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Also to help trouble shooting the vbg1 readout - Supposedly you can force the analog output of the LC-1: ...you can program the analog outputs temporarily to output a flat line voltage by entering the same voltage in both fields for the two analog out programming points. This way the analog output voltage will be fixed, independent of current AFR ... Page 17 of http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/support/manual/LC-1_Manual.pdf

mmmmspecb, reported that the cable does not work. I shipped him an adapter to try out. Because my theory was the Tx/rx lines were backwards, so the adapter swapped them, I can't remember if mmmmspecb ever got that to work.

Did you figure it out? http://www.gtboostgauge.com/VBG1%20-%20Manual%20for%20V1.06.pdf Page 14

Yes - Low will yield faster refresh. ( less averaging) Actually a new display unit is in the works. I will be posting new info as I get closer to finalization of the design.

Correct about " seems like low is fast and high is slow" because I changed the title only. I haven't updated the manual but will do that soon. It terms of boost filter, I leave mine on Low (meaning low filter - faster updates, less averaging) This will be the truest representation of boost pressure, others who prefer more filtering select higher options. I'm sorry I can't offer much help for LC-1 Programming, I don't own one of those units.

Does romraider require a connection to the ECU first before it will log from PLUGINs? Also I'm thinking we need to reverse the tx-rx lines in order to log from the SM-AFR directly with the cable I sell. If you interested, pm me and I'll ship you an adapter for free to try out. I tried here but I don't have the cable to connect to the ECU, so I'm thinking romraider is waiting for that connection first. I can get junk to display on Hyperterm with this adapter.

mmmmspecb, do you have another display unit for the SM-AFR to verify if it's really a problem with the VBG1? Do you have more than one PLX sending unit in the data chain? The VBG1 should display exactly what the regular PLX display unit shows because it simply reads the serial data stream. As for the illumination, i recommend going with the ambient light sensing. (you will not need any tie to the green wire) If you do not have any hookup to the illumination system then the vbg1 could never cause any issues with that system. Verify that no wiring is attached to the illumination circuit of the car and check the fuse. If your using a fuse tap (add-a-fuse) in the illumination fuse location (not sure why you would be) double check that both fuses are installed or it may disconnect the circuit. let us know how you make out. Jimblaz, you have an original? do you know what version number? Some of the very early ones had a button lock issue. If you have an order number handy let me know and I will look some stuff up. We can work something out.

...Also, the configuration menu option # 15 (Plot profile length) allows you to select a 5 or 10 second period.

If you are speaking of the filtering option being backwards: This will be fixed in version 1.05b6 - You were shipped 1.05b5 (which is currently the latest version) 1.05b6 is in final testing stages and should be ready for release in a week or two.

Yup - sure does. In a few weeks I will be released the latest rev which will include some minor bug fixes with the oled timeout, and screen/led intensity (slightly improved bright - sunlight reading), and some few other minor tweaks. Aken, not sure about that one, but hopefully someone here will chime in. Thanks for your interest in the VBG1.

OUch - just looked it up http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.aspx?doc=/content/13193.htm 10% ! Yikes!

Could have something to do with the hardware, my records show you are running a beta unit, although betas should be identical to the production units, they are hand assembled so there may be an error in your AFR sensing circuit. I can ship you out a new one this week (display unit only) if you PM me your address. Sorry for the troubles.

Good point - I was speaking of the 5EAT and I agree, very easy! Thanks for the feedback on the Alarm issue.

Yeah this was a potential bug in the original 1.05b1 release. I am not seeing the issue with version 1.05b5 - I have my alarm set for 17 PSI for weeks and have not had false alarms. I am not monitoring AFR, Are you? Yeah pretty sure most are, this DOT rated air tube and should hold up well over time. I have been thinking about discontinuing them, I have only sold a few and AFR or OIL pressure is much more popular.

Should be working now. "right next to Australia" Nice!

no worries, when you get to it. Good luck on the move!

Any Pics or updates from the Legacy 5th generation testers?

One more question, what boost filtering option are you using? There was a small problem with 1.05b that should of been fixed by version 1.05b2.

Sorry ShadowImg - didn't know this issue was still in existence. I will try and get it fixed... Do you know what version you are running? 1.05b? Does it go off during boost or vac? Anyone else see this issue and if so what version are you running?

Too quick or rare to snap a pic or a vid?

so it would go from 14.7 to 14.70 ?

Thanks for the feedback JP. Any updates from the 5th Gen LGT beta testers?

jayway - you are probably right. Yeah like I said before I am almost 100% sure about this: It is a simple virtual communication port - also plx specifies that their interface is 3.3 Volts. These cables come in two different voltage levels. 3.3 and 5. VBG1 operates on the 3.3 v signals

technicalgarage - Thanks for the feedback. I have some answers for you. VBG1 provides an optional filtering option called "update rate" menu option # 14. You probably have found that menu option...I have noticed there is a problem with that menu configuration. Apparently I messed up because slow is actually the fastest update rate (minimum filtering) and visa versa. Try re-configuring this option and select slow, this should give you a much faster response. Oops. I will get this updated in the next release of firmware. Thanks for helping to identify this issue. Most of the customer are likely operating with English units of vac and pressure so they probably don't notice this, but since the typical error is specified in the manual is +/- 0.25 PSI when you view mmHg your display unit resolution allows you to see that offset error. 10mmHg = 0.19PSI - in English units that value would display as 0.

Here is the exact cable I sell on the website: p/n TTL-232R-3V3-AJ It is a 3.3V USB to SERIAL converter with a 3.5MM PLUG There is a good chance other manufactures are using a similar cable, be careful they are not using the 5V signaling type though. I can only guarantee success with part number I specify.