DashCAN Apex

DashCAN Apex

Lap times, G-forces and CAN data from one device

DashCAN Apex adds a 25 Hz GNSS receiver and a 6-axis IMU to everything the DashCAN interface already does: automatic lap timing, acceleration runs and full vehicle dynamics, recorded on track and reviewed on DashCAN Cloud.

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GPS
25 Hz
IMU
6-axis
CAN access
Read + write
Wireless
Bluetooth 5 LE

Multi-constellation GNSS, accelerometer and gyroscope, switchable 120 Ω CAN termination. iOS and Android.

Everything the interface does, plus the data layer

If you already know the DashCAN interface, Apex is the same device with a high-precision GPS receiver and motion sensor built in. Nothing you rely on goes away.

Already in every DashCAN interface

  • High-speed CAN communication and CAN switches
  • Data logging and standalone ECU support
  • Switchable 120 Ω termination
  • Real-time gauges and switches over Bluetooth 5 LE

Added by the Apex

  • 25 Hz multi-constellation GNSS for speed, distance and lap time
  • 6-axis IMU for lateral and longitudinal G, yaw, pitch and roll
  • GPS lap timer with automatic start/finish detection, no transponder
  • Acceleration runs: 0-100, 100-200 km/h, quarter mile and custom
  • Onboard logging: 2+ hours of GPS, IMU and CAN recorded on the device, no phone required

It records without your phone

Apex logs the full GPS, IMU and CAN timeline to the device itself, over two hours per session. Leave your phone out of the car, or lose Bluetooth mid-session, and nothing is missed. It all lands on DashCAN Cloud to review once you reconnect.

Why the numbers matter

25 Hz sample rate

A position fix every 40 ms, fine enough to resolve braking points and apex speed, not just lap totals.

6-axis inertial

Accelerometer and gyroscope capture lateral and longitudinal G plus yaw, pitch and roll: the full dynamic state of the car.

CAN and GNSS on one timeline

GPS, IMU and CAN are recorded together on one device, so RPM, boost and brake line up with position on the same timeline.

Your phone can time a lap, but it cannot explain one

Free laptimer apps are a fine start. But finding the next second means knowing what the car was doing at every metre, and that data never reaches your phone on its own.

Phone app or GPS-only timer

  • Phone GPS fixes about once a second, smoothed for navigation, so braking points vanish between samples
  • No access to the CAN bus: no RPM, boost, temps or throttle
  • GPS-only lap timers show where the car was, not what it was doing
  • Separate apps, separate logs, and nothing lines up afterwards

DashCAN Apex

  • 25 Hz multi-constellation GNSS: a raw position fix every 40 ms
  • Full CAN logging: every channel your ECU broadcasts
  • 6-axis IMU mounted to the chassis, not held in a hand
  • One device, one timeline: GPS, IMU and CAN already synchronized

Built for three things drivers actually measure

Track timing

Know if you got faster, lap after lap.

  • 25 Hz GNSS for accurate lap and sector times
  • Automatic start/finish line detection, no transponder needed
  • Lap times, splits and personal bests synced to DashCAN Cloud

Vehicle dynamics

See exactly how the car is loaded through every corner.

  • 6-axis IMU captures lateral and longitudinal G-forces
  • Yaw, pitch and roll for full chassis behaviour
  • Acceleration runs: 0-100, 100-200 km/h, quarter mile and custom

Connectivity and data

Every channel, in one log, on every device.

  • High-speed CAN logging, switches and standalone ECU support
  • Onboard logging: over 2 hours of GPS, IMU and CAN, no phone needed
  • Bluetooth 5 LE to the iOS and Android app for live gauges

Recorded on track, analyzed on DashCAN Cloud

Every session DashCAN Apex records syncs automatically to DashCAN Cloud, a web telemetry platform you open from any device. Below is an interactive demo with simulated data showing how a session looks: press play, scrub the lap, or open the session view and pick another lap.

cloud.dashcan.eu/sessions/hungaroring/laps/5
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Interactive demo with simulated data. Press play, scrub the lap, or open the session to pick another lap.

And the rest of the toolbox

Lap times and sectors
View all laps, sector splits, and personal bests. Compare laps across sessions to track your improvement.
GPS track map
Interactive map with your driving line, color-coded by speed. Replay laps with a moving cursor.
Speed and delta charts
Speed trace, time delta against a reference lap, and altitude profile, synchronized with playback.
Acceleration results
0-100, 100-200 and quarter mile results with split times, max speed, and telemetry overlay.
G-G diagram
Lateral and longitudinal G-forces from the IMU. See your braking, cornering, and acceleration envelope.
ECU and CAN data
All recorded CAN bus parameters (RPM, boost, temperatures, throttle, brake) overlaid on your laps.
Corner analysis
Automatic corner detection with entry, apex and exit speeds, minimum speed, and G-force data per corner.
Multi-lap comparison
Compare any laps side by side, even across different sessions, with synchronized charts and sector tables.

Setup in four steps

The full guide with pictures and the per-ECU settings is on the First Steps page.

  1. 1

    Connect it to the car

    Wire in switched 12 V, ground, CAN high and CAN low, then place the box where the GPS can see the sky. The placement guide is on the First Steps page.

  2. 2

    Enable the CAN broadcast in your tuning software

    Each ECU has a short guide with the exact settings and pins. Ignitron users import two ready-made files.

  3. 3

    Install the free app and pair over Bluetooth

    iOS or Android. Grant the permissions the app asks for, then pair the interface.

  4. 4

    Pick your ECU in the app

    The channels show up live. Build your layout, then drive.

Works with

Ignitron ECU, ECU Master EMU, ECU Master EMU PRO, Emtron, Haltech, Hondata, MaxxECU, MegaSquirt, MoTeC, rusEFI, Speeduino, Syvecs, VEMS, and any other ECU that can broadcast custom CAN messages.

Which DashCAN is right for you?

Same app, same live data. Pick by how you connect, and whether you want lap timing built in.

Take it to the next trackday and bring the whole session home.

Where to buy

Closed-course use only. DashCAN products are intended solely for closed-course competition and motorsport use and are not type-approved or certified for use on public roads. Use them lawfully and safely, and do not operate the app while driving. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.