This is a list of the manuals specifically written for MS2-Extra. As this builds on the base MS2 code you should also refer to the general MS2 documentation HERE

Please ensure you have an MS2 Daughter board installed before using these manuals, see HERE for a picture of an MS2 Daughter board

These are updated frequently and therefore contain the latest information on installing and tuning your MegaSquirt with the MS2-Extra code, please visit here regularly to get the latest updates.

 

Manuals for
MS2-Extra

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MS2-Extra Downloads -- MS2-Extra Conversion / Software Manual -- MS2-Extra Hardware Manual

General Ignition Manual -- Ignition Hardware Manual

Tuning Manual -- Quick Guide to Tuning/Datalogging and using MegaTune -- General Documentation

Getting started

MS-Extra Build Manual -- Quickstart guide --- TunerStudio Setup -- Serial Setup

MS2/Extra Downloads

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If your unsure what you need you should download this first one:

MS2-Extra's V2.1.0 latest release - inc MegaTune, firmware and manuals

MS2-Extra's V2.0.1 older release - inc MegaTune, firmware and manuals

MANUALS:

MS2-Extra manual dowload

ALPHA CODES:
For more experienced users to test latest features:

Latest Alpha test file - download here

Alpha/Beta/Release - what does that mean?

DEVELOPERS:
Condensed cygwin/gcc package.

MS2-Extra Conversion/Software Manual

Basic Required Hardware Mods -- Installing MS2-Extra Firmware and Software

OEM Temperature Sensors

Base Configuration File (MSQ) --More Engine Settings -- Injector Characteristics --Settings/Injector Control

WideBand Lambda Sensor Users -- EGO Sensor Type (EgoOption) -- AFR Tables

Start/Idle settings -- Priming Pulse -- Warmup Enrichment -- Cranking Pulse -- After Start Enrichment

Idle Control -- Barometric correction -- MAT Correction -- Over Run Fuel Cutoff

Staged Injection -- Table Switching Control

MS2-Extra Hardware Manual

Layout of MS PCB's:
V3.0 PCB -- V3.57 PCB

Launch Control -- Switched Maps -- NOS Control -- Programmable Outputs -- Tacho Output -- Idle Valves

Boost Control -- Second O2 input -- Constant Barometric Correction -- Knock Control

MS2-Extra Pin Usage

MS2-Extra General Ignition Manual

Tacho Input/Ignition Settings -- More Ignition Options -- Tacho Output

Cold Ignition Advance -- MAT Based Timing Retard -- Dwell Battery Correction -- Advanced Ignition Option

Output Test Mode -- Noise Filter Settings

MS2-Extra Ignition Hardware Manual

Layout of MS PCB's:
V3.0 PCB -- V3.57 PCB

Component Schematics -- List of Component Part Numbers

Ignition Setup Options:

Ford EDIS -- Ordinary Distributor -- GM HEI, GMDIS

Trigger Return Distributor -- Ford TFI -- Missing Tooth Wheel (e.g. Ford Zetec/Duratec, etc 36-1, BMW 60-2, etc)

Dual Wheel -- Nippondenso CAS -- LS1 Trigger -- LS2 Trigger

Oddfire Distributor -- Neon/420A -- Next Gen Neon (36-2+2) -- Subaru - RX8 (36-2-2-2)

99-00 Miata -- 24 Toothed Distributor (Toyota, RX7, etc) -- Mitsubushi DOHC 6cy (6G72)-- IAW Weber-Marelli

Subaru 6/7 -- 4/1 CAS -- Mitsubishi 4G63 - Miata (4/2 CAS) -- Renault (Renix 44-2-2)

Twin Trigger -- Suzuki Swift Distributor -- Suzuki Vitara 2.0 -- Diahatsu 3, 4 cylinder

Ignition (Pickup) Trigger Input wiring:

Variable Reluctor Sensors (VR) -- Hall Effect sensors -- Points (Kettering) Input (Dizzy) -- Optical Input (Dizzy)

Second Trigger Input (VR Sensor) -- Second Trigger Input (Hall Effect Sensor)

Ignition Output Spark Wiring:

Single Coil Output (Distributor) -- MSD Amplifier -- 2 Coil Outputs (4cy Wasted Spark)

3 or 4 Coil Outputs (6 and 8 cy Wasted Spark or 4cy COP)

Driving 2 Coils from the same Spark Output (6 or 8 cy COP)

MS2-Extra Tuning Manual

Getting the Engine Started -- Setting the PWM for injectors -- Setting the Cold Start and Warmup enrichments

Idle Control --Tuning the VE table -- Rescaling the VE Table -- Tuning the AFR Table

Tuning Issues -- Resets -- Tuning for Economy -- Tuning for Emission -- Spark Map Tuning

Acceleration Enrichments -- EAE Acceleration Enrichment Tuning

-- MegaLogViewer - Log Viewing and Tuning Software

MS2-Extra Quick Guide to VE Tuning and Datalog

To-Do List Before Starting -- Basics to Getting Started -- Tuning Offline using Datalogging

Tuning the VE table Live -- Finalising your VE Table

Adding another Gauge (Speed/Oil Pressure/Fuel Pressure, etc) -- -- Datalogging another sensor

MS2-Extra General Documentation

Video of James and Ken talking about MS1/Extra and MS2/Extra codes

What is MS2-Extra? -- So whats the difference? -- Feature Comparison Table

MS2-Extra Input Output Usage -- Spare Ports -- Noise filtering -- Tooth/Trigger Logger

CAN communications


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No part of this manual may be reproduced or changed without written permission from James Murray, Ken Culver and Philip Ringwood.

Based on the original MegaSquirt® tuning guide: ©2008 Bowling and Grippo. Used with permission.


Use this code entirely at your own risk. No warranty is provided