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Subject: Re: [FlyRotary] Re: How to make a program change to my EC3?
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Another option would be the MegaSquirt/MicroSquirt family of 
controllers. Seems to be pretty mature tech, and at least in the case of 
the MicroSquirt, a very compact and affordable package.

Charlie

On 5/25/2019 9:28 AM, Finn Lassen finn.lassen@verizon.net wrote:
> Tracy suggested I look into https://speeduino.com/wiki/index.php/Speeduino
>
> Sounds like a low-cost solution. But would require hardware changes 
> and programming.
>
> 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">Another option would be the
      MegaSquirt/MicroSquirt family of controllers. Seems to be pretty
      mature tech, and at least in the case of the MicroSquirt, a very
      compact and affordable package.<br>
      <br>
      Charlie<br>
      <br>
      On 5/25/2019 9:28 AM, Finn Lassen <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:finn.lassen@verizon.net">finn.lassen@verizon.net</a> wrote:<br>
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      <div class="moz-cite-prefix">Tracy suggested I look into <a
          class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
          href="https://speeduino.com/wiki/index.php/Speeduino"
          moz-do-not-send="true">https://speeduino.com/wiki/index.php/Speeduino</a><br>
        <br>
        Sounds like a low-cost solution. But would require hardware
        changes and programming.<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" moz-do-not-send="true">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>
        </div>
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