We are releasing self tuning software for the Euro+Drive Lite, and best of all, IT'S INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. Euro+Drive Lite customers will have access to it through the Euro+Drive Portal.
Now I know this isn't for everybody, for almost all users out there, our two pre-made maps will be plenty, but some of you will want more control, so we are giving it to you. I think this is a much better option than the handheld module we were going to release because this can do more, and it's free!
This will do a number of things. Users can easily switch from the Dynamic to the Race maps. Or, if an owner wants more than the Race map gives, they can turn it up. If they want something in between Dynamic and Race, no problem, that can be done. It's important to understand, this isn't simple map switching software, it's actual tuning software, it's simplified, and doesn't have full capability, but it's quite powerful stuff nonetheless.
Owners will be able to use maps developed by other users. I think this is important as there is some pretty good collective knowledge in the Fiat community. Users can even put on maps for other cars should they decide to move their Euro+Drive Lite over to another supported vehicle.
The software is pretty easy to use. We will put up the official guide from the hardware manufacturer as well as our own information. I will be writing a self tuning guide with my suggestions to avoid blowing things up.
Let's take a look at the main tuning screen. (Not a Fiat tune in the picture)
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First look a the blue and orange line (tape?). The blue line is the stock boost level. Note that the blue line is NOT representative of any specific boost value or even the shape of the actual boost curve, it's just a reference line we will work from.
Next, we will look at the red line.
The red line represents the CHANGE to the stock boost level, so the line does not show the curve, it's displacement from the blue line shows the change to the curve. This is important to understand.
Let's look at the line and all the numbers in the boxes below and see how they relate to each other. Start with the box on the far right. That's "Threshold" Under no circumstances should you ever touch that number unless I personally tell you too. Don't alter "Threshold", no good can come from it in 99% of the situations out there.
Look at the red line and notice it starts to diverge from the blue line at about 2000rpm. That's because because the value in the RPM-Start box below is at 2000rpm. RPM-Start can be thought of as the minimum RPM at which the device will make a change to the boost curve. (we will get to how you set the amount of change later)
Notice at 5000rpm, there is a small DIP in the boost as it comes down a little closer to the stock boost level as represented by the blue line. This point is determined by the RPM-Decrease button. Notice that boost will still be higher than stock, but not as much higher as it was at 4000rpm.
Now at 6300rpm, we have the device shutting off and returning the engine to stock boost levels gradually over a 300rpm range. So by 6600rpm, boost is back to stock values. This happens when the RPM reaches the value set in the RPM-Stop box.
The two boxes on the far left are Set-Start, and Set-Decrease. These are the key numbers to the whole thing. The Set-Start number determines how much of a boost increase you get once RPM is above the RPM-Start value. The Set-Decrease number controls how much boost you have after the RPM-Decrease Value but before the RPM-Stop value.
So that's the gist of how it's used. I'll have a lot more details on this coming very soon, like within a day or two.
In addition to the tuning screen advanced users may wish to monitor live data and made changes as they drive. I don't suggest this, and I don't really like doing it this way myself, but it can be done.
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This screen enables you to monitor various things. You can see the temperatures of the CPU and motherboard. I guess if for some reason you want to locate the device somewhere non-standard and are not sure if it's going to be too hot, this will enable you to check it and get peace of mind.
More important are the voltages in and out for the two boost sensors. Here you can see exactly what changes you are making to boost, and watch rpm on that display and see when they are taking place.
In all honestly, I never use this. I prefer to program from the comfort of my office chair and then go out and test, but to each his own...
Greg
Now I know this isn't for everybody, for almost all users out there, our two pre-made maps will be plenty, but some of you will want more control, so we are giving it to you. I think this is a much better option than the handheld module we were going to release because this can do more, and it's free!
This will do a number of things. Users can easily switch from the Dynamic to the Race maps. Or, if an owner wants more than the Race map gives, they can turn it up. If they want something in between Dynamic and Race, no problem, that can be done. It's important to understand, this isn't simple map switching software, it's actual tuning software, it's simplified, and doesn't have full capability, but it's quite powerful stuff nonetheless.
Owners will be able to use maps developed by other users. I think this is important as there is some pretty good collective knowledge in the Fiat community. Users can even put on maps for other cars should they decide to move their Euro+Drive Lite over to another supported vehicle.
The software is pretty easy to use. We will put up the official guide from the hardware manufacturer as well as our own information. I will be writing a self tuning guide with my suggestions to avoid blowing things up.
Let's take a look at the main tuning screen. (Not a Fiat tune in the picture)
First look a the blue and orange line (tape?). The blue line is the stock boost level. Note that the blue line is NOT representative of any specific boost value or even the shape of the actual boost curve, it's just a reference line we will work from.
Next, we will look at the red line.
The red line represents the CHANGE to the stock boost level, so the line does not show the curve, it's displacement from the blue line shows the change to the curve. This is important to understand.
Let's look at the line and all the numbers in the boxes below and see how they relate to each other. Start with the box on the far right. That's "Threshold" Under no circumstances should you ever touch that number unless I personally tell you too. Don't alter "Threshold", no good can come from it in 99% of the situations out there.
Look at the red line and notice it starts to diverge from the blue line at about 2000rpm. That's because because the value in the RPM-Start box below is at 2000rpm. RPM-Start can be thought of as the minimum RPM at which the device will make a change to the boost curve. (we will get to how you set the amount of change later)
Notice at 5000rpm, there is a small DIP in the boost as it comes down a little closer to the stock boost level as represented by the blue line. This point is determined by the RPM-Decrease button. Notice that boost will still be higher than stock, but not as much higher as it was at 4000rpm.
Now at 6300rpm, we have the device shutting off and returning the engine to stock boost levels gradually over a 300rpm range. So by 6600rpm, boost is back to stock values. This happens when the RPM reaches the value set in the RPM-Stop box.
The two boxes on the far left are Set-Start, and Set-Decrease. These are the key numbers to the whole thing. The Set-Start number determines how much of a boost increase you get once RPM is above the RPM-Start value. The Set-Decrease number controls how much boost you have after the RPM-Decrease Value but before the RPM-Stop value.
So that's the gist of how it's used. I'll have a lot more details on this coming very soon, like within a day or two.
In addition to the tuning screen advanced users may wish to monitor live data and made changes as they drive. I don't suggest this, and I don't really like doing it this way myself, but it can be done.
This screen enables you to monitor various things. You can see the temperatures of the CPU and motherboard. I guess if for some reason you want to locate the device somewhere non-standard and are not sure if it's going to be too hot, this will enable you to check it and get peace of mind.
More important are the voltages in and out for the two boost sensors. Here you can see exactly what changes you are making to boost, and watch rpm on that display and see when they are taking place.
In all honestly, I never use this. I prefer to program from the comfort of my office chair and then go out and test, but to each his own...
Greg
