In this episode we go in detail on bootmod3 data logging! We will try to answer all of your questions related to this topic. That being said, go grab a coffee or popcorn since this episode is slightly longer than the other ones!
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In this episode we are going to talk about one of our shop development cars we are building, our 2020 BMW Z4 M40i that pushes around 1100WHP!
]]>In this episode we introduce the team that makes bootmod3 software development, technical support and logistics happen!
]]>In this episode we will show you different ways you can connect to your vehicle! Most importantly we will finally introduce our latest and greatest Wireless connection method for your BMW F and G series vehicles and 2020+ Toyota Supra, the all new bootmod3 Wireless Adapter!
bootmod3 WiFi adapter is fully designed in-house by our engineers, built with the highest quality parts and modern chipset. It achieves perfect reliability and is the quickest adapter currently offered on the market.
]]>Introducing the latest and greatest Wireless connection method for your BMW F and G series vehicles and the 2020+ Toyota Supra, the all new bootmod3 Wireless Adapter.
bootmod3 WiFi adapter is fully designed in-house by our engineers, built with the highest quality parts and a modern chipset. It achieves perfect reliability and is the quickest adapter currently offered on the market.
When connected on iOS, copy your WiFi settings from Automatic to Manual and leave the Router field empty. This leaves your Mobile data connection active while connected with the vehicle. For additional connectivity information and troubleshooting refer to this Connectivity Guide.
]]>bootmod3 is a cloud based tuning platform and as such provides for tuning across the largest number of operating systems and devices on the market today. You can flash using an iOS or Android device, macOS or Windows laptop.
Depending on which of these devices you may be using there are recommendations in terms of connectivity.
WiFi as well as direct ENET cable connection options are available.
iOS / iPadOS - BM3 WiFi Adapter
WiFi is the most straight forward way and using the BM3 WiFi Adapter is the most recommended option on iOS / iPadOS. Once connected over WiFi, copy paste your network settings and change the settings to 'Manual' IP address and enter them on your phone. As long as you keep using the BM3 WiFi Adapter you'll never need to change these settings again and your connection will come up almost instantly.
Key things to note for iOS / iPad connections over WiFi:
iOS / iPadOS - ENET Cable with an adapter
ENET direct cable connection is also supported. However, you have to keep in mind that cables and ethernet adapters can be faulty out there. In addition, you have to make sure you're using an Apple MFI certified ethernet adapter for your iPhone/iPad. Suggestion is to stick to adapters purchased at the Apple Store (i.e. Belkin brand).
Key things to note for iOS / iPad ENET Cable connections and ENET cable to phone adapters:
Android - BM3 WiFi Adapter
WiFi is the most straight forward way and using the BM3 WiFi Adapter is the most recommended option on Android. Once connected over WiFi, copy paste your network settings and change the settings to 'Manual' IP address and enter them on your phone. As long as you keep using the BM3 WiFi Adapter you'll never need to change these settings again and your connection will come up almost instantly.
Key things to note for Android connections over WiFi:
Android - ENET Cable with an adapter
ENET direct cable connection is also supported on Android. Keep in mind that cables and ethernet adapters can be faulty out there so getting a reputable brand of an adapter (Belkin) and ENET cable from a reputable source is important.
Key things to note for Android Cable connections and ENET cable to phone adapters:
General Advice for ENET Cable connections
If you've used a WiFi adapter on your car first and then try using an ENET cable connection after (e.g. to use a laptop) you may experience no connectivity unless the vehicle is locked and left to sleep for over an hour. To speed up the reconnect with cable process, pull the battery ground cable off for 3 minutes and reconnect it. This will reset network settings previously set by your WiFi adapter and allow you to use your ENET cable connection again.
In summary:
Windows / macOS ENET Cable Connections
On Windows you want to disable your Windows Defender or Firewall and/or any Network Intrusion software otherwise bootmod3 app traffic will be blocked. If tech savvy, you can add exception rules to your Windows Defender/Firewall for the bootmod3 app and leave it turned on.
On macOS, there should be no issues by default, but if experiencing any, check your Firewall settings and either disable them or, if tech savvy, add exception rules to your firewall for the bootmod3 app.
]]>Gen1 G-series B58 CustomROM support is now out! All the features have been incorporated that are supported across other vehicle models/engine types. Let's see these cars moving!
PTF Race Intercooler
The first and key hardware upgrade for all tuned BMW F series vehicles with N13, N20/N26 and N55 engines is the front mounted air to air intercooler.
Raising boost past stock on the OEM intercooler results in the DME (engine computer) to reduce power by reducing ignition timing due to increases in IAT (intake air temperature) and associated knock levels.
This PTF Race Intercooler features over twice the internal volume compared to the stock intercooler while also outflowing the stock unit by almost 20%. Intercooler features 9 charge rows in the lower section and 6 in the top stepped portion along with end tanks that have been CFD flow analyzed and made to include a vane to efficiently direct airflow into its high quality core.
PTF Race Intercooler fitment is confirmed on the following BMW F-series vehicles:
NOTE: OEM charge pipe o-ring should be re-used or replaced during installation on an as needed basis, NOT included.
Fitment for the following BMW F series vehicle models:
BMW 1-Series F20 F21
Years: 2010-2018
Vehicle models: M135i (including x-drive)
BMW 2-Series F22 F23
Year models: 2012-2018
Engine: M235i (including x-drive), M235i Racing
BMW 2-Series F87
Year models: 2015-2018
Engine: M2
BMW 3-Series F30 F31 F34
Year models: 2011-2018
Engine: 335i (including x-drive)
BMW 4-Series F32 F33 F36
Year models: 2012-2018
Engine: 435i (including x-drive)
B46 / B48 engine MINI Vehicles supported (if your vehicle is not listed please inquire with us):
Some of the OTS and possible aftermarket turbo upgrade custom map features provided by the bootmod3 platform :
To read about the bootmod3 CustomROM features available on the S55 engine refer to document below:
To read about the changes in the new bootmod3 Map Editor, refer to this document:
https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1962475805/bootmod3+Map+Editor+Release
For Tuning Tables overview for Map Switching, Flex Fuel and AntiLag refer to this document:
In the previous two videos we demonstrated bootmod3's new custom code features integrated into the factory DME (ECU), namely on-the-fly map switching and rolling antilag, both of which are using steering wheel controls for triggers allowing users to flash the car once and then select between any 4 maps that can be custom tuned to suit your modifications, octane and racing needs and to spool the turbo without using brake boosting and slightshot your way forward when racing :)
In this video we're demonstrating another new tuning feature that is in the works by the bootmod3 dev team called FLEX FUEL. bootmod3 Flex Fuel integration is a set of custom tables predefined to tune your vehicle for dynamic aggression/power in the tune based on input from a Flex Fuel sensor. In this case we're using a Continental flex fuel sensor with a Zeitronix ECA2 kit which sends Flex Sensor's data over the CANBus which the DME handles in real-time to make the tune more or less aggressive based on ethanol % in the fuel. We previously made map switching on-demand work using the steering wheel controls. Now, there's a new option to also enable Flex Fuel in the tune and define separate tables for tuning for ignition, fuel, load/torque, various safeties, and many others. Tuning details behind getting a flex fuel tune working are also very straightforward and very powerful. A tuner defines your base map or maps (1 through 4) which you can select through the steering wheel (example: Map1: Stage 1 93 map, Map 2: Stage 2 93 octane, Map3: Stage 2+ 98 octane, Map 4: Stage 2+ race gas) . Any or all of the 4 switchable maps can now be configured as ENABLED for Flex Tuning. When enabled, data from the Flex Fuel Sensor is used to scale between say a pump gas E0 (no ethanol tune, or E10) to a full E85 or E100 (100% ethanol) tune. If sensor detects no ethanol then the scaling leaves the base maps alone without scaling them upwards in aggression. If the sensor detects and sends say 50% ethanol to the DME then the DME can be set to change ignition, fuel, load/torque and many other tables to increase power levels due to ethanol's much higher octane over petrol/gasoline.
In this demo, we're demonstrating on a 2015 BMW F80 M3 which starts out with a 20% ethanol blend in the tank. Those that enjoy the details can see the blend factors are set for 0.50 for this ethanol level just as an example. Currently there are 3 main blend factor tables, ignition, fuel and torque, and they can be individually used to scale among many tables required for tuning Flex Fuel, from cold starting the car with full ethanol in the tank to full on power. In the end of the video we add some more alcohol and you can see in the bootmod3 dashboard how the Flex % goes upwards from 20% to 27% as the fuel system catches up and the fuel in the tank gets a chance to blend as it isn't instant.
Hope you enjoy this video!
Really excited to show a render of the bootmod3 board undergoing firmware development. This board measures just 80mm by 50mm and already packs a heavy punch!
Board currently has multiple inputs (frequency and analog) and features CANBus integration and WiFi/BT for configurability. Rev2 of the board will also feature various outputs for activating/deactivating external aux systems (e.g. port injection, nitrous, etc), tuning it via tables integrated in the new bootmod3 editor.
Purpose of this board is to expand I/O capabilities of the factory engine computer (DME) and allow it to integrate with external sensors not already available on these cars (e.g. flex fuel sensor, meth flow/level sensor, port injection fuel injector duty, etc) and provide that data over CANBus to the DME for various tuning strategies. Any 3rd party products that support similar CANBus integration are also supported by bootmod3 (e.g. Zeitronix CANBus ECA2 flex sensor kit, etc). Integrating meth flow/tank level sensor data is a nice one and will allow for similar tuning strategies and failsafes as with flex fuel.
]]>In the previous video we demonstrated bootmod3's on-the-fly map switching using steering wheel controls allowing users to flash the car once and then select between any 4 maps that can be custom tuned to suit your modifications, octane and racing needs.
In this video we're demonstrating another new tuning feature that is in the works by the bootmod3 dev team called ANTILAG. To trigger it you simple press UP and hold on the cruise button on the left side of the steering wheel. While holding it, the DME switches to an internal antilag tuning strategy and tables where antilag RPM, ignition timing, accelerator pedal threshold, target load/boost and other values can be configured to dial it in as needed.
In this demo, vehicle is a 2015 BMW F80 M3, RPM is set to around 4k rpm, with accel pedal threshold at 100% (driver needs to go WOT to trigger it). In 1-2 seconds after triggering it, this car running ASR Kratos turbos, is able to hit 30psi! Lag goodbye! :)
We've added logic to ensure pressing the button UP on its own does not trigger ANTILAG mode until pedal and RPM thresholds are reached (both of which are tunable in the map). In addition, any of the 4 on-the-fly switchable maps can be set to have antilag enabled or disabled so the user can configure it to their needs (e.g. map1 no antilag, but map4 all the antilag/boost :)
bootmod3's rolling antilag feature is end user configurable from the app on-demand so any of its parameters can be altered on-demand while driving without turning the engine off and reflashing.
All the advanced tuning features such as map switching, antilag, flex fuel, are in progress of being ported as many if not all vehicles currently supported by bootmod3.
Hope you enjoy this video!
]]>Exciting new update from the bootmod3 dev team!
For this new demo we've managed to move controls for map switching to the steering wheel cruise buttons. You activate it by pressing the Resume button, and switching among 4 map slots (expandable if needed at a future date) by using the up/down button that are typically used to increase/decrease speed when cruise control is active. OEM cruise control functionality remains in tact and map switching can be done with the engine off, on and while driving.
This video was done on our 2015 F80 M3 with the MEVD17.2.G DME and applies to all S55 engine vehicles. Support for these features is in progress for all other vehicle models bootmod3 supports today.
Enjoy the vid while we continue making progress with many other advanced tuning features such as BM3 FlexFuel, Antilag and many others. Cheers!
]]>This has allowed us to provide 2 new convenience connectivity options for mobile:
1) Direct ENET Cable connection to an iOS or Android device without having to use the BM3 WiFi Adapter
2) For WiFi connectivity, remove the requirement to use the hotspot between the BM3 WiFi Adapter and your iOS / Android device. Instead, the mobile devices now connect to BM3_NET WiFi network running on the BM3 WiFi Adapter. Same hardware as before and all it requires is an SD card firmware update.
In addition to removing the hotspot, since BM3 OBD Agent software no longer runs on the BM3 WiFi Adapter, the SD card of the device will require no future updates as OBD Agent software is changed. In the past when OBD Agent software changed, there were times on occasion where SD card required to be removed and updated. Now that the OBD Agent is embedded inside the mobile apps this SD card updating is no longer necessary across OBD Agent/App releases which means less to manage for end users on an ongoing basis.
0.20.020 OBD Agent has also been updated for macOS and Windows operating systems running on laptops/desktops vastly improving its startup time, stability and performance.
Along with this update, a number of various bug fixes and updates in the UI have been released both for the Web and Mobile as well as various Map Configuration screen additions such as upgraded HPFP pump solutions from Dorch Engineering and Spool Performance.
iOS instructions (iOS App is in Apple review, expecting release in App Store Sep 24, 2020):
https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1424097323/bootmod3+iOS+app+-+Ethernet+and+BM3+NET+WiFi+Settings
Android instructions (Android app is live):
https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1424326683/bootmod3+Android+app+-+Ethernet+and+BM3+NET+WiFi+Settings
BM3 WiFi Adapter Firmware Update instructions with the new SD card image:
https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/363631/OBD+Agent+Hardware+Device+-+bootmod3+WiFi+Adapter+-+Firmware+Update
Offline Mode Instructions (Android, where required):
https://bootmod3.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/BCS/pages/1424424969/Offline+Mode+-+Android+Optional
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We've added a new feature to enable users to selectively remove DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) on maps. In the cases of extensive hardware mods relating to the engine or its accessories there are times when its nice to turn off certain codes from coming up.
This DOES NOT in any way help resolve any mechanical issues one may be having. In some other cases, turning off a code will also not resolve an issue where additional custom tuning is necessary to fully address the problem.
However, in situations where the source/cause of a given code are well understood and users are comfortable turning it off to 'clean things up' this is a really neat feature to get that done.
]]>bootmod3 system update 0.10.093 is out along with the new OBD Agent. Changes include:
Number of other really cool tuning features are in the works and hoping to release them soon.
App releases to iOS App Store and Google Play store on the way!
Take your 2019+ BMW F97 F98 X3M X4M to new heights with our freshly released S58 OTS maps and custom tuning. Full custom tuning support with end user map configuration support available on macOS, Windows, iOS and Android. From stock to tuned in ~3mins, just seconds to switch maps, start here!
Shoutout and a huge thank you to everyone part of our S58 beta for outstanding work during dev and OTS map testing AIM Performance @bm3tuning european auto source.
For S58 software licensing and feature details including power gains click here.
]]>bootmod3 0.10.085 release is now out and updates include the following:
- New vehicle support
- (Map Config) Bosch 4bar TMAP sensor support on all MEVD DME cars (N20, N55, S55, S63tu, N63tu).
- (Map Config) Dorch Engineering HPFP support for 1st gen B58 (B58-F and B58-G, non-T0)
- X3M "Stage 1" OTS maps available in open beta under "OTS Maps". S58 with the 4400lb X3M is showing incredible gains so far including 10.8sec 1/4mile with no mods and just E30 octane, 11.0 on just 93 octane!
- Various dashboard and logging enhancements and fixes
Boost Target math channel added for logging target above ~22psi (2.5bar absolute). This has been available by adding Boost target and deviation channels since the beginning but now its just easier. RAM variable logging tested and coming very soon with additional channels
- Agent startup time further reduced
- "Special Agent" no longer a 'thing' for those with bench unlock DMEs. As of this release you'd simply use the standard release and not touch the unlock/relock.
Map configuration screen descriptions for all settings and values available.
This should help those using the screen for the first time get a sense of what the values are if or when they may not be clear. I realize some of you will enjoy these being added right in the screen even though all of them are documented in the actively maintained bootmod3 User Manual.
]]>UPDATE: 0.10.083 is now out. Joining the club with the S55 and recent N55 release, map configuration now also includes Startup Roar for B58 and B48 F and G series vehicles, including the A90 Supra!
As usual, Web version is up to date with the latest, android some time later today and iOS once Apple approves the app release (anywhere between 1-5 days if no complaints from their end).
More updates to follow soon!
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- Boost control changed
- New load strategy
- Sport display calibrated
]]>First one is ‘MAX cooling mode’ - this will reduce your water coolant targets by 10 degrees Celsius and applies to ALL engines and ROM versions!
Moreover, for the B series engines this enables the intercooler pump to be active at all times to lower intake air temperatures 🙌🏼
We also added GTS startup roar for the N55 EWG and PWG172X!
All of this is to be found under the ‘config’ menu on each map.