I buckled and bought everything I need to run ECTune. I will post pics and tutorials and do an ongoing review of the program and hardware. I will also post Dyno charts as they become available to me shoudl I decide to become a dealer for them. For now I will post some pics tonite and show you all how it works (pending my computer not being gay).

Well I finally got a chance to run ECTune during initial startup and tune.

Though I had to jump through a few hoops to get the licensing situated . . . I love this thing. The amount of information trumps hondata and crome from my experiences. The chase map feature lets you see exactly wehre the ecu is reading, and the ecu code diagnositcs pop up on screen letting you know the instant things are going awry.

Loving it.

Awesome. How is the price compared to hondata?

(05-19-2009 08:23 AM)thayne Wrote:  Awesome. How is the price compared to hondata?

tuner package price is just under $400 ish.

Well thats not bad. So when you become a dealer, you will give me a good deal. Got it. Thanks.lol

What kind of data is it letting you monitor?
not familiar with this one

Good stuff..what does it exactly have that Hondata doesn't?

Sounds like something worth investigating

(06-15-2009 04:59 PM)SlooDC Wrote:  Good stuff..what does it exactly have that Hondata doesn't?

http://www.ectune.com/eCtune/AboutFeatur...fault.aspx

From their website. There are also security and antitheft features.


Main eCtune Features:

High and low cam tables with size 24x20
VTEC
High and low load vtec window(tps based)
Alternate Output(for non vtec ecu's)
Ability to disable error checking and speed checking
IAB
Alternate output(non IAB ecu)
Adjustable RPM
Completely disable IAB
Secondary maps(second set of high / low cam maps)
Selectable with any General Purpose output
With input switch(normal fuel/e85 fuel/race fuel)
Based on TPS/RPM/MAP
Electronic boost controller
RPM based compensation
IAT based compensation
Delta Map compensation for closeloop
Closeloop compensation

TPS target compensation
Adjustable Input target compensation(dial in car to adjust boost)

FastSpool option
Adjustable Outputs(EGR/IAB)
Adjustable Hz
2D map gear vs boost | rpm vs boost
3D map gear vs rpm vs boost(testing)
n2o/Alcohol PWM controller (testing, developing)
Adjustable HZ
3d table rpm vs gear vs DC
TPS correction
DC vs Fuel Correction
DC vs Ign correction
DC vs correction can adjust your fuel/ign based on the PWM dc(e.g. nos flow)
Manual dual/tri/quad stage boost controller
Cold, hot and MIL Stage boost cut protection
3-Step launch control with anti-lag and tps activation
Antilag for both FTL(launch) and FTS(shift, useful to keep boost up during shift)
FTL Type
TPS activation
Fixed point
FTL memory set by a button(rev to rpm press button, rev in memory until reset)/testing
FTS Type:
Fixed
Per Gear
BurnOut:
Press a button/switch to activate the burnout rev limit
Rev Limiter with fuel cut/ ignition cut/ fuel and ignition cut :
Hot and cold Rev
Hot can use per gear limiter(if you want a lower rev limit in first gear) (testing)
Soft Rev Limiter(Design phase,testing)
Gear depended shift light(MIL/check engine)
3 General purpose outputs with fuel/ignition adjustments(or ability to switch to secondary maps)
Injector calibration with fuel offset, overall fuel trim and battery compensation table
Fuel trims: injector, overall, o2, tps tip-in, crank, postfuel, tipout, ect(testing).
Gear based ignition and fuel corrections

Tip-In Ignition correction adjustable(tables/parameters)
Target idle( with IACV adjuster )
Closeloop(with use of wideband 0-5v signal on 4 different ecu inputs)
Target O2 maps in sofware for each fuel map
Target O2 maps for lean cruising(testing)
Target O2 map in ecu(testing)
Support of different kinds of mapsensors(custom settings)
Table load selectable: map sensor/ tps sensor/ alpha-n
Selectable gearbox
Custom gear ratio learn tool
User adjustable fuel cut settings
Tps
Load
delay
Minimum Rpm
Restore Rpm

Use any input for Service Check Connector or use KOEO TPS(key on engine off & tps>50%)
Custom Service Check Connector routine for STATIC ign sync(testing).
Ac cut and ac idle recovery
Disable Ignition correction above X mBar
Starter signal disable
Fuel pump control
Always On(drain thank)
Always Off(safety)
Normal
Prime time when you Key On
Alternator control disable(useful on obd2 cars)
Control radiator fan with any output
Ect overheat protection; limits rpm
Lean protection with timer and check engine light(2x)
Boost compensation fuel(testing)
Boost compensation ignition(testing)
Traction control(testing)

Onboard datalogging will be supported shortly with the new Moates Demon v1.2


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Main Software Features

Datalogging
Fast datalogging of 90 parameters
Live Tuner graphs( time vs AFR, rpm vs AFR/Boost)
Save logs for later analyzing, view in Grap mode
Export to CSV
Custom Data display
Warning range for most parameters
Graph templates for different type analyzing
Auto reconnect(search for ecu) on timeout
Datalog files with Marker including comments. Usefull for later replay.
Auto-save datalog on connection
Auto-save datalog if conditions met(TPS,VSS,RPM,TPS)(testing)
Realtime Updates
Fast updating of the rom
Upload a calibration only(less then 1 seconds)
Upload the base code(less then 4 seconds)
Easy to use interface
The tuning interface was designed with input from many tuners. This helps to create one of the most intuitive tuning experiences available.
Lots of options and data, open ended tuning interface.
Basemap creator
Selectable Ecu's
Selectable Basemaps for different engines
Adjust mapsensor during creation
Adjust injectors during creation
Select amount of columns, boost fuel, boost retard
View and clear error codes
Automatic software updates
Table editing
Easy table editing
Auto Adjust selection based on wideband reading and target afr
Interpolate Row and Columns
Smooth Map or Smooth Selection
Insert or Delete Row rpm
Insert interpolates the fuel/ign values
Insert or Delete Column load
Insert interpolates the fuel/ign values
Grab Cells( useful when doing a run or spotting a problem to hold this. It will select the cells)
Follow VTEC maps(switch to vtec maps in eCtune when entering vtec)
Follow Secondary maps(switch to sec maps in eCtune when entering sec map)
Smart tracking
Selects the cells where the ecu is currently reading
Table Graphs
2d presentation of data
3d presentation of data
Advance visual editing of tables
Map trails feature; You can see where the ecu read during a run, combined with rpm vs Afr/Boost you have powerful tool(see help file)
Correction/Advance tables
All correction/advance tables have a 2d view
Adjustable with quick keys(+ / -)
Adjustable with menu(right click)
Tuner Graphs(Live plots)
live Time vs AFR
live rpm vs Afr/Boost
rpm vs Accel(in development)
Read or write chips
eCtune uses universal calibrations which are rombase version independent
Snapshot manager
Make snapshots during tuning. Roll back an old calibration fast.
Export/Import tables only
3 user configurable analog inputs
3 inputs for wideband logging
Different predefined widebands or use custom volt to afr table
Tools for Injector Calibration, Tps Calibration, Timing Sync, Boost Tables, Killing Injectors And table selection(high cam only, secondary map only)
Quick adjustments for Overall fuel trim, Injector Offset and Ignition trim(testing,dev)
Scalar setup tools(rpm, load NA, load Boost, Tps, Alpha-N)
Auto detects all hardware connected. Never again you need to know what comm port your hardware uses.
Direct communication with Innovate widebands, no ground offset issues anymore; PLX, AME, Zeitronix, Tech Edge are being tested
Shortcut Keys help menu; Explain the shortcut keys so you can work quicker

VERSUS Hondata's sheet
From their website
http://www.hondata.com/s300.html

Main features:

Fits inside the ECU
Made in USA
Built on the proven s100/s200 code base
USB connection for speed and compatibility
SManager Windows based software for parameter & table editing, calibration uploading and datalogging.
Real-time updating of ECU
Built in calibrations for common engine combinations
Built in datalogging to a laptop
On board datalogging memory (2 MB memory, 20-60 minutes datalogging)
Adjustment for different sized injectors, with overall fuel trim.
Configurable for any MAP sensor (to at 5 Bar and above)
TPS based table lookup for ITBs
Engine protection from over boost.
Expanded fuel and ignition tables, both in rpm and load, to 60 lbs boost and 11,000 rpm (these are not the upper limits)
Launch control with anti-lag
Full throttle shift
Three multi purpose outputs for nitrous control or similar
Supports lambda tracing from a wideband o2 (PLX wideband recommended)
PWM output for boost control
Dual tables for high/low octane calibrations etc.
Two analog inputs for wideband, EGTs etc.
SManager editing software features:

High and low speed 24 x 20 ignition and fuel tables for correct VTEC tuning
Injector size fuel trim
Fuel trim for starting, throttle tip in and individual cylinder trim
Rev limiter with fuel cut or fuel and ignition cut
Launch control with anti-lag
Full throttle shift
Adjustable VTEC window with load and throttle control
Secondary intake runner control
Adjustable idle speed
MAP sensor type and calibration
Adjustable boost cut with hot and cold settings
Shift light
Closed loop control
Air temperature compensation
Water temperature compensation
Fuel and ignition correction based on gear
A/C shutoff conditions
Closed loop
Three general purpose outputs for nitrous control, quad boost control or similar
On board datalogging trigger conditions
The s300 uses different connecting pins in the ECU from the s100/s200, and also has a slot cut in the side for the USB connector, so the ECU must be modified for use with the s300. The s300 is made to fit in a full frame ECU case (US and most markets), so will not fit in a JDM ECU case.

USB Connection

The s300 uses a high speed USB connection for both programming calibrations and datalogging. No more USB/serial connectors!

Real-time Update

The s300 can be updated in real-time with the engine running without affecting the operation of the vehicle. This means that calibrations and changes can be uploaded to the ECU very quickly (2 seconds for a new calibration, a fraction of a second for anything else), without interrupting the operation of the engine. Changes made in the SManager software are uploaded to the ECU instantly and you can see the effect immediately. The s300 does not use an EEPROM or equivalent, so you never need to open the ECU to change chips nor 'burn' ROMs. No EPROM programmer is necessary - you just need a laptop with USB port.

Note that this the only true real-time update available for Honda ECUs. Any portion of the ECU (including the whole ROM) may be quickly updated with the engine running, without the engine stalling or going into limp mode.

Datalogging

The s300 has datalogging to the SManager software built in via the USB port. Using a laptop the various ECU sensors can be datalogged, viewed, graphed and saved for later analysis.

Additionally the s300 has on board flash memory which allows a datalog recordings to be made without a laptop, for later access and download to a laptop. Multiple recordings can be made and stored in the s300 for a total of around 40 minutes of total datalogging time. An external switch can be used to start and stop recordings, or engine conditions can trigger recording. For instance in a drag race, the s300 can be set to start recording once the rpm is bought up to near launch rpm and automatically stop once past the traps and the rpm drops below a certain level.

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(06-16-2009 04:49 AM)ImHeysus Wrote:  Sounds like something worth investigating

ECTune was developed by listening to the tuning community, and giving them the things they wanted.