While the application was first developed for GM OBD-I ECUs, it uses a very flexible way of parsing ECU data stream that has proven useful to a lot of other car enthusiasts such as owners of BMW, Ford, DSM (Mitsubishi), Porsche, etc. The application also includes a complete tuning interface as well as data log file viewers which are in the form of time series, maps and scatter plots.
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The crown jewel of Apex is undoubtedly its main campaign, known as . Instead of just climbing a ladder as a hired driver, you step into the role of a young racing mogul.
You create your own high-end car brand and develop distinct prototype designs.
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The application uses ADX and XDF files which are files from TunerPro (Windows software). These files can be found on various sites such as TunerPro Web site itself, GearHead EFI forums as well as your cars enthusiasts forums related to your specific vehicle.
Here is the easy steps that you can follow that will get you going
Find the ADX file for your vehicle. This is often the hardest part. Once your've found it, the rest is easy!
Install the ALDLdroid application from Google Play
Use the Import Data stream feature of the application to import your ADX file.
Connect the ALDL cable to your vehicle diagnostic port. Hit the Connect to ECU menu in the application and watch the data come in!
The application supports various hardware that can be wired or connected wirelessly to your Android device. Here is what is currently supported:
Wired connection (USB) and wireless (Bluetooth) are both supported by the app. For Bluetooth, we suggest the Red Devil River adapters (or the 1320 electronics if you can find one used) and for USB, any FTDI (USB chip) based cable will do. :obd2allinone should have what you need. APEX [Xbox Classic]
It is possible to program chip for your ECU using the Moates BURN1 (discontinued), BURN2 as well as AutoProm. If you still have an original Xbox or
For real-time tuning, the application currently support the Moates hardware as well. That is the Ostrich as well as the AutoProm. The crown jewel of Apex is undoubtedly its
If you ECU is equipped with an NVRAM module for real-time tuning, that is also supported for some ECU. Mainly Australian ECUs at this point and more can be added as required.
Some of the features described above can be seen on the screenshots below.
We love to see what our customers do with our application so here a video of Boosted & Built Garage and his pretty awesome setup.
If you still have an original Xbox or a backward-compatible setup hookup, Apex is highly worth tracking down. It successfully blended the corporate management of running a car manufacturer with high-speed, heart-pounding racing. It remains a distinct time capsule of an era when racing games were highly experimental and eager to break the mold.
The crown jewel of Apex is undoubtedly its main campaign, known as . Instead of just climbing a ladder as a hired driver, you step into the role of a young racing mogul.
You create your own high-end car brand and develop distinct prototype designs.
🏎️ The Forgotten Masterpiece: Apex for the Original Xbox
Is Apex an Underrated Xbox Exclusive? | Original Xbox Review
You square off against legendary real-world licensed models to prove your brand's superiority. 🎨 Visuals and Ambiance
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