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 list 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