Just to clarify.......spoke with Bob on the phone yesterday and we were able to get data with the motor running. Taking it out today to record some runs and see what happens. I believe the shielded cable is a must, regardless.

US1 - I think you'll be OK if you go this route.

Report back your findings. I still don't understand the beta thing, what it really means as far as is it a simple plug and read program on your regular todays laptop?

Just to be fair, I have can tell you that Rinda's Diacom software and USB cable will also have connection issues when used on an engine that generates a lot of RFI/EMI due to high sencondary ignition system resistance (worn plugs, cap, rotor, wires) .

Because I use a PC based igntion scope I have been able to see that engines that have a firing voltages of 20KV or more (pre tune-up), will have trouble staying connected, but will be fine once a tune-up is performed and the firing voltages are reduced to the normal 8-10KV.

If you can connect and read data fine with the engine not running (key on), but have trouble once the engine is started, it may be a RFI/EMI isssue.

Dave

Beta is just a term used in the technology/software world that signifies a "pre-release" version. There are "levels" of production when an application is developed. From theory, to paper, to design, to real world testing, and finally production. A beta version will be sent to industry, individuals, or teams of testers to find all the bugs and help get the product ready for distribution.

Hope that helps.

I'm still waiting on the weather to clear up a bit before I go out today. If I don't get to go this afternoon, I'll have to wait a few days or more because the weather is expected to get crappy.

Just got back from a quick run. Just in time, too. As I was putting the cover back on the boat the latest cold front blew in.

I was able to log 2 separate runs and collect data. Being new to fuel injection, I'm not sure what exactly I'm looking at. However, I was really wanting to see what my timing was at WOT. That was accomplished.

Any news to this thread?

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