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sarahconnors Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:18 am Post subject: DIY Arduino ECU comunicating with Iphone |
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Hi,
We are currently developping an ECU with ARDUINO / ford edis.
This ECU will replace all the f...ing ignition system.
It could be assembled without any electronic knowledge. All part will be easy to buy and CHEAP. ALL source will be published and public
ECU could be stand alone or managed by Iphone (Apps) or computer (USB).
Right now, it is not a wishe anymore. IT WORKS !!!
ECU Functionality is :
- It will allow multiple curve (5 curves). DONE
- Each MAp will Allow 17 X 23 ignition curve (kpa / RPM) DONE
- Allow multi sparking DONE
- Manage MAP sensor ( 0 - 3 bar for atmospheric and turbo engine) DONE
- ECU comunicate with I phone through bluetooth DONE
- Cold start improvement DONE
Future improvement will be :
- Knocking sensor Work in progress
- Iphone Apps functinality (in progress):
- display RPM/ MAP pressure on Iphone
- manage/ modifiy curve on Iphone
- send curve to ECU on Iphone
Right now, ECU is working well on my '63 Bus. I did a big trip this summer with it in france. It improved drivability a lot !
We are still testing/improve it. Now we are working on Iphone Apps
If you are interested check this post where the story began:
https://translate.google.fr/translate?sl=fr&tl...mp;act=url
If you want the ECU code you can download it here : https://github.com/sarahconnors1/combiduino/tree/master
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Northof49 Samba Member

Joined: July 22, 2013 Posts: 1759 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:49 am Post subject: |
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Great work. I love building with arduino. I've followed some discussions where people have asked about doing electronic fuel injection using arduino, but I've never seen anyone see it through. Any thoughts on whether arduino has the capability and whether you would be up to taking on such a project? _________________ 1958 Karmann Ghia owner |
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sarahconnors Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 8:48 am Post subject: |
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Hi,
Ignition was the first step, and it is working.
Injection is the next step. Basicaly it is the same approach you need a map and an injection point.
I m sure Arduino can manage this in parrallel with ignition.
Right now, with ignition control arduino is doing nothing 80% of the time ! |
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ps2375 Samba Member

Joined: April 24, 2014 Posts: 2517 Location: Meridian,ID
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:31 am Post subject: |
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Why Iphone? You're limiting yourself to less than half the market. |
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Northof49 Samba Member

Joined: July 22, 2013 Posts: 1759 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 9:48 am Post subject: |
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I would think that what you have learned from controlling spark based on rpms and map readings, the leap to fuel control would be a logical progression. Thanks for developing this and posting about. Keep us up to date on your work. _________________ 1958 Karmann Ghia owner |
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sarahconnors Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 10:59 am Post subject: |
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yes we learned a lot on how to manage real time application.
we did it on iphone first because it is simpliest than the rest and because the co author knows iphone( i m more involved on Ecu)
i hope that some people will be interrested by this subject and could help |
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Northof49 Samba Member

Joined: July 22, 2013 Posts: 1759 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:19 am Post subject: |
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Sorry I am not smart enough to contribute. I've done some wifi based remote monitoring and autonomous robot stuff, but highly derivative from others. I mostly piece together the best parts of other peoples ideas I like. _________________ 1958 Karmann Ghia owner |
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sarahconnors Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: France
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 11:47 am Post subject: |
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that s exactly what I did. Put best parts of others...
ford edis + arduino + bluetooth
and try to coordinate all together... |
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TheAmazingDave Samba Member

Joined: April 11, 2013 Posts: 789 Location: San Jose, CA
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Awesome project. I love Arduino, I'd love to see this make it.
I'm prototyping a computer system for ACVWs to monitor system vitals and info, and it will display on a small LCD/VFD a la the VW MFD/FIS clusters from later generations using an Arduino Uno. Versatile little devices, they are... _________________ Just call me Big D. (formerly xBigDx408x)
TheAmazingDave.net
Deutschland Dubs 2015 at Presidio Trust |
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Dale M. Samba Member

Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20800 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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ps2375 wrote: |
Why Iphone? You're limiting yourself to less than half the market. |
Android has huge market share and is less finicky about software and connect-ability...
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns"
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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Stripped66 Samba Member

Joined: May 31, 2005 Posts: 3508 Location: Charleston, SC
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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Dale M. wrote: |
ps2375 wrote: |
Why Iphone? You're limiting yourself to less than half the market. |
Android has huge market share and is less finicky about software and connect-ability...
Dale |
So, how's your MSDroid install coming along? _________________
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Bodacious wrote: |
Why not just make a custom set of wires with a Y splice in them. Then you could just run one distributor. |
I don't think electrickery works that way |
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Dale M. Samba Member

Joined: April 12, 2006 Posts: 20800 Location: Just a tiny bit west of Yosemite Valley
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Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Project died in its infancy when I sold race car it was intended for....
Maybe if new project comes along I will resitate EFI project....
Dale _________________ “Fear The Government That Wants To Take Your Guns"
"Kellison Sand Piper Roadster" For Street & Show.
"Joe Pody Sandrover" Buggy with 2180 for Autocross (Sold)
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sarahconnors Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: France
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Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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sarahconnors wrote: |
Hi,
Ignition was the first step, and it is working.
Injection is the next step. Basicaly it is the same approach you need a map and an injection point.
I m sure Arduino can manage this in parrallel with ignition.
Right now, with ignition control arduino is doing nothing 80% of the time ! |
injection is now running well since january !!
ECU has now some interesting functionality like "self learning" or idle regulator
source code are on github : https://github.com/sarahconnors1/combiduino |
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Lingwendil Samba Member

Joined: February 25, 2009 Posts: 3999 Location: Antioch, California, a block from the hood
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sarahconnors Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2015 Posts: 6 Location: France
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Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: DIY Arduino ECU comunicating with Iphoness |
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basicaly you need an arduino mega, 1 EDIS ford, 1 mosfet card,1 map sensor
the most expensive part is the aluminium box..
but the beautiful thing is you can do it without any soldering!! it is just pure assembly |
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