PDS Academy

PDS Caliper Software gives racers, tuners, and crew chiefs a powerful way to visualize, compare, and understand vehicle performance without the complexity of traditional data analysis tools. Explore how Caliper makes it easier to overlay runs, identify performance changes, analyze everything from engine and driveshaft data to suspension and chassis movement, and make faster tuning decisions. Built to work across the PDS data acquisition ecosystem, Caliper turns raw data into clear answers—so you can spend less time interpreting graphs and more time finding performance.

Discover why modern drag racers rely on professional data acquisition to understand performance, improve consistency, and make smarter tuning decisions. This guide breaks down how PDS X1 and X2 Data Loggers capture critical engine, chassis, suspension, ignition, and environmental data—from Sportsman racing to extreme nitro applications. Learn how expandable XBus technology, high-speed recording, CAN integration, and advanced analysis give racers a clearer picture of every pass. Because when every millisecond matters, guessing isn’t a strategy.

Learn how to create math channels in DataLink II that calculate shock velocity in inches per second for each shock travel sensor. This step-by-step guide walks you through creating derivative channels, configuring the correct expressions and units, and setting appropriate scaling—giving you a clearer view of how quickly your suspension is moving so you can make more informed tuning decisions.

In drag racing, the quickest elapsed time doesn’t necessarily win — consistency does.That’s why serious racers rely on driveshaft speed data to understand exactly what the car is doing from the hit all the way through the finish line. A driveshaft...

Learn how to create a math channel in DataLink II to calculate vehicle speed using the G-Meter. By integrating acceleration data over time, you can calculate vehicle speed in MPH and add another valuable measurement to your race data. This guide walks you through creating the G/M MPH channel and configuring the G-Meter for accurate vehicle speed calculations.

Learn how to use Fuel Flow and Engine RPM in DataLink II to create a CC’s Per Turn math channel. This simple calculation helps identify changes in fuel delivery, pump performance, and bypass events—giving you a clearer view of fuel system performance on every run.