TS support 2.888a.c firmware? GPS speedo?

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TS support 2.888a.c firmware? GPS speedo?

Post by MustangMike »

First let me say OMG Thank You Phil!! This software is awesome and just what MS needed!
I just finished my turbo install and would like to start from scratch and build a new msq. Can I go ahead and flash to the new firm and use TS? I assume its as simple as "new project" right?
Also I saw threads about digital dashes and speedos. If you are going to go digital dash using TS why not get a 50$ gps reciever for the carputer laptop instead of taxing MS's cpu? Just a thought.
Mike

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Re: TS support 2.888a.c firmware? GPS speedo?

Post by LT401Vette »

I've been wanting to play with a gps to see if it's response is fast enough for a decent speedo. Even then I have to finish making TS speak to 2 ports at the same time. Have you used a gps in this way? What sort of refresh rate and accuracy have you gotten?

But for your original question, yes it should be that simple. The only caveat is that I don't have a 2.888 ini in the installer yet. I better pay better attention :)
But you just click "Other" on the 1st page and browse to the one you are using with MegaTune.
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Re: TS support 2.888a.c firmware? GPS speedo?

Post by MustangMike »

Great, I'll flash up tomorrow.
GPS accuracy is dead on but the refresh takes about 3-5 sec. I bought a "speedo" for my bicycle that was a simple magnet with a pickup counter that multiplied by wheel dia. That should be super cheap and relatively easy to install, both things I am a fan of :)
I can send you my usb gps receiver if you want to play with that, just let me know.
Mike
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Re: TS support 2.888a.c firmware? GPS speedo?

Post by LT401Vette »

The mechanical setup can get you the speed for a speedometer, but there are a lot of benefits to getting speed in the tuning software and log files. That opens the doors for all sorts of performance analysis like
- HP & TQ
- Time to Speed (0-60, 1/4 mile...)
- Braking speed.
- instant MPG
- Long term MPG
- ETA

A 3-5 sec lag would work ok for all of these except performance. Too much lag. MS3 should have a speed sensor built in :)
Phil Tobin
EFI Analytics, helping to simplify EFI
Next Generation tuning software.
Supporting all MegaSquirt versions and firmwares.
http://www.TunerStudio.com
http://www.efiAnalytics.com/MegaLogViewer/
Support the firmware running your engine:
http://www.msextra.com/doc/donations.html
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