Description
This USB to Serial Adapter has been tested and works properly with all versions of TunerStudio. We highly recommend this adapter is used if your tuning PC/laptop doesn’t have a DB9 Serial connector. Or you can use another adapter with a genuine FTDI chipset (which this uses).
This adapter includes a 2′ extension cable, but we only recommend using the extension cable if you have vibration issues with the adapter plugged directly into your laptop. USB cable runs are more susceptible to noise than RS232, so we recommend using our standard 6′ tuning cable in combination with this adapter.
Product SKU: USB-2920
Drivers for this adapter can be found on the FTDI website.
Am I required to use this particular adapter for connecting to MegaSquirt?
- It is not the only adapter that can work, but our tech department is very familiar with this adapter and it is the only adapter we can provide full technical and warranty support for. With this adapter, you can talk to a support team who both knows the USB adapter and knows MegaSquirt fully.
When should I use the USB extension cable included with this unit?
- The cable is useful if you are dealing with a high vibration environment. However, it also picks up large amounts of electrical noise. If you are using the USB extension cable and experience problems where the ECU goes offline once you start the engine, remove the extension cable and plug the adapter directly into the USB extension port, and use the DB9 straight through cable to connect the adapter to the ECU.
Why would I get less noise with the DB9 extension than with the USB extension?
- The RS232 side of the system uses a +12 to -12 volt swing to send a signal. USB communications use a 0.0 to 0.3 volt signal. With a larger amount of signal and the same amount of noise, RS232 has a much better signal to noise ratio than USB in the same environment.
What chipset does this adapter use?
- It uses an FTDI USB to RS232 converter chipset.
Where can I download the latest driver version for this adapter?
Bertram Bakker
No Headache!If you search long and hard, and you are willing to wait for 6 weeks for a inferior cable to arrive from China, you could save maybe 10 dollars.
How much of a headache you want for 10 dollars? This cable is guaranteed to work with Tuner Studio and your Megasquirt. Guaranteed no headache. :-)
My advise: look no further. Get this cable and stay out of trouble.
Ralph Kestay
No proper instructions, need helpI just bought this expecting to get my car up and running. It came with a cd and there is no actual instructions. I tried hooking it up to tuner studios but it doesn't read. I probably don't know but i could use some help. It has a windows 7 installation but im sure lots of people have windows 10...please send help.
Stephen Nelson
Does what it's suppose toi have no problem with it's function just don't understand why serial is even on the computer is there anything has that plug anymore? everything has usb so it would be great is it had a usb plug in the first place but it works well and i've been tuning with it for a while now.
John McKenzie
USB to Serial AdapterAfter the headache of messing around with generic adapters in the past and hit and miss connections, I was a little skeptical of the DIY Autotune claims. I needed a new adapter for a customer install and tune so I ordered one and surprisingly received it in 3 days. I installed the disc, fired up the Megasquirt and instant hookup at the required 9600 baud rate. Absolutely perfect! This one works exactly as they claim. Regards, Mac
Bob Hare
works well but the supplied usb cord was too short for comfort with my nb1 miata
Tom
Connects right up and communicates great with the engine off. Immediately loses communication once the engine starts. See http://tunerstudio.com/index.php/faqs/76-usb-connectivity
mark
super fast shipping, installed painlessly (win7 literally was plug n play) also it does NOT need the DB9 straight though serial cable to use it (I had a USB to Serial adapter that did require it)... so nice bonus.
Sam
Very fast international shipping and works perfectly in Windows 7 using the driver supplied on the product page.
Jeff
Worked perfectly first time - driver install was painless, and connection to the MSPNP has been 100% solid.
Clas
This one also work with OS X. (10.4.x)
Just install the driver, and you find it on /dev/tty.usbserial-FTCW40A8
Brandon
This worked flawlessly and connects directly to the megasquirt. I highly recommend this adapter. no need to mess with internal usb adapters. Still allows for use of megaview if you choose.
Kevin
Not only was this shipped extra quickly, it works just as promised and more.