MPTuner

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****MPTune***

here is the link to download MPTune. Subsequent updates will typically be done automatically via the program's auto update feature.

MPTune

In this directory you will find:
1) mptunesetup.zip - main install file (see below)
2) mptune.exe - program executable in case auto update does not work. copy directly into C:\Program Files (x86)\MP Suite\MPTune directory.
3) mpsuiteupdater.exe - executable in case auto update does not work. copy directly into C:\Program Files (x86)\MP Suite\MPTune directory.

what you need to do:
-download the zip file to a temp directory
-unzip and run setup.exe
-this creates a MP Suite directory under the Program Files (<=win XP) or Program Files (x86) (> win XP) directory. Another directory will be created in the MP Suite directory called MPTune. This is where all the programs will reside. The data files will be located under the C:\Users\"username"\Documents\MPTune for windows versions > Win XP.

Don't forget to set up your com port! Let me know asap of any issues or features that are missing or don't work.

When MPTune is started, it will check if a newer version is available. If so, it will download it (message displayed on the status line) and then install it AFTER you exit the program. Give the update 10 seconds or so to get everything updated. The program should then be on the most current version when you restart it. if you are on windows vista or later, the user access control system will prompt you for permission to update the program. click allow.

Lastly, the default splash screen on startup is a picture i copied off the website. i love that pic. If the author/owner of that pic does not want that to be used let me know and i will replace it. Can't remember where i got it from so if it is a copyrighted issue let me know. As mentioned in the help, the startup picture can be replaced by the user with any picture they desire (be nice now!)

***Compressor map file available***
version 2.0.3.9 and above allows the user to download a file that contains many compressor maps. download the zip file from the following link: mpgraphs.zip

-after you have downloaded the zip file you need to expand it into the user directory, usually something like C:\Users\<UserName>\Documents\MPTune. you can figure out the directory by selecting the menu Help/Computer and looking at the "User File Directory". then when you go into the menu setting called "settings -> calculators -> turbo sizing" it should bring up a list of compressor maps. this file is huge so if you prefer you can just load in your own compressor maps using mptune2. This is done by using the menu setting called "miscellaneous -> images -> turbo list".

*** FTDI USB CABLE Info***
-download ftdi prog program and invert tx and Rx signals using this program here - http://www.ftdichip.com/Support/Utilities.htm#FT_PROG
here's what to do:
-start the ft_prog.exe program.
-click on the magnifying glass to load in your ftdi device settings (obviously make sure you have it plugged in!!)

-click "hardware specific" group
-make sure the load d2xx drive is NOT checked
-click the "invert rs232 signals" group
-make sure the invert txd and invert rxd boxes ARE checked.

-click the lighting bolt to program the device


Then:

-download and install the vcp drivers from here if you haven't already - http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
-go to the windows device manager. under the group "universal serial bus controllers" right click on the item that should say something like "usb serial converter". click on the advanced tab and make sure that the item "Load VCP" is checked. You also may want to set the com port settings as shown for latency, although the program 'should' set the latency for you when it runs.