ECU or other sensors. The MXS Strada with race icons can be configured with alarms for low fuel, high/low pressures, high/low temperatures, over-rev limits and other customised alarms that have been set.
What are the best applications for the MXS Strada with race icons?+
The MXS Strada with race icons is best suited to performance driving like track day racing and compact car cockpits.
What are the differences between the MXS logger and the MXS Strada?+
The main difference between the MXS logger and the MXS Strada display is that the logger version has a built-in data logger. However, a Strada Logger can be purchased for the MXS Strada, which records data to an SD card. The MXS 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 MXS Strada?+
Selected gear information can be sourced by gear potentiometer, ECU stream message, or it can be calculated in real time by the MXS Strada through speed and RPM. Each mode requires a specific gear configuration.
How do you switch between pages on the Aim MXS Strada?+
To switch pages on the Aim MXS 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 MXS Strada?+
To connect and configure your SmartyCam with MXS 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 MXS 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 MXS Strada to the car’s OBDII connector?+
Use a dedicated OBDII wiring harness and configure the MXS 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.