looks like trouble to me. i know nothing about programming a ecu and bet most others dont either.ive seen plenty of bikes screwed up becaue of a power comander with a bad map.id rather leave it to people like siw
Its far too easy to wipe out your ECU. Even TB can do this if instructions are not followed. At least TB has a recovery mode
rsvr. i only had a quick read of some of the post so what can you do with it, i realise you can load maps with it, which map are you using
I think you can do everything that TB does. I've already got TB so not bothered myself but it was only a matter of time before someone did this. TB is quite pricey and it seems as if this software is as good. It's not like TB will reimburse you if your ECU fries with their software or anything, though you won't get ANY support with this new one as it's freeware.
Excuse my ignorance....but in words that a simpleton like myself can understand, what can you do by changing the map in the ecu? I understand the basics (i.e. change rev limits etc etc), but what does this mean in the real world.....more bhp? better acceleration? Again, sorry if that is a really dumb question...butI would really like to know!
The 'map' defines how the engine runs such as how much fuel to deliver at what rpm/throttle position, ignition advance, rev limit, idle speed, A/F targets when running in closed loop etc. If you've got any mods to engine then you need to set the fuel targets to be in the optimum range for max power throughout the map, so yes more power, better throttle response and control and maybe even better mpg if your lucky.
In addition to what C21 said, doesn't the standard map tale into account various emissions standards which limit engine power output???
Yes, they have to run emission and noise maps as standard which limit the bikes breathing ability. Get rid of the standard tunes and open up a lot more power.
I've got a funny feeling that anything like that may involve fried ecu's. :? Like several on here I have TB, and consider the cost enough to limit it to people who (a) don't just want to have a quick "dabble" and (b) know enough to understand what it can do if misused. Freeware can't and won't. How long will it stay freeware? Is the aim to kill TB and take the non-oem, non-pwr cmdr market? Has anybody considered that if you don't pay for something, the legal burden of "fit for purpose" doesn't exist? Think I'll stick with Wayne and TB thanks.
I think Wayne will soon have a law suit against this company. We had exactly the same with Nemesis and Ducati.