newbie need help software and firmware will not download

mk1escort2.0xe · Post by **mk1escort2.0xe** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 12:21 am

Hi,im new to this forum and new to the mjlj ,ive actually downloaded the files but they wont open,saying there is a problem with the file,
Im probably doin something wrong as i dont know computers very well either so help downloading properly would be greatly appreciated

thanks in advance
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NITROPIXIE · Post by **NITROPIXIE** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:27 am

Hi dave, welcome to the site.

When you say files which ones do you mean?? Are you trying to download the configurator software so you can communicate with your mjlj? or are you trying to download different maps from the ignition library?

Ryan

mk1escort2.0xe · Post by **mk1escort2.0xe** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:40 pm

Hi,ive downloaded the configuration software 4.0.2. ok but when i try to open,windows gives me a msg saying it cant open coz it doesnt recognise the format,and to choose from a list or let windows go on line and choose,what i need to know is what to download eg which configuration software,controller firmware,firmware programing software,serial comms software,and how to open it all and communicate with my mjlj v4.
Sorry to sound like a dipstick

but i just dont know
kind regards
dave

mk1escort2.0xe · Post by **mk1escort2.0xe** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 5:50 pm

Ive tried again and now i get a NSIS error

NITROPIXIE · Post by **NITROPIXIE** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:23 pm

Did you try downloading from this page?? http://www.autosportlabs.net/MJLJ_V4_Downloads

Try the 4.0.0 configuration software, you don't need anything else to change the mjlj settings. I have just tried this on my PC and it downloaded successfully. If you still have problems it could be your computer settings won't allow it.

mk1escort2.0xe · Post by **mk1escort2.0xe** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:39 pm

hi,yes tried from that site,also tried renaming files,and managed to download and open firmwarev4.0.0 as a test document and a s19 file on a works spreadsheet displaying
132 very long numbers starting with "S" ,so im getting somewhere but still not where i want

regards
dave

NITROPIXIE · Post by **NITROPIXIE** » Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:55 pm

You don't need any of the other stuff except the configurator software. The other stuff is for changing the code on the processor chip inside the mjlj, which you do not need to do right now.

Concentrate just on the configurator software for the time being. When you click on the link on the downloads page you should get a box which says Run Save or Exit. Click on run and it should work. Are you not getting this??

mk1escort2.0xe · Post by **mk1escort2.0xe** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 6:19 pm

ok managed to download and install controller 4.0.0.

and open it HURRAY!!! so now i guess read the instructions and get it to communicate with the mjlj and start with the base map,im running this on my lap top but it has no serial port,is there an adaptor to connect to a usb port??
regards
dave

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NITROPIXIE · Post by **NITROPIXIE** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:29 pm

Hi dave

Yes there are serial to usb connectors but they can be a bit touch and go as to whether they will work or not. What you need is a prolific one. What make of computer do you have and do other users on here have experience with a reliable seirial connector.

There have been quite a few posts about this. Have a look through this site too see if there is any information that can help you.

Ryan