Flex - The Official User Guide

Book content:

1. Introduction about Flex and Magicmotorsport
A detailed overview of Flex's main features.

History and evolution of Magicmotorsport in the sector of control unit programming solutions.

2. ECU and TCU 101
101 concepts on engine control unit and transmission control unit architecture

Introduction to Flex's communication protocols

3. Navigating Flex's interface
A detailed guide on Flex's user interface and its key features

Tips&tricks to organize your work

4. Case studies and practical projects
Practical examples of programming projects carried out with Flex on several types of ECUs and TCUs.

This book is dedicated to:
Automotive enthusiasts willing to learn how to program control units. Technicians and mechatronics willing to broaden their skills in ECU and TCU programming. Automotive professionals focused on the latest innovations in fine-tuning.

Thanks to this ultimate guide you will become an expert in using Flex and programming control units. Develop necessary skills to get high performances and maximize the potential of your vehicle.

Table of content
Magicmotorsport: Company presentation
1. Introduction to ECUs: Electronic Control Units, Engine Control Units, TCMs
1.1 ECM nomenclature
1.2 Automotive Engine Control Module (ECM) Architecture
1.3 What does an ECM do?
1.4 How does an ECM work?
1.5 Basic ECM Functions
1.6 Diagnosis of an ECM and Peripherals
1.7 Fault Codes
1.8 Electronic Throttle Control
1.9 Adaptations
1.10 Interconnection of ECUs in a Vehicle Network
1.11 Bus Systems
1.12 About CAN (Controller Area Network)
1.13 SGW System, UDS Protocol, VSA System
1.14 Checksum
1.15 CRC
1.16 RSA
1.17 Modules supported by Flex
2. Guide to using Flex
2.1 Packing List
2.2 How to interface Flex - FlexBox
2.3 Pinout
2.4 Flex Features
2.5 Connection modes
2.5.1 Connection Via USB
2.5.2 OBD Connection
2.5.3 Communication between Flex and FlexBox
2.5.4 Bench Connection
2.5.5 Bootloader Connections
2.5.6 FLX2.14 OBD Cable for FlexBox
2.6 The Magicmotorsport Helpdesk and Flex Software
2.6.1 How do I activate Flex in my Helpdesk Account?
2.6.2 Downloading and using the Flex software
2.6.3 Flex Software
2.6.4 Flex Software Packages
3. StageX Overview
3.1 Software Overview
3.2 File Comparison
4. Dynoroad
4.1 Software Overview
5. Practical Study Cases
5.1 Study Case using FLX2.14 for DTCs in Bench Mode
5.2 ECU Cloning (Helpdesk)
5.3 EGR Valve Deactivation (FLEX)
5.4 Adblue OFF (Helpdesk)
5.5 EGR Valve Deactivation (StageX)
5.6 Transmission DTC Removal (StageX)
6. Conclusions and Tip