If throttle position sensor tps is selected if you chose the megajolt with the. Gone is the rj11 cable and the need for a usb to serial adapter megajolte has a standard usb interface with builtin driver support for. The megajolte from autosport labs is designed to work with the commonly. And finally tweak the adjuster on the lpg box until the yellow light went off when the car was at idle and the output was on. Edis megajolt electronic ignition restoration of nnf 10h. Firmware programming software this is the pcbased software counterpart to the bootloader firmware, used to update the mjlj firmware. They started off small, providing kits for the early version of the megajolt ignition controller, and developed their knowledge of what it takes to design and deliver across the entire. They decisively took the overall win, and did it with the help of podium realtime telemetry. Download the autosport app available on ios and android.
Autosport international our 4day live event for motorsport fans. Tech opensourced, big data knowhow meets auto racing race capture pro delivers race data fasterall in an opensource setup. Megajolt connection to computer the megajolt journey. At this stage the key components will be installed but the final wiring and setup will have to wait until the kits wiring loom is in place once the engine has been installed. Founded by brent picasso and kelley picasso in 2008, autosport labs is passionate about developing open source technology for motorsport and street applications. Petrel data systems megajolte mk2 crank fired ignition. Weve picked best of breed factoring in cost, of course. Ok people, ive had quite a few questions about how to do this whole megajolt thing, how hard it is, how much it costs etc. Autosport labs news and product announcement discussion. The megajolte from autosport labs is designed to work with the commonly available ford edis 4,6 or 8 cylinder ignition module. Racecapture is the companion app for the racecapture family of motorsport telemetry systems it includes.
We started designing an electronic ignition system for a racecar called megajolt. Current released versions configuration software minimum system requirements. This is auniversal edis install kit that should be adaptable to just about. Autosport video discover the best motorsport videos on the web.
About autosport labs autosport labs technology license. But now ive got all the bits and just need to build the engine, i need to decide what im going to do with the ignition. Combined with inexpensive and easy to obtain oem coil packs, trigger wheel and crank sensor, you can realize your engines potential at a fraction of the cost of other systems. Use a raspberry pi and create a dedicated dash for your racecapture system. Given the covid19 pandemic, call ahead to verify hours, and remember to practice social distancing. Ignition systems product categories autosport labs. We currently have 10552 users, and 611124 posts most recent member. We were kinda doing quasiopen hardware stuff even before we got popular. Universal edis kit megasquirt megajolt aem turbo fast ebay. Motorsports telemetry, can bus sensors and megajolt ignition systems. Since megajolt e mk2 is an evolution of the megajolt e, it is designed to work specifically with the ford edis4, edis6, or edis8 module as part of a complete crank fired ignition system.
Autosport labs develops open source hardware software, cloud based data analysis and real time telemetry solutions for the motorsports domain. Sorry to post a new thread over this, but i am wondering if anyone here has a setup with megajolt or megaspark and some more info or a good resource for more info. Tirex is the most powerful thermal imaging sensor available for motorsports. Combined with inexpensive and easy to obtain oem coil pack s, trigger wheel and crank sensor, sold separately you can realize your engines potential at a fraction of the cost of other systems. The megajolt e is designed to work with the commonly available ford edis 4,6 or 8 cylinder ignition module. Pcbased software counterpart to the bootloader firmware. Mjlj is a fully programmable, standalone ignition controller designed to control a ford edis 4, 6 or 8 crankfired ignition module. The first step is to realize that to start off, you will only be using the edis module to get the car started.
Originally published in the 750 motor club bulletin. Share track days, autocross, drift and drag racing with your friends in real time. Also i could not find a suitable driver to run the adapter. Racecapture brings motorsports to the connected car. The base map that comes with the megajolt should be good enough to get the engine started, however you should put a proper map in place before driving around. Ive been set on getting megajolt for a while, read matts megajolt thread, priced up the bits. The system is configured with a free downloadable software from autosport labs and there is support available through megajolt discussion forum. Dave robson, a formula 750 driverowner shares his experiences with the megajolt system. Dual fuel advance curve autosport labs raso enterprises. Dont worry everything is still here, but much better.
The result is a precision, digitally controlled distributorless ignition system. I decided to use rpm, as at the time my map reading was spiking a bit here and there. I went with the adapter from autosport but i could not get the serialusb adapter to work. Recently we were honored to work with nathan jones of radical sports cars uk he was data engineer for turn 3 motorsport, campaigning a radical sr3 for the grueling nasa 25 hours of thunderhill. If the configuration software cannot connect to the mjlj, you will see one of the. News, stories and discussion from and about the world of formula 1.
Megajolt engine management systems we have packages for most manufacturers. See the installation and operation guide and all the remaining documentation for the existing megajolt e system for an idea of how the system gets installed. Chances are when you get your edis4 module it will be cut out from a car leaving you with a bunch of wires. New multizone tire temp sensor tirex preorders launch april 28 on indiegogo. Another megajolt powered mini gets back on the road. The megajolt control unit is fitted to the bulkhead just behind the glove box. This section deals with the operation of the ford edis electronic ignition module. Jun 20, 2007 page 1 of 18 matts megajolt guide posted in engine, transmission and tuning.
If yours isnt listed below either use our tailor your own package service or contact us and well put together a package for you. The ignition system for my engine was something i sort of overlooked when i was deciding on the spec i was going to build to. Opensourced, big data knowhow meets auto racing ars technica. The megajolt unit also has a vacuum input to enable the vacuum advancing of the ignition. Our powerful, realtime telemetry will take your racing to the next level.
Interview with brent picasso and ryan doherty, autosport labs. You can also buy everything new if you wish, from the usual auto parts sources. The megajolte is designed to work with the commonly available ford edis 4,6 or 8 cylinder ignition module. Choosing the right telemetry system for your race car. Available serial port built in or with compatible usbserial adapter. May 30, 2019 autosport labs is raising funds for racecapture and podium. Now you need to get out your megajolt along with your serial cable adapter. The megajolte is designed to work with the commonly available ford edis 4,6 or 8. Matts megajolt guide engine, transmission and tuning the.
The latest gaming news, analysis and stats from autosports team of gaming correspondents and experts. Autosport awards motorsports most prestigious awards. It can be installed on most even fire 4,6,8 cylinder 4 stroke automotive engines. So ive written this little bit of information down to try and help a few people. New project suggestions what would you like to see. We designed it, i built it, and then i shared it on a yahoo. Tuning of the megajolt can be easily accomplished by connecting up a laptop to the serial port and running software that you can download from the web. Future upgrades discussion on future megajolt hardware software upgrades. If you follow autosport lab installation guide you should be able to get everything wired up for your setup. Autosport labs view forum powered by megajolt gallery. Open source motorsports technology for the track and street autosport labs.