Unichip MapsQ software
 

As more guys get into downloading, I’m getting calls with questions about maps and downloading so it’s probably time to start a thread for that.

To remap, you need a download cable… that’s $35 and gets you access to the MapsQ software and the maps library. With access to the library, you can download any map as many times as you want for no cost. Unlike the reflash guys, we’re not selling maps.

The software is so simple, I don’t think there’s any need to go over it… there’s also a FAQ covering it at our website with all of the steps. If somebody has a question, by all means ask and I’ll be happy to answer.

The only thing not obvious with the software is that Map 1 is unique in that if you disconnect the Map switch – or the Flux2 Display, whichever you're using – the Unichip defaults to Map 1. The Unichip doesn’t remain where it was last set… it constantly looks at an input to decide what map to select which is what allows us to switch on the fly.

For that reason, Map 1 probably shouldn’t be anything unusual like the immobilizer map… if you for some reason disconnect the switch or Flux2, you may have a car that won’t start and “why” that is may not be obvious. The Unichip will be doing what it’s programmed to do and prevent the engine from starting, but that may not be what you really want.

There is no right or wrong way to program your maps, but we recommend making Map 1 pretty vanilla and putting the good stuff in Map 2 – 5.

In the next week, we’ll be releasing more mapping options to play with… the maps are all tested; we just need to finish the administrative stuff to get them posted. In addition to the existing maps, we’ll be building map “families” with variations with more ignition timing for cars that want the timing and others with less timing for cars that want less.

Similarly, we’ll post maps that are 0.5 AFR richer and others that are 0.5 AFR leaner for cars with minor stacking tolerance variations that make them either a little leaner or richer than peak power values when running the “typical” maps.

There will be combinations of all of the above… the goal is to offer simple tune tweaks for the best fit for each car out there. With the down load cable, you’ll be able to try any and all and find what works best for your car. It's not a matter of "wanting more" but finding the best values for your car.

More to come…

Thanks Jack, this is exactly what I was looking for. I know with the current maps I am running, the tune is about 99.9% perfect on lt and st fuel banks. IATs and of course cooling issues are non-existent also.

Sounds very good.

Today we finished the first Maps Library expansion which will be posted tomorrow. As outlined in the thread’s opening post, the “map families” offer tuning “tweaks” that slightly change the standard tuning solution that may be a better fit to individual cars with minor variations… with a download cable, you’ll be able to try each to find the ones that work best for your car. This is the first step building the families.

Each bolt-on configuration will have 27 different gasoline map variations available. To find your map, the first thing you’ll choose is fuel octane, then fuel tuning, and finally timing tuning. Each selection will open a folder that contains all the follow on options.

Octane. The first folders you’ll find will be the Low, Midgrade, and Premium octane folders. All of the options for a particular fuel octane will be in that folder.

Fueling Options. Inside each Octane folder, you’ll find the second break out which is fuel tuning. You’ll see “Standard Fuel,” “Fuel In,” and “Fuel Out” folders. To really dial in your car, the best bet is using a tail pipe wide band O2 sensor.

Fuel Standard – all maps in this folder have the fueling changes required by a typical vehicle and the chances are really good this is where your map will be. Inside this folder, you’ll find all of the timing options for the standard fuel tuning solutions.

Fuel In – all maps in this folder have a fueling change that is approximately 0.5 AFR richer than the standard fueling solution maps. These maps are intended for vehicles running slightly leaner than the target AFR with the standard fueling solution maps. Inside this folder, you’ll find all of the timing options for the fuel in tuning solutions.

Fuel Out – all maps in this folder have a fueling change that is approximately 0.5 AFR leaner than the standard fueling solution maps. These maps are intended for vehicles running slightly richer than the target AFR with the standard fueling solution maps. Inside this folder, you’ll find all of the timing options for the fuel out tuning solutions.

Timing Options. Inside each fuel folder, you’ll find the last map break out which is ignition tuning. You’ll see “Timing Standard,” “Timing In,” and “Timing Out” folders.

Timing Standard – all maps in this folder have the timing changes required by a typical vehicle and the chances are really good this is where your map will be. Inside this folder, you’ll find the maps for the bolt-on configurations for the previously selected octane and fuel tuning solutions that have the standard timing values. Click on the appropriate bolt-on configuration to load the map into the MapsQ software.

Timing In – all maps in this folder run slightly more ignition timing than the standard fueling solution maps. These maps are for vehicles that can tolerate the additional timing without triggering a flashing misfire CEL, or for higher than standard octane fuels. Inside this folder, you’ll find the maps for the bolt-on configurations for the previously selected octane and fuel tuning solutions that have slightly more timing that the standard map values. Click on the appropriate bolt-on configuration to load the map into the MapsQ software.

Timing Out – all maps in this folder run slightly less ignition timing than the standard fueling solution maps. These maps are for vehicles that get a flashing misfire CEL with the timing standard maps, or for lower than standard octane fuels. Inside this folder, you’ll find the maps for the bolt-on configurations for the previously selected octane and fuel tuning solutions that have slightly less timing that the standard map values. Click on the appropriate bolt-on configuration to load the map into the MapsQ software.

Tomorrow the complete Standard Fuel map folder will be posted with 135 mapping options giving you all of the fuel grade and timing variations for all of the current bolt-on configurations. The next update should be finished and posted in about a week.

More after the IT guys get the maps posted.

Cheers

psst... any word on E85? :) Sorry to keep bugging ya but we're anxious.

lol I just posted that on another page... haha

Working on E85... like I said, they will take a bit longer because they're a little more involved. As soon as they're final, we'll get the posted I promise.

Cheers

Hell yeah!

:-D

this is good info.

Hoping the updated library includes true CAIs like VMS, Perrin, and fa20club. The current list only includes short ram intakes as far as I know.

Has anyone installed the software on windows 8?

I thought i saw somewhere mentioned that you could create your own maps?
how does this work? is the software free? or that another product?

With all the different maps etc, i reckon there will need to be a unichip FR-S/BRZ forum. somewhere people can post results.

I have not, but I will. I just need to buy windows 8 first, or go to my dad's house and upload it on there. I had bronchitis and a sinus infection, and now I'm battling other health issues, so I haven't been out much lately to do anything

You can create your own maps, but if you have never tuned a vehicle before, I would not start with this car as a guinea pig

I recently purchased the Unichip and haven't received it yet but I was just wondering how would I gain access to the map database? Are there instructions included with the unit itself for how to access the database?

Autoanything.com has this chip for $378.21 with coupon code welcome15 also with ebates(http://tinyurl.com/ebatesfrs), get's you an addition 3% off in a rebate that is paid out quarterly to PayPal account.

They are selling it directly for about $30 less than that....

can I change my idle with it?

We’re making maps for all of the CAI’s… they’ll be added to the maps library as they’re completed.

There are two different SW options… the first is the download SW which is what this thread talks about. It’s a simple GUI to select maps and buffer them to be downloaded into the Unichip… the whole process takes about a minute.

Great news! :thanks:

sometimes my car dips

After I installed the unichip my car's idle doesn't dip anymore.

Jack - silly question... Will the drag-and-drop software work with MAC? I have a macbook air that would be awesome to use for map uploading.

anyone having any problem installing this software...or am I the only one lol. When I connect my cord nothing happens :(. When I hit extract files they don't separate like the picture shows either.

I think this is a good car to use as a guinea pig, cheaper to replace the whole motor in this than my last car!

Any chance of intergration with Android? so i can have my Nexus 7 plugged into it for on the fly tweeking?

This car would be a good candidate with some previous tuning experience, but I would rather learn on something a few years older and blow up a $1500 motor vs. 5k+

This would be great, could even integrate it into one of the Android Head units..

I would pay money for this...

You're the only one. It's really that simple!

I still have a dip on my BRZ AT. However, what tune did you load and what's your bolt-on's setup?

The SW runs in a Windows OS so it won't run in a MAC, sorry.

ScionFrsFan - shoot Aaron an email and he'll be happy to help you with any issues you're having getting the SW to extract correctly.

Cheers

FYI - Downloaded additional maps. Reprogrammed them in. Tried out the timing in/out. Definitely a difference and a more assortment to play around with.

This makes me happy. :thumbsup:

when you connect the unichip to your laptop the first time do you need to start your car?

I believe the idle just has to be raised. Mine is set at 850 with my ecutek Tune.

ScionFrsFan - No the car doesn't have to be on at all... the MapsQ cable provides all the power the Unichip needs for reprogramming.

Cheers

Hey jack,

Just got the cables. If I am increasing the timing do I run into any issues if harming the engine? From from I have read, as long as I don't pop any codes I'm good right?

Correct... the car won't let you hurt it. If the extra timing doesn't cause a flashing CEL then the OE ECU is happy with the extra timing. If you get a flashing CEL, you need to either run less timing or up the fuel octane.

As the installation instructions point out, more isn't necessarily better. Even if the OE ECU is happy, if the car isn't any quicker - do some Flux2 0-60 runs both ways - then just run the lower ignition timing map.

Cheers

on a side note, has everyone had the chance to see the flux2 in action? I'm thinking about taking a crappy cell phone video, since on my last attempt, I couldn't get my gopro footage to be edited down enough to post.

Would anyone be interested in seeing a few features on the flux2?

what does increase the timing do?

Just thought I'd put my two cents in here on what I can attest to(car was hit by drunk driver the day before the Unichip showed up).

Tonight I hooked it up to the computer and downloaded some custom maps. Was a painless procedure, and I look forward of the stuff that comes out in the future and more ways we can tweak things. I have Windows 7, so I think that makes it a little easier to set-up. I like that I can pull it off the car, carry it in the house and make my changes, and go back out and plug it in. And, given my recent history, pull the whole thing out so there are no dealership issues (even though I think my dealership would be cool with it).

Now, when I get it back in :sigh: mid-February I have something to look forward to. Maybe by then we'll have the mounting piece for the engine bay.