Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
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Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
As has been noted elsewhere, I'm (slowly) working on new documentation.
One question that has come to mind is the correct way to refer to the group of products that MS2/Extra runs on.
i.e.
MS2 / Megasquirt-2
Microsquirt
Microsquirt-module
Is the product group "MS2" or "Megasquirt-2" ?
Is the processor card an "MS2" or a "Megasquirt-2" ?
I'm looking for some feedback here about this - the documentation needs a concise way to refer to the group of products and to settings or features that only apply to the daughtercard.
I'll also be sending an email to B&G about this, if they have any strong views it will override forum feedback.
James
One question that has come to mind is the correct way to refer to the group of products that MS2/Extra runs on.
i.e.
MS2 / Megasquirt-2
Microsquirt
Microsquirt-module
Is the product group "MS2" or "Megasquirt-2" ?
Is the processor card an "MS2" or a "Megasquirt-2" ?
I'm looking for some feedback here about this - the documentation needs a concise way to refer to the group of products and to settings or features that only apply to the daughtercard.
I'll also be sending an email to B&G about this, if they have any strong views it will override forum feedback.
James
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
keep it simple, MS2
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
Well, just to make it a bit less obvious the processor card has MSII on the silkscreen. So should the '2' be a 'II'? (This is so not clear when using a sans-serif font as on the forum.)
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
Which way around? I can't call everything MS2.JoseMiguel wrote:keep it simple, MS2
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
I've always thought MS1 & 2 referred to the processor. Since you can have an MS1 v2.2 or V3, and an MS2 v3 or 3.57. I'm lost outside of those.
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
Hi James,
In France I use to make a difference between MS2 and MicroSquirt. If I don't, people get lost because they think MS2 and MicroSquirt are 2 different products (and they are).
So when I make tutorials or docs, I double them with just replacing names in regard with the product I speak about.
But when I deal with MS2/extra firmwares, I use to call the hadware 'MS2 processor' with a single note on top of document that remind the 'MS2 processor' products (MS2, MicroSquirt, µMS Module).
At least, I prefer MegaSquirt 2 because it's more know here than MS2. Some short this name as 'Mega'.
Best regards,
Manu
In France I use to make a difference between MS2 and MicroSquirt. If I don't, people get lost because they think MS2 and MicroSquirt are 2 different products (and they are).
So when I make tutorials or docs, I double them with just replacing names in regard with the product I speak about.
But when I deal with MS2/extra firmwares, I use to call the hadware 'MS2 processor' with a single note on top of document that remind the 'MS2 processor' products (MS2, MicroSquirt, µMS Module).
At least, I prefer MegaSquirt 2 because it's more know here than MS2. Some short this name as 'Mega'.
Best regards,
Manu
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
I can see the logic there.DaveEFI wrote:I've always thought MS1 & 2 referred to the processor. Since you can have an MS1 v2.2 or V3, and an MS2 v3 or 3.57.
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
Bruce hath spoken.
"Megasquirt-2" is the family name. So "MS2" refers to ECUs using an MS2 daughtercard.
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"Megasquirt-2" is the family name. So "MS2" refers to ECUs using an MS2 daughtercard.
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
I would refer megasquirt 2 as the complete ecu and ms2 would be the chip itself to keep it simple
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
No need for any more replies - Bruce has already confirmed the naming we are going to use.
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Re: Naming: MS2 vs. Megasquirt-2
Makes sense to me. But then I started out with B&G.jsmcortina wrote:Bruce hath spoken.
"Megasquirt-2" is the family name. So "MS2" refers to ECUs using an MS2 daughtercard.
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