New Consult Software for PC

[pulstar]

Hey guys, anyone wishing to try some new software to interface with the consult port on your vehicle?

look here..

http://www.tangentrix.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=5

Software is called TECU, and will work with the same interface as used by CalumSult, ConZult etc...

Check it out and let me know if it works on your vehicle. :headspin:

Shane

[Oosh]

Will check it out when my unit arrives, from Impakt, which should be very soon.

[Nr01]

this sounds very intersting.

does anyone know anywhere to purchase the consult port --> PC hardware?

I have seen the PLMS device, but it isnt too cheap...

[z3n2k]

i have the PLMS device.. it is worth what you get.. and when they have stock is takes only a few days to get here.

considering there are not many placesthat make them PLMS seems to be the best.

[NewKleer]

the pga forums (pulsar.org.au) had some guys in WA selling them. ive made a few for the interested on silviansw forums. you can find most of the stuff you need from jaycar and make it yourself if your good with electronics, have a lot of spare time and can track down a consult connector (or hard wire it)

as for the software in the original post, ill check it out soon, more free alternatives the better!

[Oosh]

was going to test this out but i have no serial ports and no RS232-to-USB converter, will pick one up today...

[Oosh]

okay got a converter and tried it out last night, i felt so Fast&Furious driving around with the laptop in my car but some comments (please note this is the only software i've used so far):

* The user interface is rubbish and confusing.

* The ROM dump most certainly doesn't take 11 mins, after 11 mins i wasn't even 10% complete.

* The auto ECU detect worked fine for my RB20DET.

* The logging does its job, i was supprised at how often it sampled but many consecutive readings were the same at ALL variables so i kinda question if it was an update or a copy of teh previous.

* The application doesn't exit properly, after you close it it leaves a process called "Consult" running which muck you up if you open TECU again.

On the whole i think it's a promising product and above all it's free but it has a way to go yet, simple things like using check-boxes when it should be radio buttons, the UI REALLY let it down and is so important.

[NewKleer]

i also have some settings.dat error message on startup.

[Oosh]

i also have some settings.dat error message on startup.

always happens until you run it and save-settings.

also you need to download the 1.7Mb zip at the top of the thread THEN replace the default exe with f revision exe (~400kb). I got the f by itslef and it confused teh crap outta me.

[C_DawG]

and can track down a consult connector (or hard wire it)

Actually you can make one from an computer power supply ATX plug

[Guest two.06l]

Actually you can make one from an computer power supply ATX plug

can you step me through the process, with pics too would be good

[Nr01]

can you step me through the process, with pics too would be good

link

I think this may help

[Mort1465]

Blazt sell the connectors and also a ready made cable FYI

[R32_Damo]

How hard will it be to make the cable to hook up your laptop?

Would any body have a parts list?

Ive installed a RB20 into another car with only the Engine wiring loom will i find the Consult conneter on the ECU wiring loom? if not how to you hard wire 1 in?

Thanks Damo!!!

[MearCat]

I have a tutorial online to make the consult interface (with genuine consult connector) - based on the PLMS design.

Also have another one on how to make the connector from ATX plug (The tutorial on tangentrix is a little confusing in some parts)

DIY Connector : HERE

Consult Interface : HERE

I have the genuine (and rare) consult port connectors for sale as well if you're not confident enough that the DIY connector will do the job