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Originally Posted by shiv@vishnu
Hi Tristan,
Thank you for the feedback. However I should point out that as of this past Friday, the OFT has the ability to display and graph live data. And logging to csv format is only a few data away. We spend quite a bit of time working out functions that don't require a laptop because using a laptop isn't always convenient. Which means that the OFT can (realtime) display and graph up to 13 channels at a time, on its touchscreen screen. Which, to me at least, makes it more useable than any other handheld device I've ever seen, mythical or otherwise.
The OFT is also able to control boosted applications. In the case of turbo kits, an external boost controller is required for electronic boost control at this time. But "at this time" just means at this time. There was a time when the OFT didn't offer datalogging, ffs or launch control. But it didn't take very long to implement those features. This stuff isn't rocket science. In the end, it all comes down to form factor, convenience and tuning option.
That said, we will soon be offering a "Tuner Package" that allows tuners to lock their OFT maps and even pre-load (up to 5) of them in OFT units that they can sell to users who don't want to use our OTS maps and would feel more comfortable working closely with a local tuner.
Best Regards
Shiv
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Yup, I saw your BETA Datalogging thread. You still can't log ALL the parameters necessary to monitor for a full tune though.
Right now, EcuTek is the only software that can control boost through an EBCS and the factory ECU, which is really the right and safe way to do it. Which is why I stated that.
The BRZ/FR-S is very complicated with it's DI/PI setup and there are a ton more maps to consider and control when tuning these cars, way more complicated than a WRX STI. A lot of guys have found this out the hard way using other opensource platforms.
So anything that
"may" come in the future is vaporware to me, It's not there until it's there and proven. I wouldn't want to tell any of my customers to buy something based on future possibilities.
That said, Your "Tuner Package" is a good idea if you want other tuners to jump on board, and may help in that respect. We'll keep that in mind and keep an eye on the OFT's progress
-Tristan