EFILive tuner....how do you like it?
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EFILive tuner....how do you like it? For those that have got it already, how do you like it? Is it as good/better than LS1Edit/HPTuners? I really like the idea of being able to ditch my old AutoTap and LS1Edit cables and just run one for two cars. 
It technically isn't released to the public yet. There are beta testers that have had it for some time now and seem to just love it. The expected release date for the states is around the first of January. If you check their website, you can download a "evaluation" version that lets you play with certain functions.
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Of course the Tuning Tool is only part of the package. Some of our sponsors here will soon be carrying it, bundled with the Scan Tool and the FlashScan interface, which records Scan Tool data logs WITHOUT a PC. Without going into specifics, here's a few snippets from the Beta Test program:
"First rate workmanship. I'd call it "medical grade" and that's about where my level of (electronic design) experience is. (When you are drilling holes in patient's brains and implanting electrodes to monitor epilepsy surgery, there is little room for error!) "
"(The) FlashScan unit - it's truly "Plug-n-Play""
"Programming and retreiving data makes sense and getting logged data from FlashScan is simple. "
...and as for the Tuning Tool, well, it's doing what it's supposed to do....
MRK
"First rate workmanship. I'd call it "medical grade" and that's about where my level of (electronic design) experience is. (When you are drilling holes in patient's brains and implanting electrodes to monitor epilepsy surgery, there is little room for error!) "
"(The) FlashScan unit - it's truly "Plug-n-Play""
"Programming and retreiving data makes sense and getting logged data from FlashScan is simple. "
...and as for the Tuning Tool, well, it's doing what it's supposed to do....
MRK
Last edited by emarkay; Nov 29, 2004 at 07:30 PM. Reason: spelling
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Originally Posted by emarkay
Of course the Tuning Tool is only part of the package. Some of our sponsors here will soon be carrying it, bundled with the Scan Tool and the FlashScan interface, which records Scan Tool data logs WITHOUT a PC. Without going into specifics, here's a few snippets from the Beta Test program:
Does it have any output control capability?
Originally Posted by emarkay
"First rate workmanship. I'd call it "medical grade" and that's about where my level of (electronic design) experience is. (When you are drilling holes in patient's brains and implanting electrodes to monitor epilepsy surgery, there is little room for error!) "
Does it actually have an medical or mil spec grade parts inside it, or is it just the normal multi layer surface mount construction?
Not that I have any intentions of tuning my car in an operating room. I am more concerned with durability and failure rate.
Originally Posted by emarkay
...and as for the Tuning Tool, well, it's doing what it's supposed to do....
MRK
MRK
Well one would hope so.
I tried the demo and got my mouse too close to a 2D table window and clicked on it. I destroyed the data on that table. Maybe you guys could clean that up before you release it.
I also could not find any way to edit the 3D table graphic. Is that not possible?
Thanks,
Zippy
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C'mon MRK, you can't post info like that, remember who 'owns' this forum.
Hey Zippy, your mouse got too close to the 2D table and destroyed the data!!, here's a hint, they work best when on your desk, not on the monitor.
Hey Zippy, your mouse got too close to the 2D table and destroyed the data!!, here's a hint, they work best when on your desk, not on the monitor.
Originally Posted by zippythewonderslug
I tried the demo and got my mouse too close to a 2D table window and clicked on it. I destroyed the data on that table. Maybe you guys could clean that up before you release it.
Or click "Revert" to revert the table back to it's original state.
Originally Posted by zippythewonderslug
I also could not find any way to edit the 3D table graphic. Is that not possible?
The keyboard is far more accurate for editing 3D surface maps than trying to drag a point with the mouse. Especially sitting in a vehicle with a touchpad or mouse stick.
Use the arrow keys to move the selected cell around the surface map.
Use the Shift+Arrow keys to select multiple cells.
Use F8 and Ctrl+F8 to increase/decrease the selected cell(s) by 1
Use F7 and Ctrl+F7 to increase/decrease the selected cells(s) by 0.1
Use Ctrl+= and Ctrl+- to increase/decreae the selected cells by the currently selected precision.
Regards
Paul
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Hey, "one post Zippy",
"...I can never remember what I was doing while driving. I prefer to watch it or be alerted of some problem. Does it have any output control capability?"
There are built in alarms, but beyond that, one must remember the right pedal means go, clockwise is right, and the engine goes "vroom vroom".
"Does it actually have an medical or mil spec grade parts inside it, or is it just the normal multi layer surface mount construction?"
Parts may be, but none of the aforementioned certs or qualifications were specified, however the fab house meets ISO 9001 and IPC-610 standards.
Feel free to post any further comments or suggestions at the EFILive message boards.
MRK
"...I can never remember what I was doing while driving. I prefer to watch it or be alerted of some problem. Does it have any output control capability?"
There are built in alarms, but beyond that, one must remember the right pedal means go, clockwise is right, and the engine goes "vroom vroom".
"Does it actually have an medical or mil spec grade parts inside it, or is it just the normal multi layer surface mount construction?"
Parts may be, but none of the aforementioned certs or qualifications were specified, however the fab house meets ISO 9001 and IPC-610 standards.
Feel free to post any further comments or suggestions at the EFILive message boards.
MRK
Last edited by emarkay; Dec 2, 2004 at 11:57 AM. Reason: spelling
Go ahead and discuss the progress, but if there is selling involved then EFILive has to direct folks to the actual vendors who will be selling the product, same as Jack @ Racetronix does.
I bought my EFILive Pro from:
http://www.tbyrne.com/ls1catalog.html
I am thinking about upgrading to the new version when it comes out.
Bill
http://www.tbyrne.com/ls1catalog.html
I am thinking about upgrading to the new version when it comes out.
Bill
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PSJ, no prob - I thought it was getting a bit to "specific" so I suggested a look-see over to the source. No offers expressed or implied, all rights reserved, light fuse & run, klaatu barada nikto.
MRK
MRK
I have got it as well. It is great! The Black box logging (logging without a laptop) is wonderful. You can configure the FlashScan cable with the PIDs you want to record using your desktop then go out and do your drive test and then download all the data from the cable to your desktop and view it. It is no longer required to have a laptop.
I highly recommend the product.
John
I highly recommend the product.
John
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I bought it. I have a WB O2 now and am glad I don't HAVE to bang my laptop around during monster burnouts, now.
I still expect I'll have my laptop most of the time, though. I usually edit my tune between each run.
The interface is designed the way a windows program oughta be. The programmers are tight and on top of every reported problem. If they are HALF as responsive to customers, the support should be second to none.
I'm excited about using it, and I'm glad there are more choices out there,now.
I have Autotap, Superchips programmer, LS1-Edit, EFILive5 and EFILive6 and now EFILive7/Flashscan. This package makes me the happiest I've been in a long time. I've spent the year trying to make my setup reliable. I hope to lock it in for my goal of mid 10's and still street-driven.
I still expect I'll have my laptop most of the time, though. I usually edit my tune between each run.
The interface is designed the way a windows program oughta be. The programmers are tight and on top of every reported problem. If they are HALF as responsive to customers, the support should be second to none.
I'm excited about using it, and I'm glad there are more choices out there,now.
I have Autotap, Superchips programmer, LS1-Edit, EFILive5 and EFILive6 and now EFILive7/Flashscan. This package makes me the happiest I've been in a long time. I've spent the year trying to make my setup reliable. I hope to lock it in for my goal of mid 10's and still street-driven.
