Megasquirt-3 Setting up Megasquirt-3 Product Range MS3 1.4.X
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Megasquirt-3 Setting up Megasquirt-3 Product Range MS3 1.4.x Dated: 2016-12-29 (Optional) Instructions for setting up your Megasquirt-3 ECU. This version of the documentation applies to the Megasquirt-3 range of products which includes: • MS3 on V3.0 or V3.57 mainboard; • with or without MS3X and running MS3 firmware 1.4.x (See section 1.4 and 2.10.3 for more detail on version numbers.) Not covered: • MegaSquirt-1; • EMS-Pro • Megasquirt-2, Microsquirt or Microsquirt-module based ECUs • MS3-Pro or products using MS3-Pro module - (see the MS3-Pro manual) Please report any omissions, errors or improvements on the www.msextra.com forum or to [email protected] (c) 2014-6 James Murray Megasquirt-3 Setting Up 0:QuickStart Guide – in brief 0: QuickStart Guide – in brief This list is provided as the bare essentials that you must read. Full details of each step are provided within the body of the manual. 1. Buy or build your Megasquirt! 2. Select and assemble your fuel and ignition systems. 3. Setup your vehicle wiring harness ensuring it is fused. 4. Connect MAP hose to full vacuum source. (Speed Density only.) 5. Install TunerStudio and Megalogviewer software onto you computer. 6. Connect your Megasquirt to a 12V fused supply either in the vehicle or on the bench. 7. Get the serial comms set up. 8. Install the firmware if required. 9. Get your tuning computer to talk to the ECU. 10. Setup sensor calibrations to match hardware. (TPS, O2 sensor, temp sensors.) 11. Check all sensor inputs are reading sensibly in TunerStudio. 12. Set the base settings (engine type, ignition setup, toothed wheel type.) 13. Use the test mode to confirm injectors and coil(s) are functioning. 14. Check for RPM input. 15. Check the cranking timing with fuel disabled. 16. Start the engine and start tuning. All parts are sold for OFF ROAD RACE-ONLY ground-vehicle use only – see section 1.1 for more details. (c) 2014-6 James Murray 2016-12-29 Page 2/163 Megasquirt-3 Setting Up 0:Contents 0: Contents Table of Chapters 0: QuickStart Guide – in brief.................................................................................................2 0: Contents.............................................................................................................................3 1: Introduction.......................................................................................................................11 2: QuickStart Guide – expanded..........................................................................................15 3: Tuning the engine.............................................................................................................56 4: Advanced topics...............................................................................................................80 5: Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................137 6: Appendix A: Firmware upgrade notes............................................................................148 7: Appendix B: Fuel calculations........................................................................................154 8: Appendix C: Megasquirt Glossary of Terms...................................................................156 9: Revision history..............................................................................................................163 (c) 2014-6 James Murray 2016-12-29 Page 3/163 Megasquirt-3 Setting Up 0:Contents Contents 0: QuickStart Guide – in brief................................................................................................2 0: Contents............................................................................................................................3 1: Introduction......................................................................................................................11 1.1 Emissions and disclaimer.........................................................................................11 1.2 Required tools...........................................................................................................11 1.3 How to use the manuals...........................................................................................11 1.4 Products Covered.....................................................................................................12 1.4.1 MS3 on V2.2 mainboard (not covered).............................................................12 1.4.2 MS3 on a V3.0 mainboard.................................................................................12 1.4.3 MS3 on a V3.57 mainboard...............................................................................13 1.5 Copyrights.................................................................................................................14 2: QuickStart Guide – expanded.........................................................................................15 2.1 Buy or build your Megasquirt!...................................................................................15 2.2 Select and assemble your fuel and ignition systems...............................................15 2.3 Setup your vehicle wiring harness (loom) ensuring it is fused.................................15 2.4 Connect MAP hose to full vacuum source................................................................15 2.5 Install TunerStudio and Megalogviewer....................................................................15 2.6 Power up your ECU..................................................................................................15 2.7 Get the serial comms set up.....................................................................................15 2.7.1 FTDI USB Latency Setting................................................................................19 2.7.2 portcheck for diagnostics...................................................................................20 2.8 Turn off "Hide extension for known file types" (Windows Only)...............................20 2.9 Install the firmware if required..................................................................................21 2.9.1 Windows............................................................................................................21 2.9.2 Mac / Linux........................................................................................................24 2.10 Get your tuning computer to talk to the ECU..........................................................25 2.10.1 TunerStudio basics..........................................................................................29 2.10.2 Firmware, TunerStudio, tune files (MSQ) - what's all that?.............................30 2.10.3 Version numbers..............................................................................................30 2.10.3.1 Mainboard version.................................................................................................30 2.10.3.2 Firmware Version..................................................................................................30 2.10.3.3 TunerStudio Version..............................................................................................31 2.10.3.4 MegaLogViewer Version.......................................................................................31 2.10.3.5 Operating system version......................................................................................31 2.11 Setup sensor calibrations to match hardware.......................................................31 2.11.1 Calibrate TPS...................................................................................................31 2.11.2 Calibrate MAP/Baro.........................................................................................32 2.11.3 Unlock calibrations...........................................................................................32 2.11.4 Calibrate CLT and MAT sensor........................................................................33 2.11.5 Calibrate AFR table (O2 sensor).....................................................................34 2.11.6 Lock calibrations..............................................................................................34 2.12 Check all sensor inputs are reading sensibly in TunerStudio.................................34 (c) 2014-6 James Murray 2016-12-29 Page 4/163 Megasquirt-3 Setting Up 0:Contents 2.12.1 MAP sensor check...........................................................................................34 2.12.2 TPS check.......................................................................................................35 2.12.3 CLT sensor check............................................................................................35 2.12.4 MAT sensor check...........................................................................................35 2.12.5 O2 sensor check..............................................................................................35 2.12.6 MAF sensor check...........................................................................................35 2.12.7 Battery voltage check......................................................................................35 2.13 Set the base settings..............................................................................................35 2.13.1 Control Algorithm choice.................................................................................36 2.13.2