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Sources
More creditable information about the components and procedures to this installation guide can also be found at moates.net, xenocron.com and pgmfi.org.
These are a couple of many How-To links on using Crome Free and Crome Pro:
Datalogging Set-Up for Crome Pro
e-mail me for questions about purchasing Tuning, Crome Software, Burn1, Burn2, Ostrich, Demon, Chipped ECU’s, OBD2B / OBD2A to OBD1 Conversion Harness (Step-down, Jumper Harness), Datalog components, hardware and software.
Driver Install
Auto Installing Driver- Complete the driver installation before connecting Ostrich to PC via USB.
Self Installing Driver- Complete driver installation by connecting Ostrich to PC via USB.
Driver Download (Or use Moates CD):
Device Settings
1. Go to device manager by right clicking >My Computer, double-click into Properties folder. pic
2. Click into advanced settings. pic
3. Note the default Com Port setting for the Burn1/2 Chip Burner connected via USB and remember this.
Set latency to 1 and keep serial enumerator checked. pic
4. Close all windows.
5. Disconnect the USB cable from the PC and plug it back into the same USB port.
From now on, use the same port for this device.
Upload Crome File
This is a brief how-to upload a Crome .bin file to the Burn2 EEPROM Burner and burning a 27SF512 EEPROM using Flash n' Burn software:
1. Connect Burn1 or Burn2 Chip Burner to PC via USB cable. (NO Chip inserted) pic
2. Open Flash n’ Burn software program. pic
3. Click Upload File and browse to the folder where your Crome .bin file
of choice is saved. pic
4. Note file sizes. pic
32768 / 65536 = file size
008000-00FFFF = Starting Address
000000-007FFF = Hex Address
5. Insert Chip. pic
6. Click erase chip. pic
7. Click blank check. pic
8. Click program chip. pic
9. Click verify chip. pic
10. Remove chip from chip burner.
11. Close Flash n’ Burn.
12. Disconnect Burn1 / Burn2 from PC.
13. Insert Chip into ECU socket. pic
Crome Software + Burn1 / Burn2 Chip Burner Set-Up
The Burn1/Burn2 EEPROM Burner plugs into the laptop via USB and the 27SF512 EEPROM (chip) is inserted into the chip burner socket for file upload. Every time you want to update your ECU, the 27SF512 chip must be removed from the ECU, inserted into the Burn2 Chip Burner and burned using Flash n’ Burn Software or Crome software.
Device Settings
1. Go to device manager by right clicking >My Computer, double-click into Properties folder. pic
2. Click into advanced settings. pic
3. Note the default Com Port setting for the Moates Ostrich Emulator connected via USB and remember this.
Set latency to 1 and keep serial enumerator checked. pic
4. Close all windows.
5. Disconnect the USB cable from the PC and plug it back into the same USB port.
From now on, use the same port for this device.
6. Open your Crome 1.2 software and go to Crome Settings > RTP. Set the Com Port in Crome to match
the Com Port you noted in the device manager. Also, set baud rate in Crome according to firmware
version being used: pic
Set Baud Rate to 115200 for 10.10.0 .mwf file
Set Baud Rate to 920000 for 10.12.0 .mwf file
7. Test Connection. pic
8. Close Crome Settings and the Crome Program.
Upload Crome File
This is a brief how-to set up and upload a Crome .bin file to the Ostrich Emulator using Crome ROM Editing Software. Before connecting the Ostrich, it is logical to create a Crome Basemap tailored to your engine specifications, prior to connecting the Ostrich to the laptop. If you wish to upload a basically stock Honda program after connecting the Moates Ostrich, then perform the procedure below which includes the minimum procedure before uploading the Crome Bin file to the Ostrich. As a side note, it's customary to disable the 'knock sensor' in Crome under [Options] for any stock or custom bin file before saving and uploading the calibration to the ECU.
1. Plug in and clamp down the Ostrich ribbon into the ECU socket and connect ECU inside vehicle.
2. Then connect Moates Ostrich to PC computer via USB cable. pic
3. Open Crome, go to File Menu and go to [Open] or [New] open the Crome Bin file of choice. pic
4. Go to [Enhancements] Pull Down Menu. pic
5. Click "Remove Checksum". pic
6. Click "Add quick datalogger + RTP". pic
7. Go to [File] and "Save As", making a folder and name the bin file where it will be stored.
8. Open Tool Bar. pic
9. Click PUT. pic
10. Click VERIFY. pic
11. Click OK. pic
12. Cycle ignition key twice to the II position. Wait for Check engine light to disappear both
times after turning the key to the II position. (If you previously had a Check Engine Light with a stock ECU or chipped ECU, make any repairs to clear the codes before uploading the Crome .bin file).
13. Start engine.
14. Close Tool Bar and close Crome.
* Note: With Crome Free you can click the Real-Time Programming button in the RTP Tool Bar and
continue to make tuning adjustments while the engine is running. If you plan on datalogging after starting the engine, you must perform number [5. Click Add quick datalogger + RTP.]. The following requirements are needed to run Crome Pro: a. Purchased Crome Pro Registration String, b. Hulog datalog cable, c. CN2 4-pin header soldered in ECU, J12 removed in ECU board.
Driver Install
Auto Installing Driver- Complete the driver installation before connecting Ostrich to PC via USB.
Self Installing Driver- Complete driver installation by connecting Ostrich to PC via USB, and
choose the drivers from the folder where you saved the driver.
Driver Download (Or use Moates CD):
Firmware Install
Ostrich 1
firmware updater 1.7 + 10.12.0 .mwf download (last post on page)
10.10.0 .mwf images download (2nd post on page)
Ostrich 2
firmware updater + .mwf image download
With the Ostrich connected to the PC via USB, run firmware updater program.
Browse and open the folder where you saved the .mwf image. Select the appropriate
.mwf version that matches your Ostrich version and update the image file.
For the Ostrich 1, use the following:
10.10.0 = Use for Ostrich1, before Jan. 2007
10.12.0 = Use for Ostrich2, after Jan. 2007
Crome Software + Moates Ostrich Real-Time Emulator Set-Up
The Ostrich emulator plugs into the laptop via USB and the ribbon is inserted into the ECU socket and acts like a chip + burner. Except the emulator does not have to be removed from the ECU as a chip does when uploading a new program. The program uploaded to the emulator can also be adjusted while the engine is running. The Ostrich is used to avoid chip burning. If you have Freelog or Crome Pro for data logging, check the Tuning page to obtain a Real-Time E-Tune prior to uploading a calibration.
Driver Uninstall
If you improperly installed these particular drivers or the wrong versions for your computer,
you can properly uninstall them from your computer using FTclean: Download
Moates Burn1/2 EEPROM Chip Burner Device
Flash n’ Burn Software Download (Or use Moates CD)
Flash n’ Burn Manual Download (Or use Moates CD)
Moates Ostrich Real-Time Emulation Device
The external device allows program updates to the ECU using Crome Free software while the vehicle is running. The Demon which is an internal device serves the same purpose, which is an alternative to the Moates Ostrich Device. If you desire data logging capabilities, the Ostrich and Demon are needed along with Freelog + Crome Free, or Crome Pro software.
Crome ROM Editing Software
Crome Free Version 1.2.0 Download (Recommended)
Datalogging Software: Freelog (free Download ) + Crome Free or Crome Pro license purchase required.
Note: Crome version 1.2 needs to be already installed before upgrading to 1.2.5 beta version
OBD2 to OBD1 Conversion Harness (Jumper Harness) (For off-road use only)
To operate an OBD2 vehicle (1996&later) with an OBD1 ECU, an OBD Conversion Harness is needed.
1996 to 1998 vehicles = OBD2A to OBD1 Conversion Harness
1999 to 2001 vehicles = OBD2B to OBD1 Conversion Harness
Parts, Hardware & Software Preparation
Chipped VTEC ECU
This is an OBD1 Socketed and modified ECU, ready for chip burning or real-time emulation. This also has a pin added to the board for datalogging capabilities for use with Crome Pro software + the Moates Ostrich Real-Time Emulator (shown below) which is an external unit. The Chipped VTEC ECU can also be used for internal devices such as the Demon and Hondata S300 which are also used for real-time programming and data logging.
Reprogrammable ECUs
P05 = 1992-1995 Civic CX
P06 = 1992-1995 Civic DX
P28 = 1992-1995 Civic EX/Si/Del Sol Si
P30 = 1993-1997 Del Sol VTEC
P75 = 1992-1995 Integra LS/GS/RS/SE
P61 = 1992-1993 Integra GS-R
P72 = 1994-1995 Integra GS-R
When an engine swap or the most power efficient engine combination is installed in a Honda vehicle, it’s time to update the Chipped VTEC ECU with the most theoretically suited program to fit. Through the use of DIY Crome Tuning with the Crome ROM editing software and an emulator or chip burner, you can upload a stock, enhanced or tuned Honda ECU Program to your Honda OBD1 ECU. Below is a list of components needed and how to get them to work together with Crome software and an emulator or chip burner. This is an alternative to using Hondata Smanager Tuning software, Hondata S100, Hondata S200, Hondata S300, eCtune software, Neptune software, AEM EMS in addition to Apexi Neo, Apexi PowerFC, Greddy Emanage. For K-series i-VTEC Tuning, you can use the Apexi Neo, Apexi PowerFC, Hondata K-Pro, Hondata Flash Pro, AEM standalone and others.
