DIM Electronic Advance Ignition

I am still working on the ignition system. After completing the Android interface and building the optical distributor I set out to make the code changes for the new distributor. It all seemed easy, then I hit a snag in my code. Then I got sidetracked by life, and several other projects.

I have been working to complete an Aztec 7 kitcar. That is where "KitCarlson" came from. In the 80's I built a few, drove for many years, and sold when people offered me $$$. This Aztec 7 is my second, bought for parts, that might be needed for my first. It was 90% assembled in 1992, and the last 10% is taking more than 90% of the time to complete.

I did install my engine management system on the VW boxer engine, it has direct fire ignition, port fuel injection, with idle speed and other control features. It amazed me by starting instantly. I am not driving yet, because I am doing all the body details for painting. This includes many adjustments and fabrication, to correctly make things work. Things like doors latches, popup headlights, tilt rear body...

Back to the original story, last night I found a math problem in my code. I overflowed a register, when making changes for the new distributor. So that is a major win. I can now get back to developing as time permits. I also picked up an Edelbrock 2176. for use with a TBI. The long term plan is direct fire ignition and TBI injection with bolt on system for the Barracuda.

I feel like John Candy in Uncle Buck with his quit smoking plan. I do projects and modify the plan as I go in steps, I learn more that way.