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f1torrents
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« on: May 12, 2013, 06:02:57 PM »

I decided it was time to build a real rig to make flashing ECU's on the bench more enjoyable.
I made a box with the OBD, power and a PCI-E connection to connect different ECU connections.
I could only fine a 8-pin female connection, but it works well with the standard 6-pin PCI-E connections.
You really only need 4 connections Ground,+12v,+12v ignition, K-line, But I separated the 2 +12v and the 2 Grounds.

The top makes for a great base to set the ECU for bootmode.
Separate toggles for main power and ignition.
Flashing different ECU's with just swapping out the harness cable

I have a
ME7x connector
EDC15 connector
ME5 (to be made)
I have a BDM stand for the EDC16 and MED9 ECU's

I thought I'd post the design up and maybe someone will borrow some of the ideas for their own rig.
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« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2013, 06:17:01 PM »

Very cool. I keep meaning to take pictures of mine. Right now it's kind of a frankenstein. One cable containing both MPPS and FTDI chipsets. Flip the switch on the side next to the power port (yes, it has a DC jack installed) to position 1 and you can use nefmoto. Flip it to position 2 and you can run MPPS. Very tight fit, and I probably wouldn't do it again.

What is your frame made from?
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« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2013, 06:21:08 PM »

The black box is from ikea.
Its those large medium and small square frames they sell for putting on the wall to put things in.
I then cut 2 pieces of plexiglass for the top and bottom.
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« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2013, 10:14:59 PM »

Nice work man Smiley

I bet somebody could make some money if they made turnkey kits like this..

I would definitely pay a premium for a well designed, modular kit.
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2013, 05:20:52 AM »

nice work indeed, I especially like the use of the 6-pin pcie plug.

I'd have fun modding small package pc supplies to utilize them, but I don't have easy access to the ecu connectors to complete the job.
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2013, 01:20:58 PM »

well done! Mine is in serious need of an update. plain wire pin to pin and heat shrink around the terminal ends.
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