MaxxEcu Main Training Course
MaxxEcu main training course starts with the basics of downloading and installing the Maxx software. Basic functions such as fuel, ignition and idle programming are covered as well as more advanced features such as anti-lag, rev limiters, traction control, closed loop PID control, boost control, drive-by-wire, and much more.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 1: MTune Download & Install
MaxxEcu Training Part 1: MTune Download & Install walks you through how to download and install the Mtune software on your laptop to begin the training course.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 2: MTune Software Overview
MaxxEcu Training Part 2: MTune Software Overview goes through a detailed software overview to understand the basic layout and programming capability of the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 3: Working With Calibration Files
MaxxEcu Training Part 3: Working With Calibration Files walks you through how to upload files, save files, and editing techniques using the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 4: Configuration Settings
MaxxEcu Training Part 4: Configuration Settings walks you through basic programming details using the MTune software such as engine configuration, password protection, firmware updating, and more.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 5: Datalogging
MaxxEcu Training Part 5: Datalogging walks you through how to properly work with both laptop and on-board data logging using the Mtune software. In addition, we explore how to utilize the log viewer software to analyze data.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 6: Basic Inputs & Configuration
MaxxEcu Training Part 6: Basic Inputs & Configuration takes a look at the most basic and vital inputs to the MaxxEcu in order to ensure properly operation. We explore how to properly configure these basic sensors using the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 7: Advanced Inputs
MaxxEcu Training Part 7: Advanced Inputs walks you through how to configure advanced sensor inputs such as fuel / oil pressure, oil temp, trim pot switch, and more using the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 8: Digital Inputs
MaxxEcu Training Part 8: Digital Inputs walks you through setting up digital inputs to the MaxxEcu including toggle switch, flex fuel sensor, or vehicle speed / wheel speed sensors.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 9: Output Programming
MaxxEcu Training Part 9: Output Programming walks you through the various types of outputs for programming such as low side, high side, on/off, and PWM. We take a close look at how to program these outputs integrating relays to avoid damaging the MaxxEcu output circuit.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 10: Ignition Configuration & Coil Dwell
MaxxEcu Training Part 10: Ignition Configuration & Coil Dwell walks you through the various ignition system configurations you will run into for programming with the MaxxEcu system. We also explore programming ignition coil dwell to ensure proper spark energy from the ignition system under a...
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MaxxEcu Training Part 11: Cam & Crank Trigger Set-Up
MaxxEcu Training Part 11: Cam & Crank Trigger Set-Up walks you through programming and configuration of the cam/crank triggers within the MTune software. We explore VR / Mag and Hall Effect sensor types, different cam/crank patterns, and rising / falling signal.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 12: Fuel Injection Methods
MaxxEcu Training Part 12: Fuel Injection Methods walks you through the various different fuel injection types within the Mtune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 14: Fuel Pressure Compensation
MaxxEcu Training Part 14: Fuel Pressure Compensation walks you through how to integrate a fuel pressure sensor into the fuel calculations. We explore sensor set-up, what to data log, and how to interpret the data to know how the fuel system is performing.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 13: Injector Characterization Data
MaxxEcu Training Part 13: Injector Characterization Data walks you through how injector data is programmed within the MTune software. We explore injector flow rate, dead time, and short pulse-width data and how it represents the injector flow and response characteristics.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 15: Lambda, AFR, and Stoich AFR
MaxxEcu Training Part 15: Lambda, AFR, and Stoich AFR walks you through the differences between the Lambda reading and AFR reading on a wideband gauge. We also look at the importance of the stoich AFR ratio within the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 16: VE Fuel Model / Main Fuel Table
MaxxEcu Training Part 16: VE Fuel Model / Main Fuel Table takes an in-depth look at how the VE fuel model works within the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 17: ECT, IAT, & Baro Fuel Comp Trims
MaxxEcu Training Part 17: ECT, IAT, & Baro Fuel Comp Trims takes a look at how the fuel compensation table trims work within the VE fuel model.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 18: Prime Pulse, Cranking, & ASE Fuel
MaxxEcu Training Part 18: Prime Pulse, Cranking, & ASE Fuel walks you through how the cranking and after start fuel tuning works within the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 19: Closed-Loop Lambda Correction
MaxxEcu Training Part 19: Closed-Loop Lambda Correction takes an in-depth look at how the closed-loop fuel correction works within the MTune software. We learn how to use the closed-loop correction to help guide tuning in the main VE fuel table.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 20: Fuel Adaption
MaxxEcu Training Part 20: Fuel Adaption walks you through how the long term fuel trim correction (fuel adaption) works within the MTune software. We learn how to use the fuel adaption programming to guide in tuning things like IAT correction and Baro correction.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 21: Fuel Injection Timing
MaxxEcu Training Part 21: Fuel Injection Timing walks you through programming the proper fuel injection point for your engine based on the camshaft profile. We learn how to utilize a supplied Excel spread sheet calculator to determine an EOI (end of injection) referenced timing point.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 22: Acceleration Enrichment
MaxxEcu Training Part 22: Acceleration Enrichment walks you through how the acceleration fuel enrichment works within the MaxxEcu. We explore how to properly tune the acceleration enrichment and what parameters to log while tuning.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 23: Spark Timing
MaxxEcu Training Part 23: Spark Timing takes an in-depth look at how spark timing works within an internal combustion engine. We move into how the spark timing table works and how to program it properly for a naturally aspirated or forced induction application.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 24: Spark Timing Modifiers
MaxxEcu Training Part 24: Spark Timing Modifiers walks you through how spark timing modifiers such as IAT and ECT are used within the spark timing programming. In addition we explore turning the modifier tables from 2-D into a 3-D format for more precise control.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 25: Knock Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 25: Knock Control takes a in-depth look at knock control programming within the MTune software. We learn how to utilize knock control for calibrating the spark timing table and long-term engine protection.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 26: Individual Cylinder Trims
MaxxEcu Training Part 26: Individual Cylinder Trims takes a look at how individual fuel and spark timing compensation trims work within the MaxxEcu. We explore the differences between the 1-D and 3-D fuel/spark tables to get each cylinder dialed into perfection.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 27: 4-D Table Tuning
MaxxEcu Training Part 27: 4-D Table Tuning explores how to integrate a 4-D table axis into tables within the MTune software. We explore a variety of different examples of how to properly integrate 4-D axis into fuel and spark tables.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 28: Extra Fuel & Ignition Tables
MaxxEcu Training Part 28: Extra Fuel & Ignition Tables takes a look at user-defined custom fuel and spark timing tables. We explore a variety of different examples to integrate custom fuel / spark timing modifier tables within your tuning strategy.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 29: Basic Fail-Safe Protection
MaxxEcu Training Part 29: Basic Fail-Safe Protection looks at how to integrate safety features to save the engine including things like a rev limiter, lean protection, over heating protection, and more!
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MaxxEcu Training Part 30: Advanced Fail-Safe Protection
MaxxEcu Training Part 30: Advanced Fail-Safe Protection takes a look at integrating additional sensors like oil pressure, fuel pressure, and oil temp into the fail-safe protection programming in the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 31: Basic Idle Control Tuning
MaxxEcu Training Part 31: Basic Idle Control Tuning walks you through how to integrate the MaxxEcu into a mechanical based idle control using spark timing feedback to achieve a desired idle speed.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 32: Open Loop Idle PWM Solenoid
MaxxEcu Training Part 32: Open Loop Idle PWM Solenoid takes an in-depth look at integrating a PWM style idle control into idle control to assist with cold starting and idle recovery.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 33: Open Loop Idle Stepper Solenoid
MaxxEcu Training Part 33: Open Loop Idle Stepper Solenoid takes an in-depth look at integrating a PWM style idle control into idle control to assist with cold starting and idle recovery.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 35: Vehicle Speed / Gear Set-Up
MaxxEcu Training Part 35: Vehicle Speed / Gear Set-Up walks you through how to configure and calibration both speed and gear calculations within the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 36: Open-Loop Boost Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 36: Open-Loop Boost Control walks you through how boost control works with a turbocharger and wastegate. We break down how to properly program and calibrate open-loop style boost control within the MTune software using a variety of different boost control methods.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 37: Closed-Loop Boost Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 37: Closed-Loop Boost Control walks you through how boost control works in conjunction with a turbocharger and wastegate. We explore how to program closed-loop PID gains, boost target methods, and much more!
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MaxxEcu Training Part 38: Secondary Boost Solenoid
MaxxEcu Training Part 38: Secondary Boost Solenoid takes an in-depth look at how to integrate dual 3 port boost solenoids into boost control for an external wastegate. We discuss the advantages of using dual 3 port solenoids over a single 4 port boost solenoid.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 39: Flex Fuel Tuning
MaxxEcu Training Part 39: Flex Fuel Tuning takes a look at how to integrate a flex fuel sensor into the MaxxEcu for flex programming. We break down how to integrate the flex fuel programming into fuel, spark, and boost control tables.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 40: Alpha-N Tuning
MaxxEcu Training Part 40: Alpha-N Tuning walks you through how to integrate TPS / Alpha-N style tuning into the MTune software. In addition, we explore how to utilize the Alpha-N tuning strategy with a forced induction application.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 41: VTEC Tuning
MaxxEcu Training Part 41: VTEC Tuning takes an in-depth look at how to integrate the VTEC output activation within the MTune software. We also explore how to integrate a dual VE fuel table and spark timing table based on VTEC operation.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 42: Staged Fuel Injection
MaxxEcu Training Part 42: Staged Fuel Injection takes an in-depth look at programming staged fuel injection within the MTune software. We explore the variations in programming the staged injection for different applications.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 43: Water/Meth Injection
MaxxEcu Training Part 43: Water/Meth Injection takes an in-depth look at how to integrate and tune with AEM or Aquamist water/meth injection systems using the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 44: Nitrous Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 44: Nitrous Control walks you through how to tune dry and wet shots of nitrous using the MaxxEcu. We explore how the fuel and spark calculations are performed so we can ensure safe operation when spraying nitrous.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 45: Launch Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 45: Launch Control walks you through how to integrate a launch control and anti-lag feature to build boost off the line at the drag strip.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 46: Rolling Anti-Lag
MaxxEcu Training Part 46: Rolling Anti-Lag walks you through how to integrate a boost building function while driving to achieve instant acceleration in a roll race situation.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 47: Rally Anti-Lag
MaxxEcu Training Part 47: Rally Anti-Lag takes an in-depth look at how to integrate an anti-lag function in order to keep boost built between gear shifts.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 48: Power Management
MaxxEcu Training Part 48: Power Management takes an in-depth look at how to integrate a time or speed based limiter for after launch conditions within the MTune software.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 49: Shift Cut
MaxxEcu Training Part 49: Shift Cut explores how to integrate a shift cut feature for sequential / dog box transmissions running strain gage, clutch switch, or micro switches.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 50: Variable Valve Timing Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 50: Variable Valve Timing Control walks you through how to properly tune VVT control using the MTune software. We take a look at PID set-up / tuning, VVT target tuning, and fuel/spark tuning based on VVT.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 51: Traction Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 51: Traction Control takes an in-depth look at how to integrate wheel speed slip based traction control within the MTune software. We explore slip % target thresholds, spark retard / cut, and PID based adjustments to gain traction to keep peak vehicle acceleration.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 34: Closed-Loop Idle Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 34: Closed-Loop Idle Control takes an in-depth look at tuning PID based closed-loop idle control. We explore how to integrate closed-loop idle control for both spark and airflow with a idle control motor.
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MaxxEcu Training Part 52: Drive-By-Wire Throttle Control
MaxxEcu Training Part 52: Drive-By-Wire Throttle Control takes an in-depth look at how to wire, configure, calibration, and tune with the drive-by-wire throttle control system. We explore working with PID closed-loop tuning and feed-forward look up calibration to get the DBW system dialed in.
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