On the TurboXS site, it says it will be released "Late September", I assume to coincide with the release of the new firmware. Can anyone chime in and guesstimate if they're still on schedule with it, because I'd really like to get it, since I'm going to have to borrow a laptop from work to tune my car. Thanks.

 

I haven't even seen any hardware for it yet.. I had mentioned awhile back I was interested in testing the gameboy interface ie. the DTEC (or being an early adopter) so I should have heard something... Their a little secretive, and very very meticulous, so hopefully we'll see it soon. But I do know they won't release it unless they got it right. Otherwise I can't speculate other than "I want one"

 

http://z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model...mt&prodid=1185

Will be with us tomorrow guys!!! Very limited number on hand

 

Sweet, this is my next toy .

 

I am a little confused here. I was under the impression that the DTEC would basically be a set of gauges and a way to adjust the maps within the UTEC. As for datalogging, I am still unclear. The TXS site has the basic DTEC setup for 229.00 with the following items:

DTEC (Maybe some sort of hub for the GBA to attach too??)
Serial Adapter (To connect between the DTEC to the UTEC/Tuner??)
RJ12 Cable (DTEC to GBA lead??)
Cigarette Lighter Power Lead (Power for the GBA or DTEC??)
Battery Clip Power Lead (Same as above)
Velcro (To attach between my a$$ and my recaro because my DTEC/UTEC/Tuner makes my evo so damn fast?? )


This is all pure speculation on my part, except for the velcro . It would be nice for someone from TXS to chime in and add some input.

I would like a basic run down of what I can do with the DTEC (in conjuction with the UTEC) at this time. If the DTEC is just a set of gauges for the time being, and not able to adjust maps, I will just wait for the release of the latter.

Anyone else close to TXS, you know who you are, see if you can find out anything. Thanks in advance.

 

In the future, the DTEC willalllow you to tune and datlog from the gameboy. The connection is there for the Evo UTEC to plug in, the software is being finalized for this to happen.

The basic DTEC is 229 - but this does not include the sensors or the nice mount (which I'll get you guys pics of). While we can certainly sell the basic DTEC to someone, its real usefulness comes in getting the EGT and MAP sensors so you can view and log EGT, rpm and boost pressure. Integrate it with your Tuner and you can now log/view AFR, EGT, RPM and Boost

 

This is a copy of a post I made on another forum. If you have any other questions we'll keep an eye on this thread.

Jack, talk to Jermaine if you haven't already.

1. The DTEC as it sits interfaces as a display with the Tuner/Tuner pro.


2. The DTEC as it sits will allow you to plug in 4 additional sensors in any configuration (think 4 EGT probes if you wanted) and log them as well as the AFR information from the Tuner/Tuner Pro.




3. The DTEC, as it sits, will get a free software upgrade, that includes a HyperTerminal type program to allow you to interface with and tune your UTEC (assuming you have a Tuner or Tuner Pro). Future hardware revisions of the UTEC will not require the Tuner or Tuner pro to allow for the DTEC interface, but there are a lot of unknown factors on when this future hardware will be available.



4. Users will be able to purchase a software upgrade to make the DTEC a Fuel computer that has more features and better resolution then a superAFC.

5. Users will be able to purchase an additional software upgrade and some additional hardware to allow the DTEC to be an electronic boost controller.

6. Users wile will be able to purchase an additional software upgrade that will allow the DTEC to become an ignition-timing computer.

7. The DTEC can do any 2 of points 4-6 at one time.

8. It is a universal product that is designed to have some additional functionality for our loyal UTEC customers.

9. The DTEC sensor can also plug into the Tuner Pro

 

I was just about the cut and paste the same thread..thanks Nathan

 

I hope you didn't take my initial post as a slam on your price. It was not intended that way. I was just utilizing information off of the TXS site, and your site to get some more information on the DTEC.

Not to split hairs here, but this information is a little off.

First off it seems that the user needs at least the Tuner to use the DTEC. Since some users have a Tuner Pro, which I am one of them, you can already do some of the things you posted without a DTEC. It is already possible to log/view your AFR and the others within the Tuner Pro. Granted you need to add 4 inputs (2 digi, and 2 analogue), with each one representing the ones you refered to (RPM,EGT, Boost), but you need them for the DTEC too.

This is what I really wanted answered. Thanks Nathan!

On a side note, it seems that the DTEC will be able to do some of the UTECs functions at a later time. I say this due to points 4, 5, and 6. So correct me if I am wrong, but for the UTEC/Tuner (lite or pro) combo users, this is going to mainly function as a map adjuster with some cool new gauge functions? And lastly, where do the software upgrades get inputed from your point number 3? Thanks.

 

no not at all man!

you do not need the Tuner to use the DTEC - you only need the tuner if you want the DTEC to log and view AFR. Yes you can do this on the Tuner now with a laptop - with the DTEC you do it right on the Gameboy screen which is far more convenient

 

4,5 &6 will make the DTEC function somewhat like an sAFC, ITC, AVCR combo, but in one slick package. It won't have the power of a UTEC on the fuel and timing side since it will be limited to a pure piggyback role.

For the UTEC user this is essentially a cool gauge pack, logging tool, and laptop replacement all in one very cool little portable package. The UTEC user could also use the DTEC as an aftermarket electronic boost controller.

There is a port on the DTEC to allow you to flash it with new software. You'll need a software security key from us but you as the end user can upgrade the features of the DTEC once you've purchased the software.

 

I already spoke to Jermaine.. The cool part is I can see the additional features (universal aspect of it) being useful on cars that aren't supported.. For instance at some point in the future I intend to test it on my Honda Civic Hatchback which is in the process of being turbocharged..

In any case, there definitely seems to be some level of overlap, what I'm curious about is how the overlap is handled..

For instance, RPM, TPS, Boost pressure are data already in my UTEC, and EGT and alternate inputs are already in the tuner, but currently when you log data with the UTEC/Tuner combo, you can't choose any additional Tuner data to be appended to the UTEC log (AFR is all that shows, I'd like to see any or ALL of the additional input data)

With the DTEC, you now have several more inputs, plus overlapping sensors, which could/should utilize what is already there.

So here's my question..

1) Is the DTEC aware of the additional data in the UTEC/Tuner and not require additional sensors

2) if you already have the map sensor on the UTEC and an EGT sensor on the tuner and it cannot be gathered from existing data on the TunerUtec, will there be Y connector wiring so you can hook up the single map sensor or EGT sensor to BOTH devices?

(Notice I'd like to see a TXS Tuner Pro upgrade to output more data to the UTEC logs, at least the alternate inputs and the EGT)

Not to confuse anyone.. And I'll be able to talk about the features with more authority in a few days and how it integrates with what I already have.

 

This is a pretty cool toy .

 

MalibuJack

I actually had the same concerns when I first posted about the DTEC several months ago. I too am utilizing my tuner for more than just an afr reading, and would like to see my additional inputs merged into the UTEC log.

After speaking with Nathan via telephone yesterday, it seems that the DTEC is a nice set of gauges for the UTEC/Tuner pro combo users. This is at this time only.

In the future, the main benefit for the same group will be the ability to manipulate and change maps. I didn't ask about parameters, but being that they are in the map section, this probably will be a viable function. That is pure speculation on the parameters section only.

After that upgrade, there will also be some further upgrades that will negate the use of a laptop all together.

For the people that don't have the UTEC available for their make/model vehicle, the DTEC will be the best entry level piggyback I've come across yet.

 

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=104661

Yep... It showed today so I'll start working with it over the weekend. and I do plan on testing it on my Honda Hatchback DX when the boost control and piggyback features become available.