General theory on EFI

[Bruce Plecan]

From: "Jeff Webb" <mustang at ufl.edu>
> Andy Laurence wrote:
> > around (friend in the passenger seat at the keyboard).  Has anyone else
used
> > the system on the site with a PC as the ECU, as I cannot download the
zip
> > file with the schematic.  It seems like a really good system, especially
> > with all those in/outputs, although I will probably run it via Linux.
> Two things to consider:
> 1) Most PC's are not suitable for automotive use, due to temperature,
> vibration, and reliability concerns.  I would imagine that laptops
> should be better than desktops, and PC/104 boards may be the best bet.
> If you're just playing around, then you can probably make things work.
> If you want a dependable driver, then you should research this
> carefully.  Just something to think about.
> 2) Linux is not a real-time operating system.  Look at www.rtlinux.org
> if you want to use linux for controlling an EFI system.
> Good luck, and have fun.
> Jeff Webb

There is a bunch of info., on this in the archives, couple years ago it was
life the tread was taking a life of it's own.  I've heard of one that
someone had started an engine with, but that's about it.
Bruce




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