Factory ECU - Anyone crack it open and see what processor it uses?
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Factory ECU - Anyone crack it open and see what processor it uses?
I'm thinking of opeing the box myself if no one else has. I want to know what processor is in there as the primary controller. I figure Ford and Mazda use alot of the same chips, and if I can find out what it is, I can figure out how to start programing for it.
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I'm thinking of opeing the box myself if no one else has. I want to know what processor is in there as the primary controller. I figure Ford and Mazda use alot of the same chips, and if I can find out what it is, I can figure out how to start programing for it.
unfortunately, i bet you'll find some custom ASIC or microcontroller under there.
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for some reason I thought it was a hitachi microcontroller, its 32bit and canbus, and I'm sure its one that they use across a couple of cars, albeit in different implimentations.
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for some reason I thought it was a hitachi microcontroller, its 32bit and canbus, and I'm sure its one that they use across a couple of cars, albeit in different implimentations.
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Don't ask me why, but I did attempt to dicover the secret but no success at the moment. This is how it's look inside:
Most of the chips are coated with black paint/film probably to hide the chip info. The two big chips have the following marking:
64F7055F40
RL0307
BB033097 Japan
D151815-8550
S0515611MFC
185
QQAC0309C
While other smaller chip might be memory, ignition/Injector controller with marking such as: SPF0001/SK3206, etc.
If any one would recognize those marking would probably know which processor or who made them. But definitely I believed it's running a variance of the Hitachi Vechile OS.
Most of the chips are coated with black paint/film probably to hide the chip info. The two big chips have the following marking:
64F7055F40
RL0307
BB033097 Japan
D151815-8550
S0515611MFC
185
QQAC0309C
While other smaller chip might be memory, ignition/Injector controller with marking such as: SPF0001/SK3206, etc.
If any one would recognize those marking would probably know which processor or who made them. But definitely I believed it's running a variance of the Hitachi Vechile OS.
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This one's been discussed before. It's a Renesas chip.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...31&postcount=4
As for sensor inputs... if you do a search you'll find an online workshop manual and it has all the wiring diagrams for the inputs.
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...31&postcount=4
As for sensor inputs... if you do a search you'll find an online workshop manual and it has all the wiring diagrams for the inputs.
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This is good, I have found the info on the chip, even some of the programing for it. Now the question is how to acess it and compile for it. This assumes the software isn't encripted in any way.
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betcha it's encrypted. It's too easy to encrypt and Mazda does not want anyone to create a stealthy warranty problem for them.
Not impossible, but it will take significant dedication to the cause. My preference would be to program a completely different system that will use the CAN bus controller to keep the car feeling like stock [ie. speedo, tach, warning lights, etc.] while a completely different [and flexible] engine managment sub-system is employed.
While that may sound idiotic.....it would probably be easier than a programming re-do on the stock processor.
Not impossible, but it will take significant dedication to the cause. My preference would be to program a completely different system that will use the CAN bus controller to keep the car feeling like stock [ie. speedo, tach, warning lights, etc.] while a completely different [and flexible] engine managment sub-system is employed.
While that may sound idiotic.....it would probably be easier than a programming re-do on the stock processor.
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Hell i could have told you before you opened it up.
It's an XT that's souped up to a 486 processor.
That's why the RX 8 is sooooooooooo slow............................
It's an XT that's souped up to a 486 processor.
That's why the RX 8 is sooooooooooo slow............................
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betcha it's encrypted. It's too easy to encrypt and Mazda does not want anyone to create a stealthy warranty problem for them.
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While you have the box out would you mind taking a picture of the two large sides of the box.
I don't have an RX8 but I'm puting an RX8 engine into a light weight sports car and want to use an after market computer in a factory looking box for registration purposes.
Does it have any stickers or printing on it? If you can post a close up of the markings it would be most appreciated.
Thank you
Andrew
I don't have an RX8 but I'm puting an RX8 engine into a light weight sports car and want to use an after market computer in a factory looking box for registration purposes.
Does it have any stickers or printing on it? If you can post a close up of the markings it would be most appreciated.
Thank you
Andrew
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