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by Glen Hoag
Fri Sep 26, 2008 9:10 am
Forum: MicroSquirt General Information
Topic: where can I buy a micro at this time???
Replies: 17
Views: 3103

Re: where can I buy a micro at this time???

MicroSquirt v2 is now in stock at Glen's Garage. We also have the AMPseal connectors available as a separate item for those who want to build their own harness. (MicroSquirt comes with its own harness, but some people have asked for the connector by itself.)

--Glen
by Glen Hoag
Thu Dec 27, 2007 1:59 pm
Forum: Installation, Wiring and Sensors
Topic: MicroSquirt: drive a PWM idle valve directly
Replies: 3
Views: 974

However, it's only a single output, so you can't drive a Bosch or Denso three wire rotary solenoid valve without resorting to the "resistor on the closing coil" hack originally developed for MS1/Extra, or an external solution consisting of an inverting stage plus a high current driver for the other ...
by Glen Hoag
Wed Jun 07, 2006 12:47 am
Forum: Tuning Fuel and Air
Topic: Vacuum Advance of Distributor
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Ignition timing is the result, or output. In a mechanical distributor, there are two inputs that adjust timing; engine speed (centrifugal advance) and engine load (vacuum advance).

MegaSquirt accomplishes the same thing using a table, with engine speed (derived from the crank or cam sensor) and ...
by Glen Hoag
Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:58 am
Forum: Tuning Fuel and Air
Topic: Vacuum Advance of Distributor
Replies: 4
Views: 717

Vacuum advance is designed to provide maximum advance under light load (lowest MAP/highest vacuum) and retard timing as the engine is loaded (MAP goes up) to prevent knocking.

If you are using the MegaSquirt to control timing, you should disconnect the vacuum advance (plug the hose at the other ...
by Glen Hoag
Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:34 am
Forum: Tuning Fuel and Air
Topic: Tired of dealing with altitude / weather
Replies: 17
Views: 2931

I sell them at $18 plus postage. They are also available from DigiKey; check for pricing on MPX4250AP.

--Glen
by Glen Hoag
Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:06 am
Forum: MicroSquirt General Information
Topic: MicroSquirt
Replies: 45
Views: 10292

See this topic in the General forum for Bruce's announcement. http://www.msefi.com/viewtopic.php?t=15011

A prototype has been built, but production is still a bit in the future.

--Glen