windows8

[nmthingnu]

Has anyone used tuner pro with windows8

[JeepsAndGuns]

I have it on my desktop. Seems to work just fine, but I dont actually try to connect to anything with it (naturally...lol)
I mainly just use it on my desktop if I want to look at a bin or make some changes to one. I transfer it from my laptop to my desktop with a flash drive, enjoy a bigger screen and a mouse, then transfer it back to my laptop when I ready to burn it to a chip and datalog.

[nmthingnu]

I am using the wifes laptop with 8 on it and have not been able to communicate with my truck. I am hoping to get to the point that I can data log and pay someone to help me tune this pig to get it on the road. At the pace im learning this stuff I might as well bolt on a carb and drive it to someone. Not really just frustrated

[EagleMark]

Big issues with new FTDI drivers and cables! Since your on windows 8 it's probably got the newest drivers that don't work! Read here and follow links for the fix.
http://www.gearhead-efi.com/Fuel-Injection/showthread.php?1557-Cable-Installation-to-TunerPro-RT

[nmthingnu]

Thank you mark, my pc said com port 3 but so did tuner pro so now I can see data. It really doesn't look that good yet.

[EagleMark]

At least your getting data! now we can see how it's doing! I know you've been working on this but really forget what all your working with? Get a data log and post it up with all the vehicle and engine specs and we'll see how your doing?

[nmthingnu]

Yeah that's my next challenge, I saved about 5 or 6 minutes at start up and am unable to find it.

[EagleMark]

By default the data logs/.xdl files are saved in My Documents, TunerPro Files, Data Logs.

[nmthingnu]

Not there, still can be played on the tuner pro so maybe I didn't save it yet.

[EagleMark]

Hmmm? Did you ever hit stop? When you click stop it will open a window and prompt you to save the file with a name.

[nmthingnu]

Not even sure how to take a screen shot on this thing, win8 is a real learning curve along with everything else I'm doing right now.

[nmthingnu]

Saved under test91, still can't find it?

[EagleMark]

Open Windows Explorer and use the Search bar... if it's on your PC it will find it.

[nmthingnu]

Searched every file on the dumb thing...nada. I'll retry tomorrow afternoon. Thanks

[EagleMark]

Well here's some tips for a good data log. Start the log with engine warmed up and driven a little. Try to get it in a few stages, like 15% Throttle through gears. 30% throttle through gears, 60% throttle through gears. One WOT run and when you get done let truck idle in gear for a minute, then in drive for aminute. Depending on where you live or have to go to get this data it should only take 10-20 minutes. Can split it up to a few data logs and extra stuff inbetween is fine.

Maybe practice on how to save logs? :laugh:

[nmthingnu]

My BLM maxed out at 155, is that bad? Everything looked good as best as I can tell.

[EagleMark]

Above 128 is adding fuel to what the VE table provides. Depends on the chip/bin, some may have a max setting of 155 then yes it's bad as it's not capable of adjusting further.

When you get a log post it. Do you know what BCC (four letter chip code) is? Didn't you just buy some BB injectors?

[nmthingnu]

Yes bb injectors and throttle body on a performer rpm and a 383. Sorry no time to play today getting ready for a fiber optic splicing class in Albuquerque in the weeks to come.