aftermarket ecu etc...

[Toby Atwater]

Sorry I know this isn't "Do It Yourself", more like "Pay it Yourself and
break the bank"

Does anybody know of a aftermarket ECU that has some kind of PC output? All
the ones I have seen either have a separate unit with a small b/w lcd
screen, or else they have some kind of data logging capabilities that will
off load to a PC "after the race". What I am looking for is something with a
PC output that will display what is being inputting into the ECU through
it's sensors in real time, or close to real time. I basically want to
monitor what is happening inorder to 1) learn more about how it's doing its
thing, 2) troubleshoot sensors and other things if things aren't working 3)
the coolness factor.

Ideally the PC output function, would come with some software and it's
source code, in order for me to make my own display and own apps.

A PC INPUT on the ECU would also be pretty clutch. Imagine tuning things in
the ECU on the fly. Maybe even have a few profiles, economy mode, power
mode, pass smog test mode etc... but maybe that's my imagination going off
again.

This is for my onboard PC project. I originally thought of turning a PC into
a ECU but then I just realized that depending on either a Microsoft OS or
either another OS to run your car was a bad thing. Blue screen of death
would probably cause you to roll to a stop and start cursing. Also I just
wasnt sure of any of the OSes are real time, could they be fast enough
inorder to keep up at 9000 rpm.

Thanks

Toby
1969 Austin Healey Sprite
1971 Toyota Land Cruiser.

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