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Forum: DIY PROM
08-04-2008, 01:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 980
Posted By MrBill

lean surging...TBI

Been a while since I have posted here (I think some of y'all might remember me tho, heheh )

Ok so I have an '84 Vette with the (yes dreaded) Crossfire, running the 8746 ECM. I just did some...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-09-2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,008
Posted By MrBill

Re: attention: prominator users who want a new lappy

That's good to hear...the Thinkpad is the ONLY laptop model we've ever had any trouble with.
Forum: DIY PROM
02-03-2007, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By MrBill

Yeah I've been a little slow lately...but...

Yeah I've been a little slow lately...but everything should be back in order.

Bill
Forum: DIY PROM
12-30-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 80,728
Posted By MrBill

Sure do...just in the middle of doing some server...

Sure do...just in the middle of doing some server upgrading right now. It'll be back up next week.

Bill
Forum: DIY PROM
05-28-2006, 02:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By MrBill

You don't need any other adapters, the assembly...

You don't need any other adapters, the assembly plugs in as-is, and will only fit one way. It should look something like this (it is not necessary to completely remove the top half of the ECM...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-23-2006, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By MrBill

The website is back up and running SPEEDTRONICS...

The website is back up and running SPEEDTRONICS (http://www.speedtronics.net)

(talk about bad timing! :doh: )

Anyway...still have a handful left ready to ship right away...get 'em while...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-23-2006, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By MrBill

No Problem Dave. Bill

No Problem Dave.

Bill
Forum: DIY PROM
05-19-2006, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By MrBill

Welllll crapola...it looks like I'm gonna have to...

Welllll crapola...it looks like I'm gonna have to rebuild this server. The Speedtronics site will be down for a while.

Please email me directly at bill@speedtronics.net if:

- you have...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-18-2006, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By MrBill

Yeahhhhh the stinkin' server was down...

Yeahhhhh the stinkin' server was down today....I'm working on it this very moment....

Bill
Forum: DIY PROM
05-17-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 578
Posted By MrBill

If you have used the Speedtronics.net website recently, but did not get a response...

I JUST realized today that any orders or info requests via the contact form have not been getting to my email (I thought it seemed awfully quiet! LOL).

They ARE on my server, and I am in the...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-16-2006, 10:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 974
Posted By MrBill

If I understand your question.... With the...

If I understand your question....

With the Prominator installed the EPROM on the MEMCAL is completely bypassed...the ECM gets data from the Flash ROM on the Prominator. You would need to get a...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-16-2006, 10:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,887
Posted By MrBill

No kidding....hmmm I'll have to check that out...

No kidding....hmmm I'll have to check that out and make sure nothing's happened to it.
Forum: DIY PROM
05-16-2006, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,887
Posted By MrBill

Argggg I HATE it when that happens! I WAS having...

Argggg I HATE it when that happens! I WAS having some email issues recently...all is good now. For future reference there is a contact form on SPEEDTRONICS (http://www.speedtronics.net), that has...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-16-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 974
Posted By MrBill

That's pretty much it. The "adapter" will be...

That's pretty much it. The "adapter" will be part of the assembly...just plug it in, attach the original MEMCAL, and off you go. You can switch between the two pre-loaded images with the RAD-E at...
Forum: DIY PROM
05-15-2006, 10:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By MrBill

another Prominator group buy?

That worked pretty well last time...and we have a handful in stock that won't take long to ship, and I have the time (for now LOL)...

I'll take up to 10 orders between now and this Sunday (the...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-09-2006, 11:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,840
Posted By MrBill

Sorry about the ME thing guys. At the time I...

Sorry about the ME thing guys. At the time I just didn't have a system with ME on it...and didn't really think there'd be many (if any at all) ME users. What little experience I've had with ME...I...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-03-2006, 12:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,840
Posted By MrBill

Tedd, shoot me an email at bill@speedtronics.net....

Tedd, shoot me an email at bill@speedtronics.net. We'll figure out what's going on then you can post the findings back here if you like.

The RAD-E display staying lit for a couple seconds after...
Forum: DIY PROM
04-01-2006, 01:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,840
Posted By MrBill

Bob...you have mail. Dustin...yes, there are...

Bob...you have mail.

Dustin...yes, there are plans for a USB version, but with our regular job schedules I can't give much of an ETA.

Bill
Forum: DIY PROM
03-31-2006, 01:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,840
Posted By MrBill

NOOO! That's the whole point...being able to...

NOOO! That's the whole point...being able to overwrite what's already in it. Doesn't matter if there's already a bin uploaded to a particular position...if you wanna change it, select that...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-30-2006, 02:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,840
Posted By MrBill

Wingnutt is correct....if you shut down the PC...

Wingnutt is correct....if you shut down the PC with the cable attached and the ignition on it will most likely corrupt the Flash image.

Disconnect the parallel port cable before shutting the...
Forum: DIY PROM
07-31-2005, 11:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 934
Posted By MrBill

Sorry for having to do this guys.... First...

Sorry for having to do this guys....

First things first...it WILL NOT "fall by the wayside"....no way in hell!

I do need to put something on the site stating that I can't take any orders at the...
Forum: DIY PROM
03-03-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 38,530
Posted By MrBill

I just need to be "motivated" (ie bug the $&!*...

I just need to be "motivated" (ie bug the $&!* outta me about it, LOL)

I've also got this Crossfire mofication testing going on...never a dull moment!
Forum: DIY PROM
03-03-2005, 04:20 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 38,530
Posted By MrBill

Craig agreed to do the firmware, and I agreed to...

Craig agreed to do the firmware, and I agreed to do the hardware...the problem of course is time. Right now I am concentrating more on Speedreader....whenever my "regular" job isn't so busy (which...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-08-2005, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Posted By MrBill

Frank, I just recently discovered a bug in...

Frank,

I just recently discovered a bug in the software. If you do a "manual" verify after uploading a bin, the software will disable the ECM's access to the Prominator ROM. There is no need to...
Forum: DIY PROM
02-08-2005, 05:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,446
Posted By MrBill

The flashing CEL/SES light only applies to the...

The flashing CEL/SES light only applies to the earlier ECMs (7747, 8746...etc) that use the smaller (2732) EPROMs. The later MEMCAL equipped ECMs will show a single flash of the SES light when...
Forum: DIY PROM
01-21-2005, 07:16 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 80,728
Posted By MrBill

http://www.speedtronics.net

http://www.speedtronics.net
Forum: DIY PROM
01-20-2005, 09:04 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 80,728
Posted By MrBill

Just finished building #50 last night. If I...

Just finished building #50 last night.

If I weren't so damn slow I'm sure it'd be more than that!
Forum: DIY PROM
01-05-2005, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By MrBill

The Prominator.com domain name will probably not...

The Prominator.com domain name will probably not get renewed...it's just not used much. My permanant web URL is www.speedtronics.net
Forum: DIY PROM
01-03-2005, 03:24 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,444
Posted By MrBill

I just got new boards in-hand a few days ago...

I just got new boards in-hand a few days ago (upgraded to 8-input 10-bit A/D), and one board partially assembled. I have to add the A/D inputs to the datastream, and get some test software going (in...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-20-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 784
Posted By MrBill

LS1 VATS question

Not really thirdgen related...but for those with LS1 computer knowledge...

Does the VATS system disable the fuel pump or the injectors themselves?

My boss is putting an LS1 into a Miata. It'll...
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-07-2004, 05:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,367
Posted By MrBill

Need a pinout for a 16191947 now. Anybody?

Need a pinout for a 16191947 now. Anybody?
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-07-2004, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,367
Posted By MrBill

What about pinouts for a 16196395? Same as the...

What about pinouts for a 16196395? Same as the 6396?
Forum: DFI and ECM
12-06-2004, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By MrBill

ECM/PCM with 27C512 anyone?

I need a 27C512-based ECM/PCM for Prominator testing...not having much luck finding one locally. Anyone have one they'll sell me?

Bill
Forum: DIY PROM
11-27-2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,332
Posted By MrBill

Jon, my guess would be that the flash chips are...

Jon, my guess would be that the flash chips are commercial temp grade vs. industrial. Look at the part number and see if it has a "C" or "I" at the end. I try to always use industrial...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-27-2004, 02:00 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,444
Posted By MrBill

Well finally got the board layout done. The...

Well finally got the board layout done. The latest revision will have an 8-channel 10-bit A/D converter that will accept differential or single-ended inputs. As stated before the data transfer is...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-27-2004, 01:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 880
Posted By MrBill

Just wanna publicly say "thanks!"

I just wanted to publicly say thanks to all the positive feedback I've been seeing regarding the Prominator, it REALLY means a lot to me. I'm really glad that all the time and effort was worth it. ...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-27-2004, 12:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,332
Posted By MrBill

Absolutely do NOT rely on the backup battery for...

Absolutely do NOT rely on the backup battery for data retention. That is not a rechargeable battery...it WILL eventually go dead. Who knows how long it would take...but you rely too heavily on the...
Forum: DIY PROM
11-27-2004, 12:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By MrBill

Ok I did up a "new" version (1.2A) that should be...

Ok I did up a "new" version (1.2A) that should be a little more "low resolution friendly".

FYI if you are upgrading from a previous version, you don't need to go through the entire install...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-21-2004, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,367
Posted By MrBill

No, not really. I'm building a Prominator for a...

No, not really. I'm building a Prominator for a 512K PCM and just need to set up this 7427 I have to test it with.

Sorry to disappoint. LOL
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-21-2004, 10:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,367
Posted By MrBill

Sweet. Thanks!

Sweet. Thanks!
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-20-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,367
Posted By MrBill

16197427 pinout

Anybody have a harness connector pinout diagram for a 16197427 PCM?

Bill
Forum: DIY PROM
11-13-2004, 07:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By MrBill

Thanks for the feedback. It's pretty easy to...

Thanks for the feedback. It's pretty easy to rearrange stuff.
Forum: DIY PROM
11-11-2004, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By MrBill

New Prominator software release

Version 1.2

http://www.speedtronics.net/software.asp

Change history is in the zip file.
Forum: DIY PROM
11-01-2004, 08:16 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,444
Posted By MrBill

Got the data transfer working. I have to do a...

Got the data transfer working. I have to do a re-layout of the board, that's about 75% done. It'll be about three weeks or so before the new boards are made.
Forum: DIY PROM
10-26-2004, 09:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,772
Posted By MrBill

Yep, put a DMM in "diode" mode and put it across...

Yep, put a DMM in "diode" mode and put it across the LED leads...when the LED lights up (very dimly) then the positive meter lead is on the anode and the negative lead is on the cathode. The...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-23-2004, 10:21 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,444
Posted By MrBill

'bout time for an update.... Software...

'bout time for an update....

Software development is in the works. I have hardware in hand and have some of the preliminary firmware done. As soon as some software is ready for testing I'll...
Forum: DIY PROM
09-13-2004, 10:22 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 38,530
Posted By MrBill

Well I chatted with Craig for a bit...I'm willing...

Well I chatted with Craig for a bit...I'm willing to take on a new "DIY WBO2" project...once SpeedReader is done...BUT, I'm not willing to get into "feature creep". If I do it, the thing will simply...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-30-2004, 01:42 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,444
Posted By MrBill

The only difference will be in the size of the...

The only difference will be in the size of the bin file itself...since with the so-called "ROMless" setup you will now have the engine cal AND the program code stored in the ROM space (be it an...
Forum: DIY PROM
08-29-2004, 11:04 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,444
Posted By MrBill

Well all I can say is "I'm working on it"...when...

Well all I can say is "I'm working on it"...when I have time.

Trust me I want one just as bad as you do!
Forum: DIY PROM
08-04-2004, 12:10 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 12,444
Posted By MrBill

Almost Doc...ran out of parts on this batch, but...

Almost Doc...ran out of parts on this batch, but the next batch should be ready by next week.

I completed the latest SpeedReader board layout yesterday, I should have a few boards in my hands in...
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