Product Description
CircuitStorm is a comprehensive motorsports data logger, lap timer and analysis tool for Android 5.0+ devices, which allows you to log and analyze GPS/GNSS, OBD-II, Sensor and Video data all on your smartphone or tablet.
Optimized for Time Attack and Endurance Racing, CircuitStormStorm gives you comprehensive insight into your overall performance on track while helping you go faster!
Ad Supported or Subscription Service
CicruitStorm can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. CircuitStorm is free to use and is supported by ads from our list of curated motorsport partners. You’ll need to create a free account in-app in order to use the logger and access free Petrel Cloud storage.
Purchase a subscription to go ad-free, and to access additional Petrel Cloud storage to share and archive logs and videos.
Beta Release Stream
Want to help test out the latest features and get early access to bug fixes? Sign up to the Open Beta Testing release stream on Google Play.
CircuitStorm Features
Supported Data Sources
- Qstarz 818XT Bluetooth GPS Receiver and other NMEA GPS receivers
- QStarz 818GT BLE GNSS Receiver
- OBDLink MX+ OBD II Scan Tool and other ELM327-based OBD II scan tools
- Autosport Labs RaceCapture Data Loggers
- RaceBox Mini 25Hx GNSS Receiver
- Race Technology DL1 (with Bluetooth Serial Adapter)
- Racelogic VBOX Sport
- GoPro Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Video Cameras
- Garmin VIRB X/XE/Ultra 30 Wi-Fi Video Cameras
- On-board Video Camera
- Internal Accelerometer
- Internal Gyroscope (on supported devices)
- Built-in Math Channels
Supported Telemetry Services
- Podium.live
Analysis Features
- Designed to support fast decision making during Solo competitions.
- Jog maps, data and video using customizable widgets.
- Learn where and why you went faster with automated sectional analysis.
- Overlay video and data on the device. No more editing on a PC.
- Share logs and videos with Petrel Cloud.
- Compatible with both phones and tablets.
- Open licensing (run on as many devices as you want).
Powered by GNSS
At the heart of CircuitStorm is a Global Navigation Satellite System based data logger. GNSS offers an excellent price point for entry into race car data logging and analytics. There are many GNSS and GPS receivers available to choose from, as well as some best practices for their use. Please read our GPS for Motorsports page to familiarize yourself.
Powerful Video Processing Engine
CircuitStorm allows you to combine your data and videos on your Android device. You can generate overlaid video showing a number of data channels, as well as picture-in-picture video to show an alternate view or to compare to another run or driver.
Here is an example of a video overlay created with CircuitStorm:
CircuitStorm allows you to use a combination of video sources, including the front or back facing internal camera, a Wi-Fi camera, as well as 2 additional auxiliary cameras that you manually control.
Petrel Cloud Integration
Purchase and additional Petrel Cloud Subscription in order to increase the amount of data that you can upload and share with CircuitStorm!
What Do I Need?
You will need to supply your own Android phone or tablet. Please read the Hardware Requirements as some devices perform better than others, and some should be avoided altogether.
At a minimum, you will need to purchase a CircuitStorm software subscription and a Bluetooth GPS receiver. We also suggest a suction cup mount for the GPS receiver.
If your vehicle is legacy OBD II compliant (1998 to 2007), then you want to add a Bluetooth OBD II reader. This will allow you to log throttle position and RPM which are key for driver coaching as well as vehicle tuning.
If your vehicle is CAN OBD II compliant (2008 and newer), then consider the RaceCapture/Track data logger. This will allow you to log OBD and other CAN bus channels at higher sample rates. On some vehicles (FRS/BRZ/GT86, for example) you can also log brake pressure and steering angle.
If you want to log values such as throttle and RPM but you don’t have an OBD II compliant vehicle, or have a standalone ECU with CAN bus support, then consider the RaceCapture/Pro data logger. This data logger features analog sensor inputs, CAN bus connectivity, internal accelerometer and gyros, and much more. You can also run brake pressure, steering, or custom sensors with this logger.
The Fine Print
Purchases by Individuals
Purchase a subscription via the Google Play Store to remove remove ads from our partners, or to increase your Petrel Cloud storage capacity..
Subscriptions for Groups, Schools, and Organizations
Subscriptions for use by groups, schools, and organizations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our sales team for more information.
Staying Up-to-Date
If at some point you are wondering what features are up-and-coming, you can view the CircuitStorm + SoloStorm Product Backlog and email support if you have any questions. If you have suggestions, bug reports or feature requests, emails us – we’d love to hear from you.
If you are reinstalling CircuitStorm and need a new download link, please use the above link to the Google Play Store.
If you have misplaced your unlock code, you can request that a recovery email be sent to you.
Partnership Opportunities
Are you a niche racing or automotive organization looking to connect with active racers and track driving enthusiasts? If so, reach out to sales@petreldata.com and inquire about our private partnership advertising network.
