hi Husky Guys, i have found out where to buy the Cable for IBeat. Here is the Link, http://semcodesigns.com/Products.html It look very normal do you guys think we should buy it. Matthew Coffee EDIT - new link http://semcodesigns.com/Products.php .
Looks to me like a fellow Husky owner reverse-engineered the cable. Maybe someone who is already on this site? In case nobody else has, I will reply to the contact link for details and will report anything I find out. (Response promptly received was that the web site was updated with the information I had asked for.) BTW, I would think that reverse-engineering the software would be relatively easy to do for anyone who can reverse-engineer the cable. No violation of copyright laws either. Copying the software itself is a no-no. Copying the function of the software (by creating your own version from scratch) is fine. Edit--I also wonder if the cable is for the '08 or the '09 or both. I've heard rumors about two different versions of iBeat but don't know any details.
here is his reply RE: iBeat cable inquiry. From: Info@semcpdesigns (info@semcodesigns.com) Sent: 22 July 2009 07: 26AM To: 'teo teck huat' (ah_huat82@hotmail.com) Matthew, I’m located in the state of Idaho which is along ways from LA. I have tested the cable with iBeat software on a 08 TE450. The shipping cost to Singapore would be $17 USD. Shipping for 1-10 cables is $16 + $1 per cable for insurance. Here is the cost for the Husqvarna EFI interface cable- Qty 1-9 $ 120 USD ea. Qty 10-49 $ 100 USD ea. Qty 50 + $ 90 USD ea. Scott
The '08 version of the software and cable that I bought works on my (ex) '08 TE610 and my current '09 TE310. It was also used successsfully on an '08 TE450 or 510; don't recall exact model.
Not yet. Appears the cable is only a replacement for the iBeat software at this time. Sent a note to find out when their own software was going to be available. Cable alone is pretty much useless for someone such as myself who doesn't have the iBeat software, or access to it. Nice to have an option to the iBeat at a more affordable cost.
IBeat (I) is kind of weak, I bought it off of Ebay, set my bike up seat of the pants dyno with it, then sold the IBeat unit. If I had IBeat (II) I think it would be more useful, IMHO.
I really do not want Cafehusky affiliated with stealing software in any way shape or form. It goes beyond legal issues, it is an ethical issue.
Yes I did! It works great and it appears much more robust than the original cable. I've heard reports that the original ibeat cables are not that durable and can be damaged.
Looks like the "alternative" cable is available along WITH a factory sealed iBeat V.2 for a WHOLE lot less than you'd pay for the OEM cable. All on the up and up which is fantastic. Nicely done Semco Designs. http://semcodesigns.com/Products.php
