What is best eprom editing software?
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What is best eprom editing software?
I have looked around at a lot of software and would just like to get some opinions. Anyone know the site for the GM Pro software? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (drive it)
The Corvette is an 88 but I am in the process of converting over to S.D. as soon as my ECM and stuff gets here. I am just trying to get everything together now so I am not waiting for something else I need later.
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (Justme)
I started with an auto-xray xp-240 scan tool, but soon found it inadaquate for tuning-so bought diacom. Can't live without it now! For editing I'm using tunercat-great software; and I've also used win-bin. win bin is freeware and does have the bugs worked out now.
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (drive it)
What about the GM Pro software? I have heard it is easy to use but I can't find anything out about it. What ways does the Diacom differ from typical scan tool. I have been using a snap-on scanner and snap-link with my laptop in the past but would like to find something better.
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (Justme)
I'm not familiar with gm pro. Diacom gives you a full screen with all your data on it, then you scroll thru the log to look at diff. times captured. It can save a lot! So far I've only captured about 20 min. with it. On the scan tool I have it only shows one parameter-you have to scroll thru each one and then scroll thru time for each one-and it only saves about 20 sec. worth.
With the snap on scanner-can you save a large file to the laptop? And look at a whole page at a time? If so it will work just fine for tuning.
Also there is Craigs software-freeware-you just need to assemble or buy a cable for it.
[Modified by drive it, 12:04 AM 6/14/2002]
With the snap on scanner-can you save a large file to the laptop? And look at a whole page at a time? If so it will work just fine for tuning.
Also there is Craigs software-freeware-you just need to assemble or buy a cable for it.
[Modified by drive it, 12:04 AM 6/14/2002]
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (Justme)
C.A.T.S Tuner or GMEPro software--Anyone have any pro's and con's of either?
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (Justme)
Here is the big IF regarding TC or GMP.
IF you have an OS running anything later than Win3.X, I am pretty sure TunerCat will run on it. That seems silly, but I know that my laptop would laugh at me if I tried to use TC on it.
GMPro is DOS based, eh? I think I could probably get it to work on my old laptop.
Is that a concern for you? If not, read on.
I really really really like being able to graph my TC data without having to export it to Excel or another spreadsheet. It is a clean program, has lots of users, adaquate support (as far as upgrades go to the TDF files you purchase), and has yet to crash on me. That's more than I can say about Windows itself :D I have TC and 2 TDF's. I think it was a good investment at $110 total, even though it seems a little steep for what it accomplishes.
My suggestion--go with the easiest thing to figure out when you first get into chip burning. Keep it simple and you will have fun. Let it get complicated and you will be posting on the C4 Parts for Sale section. Good luck, -Matt-
IF you have an OS running anything later than Win3.X, I am pretty sure TunerCat will run on it. That seems silly, but I know that my laptop would laugh at me if I tried to use TC on it.
GMPro is DOS based, eh? I think I could probably get it to work on my old laptop.
Is that a concern for you? If not, read on.
I really really really like being able to graph my TC data without having to export it to Excel or another spreadsheet. It is a clean program, has lots of users, adaquate support (as far as upgrades go to the TDF files you purchase), and has yet to crash on me. That's more than I can say about Windows itself :D I have TC and 2 TDF's. I think it was a good investment at $110 total, even though it seems a little steep for what it accomplishes.
My suggestion--go with the easiest thing to figure out when you first get into chip burning. Keep it simple and you will have fun. Let it get complicated and you will be posting on the C4 Parts for Sale section. Good luck, -Matt-
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (Justme)
FWIW, I run TC on a desk machine and only use the laptop for in-car stuff like Diacom, etc.
If you only have a laptop & Win95 - do you have the (last) 32-bit version, or the antedeluvian 16-bit?
And why not send an E-mail to TC and ask him? He probably knows more about his program than anybody here, IMHO. Just a thought. :)
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Re: What is best eprom editing software? (Justme)
My $.02 worth. Tunercat is very user friendly and will run on all MS operating systems. I'm running XP with no problems.
PROs: Easy to install off the shelf
Don't need to be programmer to start using it
Lots of support from Tunercat and fellow tuners
CONs: Startup cost to include your 1st definition is about $90.00 US
As you can see most tuners swear by it, heck I do and I've been programming for years.
Good Luck,
Frank
PROs: Easy to install off the shelf
Don't need to be programmer to start using it
Lots of support from Tunercat and fellow tuners
CONs: Startup cost to include your 1st definition is about $90.00 US
As you can see most tuners swear by it, heck I do and I've been programming for years.
Good Luck,
Frank
