is there a diy version of this ecu?

[h22]

~$200 for an assembled header board? WOW, nice work guys, that is dirt cheep for an ECU that has so much to offer! I love the header Idea, should open up a whole new world of plug&play adapters.

[24c]

I am ready to submit the "module" version of MicroSquirt. All that changes is the ampseal is removed and replaced with a 0.1" header (2 x 25). Everything else is the same, and the board is all laid out and ready for PCB manufacture. We may not have this board wave-soldered but only the SMT parts soldered on to make it more flexible (and to save cost), since the uses of the board will be different. I have to make up a jig to be able to test the module, using "pogo-pins" to get to the unpopulated signal header. Target price is low US$200.00 or thereabouts, depending on CM and module testing cost.

Hi Bruce, I saw this post whilst looking for something else, and wondered if you are still going to do this version?

[Bruce Bowling]

Hi Bruce, I saw this post whilst looking for something else, and wondered if you are still going to do this version?

Its done

All I have to do is program the boards I have (200 of them) and make them available to the resellers. All of the info on the module is here:

http://www.bgsoflex.com/microsquirt/mic ... module.pdf

Only thing different with the module (outside of the 2x0.1" header that replaces the ampseal) is the ignition out is logic-level only. Since this module needs to be plugged into a mainboard (that you get to design) then if you need ignition drivers you can place it on the mainboard. This is the only change, everything else is exactly the same as Microsquirt.

The module concept should really have a lot of appeal to the DIY types. With the engine management encapsulated in a module it should be easy to incorporate this building block into a larger system. There are module forms of wideband O2 controllers, various USB modules, bluetooth/zigbee modules (see http://www.sparkfun.com), etc, you should be able to hook the blocks together for your own custom setup Real diy...

I need to talk to Lance about setting up a sub-thread on this forum for the module, a place where people can discuss different ideas for mainboards, etc.

- Bruce

- Bruce

[24c]

Its done

I sooooo want one of these, they are a lovely job and another forum to visit too.

Thanks very much indeed, going to start reading up on this rascal, but assume it's essentially a MicroSquirt with a few added extras, and proto interface area? Will it run enhanced MSIIs? Haven't got my V2 to run yet, so probably trying to run before I walk, but I feel it won't be long now, here's hoping.
Don't know what I'd use the proto area for, but DIY WBO2 interface in the same box would be a nice update for the old bike, besides you can still dream.

PS That Eval Board looks a smart idea too, especially the breakouts...hmmm

[heavy_cruiser]

Keep us posted Bruce, between this and a module version of the Sequencer, I reckon all my projects will be covered!

cheers
Ash

[turbo355]

Yes i will buy a few to play around with got a few projects in mind that might work real nice with these.

[24c]

Hi Bruce
Just wondered if there was any news on this, as I am looking at getting another MicroSquirt, one for the bench, another for the bike, but ideally I would really like one of these ... please.

[Matt Cramer]

They were unveiled at the MegaMeet and a few pre-production V2.1s are floating around. The production version is called V2.2 and you can read up on it here:

http://www.diyautotune.com/events/megam ... module.ppt

Note that the coordinates for the J1 header are a bit off; first pin should be at (1,0.3).

[Fabrik8]

I'd love to get my hands on one of those. Might be faster than making my own layout and probably cheaper too.

Keep us updated!