Revscan USB connector/Revtronix updates

[LucyFord]

So i purchases a stage 2 revtronix chip. It didn't come with the USB cord. Would you guys be able to provide some info on how to make one?

I found the software for revscan on the forum but it sounds like i might need drivers? Is this true? Where can I get them?

Once i get this made is there anyways to do the updates to my chip? I guess the one I have doesnt have the updates.


Thanks

[Legacy777]

Bump....can anyone help out?

[BSOD2600]

1) the EvoScan usb cable for our subarus is the exact same cord. Yes you need drivers, which come with evoscan (think somwhere on the website) of the USB chipset vendors forum (I forget the link atm.... was something starting with ftv).

2) RevScan can modify a few parameters in the chip, along with resetting the ecu, editing knock tables, etc.

3) chip software updates are not possible. the revscan author is MIA. source code was not released.

[martimus919]

I got my driver from this site:

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

I'm having trouble getting readings right now, I'm wondering if I downloaded the wrong driver?

[LucyFord]

$57 bucks for that cord is a reach.

[BSOD2600]

Have fun making one on your own.

[wtdash]

Check out my post HERE. It might give you some ideas. It's kinda ugly but it worked.

Edit: Remembered I bought one of these FTDI cables and hooked to my Metra connector. Didn't need the external 5v charger w/this cable.

Pretty sure it was the TTL-232R-5V model. <$20 on Amazon or Ebay

Google found the Metra to SSM connector on Amazon for $2.

So, for about $25-30 you can have the same cable.

In this PIC I used the top two inner wires 2 (white) 3 (green) and bottom right wire 9 (purple/black). 2>>5 = RXD, 3>>4 = TXD, 9>>1 = GND




Metra pin-out (looking @ the front - 180° from my pick):



Looking online the wire colors aren't consistent, so don't use that for reference.



Td

[LucyFord]

Thanks. Luckily i have all these things laying around the garage. (Since i dont have a radio i can just steal that connector right?)

I know this is a dumb question but where does the metra connector connect. My wiring in a discombobulated mess right now (dash is ripped out and a cage is in).

[wtdash]

Thanks. Luckily i have all these things laying around the garage. (Since i dont have a radio i can just steal that connector right?)

- Yea, I'd think so...

I know this is a dumb question but where does the metra connector connect. My wiring in a discombobulated mess right now (dash is ripped out and a cage is in).

The SSM connector - that the Metra connects to - is under Driver's side dash, right above your right leg. In a normal car, it's easy to see if you remove the lower plastic piece that has the coin tray.

This POST may help.

Td

[LucyFord]

Have fun making one on your own.

It was pretty fun and easy. Thanks!