Yeah, that allowed it to compile programs OK but still would not link up to the ICD2 programmer/debugger. Microchip quit supporting the ICD2 after XP.
I’m working on getting up to speed on Microengineering’s development system but it’s slow going.
Tracy
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Have you tried to, on the shortcut or .exe:
1) Right-click and "Run as Administrator".
2) Right-click | Troubleshoot compatibility" ... Program ran with earlier versions ... select XP.
Finn
On 4/26/2017 8:53 AM, Tracy Crook wrote:
I think I failed a total of 5 Renesis coils on the Renesis engine and the 20B. They were circa 2005 coils. Don’t know if they ever improved so I don’t recommend them. The LS-x coils D 585 coils seem pretty good but don’t go for the cheaper aftermarket ones. I failed a couple of those too. Mounting the coils in a cooler location helps. I put mine in a box and ran cool air through it. Make sure ambient air around coils does not exceed 130 F for best reliability.
If the current limiting resistor in the Lead Coil of 2nd gen 13Bs is replaced with a higher wattage resistor, the 2nd gen coils are probably the most reliable of any I’ve used.
If I can get my development system going again I can reprogram EC2/3s for any of the available coil options. It quit working with Windows 10 (dammit!)
Tracy
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Had an ignition coil fail in flight. Hardly noticed it - just could feel a little roughness of the engine. The coil was an original RX-8 coil with 735 flight hours. Replaced it with one from Auto Zone - $29. I have shopped Amazon and the OEM Mazda coil reviews indicate Mazda coils fail often and early! I have found several "racing" or "improved" quality coil deals on the web and wonder if anyone has tried any of the "Better" coils? I believe Tracy recommended the AC Delco coils but my EC- 2 was built to drive the Mazda RX-8 coil system. Anyone have an EC-2 set up for AC Delco coils they want to sell?
PS: I have a 3/8 clear vinyl tube attached to the OEM oil filler vent pipe and never see any oil blown out. I normally do not exceed 6200 rpm during normal flight.
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Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: eccentric (crank) case ventalation
I just put a breather on the oil fill tube. Big enough volume tube and I doubt oil will travel that far up to the breather.
On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 5:47 PM, Todd Bartrim <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
It's crossed my mind, but while I have a little more time to work on the plane these days, I don't have that much time! You'd be forgiven for thinking that I'm in the same time zone as our brothers down under, as I'm usually burning the midnight oil when I'm making postings to the list at the end of my day.
One of these years I'll make a tour down there and try to time it with your fly-in.
On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 10:49 AM, Charlie England <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
Oooo, me like! I've *wondered* about doing that, but never bothered to ask if anyone's tried it. Works great for cars, so....
How about setting a rotary record & flying down to MS for the roundup next month? I know you have the tankage for it. :-)
Charlie
On 4/20/2017 12:14 PM, Todd Bartrim wrote:
I just tubed it over to the air filter box, but I've always been curious as to what others are doing with this as well, but just never bothered to ask.
On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 8:54 AM, ARGOLDMAN <flyrotary@lancaironline.net> wrote:
I am finally finishing my renesis rebuild, with so much help from this list-- thanks
My question is with regard to the ventilation of the case. it seems that the rotary has a nipple off of the filler tube for this purpose... (I don't think that I have that tube currently and will probably make one)
Using this port, is it a good idea to just plumb it out of the back of the airplane as with a crank case vent?
Is the amount of oil/vapor created significant enough to collect it and recycle it?
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