Z1 Dashboard

Version 2021.4 of the Z1 Dashboard is now available! This new version implements the many new design features from the latest Z1 Designer (2021.4). It also introduces the support of keyboard input. We've also updated the rendering engine to provide crisper images at varying Windows scale levels.

New circular graphs and arc tools from the Designer allow for more dashboards.




New competitor tool from the Z1 Designer allow for more dashboard options.


The Title Bar options have been improved making them easier to use within the Dashboard.


Keyboard input is now supported.


Existing users can download the update here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

New users can get the demo here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

Full list of release notes:
* Keyboard input is now supported. To enable this make sure the 'Check Keyboard' option in the Buttons tab is selected. Then in the Select Button Dialog, type the key you want to control the specified function.

* Implements the new features from v2021.4 of the Z1 Designer.

* When running the Dashboard with the title bar set to 'None' or 'Thin' you can now resize and drag the Dashboard around as you would with a bordered window. To move it just click near the top of the Dashboard window where a title bar would normally be, and move it to the desired location. To resize you can click and drag any edge, or the resize area at the bottom right.

* When running the Dashboard with the title bar set to 'None' or 'Thin' you can now exit the Dashboard by clicking on the red X at the top right of the 'Waiting For Connection' screen. Note that this is only active when you are not connected to a sim.

* Rendering updates to improve overall clarity, especially when using Windows scaling other than 100%.

* Updates to various dialogs to bring them up to date with the latest look and feel of the Z1 software.

* Various tweaks to the settings dialog.

Download the demo today:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

 

We've added a new category to the Dashboard Gallery: 'Newly Added Dashboards'. This displays any dashboards that have been added in the past 14 days. This is intended to make it easier to find newly added dashboards.

We've added 28 dashboard in that time (look for those by Z1). Other designers have also uploaded new dashboards as well.

You can see all the dashboards here:
Z1 Sim Dashboard | Dashboard Gallery

 

Version 2022.1.1 is now available. This update fixes a few bugs found in 2022.1.

Existing users can get the update here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

New users can get the demo here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

Release notes:
* Fixes a bug that caused the track map car colors of behind and ahead drivers to be switched.
* Various other bug fixes.
* Improvements to pre-scan for the Analyzer.
* Reduces the maximum brightness output to Rexing wheels. This is at the request of the manufacturer to save power.

 

We've just released version 2022.2.1 of the Z1 Dashboard, Server and Analyzer. This fixes a few issues found in version 2022.2 of those applications.



Release notes:
Z1 Dashboard v2022.2.1:
* Fixes a bug in the Z1 Server which could cause it to crash when connecting to rFactor 2.
* Various small improvements to data logging.

Z1 Analyzer V 2022.2.1:
* Fixes a few bugs associated with display of previews when creating Scatter Plots, Histograms, Custom Traces and Math Channels.
* Improves the fidelity of track edge creation.

Existing users can get the update here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

New users can download the demo here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

 

Version 2022.2.2 of the Z1 Dashboard is now available. This fixes a few issues associated with Vocore screens.



* Fixes a bug that could cause legacy dashboards to appear skewed on Vocore displays.
* Implements brightness on Vocore screens.

Existing users can get the update here: Z1 Dashboard | My Dashboard

New users can get the demo here: Z1 Dashboard

 

Version 2022.3 of the Z1 Dashboard is here! This new version brings a long awaited addition - Arduino LED compatibility.

Arduino LEDs are now supported.


Settings up Arduino LEDs is easy with the Z1 Dashboard.


Codemasters F1 22 is now supported.


An easy to use introduction dialog is now displayed for first time users.


Installing plugins is easier than every with the new introduction dialog.


The entire Z1 software suite explained.


F1 22 is now supported. In addition there have been many ease of use improvements.

New users can download the demo here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

Existing users can get the update here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

Full list of release notes:
* Arduino LEDs are now supported. You will need to run the Z1 Arduino LED setup app to load the Arduino sketch on to your Arduino device. You can download this setup app from within the Z1 Dashboard Arduino settings tab. Once you run the setup app and configure your device you will see it available within the Z1 Dashboard Arduino settings tab. The Dashboard will automatically recognize the device and display its settings for you.

Each device can have multiple profiles. These profiles are all setup within the Dashboard's Arduino settings tab. You can specify which LEDs are associated with shift lights, and which ones are associated with the left and right warning lights.

Just like any other device, you specify when the LEDs illuminate on a car-by-car basis using the Shift Lights and Warning Lights settings tabs.

* Added a simplified setup dialog that will run the first time you run the Z1 Dashboard. This helps guide new users with setting up certain key features of the Dashboard.

* The 'Amount Units', 'Show Fuel As', and 'Gallon Size' settings have been replaced.

* The 'Amount Units' setting from the General tab has been replaced with 'Fluid Units'. This controls how fluids, such as water level or oil level are displayed.

* The way in which fuel levels are displayed has been simplified. There is now an option on the General tab called 'Fuel Units'. This has the options of liters, kilograms, US gallons, UK gallons, or pounds. This is a global setting for how fuel is displayed.

* You can customized the way in which fuel is displayed for a specific car by going to the Car tab and looking for the 'Show Fuel As' option. This option has the following options: liters, kilograms, US gallons, UK gallons, pounds, and inherited. If you choose inherited, then the global setting will be used. Choosing any other option will override the global option with the selected format when running this car.

* Fuel settings from previous versions of the software will be preserved and translated to fit the new list of options.

* Updates to the settings dialog to clarify the function of certain settings.

* If you have registered the Z1 Dashboard using the Z1 Server option, then the Z1 Dashboard will only connect to the Z1 Server. Previously it could connect directly to a sim even if you had the Z1 Server registration option selected, which could cause registration issues.

* There is a new setting in the Shift Light settings tab: External LEDs override dashboard LEDs. When this setting is turned on and you have external LEDs connected to the Z1 Dashboard, any shift light LEDs in dashboards created in the Z1 Designer will be hidden. In addition the LED setup display in the Shift Light settings tab will reflect the number of shift light LEDs on your external device instead of the number of shift lights on the first dashboard. This option is turned on by default.

* The left and right warning LEDs can now be assigned to illuminate when the rev limiter is engaged, or the shift point RPM is reached.

* Codemasters F1 22 support.

* Added driver name formatting options of 'Last Name, First Initial', and 'Last Name Only' to the existing options of 'First Name Last Name' and 'Last Name, First Name'. This option is set in the Display settings tab. It is used whenever the driver name is displayed, in places like track maps or standings, etc.

* Edit Mode has been deprecated.

Download the demo today:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

 

Becoming a faster racer has never been easier!

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New users can purchase here: Z1 Dashboard : Purchase

Existing users can upgrade here: Z1 Dashboard | My Dashboard

 

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New users can purchase here: Z1 Dashboard : Purchase

Existing users can upgrade here: Z1 Dashboard | My Dashboard

 

It's the end of the year and that means our end of year sale!



Get up to 50% off new licenses, upgrades, and this time also updates!

Enter the code GOFASTER22 in the checkout to get the discount.

New users can purchase here: Z1 Dashboard : Purchase
Existing users can update/upgrade here: Z1 Software | My Dashboard

 

Version 2022.4 of the Z1 Dashboard is now available.

Don't forget our current end of year sale includes discounts of up to 50% off.
Use the code GOFASTER22 when purchasing.

In addition to implementing various new features from the Z1 Designer, the Dashboard also gets updates for Arduino support, Vocore/USBD480 support, more data channels, improved button assignments, and easier external LED implementations.

Improved Vocore/USBD480 Support


Shift Light Active Preview


New Button Options


Customizable Arduino Baud Rate




Existing users can get the update here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

New users can download the demo here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/trybuy.cfm

Full List of release notes:
* There is now a default baud rate option in the Arduino settings tab. This specifies the default baud rate to use with your Arduino device. If the Arduino.xml does not contain a baud rate for the device then whatever is selected in the drop down will be used.

* There is now a button option to reset the average fuel per lap.

* When using USBD480 or Vocore screens, the FPS rate is now limited to 30 FPS by default. This is to help with bandwidth issues. You can manually change this by turning off Auto Settings and then changing the FPS rate in the General settings tab. Note a higher FPS rate on these screens isn't really necessary and can cause the screen to hang if you don't have enough USB bandwidth.

* Support for Vocore 6.8" screens.

* In the Shift Lights settings tab, changing the color of the Shift LEDs will cause external LEDs to illuminate immediately if you have Active Preview enabled. This allows you to see your color choices in action.

* In the Shift Lights settings tab there is a slider under the shift light RPM display. If you are using an external device and have Active Preview enabled you can use this slider to preview what the LED settings will look like on your device at a specific RPM value.

* There is now an option to set the font size in the General Statistics garage screen. This option is located in the General settings tab under the Garage display section. Leaving this option set to its default value of Auto will let the Dashboard determine the font size to use.

* There is a new option in the Buttons settings dialog called 'Check By State Change'. This is on by default. When this option is on button assignments will be done when the state of the button changes from Off to On. When the option is turned off, assignments will happen when a button is detected in the On state. The purpose of this feature is to be able to assign buttons that are toggle switches or other buttons that may not be simple On/Off buttons.

* AMS2 - added support for ride heights, inner/middle/outer tire temps, DRS, ERS deployment mode, headlight flash active.

* iRacing - added support for the Power Steering adjustment, traction control active, headlight flash active.

* ACC - added support for traction control active, headlight flash active.

Download the demo today:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/trybuy.cfm

 

We have a one day sale for this Presidents Day, February 20, 2023. Get 50% off new Standard and Track licenses, and 50% off upgrades from Standard to Track, or Track to Pro.

Enter the code PRESIDENTS23 when purchasing.



New users can purchase here: Z1 Dashboard : Purchase

Existing users can update/upgrade here: Z1 Software | My Dashboard

 

Z1 Software Spring Sale - Now through April 2nd!

Do you want to go faster? Do you want your own AI Driving Instructor? Do you want more in-sim immersion?
Of course you do!

Spring is here, and everyone wants to go racing. With 50% off new licenses, license upgrades and license updates it is easier than ever to get the edge over the competition!



Just enter the discount code SPRING23 when purchasing.

Purchase the software here, or download the free demo:
Z1 Dashboard : Purchase

 

Version 2023.1.2 is now available.

This adds the in-car driving instructor to RaceRoom. It also allows standard license users to try out the in-car driving instructor on one track configuration of their choice. And it adds a volume control to the driving instructor. And several other fixes and improvements.



Download the demo today:
Z1 Dashboard

 

Z1 Software Memorial Day sale, now through June 1st! Get 50% off new standard and track licenses, and 50% off upgrades from standard to track/pro, or track to pro.



Don't get left behind on track! Use the discount code MEMORIAL23 when purchasing.

Purchase the software here, or download the free demo:
Z1 Dashboard : Purchase

 

Version 2023.2 of the Z1 Software is now available. With updates to the Dashboard, Analyzer and Designer there is something for everyone.


The Driving Instructor has been updated. With more feedback while driving, and a better interface in the Analyzer, it is now even easier to improve your driving. If you are sim racing, then the Driving Instructor is what you need to get faster!

As always existing drivers can get the new update here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

New users can get the demo here:
https://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

 

The latest update of the Z1 software brings many big changes, one of which is the pricing structure.

New Pricing Model
We have updated the pricing model for the Z1 software. With the introduction of features such as the AI Driving Instructor, the Track Walks, the Z1 Designer, the ability to view other driver's laps, and many others, the Z1 software has become much more of a service over these past few years.

We have invested a lot into the supporting infrastructure, including bringing new servers online, all with the goal of providing a better service to our users.

Moving forward the Z1 software will be a subscription service. It will have three versions as it does now. You will be able to subscribe on a monthly or annual term.

Pricing is as follows:
STANDARD LICENSE:
Monthly: $4.99/month (billed monthly)
Yearly: $3.99/month (billing annually)

TRACK LICENSE:
Monthly: $8.99/month (billed monthly)
Yearly: $7.99/month (billed annually)

PRO LICENSE:
Monthly: $19.99/month (billed monthly)
Yearly: $17.99/month (billed annually)

There will no longer be an initial purchase price.

Notes for existing customers:
Existing customers may keep their current version as long as they like with no change and will not be required to subscribe to continue using it.

Any current update subscriptions will honored at their existing pricing for the life of the subscription.

Any current users who have version 2023.2 but do not have an update subscription may start a new subscription for their license type at legacy prices for the next month. This is $2.99 for Standard, $4.99 for Track and $9.99 for Pro.

Z1 Dashboard

 

Our Future Road Map
We thought long and hard about the change to a subscription model and believe it is in the best interest of Z1 and our customers moving forward. Not only does it make the Z1 more accessible, but it also allows us to be more agile with future updates and to place Z1 onto platforms that were not possible with our previous pricing model.

The subscription models allows everyone to be on the same version of the software at all times. This will make support easier. It will also allow us to push out updates much more quickly. Instead of having to wait for a quarterly updates to get a new feature out, or to support a new sim, we will be able to push out such a change at a more precise moment. This does not mean we will be putting out updates every other day, as that would get annoying!

So what are we looking to do in the near future? We want to expand the Driving Instructor with new voices, new features and better advice. And of course sometimes it rains when you are on track. Sometimes there are other cars on track and it isn't all about optimal speed, but racing.

The Z1 Analyzer will continue to improve and is already helping The University of Hawaii's AI Racing Tech program develop and train their autonomous race car (Home). Our experience with them helps us provide you with the best possible software for training and telemetry analysis.

There are many improvements to the Designer that need to be made. Once done we can remove some legacy graphics from the Dashboard, and that allows us to implement some very interesting features based solely around the Direct X engine.

Interconnectivity is a big part of our future plans. We are looking to update and improve how drivers and engineers communicate and share data around the world.

Oh, and over the past few months we have completely rewritten the Z1 back end code. Some of it was about 10 years old! So we can tick that off our to-do-list.

Thank you for reading this. Thank you for being a Z1 customer. Thank you for all your support. Z1 would not exist without you.