Open Source Hardware & Software Compilation Thread
 

I have been receiving quite a few pm's lately in regards to Open Source Software. To save answering pm's I thought I would centralize all the open source software I currently use into one thread. Below you will find links and a brief description of what each does. If you find any mistakes below just let me know and I will correct them.

[SIZE="4"][B]Hardware:[/B][/SIZE]
[B]Tactrix 2.0 or 1.3 cable [/B]
This cable serves as your interface from your laptop to your cars OBD II port. The 1.3 is a little harder to find but are cheaper if you can find them. If you are running a 08+ Subaru the 1.3 will not work due to the 08+ have the CAN systems and require the 2.0
[url]http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=17&Itemid=53[/url]

[B]02-03 WRX Reflash connector:[/B]
[url]http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=6&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=22&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53[/url]

[B]04-05 WRX Reflash connector:[/B]
[url]http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=6&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=23&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53[/url]

[B]04+ STI's and 06+WRX's do not require a Reflash Connector.[/B]

[B]Logging your wideband with ROM Raider Logger[/B]
To log your wideband whether it be an AEM UEGO or Innovate you will need the following cables and adapters which can be seen on the links below. I have also attached a diagram below of where/what each wire does. Keep in mind each wide band brand may have different color diagrams on what each wire will do.

Here's the Dsub connector that's needed.
[url]http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103806&cp=2032058.2032231.2032285&allCount=18&fbn=Cable+type%2F9-position&f=PAD%2FCable+Type%2F9-position&fbc=1&parentPage=family[/url]

USB/Serial Adapter
[url]http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7135664&st=USB+serial+converter&type=product&id=1110263657278[/url]

[SIZE="4"][B]Software:[/B][/SIZE]
[B]ROM Raider 0.5.2[/B]
comes with ROM Raider Logger and ROM Raider ECU editor allows you to data log, edit your ROM (ie. disable specific CEL's and of course tune different parameters).
[url]http://www.romraider.com/RomRaider/Download[/url]

[B]ECU Definitions[/B]
[url]http://www.romraider.com/forum/topic360.html[/url]
[B]Logger Definitions[/B]
[url]http://www.romraider.com/forum/topic1642.html[/url]

[B]ROM Raider 0.5.3 RC6 beta[/B]
The biggest difference between RC6 and the original 0.5.2. is the virtual dyno tab. This one is still in the testing phase and there are still bugs in the program so use at your discretion. [url]http://www.romraider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=6115[/url]
use the same ECU definitions and Logger Definitions from above with RC6.

[B]ECU Flash[/B]
Allows you to upload and download your ROM to and from your ecu.
[url]http://www.tactrix.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=36&Itemid=58[/url]

[B]Learning View[/B]
This program will read stored Fine Learning Knock Correction. You can also read Check engine lights with this program and clear them if necessary (reset ecu).
[url]http://www.romraider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=2772[/url]

[B]Virtual Dyno[/B]
As the title says. This program is modeled after a Dyno Jet and Mustang Dyno and will measure your cars WTQ and WHP by calculating time versus rpm. Still in the testing phase but a lot of good reviews stating the numbers are very close. The software writer is taking every necessary step to ensure all parameters are the same as if you were on a real dyno. Virtual Dyno discussion on Nasioc [url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2047119[/url]
[url]http://www.bradbarnhill.com/projects/VirtualDyno/[/url]

[B]Other Tuning Utilities[/B]
[url]http://www.romraider.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=32[/url]

bump for deportedflip

Nice info Jess...
 

Time to curl up and do some casual reading...

:)

[QUOTE=Island Style;2973994]Time to curl up and do some casual reading...

:)[/QUOTE]

Virtual Dyno just dropped Version 1.0.7

You also will be happy to know I helped contributed to the development of it :dance:

Thanks for the post Jess, it came in handy.

Only thing I would add to this, since I didn't read all the threads and based a lot of what I did off of what was written here. Make sure to install ECU Flash BEFORE trying to do any sort of data logging with RomRaider. ECU Flash has all of the drivers for the Tactrix cable in it. Could have saved me some time trying to find the drivers.

^^^^haha very true I made the same mistake when I reinstalled windows after my comp crashed

If I figured that out, it would have saved me about half an hour. I eventually found an article online that told me I needed to do that.

But, I got a log or two in, just to try it out. Pretty awesome! You can log pretty much anything!

[QUOTE=YuudaiSTI;2975388]If I figured that out, it would have saved me about half an hour. I eventually found an article online that told me I needed to do that.

But, I got a log or two in, just to try it out. Pretty awesome! You can log pretty much anything![/QUOTE]

On top of that you can display any logged parameter as a virtual gauge and you save literally hundreds on buying gauges.

By chance do you have a widenand gauge? I have been meaning to update this thread how to log that parameter. Ie. Aem uego etc etc

Not yet, It's on my to buy list. I like the Innovative one, but its some bucks.

*Virtual Dyno v1.0.8 released (Februrary 2, 2011)
- Fixed decimals represented by commas from causing graphing issues
- Fixed issue where blank RPM cells caused E111 to be thrown
- Fixed issue where blank TPS cells caused E111 to be thrown
- Fixed issue if blank profile was specified it would show a blank graph
- Fixed bug where a time converter was used to convert from milliseconds when it was already in seconds
- Fixed a bug where blank cells would throw "E107: Input string was not in a correct format"
- Added option to see maximum HP and TQ points on graph
- Added a Time column entry for Accessport logs
- Added UTF-8 decoding on column names read from files due to char(65279) on the front of strings
- Added display of values as the mouse moves over a data point on the graph
- Added 'VD - Uncorrected' dyno to the list of preset dyno settings
- Added Innovate Wideband AFR (AFR), Manifold Absolute Pressure (Direct)* (psi absolute) for RomRaider
- Added Crome log support
- Added Autronic log support
- Added ECU Explorer log support
- Added HP Tuners Support
- Eliminated some duplicate error codes
- Split car definitions to multiple files
- Changed scaling on RPM trim to fit graph exactly
- Removed IDs on car entries and column name entries
- New cars supported: 09 Forester XT, 07 Impreza, 07 Legacy SE, 02-05 Chevrolet Cavalier
- New cars supported: 11 WRX Hatch/Sedan, 11 STi Hatch/Sedan


click the link above to download.

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Good thread Jess.

[QUOTE=bpang1;3023914]Good thread Jess.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Blake, I try to put some quality posts up every now and then so Joey (Ditchhanger) doesn't think I am a complete sarcastic dick.

Hi Joey :peace:


*UPDATE
I have updated the original thread on how to log your wideband. Enjoy!

[QUOTE=4080wrx;3024131]Thanks Blake, I try to put some quality posts up every now and then so Joey (Ditchhanger) doesn't think I am a complete sarcastic dick.

Hi Joey :peace:


*UPDATE
I have updated the original thread on how to log your wideband. Enjoy![/QUOTE]

Just enough to keep 'em coming back for more...well played.

*RomRaider tip#1 when using Virtual Dyno to see power results:

-when logging to see what kind of power you are making, only log rpm, time, TPS and boost. If you have to many parameters logged you will not get an accurate reading because RomRaider will miss important data points.