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tmsnyder said:
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Speeduino was something I've considered but the plug and play, turnkey reliability doesn't seem to be there like it is with MegaSquirt, from what I'm seeing online in forums.
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I'd consider speedduino for a low power toy car that doesnt go far or often,
 
Richard RV said:
Welcome to another episode of Scathing Reviews with Keith! 🧐
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Hey now, scathing?
Speeduino is not meant to have all the features. It's meant to be cheap and easy to use.
I have an old bug that would be perfect for it.

M*squirt is the one to use for the DIYer that want more features
 
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From the Xcrossfire site:

"EBL UPDATE: Sorry on the late update, but I’ve been busy. A final offer has been sent out on the EBL and should know something by next week. If this offer fails, I will be moving forward to Plan B which has already been started to some degree just in-case. Keep watching here for more details has they happen. Thank you to all that have been patient."​
 
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Keith V said:
Hey now, scathing?
Speeduino is not meant to have all the features. It's meant to be cheap and easy to use.
I have an old bug that would be perfect for it.

M*squirt is the one to use for the DIYer that want more features
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It was a compliment, Keith! I wasn't commenting on the Speeduino (first time I ever saw the name) or Megasquirt (know nothing at all about it).

"I'd consider speedduino for a low power toy car that doesn't go far or often." is an artful sentence. I appreciated the understated eloquence that pretty much eliminated Speeduino if someone's looking for power/distance/frequency of use.
 
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billvv said:
The latest from Xfireperformance: https://www.xfireperformance.com/blog1

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September 15, 2025​



The EBL is moving forward, but slower than I would like. A final offer has been sent by me out to them and we shall see if we can finally close the deal. If this deals fails, Plan B goes into full steam ahead and a new and improved EBL type ECM will take place. One way or another, I do not plan on leaving the CFI community stranded. I know you all have been patient and I appreciate that, but it take time to get these things done, and there it lots to handle with this. I’m not a big corporation with endless pockets. Thank you to all, we will get there.
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Bill, I am a GMC motorhome owner running the dynamic system. I've been working on a sort of ported version of the whats up display for a "glass cockpit" - and an alternate to needing a windows tablet. I'm currently working with a raspberry pi and node-red and can read the data stream. Bob was quite helpful along with a couple gentlemen in the gmc community. I'd like to discuss further if possible with you. mudmanrv at hotmail is how you can reach me.
 
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mudmanrv said:
Bill, I am a GMC motorhome owner running the dynamic system. I've been working on a sort of ported version of the whats up display for a "glass cockpit" - and an alternate to needing a windows tablet. I'm currently working with a raspberry pi and node-red and can read the data stream. Bob was quite helpful along with a couple gentlemen in the gmc community. I'd like to discuss further if possible with you. mudmanrv at hotmail is how you can reach me.
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I'll do that.
 
Richard RV said:
It was a compliment, Keith! I wasn't commenting on the Speeduino (first time I ever saw the name) or Megasquirt (know nothing at all about it).

"I'd consider speedduino for a low power toy car that doesn't go far or often." is an artful sentence. I appreciated the understated eloquence that pretty much eliminated Speeduino if someone's looking for power/distance/frequency of use.
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Ahh ok, I understand now :)
 
Great news for EBL fans!

From the xfireperformance blog:

October 6, 2025​

**EBL UPDATE: GOOD NEWS! Dynamic EFI has accepted my offer. It will take some time to get everything legally and materially put together and get the EBL back into production as soon as possible. Keep watching here for updates as they develop.
 
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Larry Davick said:
My old laptop that connects to the EBL has a serial port adapter for the connection. Is there another way to make the connection?
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Early EBL units used a RJ11 (4 pin telephone style modular connector), a modular cord and a RJ11 to 9 pin serial plug. I don't recall if there is an on-board chip to generate true RS232 signal voltages, or if it is just TTL.

I believe RobR needed to make some updates to the circuit board because of part changes at which time he changed the connector to a 3 wire 1/8" plug. He then included a TTL to USB adapter cable as most laptops no longer have serial ports. I haven't tried it, but I think you can make up a db9 to 1/8" plug and use your laptop with a serial connector. If you try this, let me know if it works.
 
RF_Burns said:
Early EBL units used a RJ11 (4 pin telephone style modular connector), a modular cord and a RJ11 to 9 pin serial plug. I don't recall if there is an on-board chip to generate true RS232 signal voltages, or if it is just TTL.

I believe RobR needed to make some updates to the circuit board because of part changes at which time he changed the connector to a 3 wire 1/8" plug. He then included a TTL to USB adapter cable as most laptops no longer have serial ports. I haven't tried it, but I think you can make up a db9 to 1/8" plug and use your laptop with a serial connector. If you try this, let me know if it works.
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Yes, there's a FTDI chip in the serial to USB cable.

Richard RV

Post in thread 'Howell TBI'

tmsnyder said:
A USB to RS232 adapter should work, I just used one the other day for a piece of lab equipment.
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The earlier EBLs required a USB to serial adapter with a particular chipset. FTDI supplied the chips. Some years back I found a cable at a Fry's or some such and the package label had FTDI in the manufacturer's part number, so I bought it and it's worked fine ever since.

More info here on BobR's archived site:
 
RF_Burns said:
Early EBL units used a RJ11 (4 pin telephone style modular connector), a modular cord and a RJ11 to 9 pin serial plug. I don't recall if there is an on-board chip to generate true RS232 signal voltages, or if it is just TTL.

I believe RobR needed to make some updates to the circuit board because of part changes at which time he changed the connector to a 3 wire 1/8" plug. He then included a TTL to USB adapter cable as most laptops no longer have serial ports. I haven't tried it, but I think you can make up a db9 to 1/8" plug and use your laptop with a serial connector. If you try this, let me know if it works.
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I have that RJ11 cord that goes to a 9-pin adapter. Perhaps I’ll try a 9-pin to USB adapter and chain them together.
 
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Larry Davick said:
I have that RJ11 cord that goes to a 9-pin adapter. Perhaps I’ll try a 9-pin to USB adapter and chain them together.
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That is what I do with my current "EBL computer". It works well after you figure out what serial port the USB adapter has decided to use. It usually picks the same one every time, but the odd time it picks another port just to be annoying.
 
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I have the early RJ11 to Serial to FTDI Serial to USB (cable) I also use an Enterlogic virtual serial port program to allow the WUD and Winlog-EBL to to use the same physical USB port. Both can run and collect data at the same time. I tried a serial to bluetooth link but it was flaky.
 
From the 3rd Gen site (12/23/2025)

Another EBL Update: It looks like it will be sometime in January 2026 that I will take control of the EBL. Still waiting on lawyer stuff to happen right now. I have another zoom call with my lawyer later today. Stay tuned for further development. BTW, our test box assembly for the EBL CFI/TPI is coming along nicely and should be an awesome piece of equipment moving forward.​
 
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The latest from Xfireperformance: https://www.xfireperformance.com/blog1

December 25, 2025​


I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I’ve had more than a few questions about the EBL availability other than for CFI and TPI. Yes, I do plan on making the EBL Flash II available for other ECMs, but I will have to take care of the CFI and TPI owners first. I’m hoping it won’t take long and make them available to everyone in due time. Have a Happy New Year. I will be closed on January 1st.
 
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