Where do I go from here?

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tomtruty
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Where do I go from here?

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1984 Mustang Coupe
307cu/in SBF
Tremec 5-Speed
8 Chevy LS2 COP Coils
Ford Cam Sensor
Ford 36-1 Crank Trigger
Holley Avenger 2BBL TBI

Matt Cramer (DIYAutotune) suggested the following set-up for my first Megasquirt project.

MS330-K Megasquirt III kit with V3.0 PCB
MS3Xpander MS3X expansion card
JimStim-K JimStim Stimulator kit

I've assembled the JimStim and the Megasquirt III. Installed TunerStudio MS Lite v1.0004 on my computer. Downloaded MS3 release 1.0.2 into the Megasquirt-III.
The TunerStudio gages respond properly to JimStim pots MAT, CLT, TPS and O2. Engine Speed does not respond to the RPM pot. I've turned on switch 3 and jumpered Primary tach to the center post on the JimStim.
The question now is "where do I go from here".
I've waded through some of the documentation on the msextra.com site but I haven't seen anything that points me in the direction to continue testing using the JimStim.

Wow, there's a lot of docs and it's a little confusing at my state of understanding.
Matt Cramer
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Re: Where do I go from here?

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Be sure the Jimstim and the ignition input settings in the MS3 are set up to match each other. How do you have both set right now?
Matt Cramer -1966 Dodge Dart slant six running on MS3X
tomtruty
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Re: Where do I go from here?

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I haven't purchased the MS3Xpander card yet. Is there a default set-up for TunerStudio that allows me to test the hardware that I've built?
tomtruty
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Re: Where do I go from here?

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Okay, Current jumper Configuration:
VRIN and TACHSELECT along with 1K pullup to 5V. Is the Pullup necessary?
TSEL to VROUT
XG1 and XG2
Installed D1 & D2
JS6 and SPR1 CAN-H
JS8 and SPR2 CAN-L
JS9 and S12C
JS0 and IAC1A
JS1 and IAC1B
JS2 and IAC2A
JS3 and IAC@B

TunerStudio now reacts to RPM properly, THANKS!

Is there further JimStim testing I can do without the MS3X?
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