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Wait, wait, wait - You Build a MegaSquirt YOURSELF?
And you don't need a separate computer to setup and tune... just plug in a
PC keyboard and go! The MegasquirtAVR is an interesting splinter group but
is 100% compatible with the original tools like MegaTune...
Me Likes
-Raffi
At 09:56 PM 3/22/2004, Brian McGarvey wrote:
>The GRM car is using a different version thats about to do a name change
>from MS-AVR to something else.
>
>i like it because
>it already does
>ingition
>fuel (low and high Z injectors)
>Idle stab PWM or custom WOT mod
>no other boxes, etc required.
>WBo2 built in to v 3.* I have v 2.2
>talk of multichannel knock
>4 stepper motor drivers
>code written in C (special AVR version)
>v3. has real connectors
>v3. has a custom box and endplates
>I got a good deal!
>
>Read all about it.
>BTW im doing the ez-wiring for vw's and 16v's :-)
>it will all be documented.
>
>google ms-avr or
>http://www.squirrelpf.com/msavr/
>
>and I have pages there.
>http://www.squirrelpf.com/msavr/index.php?action=find&find=grm
>
>Brian
>no i didnt build it my self, but would have except no kits were avail
>
>
>On Tue, 23 Mar 2004, Mark wrote:
>
> > I've been lurking the Yahoo email list now for about a year, and
> > actually went out and bought a money order to order a kit in the fall,
> > but at the last minute I decided to hold out until UltraMegasquirt comes
> > out. I want to control both fuel and spark (plus wideband o2 sensor
> > support is nice). The release date for UMS was never really posted, but
> > it's been "just around the corner" for a while now, so I may just bite
> > the bullet and order the present system, and modify it slightly to make
> > it a Megasquirt'N'EDIS system - uses 90's Ford distributorless EDIS
> > ignition components from a (yuck) Escort, controlled by the modified
> > Megasquirt box.... The latest "guesstimate" when UMS will be ready is
> > around July. Can't wait till then...
> >
> > There is also a Yahoo email list dedicated to VW/Audi Megasquirt
> > applications (MegaVAG).
> >
> > To answer your question: it's useful in my application because I'm at
> > the point where I've got a solid base performance-wise (2.0 ABA w/
> > P&P'ed JH head and other goodies), and I see the stock fuel injection
> > system as a big restriction (literally) to increased performance. I
> > would also love to get rid of the distributor - less moving parts that
> > wear out is a good thing... I'm also a "tweaker" by nature, so the
> > ability to tune the car via a laptop appeals to me...
> >
> > Mark.
> > 75
> > 80 S
> > 81 S 2.0 ABA/JH/4K
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org [mailto:scirocco-l-
> > > bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of T Berk
> > > Sent: March 22, 2004 11:57 PM
> > > To: Scirocco E-list
> > > Subject: Wait, wait, wait - You Build a MegaSquirt YOURSELF?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I looks like they provide schematics and can sell you the parts.
> > >
> > > If you can solder you are ready to go.
> > >
> > > And the chip is a Motorola, MuHAHahahahahah. <cough> <cough>.
> > >
> > > Hmmm, well I don't have anything that needs this right now, but damn-
> > I
> > > love it anyway.
> > >
> > > How many of you folks are actually using such a system right now?
> > >
> > > And why is it useful in your application?
> > >
> > > TBerk
> >
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>Brian
>88 16v $2004 GRM challenge car http://www.grmotorsports.com
>84 0v Next years car? mid engine... maybe we'll see
>82 0v Black 16v kit --parts
>82 2.0L Topless bunny -- Knock Ignition and bigger clutch. next.
>90 90q20v doing daily driver duty.
>91 VFR750F everybody needs a 11-12 sec vehicle.
>
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