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* Click the '''Flash''' button, the flash window will pop-up and say 'No Modules' | * Click the '''Flash''' button, the flash window will pop-up and say 'No Modules' | ||
* Select the '''Recover''' option in the bottom of the Flash window | * Select the '''Recover''' option in the bottom of the Flash window | ||
* Select your module type, if it is not | * Select your module type, if it is not listed press '''Other''' | ||
* Select your '''.RPG''' to flash onto the module | * Select your '''.RPG''' to flash onto the module | ||
* Success! You have recovered the module. ''Note: if the module fails to recover the software package may be to blame'' | * Success! You have recovered the module. ''Note: if the module fails to recover the software package may be to blame'' | ||
Revision as of 14:15, 28 July 2017
New Eagle > Products Wiki > Raptor Platform > Raptor-Cal > Raptor-Cal FAQ
What is Raptor-Cal?
Raptor-Cal tool is an intuitive, easy-to-use, yet powerful calibration tool. Raptor-Cal can be used to program and calibrate ECUs as well as create displays and datalog model signals. Check out our Raptor-Cal one-page product summary.
Does Raptor-Cal work with any USB to CAN hardware?
Raptor-Cal works with any Kvaser or RP1210 USB to CAN hardware.
Where can I download Raptor-Cal?
If you have already purchased a software license, you can download the latest release or of the Raptor-Cal software at software.neweagle.net.
How do I use Raptor-Cal?
For instructions on getting started, please click here
Please read the Raptor-Cal User Guide for detailed instructions on download, installing, and using Raptor-Cal.
How to I recover a bricked module?
There are two slightly difference procedures depending on the type of module you are trying to recover:
Raptor Module Recovery
Connect and power on the Raptor Module as normal. Open Raptor-Cal and follow the steps below:
- Select the correct CAN channel, for recovery this is typically 250kbps. Check the Raptor Hardware Wiki page for more information
- Click the Flash button, the flash window will pop-up and say 'No Modules'
- Select the Recover option in the bottom of the Flash window
- Select your module type, if it is not listed press Other
- Select your .RPG to flash onto the module
- Success! You have recovered the module. Note: if the module fails to recover the software package may be to blame
MotoHawk Module Recovery
Note: MotoHawk Modules require a boot harness or a boot key to recover. For more information Click Here
- Select the correct CAN channel, for recovery this is typically 250kbps
- Navigate to the settings menu in File > Settings > MotoHawk
- Check that the Scan City ID field includes the default city ID of the module
- Plug in and connect the module but keep the keyswitch power off
- Navigate the home page of Raptor-Cal and press Flash
- Select the Recover option in the bottom of the Flash window
- A menu will pop up with different module types, select MotoHawk
- Select your .RPG file
- Now Raptor-Cal will perform a 30 second scan for the module, Turn keyswitch power on now
- Success! Your module will now be flashed with the selected .RPG file. Note: if the module fails to recover the software package may be to blame
S12 Module Recovery Procedure
The S12 family of MotoHawk modules have a slightly different recovery process when using Raptor-Cal. Follow the provided steps below:
- Navigate to the settings menu in File > Settings > MotoHawk
- Set the Raptor-Cal City ID to 2
Next, follow all the steps in the MotoHawk Recovery Section above