michael Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Forget your AEM / Motec / eManage, the Amstrad CPC is where it's at! http://www.cpczone.net/boards/viewtopic.php?t=1427 I haven't tried this in the car just yet but the initial test program seems to suggest that it'll work very well! Much better than a windows-based Fuel Injection programming system via a laptop Yeah, loading the ECU up from CD each time you need to go anywhere is a fine idea, making Manic Miner work was tricky enough at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Oh my god !!! I have an Amstrad CPC 464 at home ! from when I was 8 or something. That what I lernt to program Basic on hahaha I even did a few games I saved to tape you know the loading noise.... iiiiiiieeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr errerererereeeeiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiieeerrrrrrrrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 I had a 464 but couldn't afford the colour screen, all my games were green A chap at work collects them, most weeks some kind of eBay parcel arrives packed with old Amstrad stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 So if it's possible with a CPC it must be possible for someone to develop an open-source engine management system to run on a mini-itx board or something. Linux obviously, you wouldn't want it blue screening on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 So if it's possible with a CPC it must be possible for someone to develop an open-source engine management system to run on a mini-itx board or something. Linux obviously, you wouldn't want it blue screening on you I had thought about using a mini-itx. The problem is you really need a realtime OS. Which got me thinking of using something such as QNX. Would provide a nice GUI while being realtime. I then lost the will to live realising how sad I was getting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblitz Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 brings back memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I had thought about using a mini-itx. The problem is you really need a realtime OS. Which got me thinking of using something such as QNX. Would provide a nice GUI while being realtime. I then lost the will to live realising how sad I was getting.... There's a few real-time Linux distro's out there now, trouble with QNX is that you'd be limited on hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 There's a few real-time Linux distro's out there now, trouble with QNX is that you'd be limited on hardware. Check the new QNX home page, the hardware list has been GREATLY extended, nowhere near what Linux supports, but a lot more. If you reallly REALLY REALLY want to do something like this, have a look the megasquirt software purely to have a look at what it does and how it does it (Source is open). The geek in me wants to get involved as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Check the new QNX home page, the hardware list has been GREATLY extended, nowhere near what Linux supports, but a lot more. If you reallly REALLY REALLY want to do something like this, have a look the megasquirt software purely to have a look at what it does and how it does it (Source is open). The geek in me wants to get involved as well... Ah I see yeah hardware support much better now. It would be something quite interesting to get into. I'll have a look for this megasquirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Ah I see yeah hardware support much better now. It would be something quite interesting to get into. I'll have a look for this megasquirt. Here you go http://www.megasquirt.info/ (Watches Ian C running for the hills screaming and shaking violently *grin*) If you are serious about this, I'm more than happy to get involved as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Here you go http://www.megasquirt.info/ (Watches Ian C running for the hills screaming and shaking violently *grin*) If you are serious about this, I'm more than happy to get involved as well. I suspect it's beyond my skill set (wouldn't know where to start wiring up looms and sensors etc.), not something I'd like to risk on the Supra unless I knew what I was doing. I'd love to have a play around though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4RK RZ Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I had a 464 but couldn't afford the colour screen, all my games were green A chap at work collects them, most weeks some kind of eBay parcel arrives packed with old Amstrad stuff. haha I had the green screen too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Here you go http://www.megasquirt.info/ (Watches Ian C running for the hills screaming and shaking violently *grin*) If you are serious about this, I'm more than happy to get involved as well. Haha I didn't think it was too bad, I might even look into it if I ever/when I build a locost, but I want ignition timing built in dagnabbit. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I suspect it's beyond my skill set (wouldn't know where to start wiring up looms and sensors etc.), not something I'd like to risk on the Supra unless I knew what I was doing. I'd love to have a play around though. i know on the honda they have a replacement ecu that has plug and play connections it uses it own lambder sensor and has functions such as data logging boost control dose the sup have anything simular? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I've wondered why people haven't tried this on hand helds. Not sure if I'd rely on a Windows CE box to handle my engine, but surely a reliable BSD based system could be possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 If you can make a Nintendo do useful stuff a Pocket PC must be more than capable, wireless connectivity would be a selling point too. http://www.turboxs.com/more_info.php?ID=131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Haha I didn't think it was too bad, I might even look into it if I ever/when I build a locost, but I want ignition timing built in dagnabbit. -Ian You wish has been granted... There is something called megasquirt and spark... Does it all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 You wish has been granted... There is something called megasquirt and spark... Does it all..... lol yeah right:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 lol, green screen rocked!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest magic Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 it came with a amsoft gamespack if i remember , harrier attack was good . there was one game called maze or something it took about 17mins to load but it wasnt guaranteed to get that far . in the end i think my parents sold it on adtrader and put the money towards our amiga a500 ( that was the best then , the atari was the next runner up) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 lol yeah right:p Erm, don't get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshadow Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Erm, don't get it? you mean thats the real name? forgive my comment oh wise one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 you mean thats the real name? forgive my comment oh wise one lol hahahahaha Fair play... yeah the unit is actually called MegaSquirt (Only geeks could come up with this name, and I will to bet they were sniggering when they did it).. Megasquirt - http://www.megasquirt.info/ MegasquirtnSpark - http://megasquirt.sourceforge.net/extra/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 http://i.techrepublic.com.com/gallery/6391-391-400.jpg ^^ I had one of those bad boys, and also learned to program in BASIC on it In fact, it's still stashed in my parents loft! Reckon it's worth anything now? More importantly though, there were some brilliant games for it - Top Gun and Rick Dangerous rocked!! Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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