Raptor-Cal-FAQ

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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