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So any updates on the scan tool progress?
Update please?
The latest Cummins beta version is being uploaded now and released to the beta testers tonight.
This is likely the last Cummins beta release before we make a public pre-release.
We haven't announced any release dates publicly as we need to propagate that information through our reseller network first.
I expect it will be available well before the end of May.
Regards
Paul
Thank you!
Here is a little more detailed update on our progress.
Last week we expanded our Beta program to include several additional testers. This was done to help us speed up the process of our testing as well as expose the software to fresh eyes to see how new users will manage. We needed to see how users who hadn't been exposed to custom tuning took to the process. Not only have we had excellent feedback from these new testers regarding parameters and how the tune tool and scan tool interact, it's also been very helpful for our documentation and support network for when we do release. We have produced a quick start guide which will be given a once over from the Beta testers too.
With respect to the software, this is what we've been working on recently:
- added support for new some new operating systems (they keep popping up).
- injection timing and fuel pressure controls confirmed as working well, commanding 26,000 PSI no problem with verification on the scanner it's doing it.
- full control of post and pilot injection confirmed as working.
- currently testing tire size adjustments (we may add a calculator in addition to current controls).
- Wastegate control - we've made good progress on this feature and people have been able to remove boost foolers.
- auto door lock disable feature in testing (mixed results).
- Scantool PID group selection working well, although we may need to retrain our existing GM customers - this approach is very different to what they are used to. We expect this method to be far more helpful with users assisting each other.
What we are still working on:
- fuel hang - appears to be operating system related. The issue is resolved on some trucks via tuning, and is still being experienced on others. We are compiling a list of OS's that it works on and doesn't work on to try and resolve this completely.
- RPM limiters - we've had some success consistently lifting the limiter to 4200 and removing that huge back off to 3600. We haven't hit the magical 5000, but we are still actively working on this though not as a priority for release day.
- door lock disable feature is working on some trucks but not others. Still need to do more digging on this, although it won't prevent us releasing (nice to have, but unnecessary)
- flashing tunes from one vehicle into another. We need to finalise testing to ensure there are no security issues or no start issues.
What's needed for us to release?
- The testers (and ourselves) need to have a better understanding of certain table affects on the final injection pulsewidth algorithms and the Fuel Pressure control systems to support our customers as knowledgeable as possible.
- Keep testing the RPM limiters.
- Finalise documentation (will anyone read it??)
- There are a few minor fixes needed to the software, and then I expect we'll have one more full beta release before we are ready to go public.
We just want to make sure that when it's released that all tuners are going to have the ability to produce better tunes than what is currently on the market today. When I say better, I don't mean the highest horsepower or highest RPM, all that will come, I mean something the drives smooth like a factory vehicle yet performs significantly better.
Cheers,
Ross
Thanks for keeping us updated.
Does it look like there may be some trans tuning available in the future? If anything, to control converter lockup? That would be great if it's possible.
Yes, some trans control will be included, but not on the first release date. Although the electronic side of the transmission is relativity simple on the Dodge (compared to say an Allison), we will need to get our Beta testers to do some testing on the tables we wanted to include.
Awesome!! I would think torque converter lock-up should work and possible a little something with shift points and I would be totally happy with that.
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Shift points for all gears is a little tricky because it's not a full electronic auto, you would need to play around with the governor pressure for the shift points. It's not going to be easy like a full electronic auto where you have a shift at 'x' MPH and 'x' percent throttle.
Ok well I meant torque converter lock up for sure and that shift points might be a little too.. it shifts into 4th at different times in tow/haul or not. I really don't know what can and can't be done though. I just think the Allison tuning is pretty sweet but i know it wont be on near that level. Ill be really happy with the engine tuning already though!
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i was just looking at the calender and noticed there are only seven days left in may....;) is still possible to have a public release by the end of the month
The programmer im running now has my upshift and downshifts all messed up due to the fact it takes very little pedal movement for alot more fuel than stock. Right from the start of this project I was hoping at the very least to "respan" my throttle to require more % throttle for a given amount of fuel, thereby fooling the transmission upshifts/downshifts into a more logical pattern. Sounds like we may even get a little direct trans. control , even better!
its june how much longer do we have lol
We realize its taken longer than we expected.
We are working on the final version right now and expect it to be publicly available early next week.
Depending on our test results this week, a pre-release version may be available sooner.
Regards
Paul