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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] How to make a program change to my EC3?
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Date: Sat, 25 May 2019 10:17:41 -0400
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Tracy has made the software available to anyone, as far as I know.
I have not yet started looking at it but will soon.

However, I think that the EC3 has user-programmable timing (mode 8)?

Finn

On 5/25/2019 9:59 AM, Sam Hoskins sam.hoskins@gmail.com wrote:
> I have an EC3 installed in my O-200 powered Quickie Q-200 
> <http://samhoskins.blogspot.com/>. I was wondering if anyone might 
> have any suggestions.?? I need a simple (famous last words) programming 
> change and was wondering if anyone might have any idea how I might do 
> this.
>
> The problem is, the spark is not retarded during starting and all too 
> often I get a nasty kickback. Doesn't happen all the time, but it 
> still occurs.?? I have figured out that first running the starter 
> without the ignition turned on seems to "loosen up" the engine and I 
> have a better chance. This kickback has resulted in damage to the 
> starter bearing and I have returned it to B&C for repairs.
>
> The circuit hoard has two main chips which are removable. The "A" side 
> is the main controller for normal operations and the "B" side is the 
> redundant side.
>
> Is there any someone could figure out what programming language was 
> used, then modify it a bit?
>
> Tracy programmed Lyn French's controller to retard the spark during 
> starting, so I know it can be done.
>
> If I can't make this programming change, I'll have to spend $3,000 - 
> 5,000, installing another system, such as SDS, so I'm making a last 
> ditch attempt.?? I would appreciate your thoughts.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Sam


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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Tracy has made the software available
      to anyone, as far as I know.<br>
      I have not yet started looking at it but will soon.<br>
      <br>
      However, I think that the EC3 has user-programmable timing (mode
      8)? <br>
      <br>
      Finn<br>
      <br>
      On 5/25/2019 9:59 AM, Sam Hoskins <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:sam.hoskins@gmail.com">sam.hoskins@gmail.com</a> wrote:<br>
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        <div>I have an EC3 installed in my <a
            href="http://samhoskins.blogspot.com/"
            moz-do-not-send="true">O-200 powered Quickie Q-200</a>. I
          was wondering if anyone might have any suggestions.?? I need a
          simple (famous last words) programming change and was
          wondering if anyone might have any idea how I might do this.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>The problem is, the spark is not retarded during starting
          and all too often I get a nasty kickback. Doesn't happen all
          the time, but it still occurs.?? I have figured out that first
          running the starter without the ignition turned on seems to
          "loosen up" the engine and I have a better chance. This
          kickback has resulted in damage to the starter bearing and I
          have returned it to B&amp;C for repairs.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>The circuit hoard has two main chips which are removable.
          The "A" side is the main controller for normal operations and
          the "B" side is the redundant side.??</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Is there any someone could figure out what programming
          language was used, then modify it a bit?</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Tracy programmed Lyn French's controller to retard the
          spark during starting, so I know it can be done.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>If I can't make this programming change, I'll have to spend
          $3,000 - 5,000, installing another system, such as SDS, so I'm
          making a last ditch attempt.?? I would appreciate your
          thoughts.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Thanks.</div>
        <div><br>
        </div>
        <div>Sam</div>
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