Note: All of this information is no longer relevant. I've made A LOT of progress on my JB4 apps.
Please refer to this link for information: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21742
I decided to start working on a Mac app to communicate with my 135i's JB4 piggyback tuner. The JB4 allows you control boost levels, air/fuel ratios, etc.
With the Mac interface complete, I've begun work on the iPhone version. The iPhone will communicate with the JB4 over Bluetooth Low Energy using the BLE Mini.
Caveats:
The BLE Mini firmware comes stock with 57600 baud rate. The JB4 uses a baud rate of 9600. Luckily I was able to find a 9600 bps version of the firmware as compiling my own would be a mess with TI's licensing programs.
Here is the post I made on N54Tech.com about the project. The overall feedback seems to be pretty good so far.
iPhone Teaser 11/04/2013:
Finally got the serial communication worked out for iPhone. Just a demo of interfacing with the JB4 over bluetooth. :)
Yes the final version will be much prettier, this is just a proof of concept.
Releases:
Mac JB4 Beta Release 1.0.4:
Features disabled for now:
Changing Maps
Simulated Steering wheel controls
Firmware disaster recovery
Everything else should be good to go.
Notes:
I've only been able to test this on my 135i N54 with the G5 ISO.
You may need to enable non-signed applications on your mac. To do this,
Open System Preferences->Security & Privacy->General->Allow Apps downloaded from 'Anywhere'
*Stop and display will only appear if the JB4 is currently logging.
Changelog:
Fixed bug with AFR,DutyCycle,FuelEn not logging.
1.0.1:
Added key shortcuts
Added firmware uploading
Added exporting pictures
1.0.2:
Fixed bug with Stop and Display from first connection.
1.0.3:
Fixed bug with Baro Pressure values.
Enabled Restore Defaults.
Enabled Y Scale.
Enabled Upload Timeout.
Enabled textbox coloring.
1.0.4:
Fixed some color issues.
Fixed bug for some vehicles in reading codes.
Please let me know of any bugs/issues you experience.
Link:
JB4 1.0.4
Drivers:
Drivers
If you like it and want to donate then feel free. :)
Donate
This software is provided AS-IS. I am not responsible for any damage done to you, your car, or anyone else.Note: All of this information is no longer relevant. I've made A LOT of progress on my JB4 apps.
Please refer to this link for information: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21742
**Yes, my thread finally got stickied. :) **
I decided to start working on a Mac app to communicate with my 135i's JB4 piggyback tuner. The JB4 allows you control boost levels, air/fuel ratios, etc.
With the Mac interface complete, I've begun work on the iPhone version. The iPhone will communicate with the JB4 over Bluetooth Low Energy using the BLE Mini.
Caveats:
The BLE Mini firmware comes stock with 57600 baud rate. The JB4 uses a baud rate of 9600. Luckily I was able to find a 9600 bps version of the firmware as compiling my own would be a mess with TI's licensing programs.
Here is the post I made on N54Tech.com about the project. The overall feedback seems to be pretty good so far.
Finally got the serial communication worked out for iPhone. Just a demo of interfacing with the JB4 over bluetooth. :)
Yes the final version will be much prettier, this is just a proof of concept.
Releases:
Mac JB4 Beta Release 1.0.4:
Features disabled for now:
Changing Maps
Simulated Steering wheel controls
Firmware disaster recovery
Everything else should be good to go.
Notes:
I've only been able to test this on my 135i N54 with the G5 ISO.
You may need to enable non-signed applications on your mac. To do this,
*Stop and display will only appear if the JB4 is currently logging.
Changelog:
Fixed bug with AFR,DutyCycle,FuelEn not logging.
1.0.1:
Added key shortcuts
Added firmware uploading
Added exporting pictures
1.0.2:
Fixed bug with Stop and Display from first connection.
1.0.3:
Fixed bug with Baro Pressure values.
Enabled Restore Defaults.
Enabled Y Scale.
Enabled Upload Timeout.
Enabled textbox coloring.
Improved error displaying during firmware uploading.
1.0.4:
Fixed some color issues.
Fixed bug for some vehicles in reading codes.
Please let me know of any bugs/issues you experience.
Link:
JB4 1.0.4
Drivers:
Drivers
If you like it and want to donate then feel free. :)
Donate
This software is provided AS-IS. I am not responsible for any damage done to you, your car, or anyone else.
Please refer to this link for information: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21742
- Simply install the JB4 as your first and only modification and enjoy an entirely new fast and smooth racing experience. The JB4 also does not require any user setup or customization but for more advanced enthusiasts the BMS DATA cable allows you to connect via a laptop for data logging and free software.
- Is Mac solenoid hooked up right, this was my first question. The car doesn't seem to be expecting the boost either, makes me think tune is wrong also. Pretty sure there us a single turbo specific software needed.
- Aug 18, 2020 The GUI looks like the blend of MAC OS 8’s Platinum appearance with OPENSTEP’s NeXT based interface. This Blue box is for running inheritance MAC OS based applications which have a different window. There was a discussion of the ‘straightforward blue box’. MAC OS X Server 1.0- 1.2v3 are Incorporated with the following.
Data Cable: This supports MAC and Windows software that we have available for free. JB4 Smart phone wireless kit: This supports IOS and Android with a app sold extra called JB4 Mobile. The app has all the features the laptop software has with the added benefit of 6 live gauges of engine parameters of your choice. Citadel m1 carbine recall.
I decided to start working on a Mac app to communicate with my 135i's JB4 piggyback tuner. The JB4 allows you control boost levels, air/fuel ratios, etc.
With the Mac interface complete, I've begun work on the iPhone version. The iPhone will communicate with the JB4 over Bluetooth Low Energy using the BLE Mini.
Caveats:
The BLE Mini firmware comes stock with 57600 baud rate. The JB4 uses a baud rate of 9600. Luckily I was able to find a 9600 bps version of the firmware as compiling my own would be a mess with TI's licensing programs.
Here is the post I made on N54Tech.com about the project. The overall feedback seems to be pretty good so far.
iPhone Teaser 11/04/2013:
Finally got the serial communication worked out for iPhone. Just a demo of interfacing with the JB4 over bluetooth. :)
Yes the final version will be much prettier, this is just a proof of concept.
Releases:
Mac JB4 Beta Release 1.0.4:
Features disabled for now:
Changing Maps
Simulated Steering wheel controls
Firmware disaster recovery
Everything else should be good to go.
Notes:
I've only been able to test this on my 135i N54 with the G5 ISO.
You may need to enable non-signed applications on your mac. To do this,
Open System Preferences->Security & Privacy->General->Allow Apps downloaded from 'Anywhere'
*Stop and display will only appear if the JB4 is currently logging.
Changelog:
Fixed bug with AFR,DutyCycle,FuelEn not logging.
1.0.1:
Added key shortcuts
Added firmware uploading
Added exporting pictures
1.0.2:
Fixed bug with Stop and Display from first connection.
1.0.3:
Fixed bug with Baro Pressure values.
Enabled Restore Defaults.
Enabled Y Scale.
Enabled Upload Timeout.
Enabled textbox coloring.
Jb4 Software For Mac Computer
Improved error displaying during firmware uploading.1.0.4:
Fixed some color issues.
Fixed bug for some vehicles in reading codes.
Please let me know of any bugs/issues you experience.
Link:
JB4 1.0.4
Drivers:
Drivers
If you like it and want to donate then feel free. :)
Donate
This software is provided AS-IS. I am not responsible for any damage done to you, your car, or anyone else.Note: All of this information is no longer relevant. I've made A LOT of progress on my JB4 apps.
Please refer to this link for information: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21742
**Yes, my thread finally got stickied. :) **
I decided to start working on a Mac app to communicate with my 135i's JB4 piggyback tuner. The JB4 allows you control boost levels, air/fuel ratios, etc.
With the Mac interface complete, I've begun work on the iPhone version. The iPhone will communicate with the JB4 over Bluetooth Low Energy using the BLE Mini.
Caveats:
The BLE Mini firmware comes stock with 57600 baud rate. The JB4 uses a baud rate of 9600. Luckily I was able to find a 9600 bps version of the firmware as compiling my own would be a mess with TI's licensing programs.
Here is the post I made on N54Tech.com about the project. The overall feedback seems to be pretty good so far.
Jb4 N54 Software Download
iPhone Teaser 11/04/2013:Finally got the serial communication worked out for iPhone. Just a demo of interfacing with the JB4 over bluetooth. :)
Yes the final version will be much prettier, this is just a proof of concept.
Releases:
Mac JB4 Beta Release 1.0.4:
Features disabled for now:
Changing Maps
Simulated Steering wheel controls
Firmware disaster recovery
Everything else should be good to go.
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I've only been able to test this on my 135i N54 with the G5 ISO.
You may need to enable non-signed applications on your mac. To do this,
Jb4 Download
Open System Preferences->Security & Privacy->General->Allow Apps downloaded from 'Anywhere'*Stop and display will only appear if the JB4 is currently logging.
Changelog:
Fixed bug with AFR,DutyCycle,FuelEn not logging.
1.0.1:
Added key shortcuts
Added firmware uploading
Added exporting pictures
1.0.2:
Fixed bug with Stop and Display from first connection.
1.0.3:
Fixed bug with Baro Pressure values.
Enabled Restore Defaults.
Enabled Y Scale.
Enabled Upload Timeout.
Enabled textbox coloring.
Improved error displaying during firmware uploading.
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Fixed some color issues.
Fixed bug for some vehicles in reading codes.
Please let me know of any bugs/issues you experience.
Link:
JB4 1.0.4
Drivers:
Drivers
If you like it and want to donate then feel free. :)
Donate
This software is provided AS-IS. I am not responsible for any damage done to you, your car, or anyone else.