Question on JB4 map changing

[JL8jeff]

I've been reading through some of the JB4 stuff and still haven't figured out how you change the map on it if you don't have a cell phone or laptop. Would I need to remove the JB4 from the truck and plug it into my PC (with the BMS data cable) to go into it to change the mapping? It seems odd they don't have any type of control switch available to change the map with it installed in the vehicle. I don't have a cell phone and don't really plan on getting one anytime soon.

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[Bmadda]

I asked them that same question and their answer was nope...no manual controls!

 

[MWILD]

That's one of the negatives about the JB4. Puts out great power, but you're restricted to using a PC or mobile device to change the maps. With the Pulsar XT, Panda, VR Tuned, or RaceChip you have some physical toggle on the device.

 

[ChrisB351]

I had one a previous car and had the bluetooth adaptor controls for my phone. I had no issues whatsoever with it. I could change it sitting at a red light between runs.

 

[JL8jeff]

That's one of the negatives about the JB4. Puts out great power, but you're restricted to using a PC or mobile device to change the maps. With the Pulsar XT, Panda, VR Tuned, or RaceChip you have some physical toggle on the device.

That's a bummer, I don't have a cell phone or laptop so it would need to be changed with my PC. Do you actually have to download (and pay for) the app on your PC to change the map?

 

[MWILD]

That's a bummer, I don't have a cell phone or laptop so it would need to be changed with my PC. Do you actually have to download (and pay for) the app on your PC to change the map?

The windows app is free to download. You might wanna consider grabbing a $40 Android Tablet on Amazon to connect to the JB4. It would make things much easier.

 

[Hashlak]

I would just buy a cheap andorid phone and use that. Easy solution.

 

[JL8jeff]

The windows app is free to download. You might wanna consider grabbing a $40 Android Tablet on Amazon to connect to the JB4. It would make things much easier.

I wonder if there are any minimum requirements for the tablet (other than bluetooth 4.0).

 

[MWILD]

I wonder if there are any minimum requirements for the tablet (other than bluetooth 4.0).

From what I can tell Android version 4.3 and up. It's a pretty lightweight app, so even the low powered cheap tablet should do the trick. The app almost costs as much as the tablet though

 

[murphtron]

I've been reading through some of the JB4 stuff and still haven't figured out how you change the map on it if you don't have a cell phone or laptop. Would I need to remove the JB4 from the truck and plug it into my PC (with the BMS data cable) to go into it to change the mapping? It seems odd they don't have any type of control switch available to change the map with it installed in the vehicle. I don't have a cell phone and don't really plan on getting one anytime soon.

Wait. You don’t have a mobile phone? That’s impressive! I didn’t realize it was possible to live in today’s world without one.

 

[JL8jeff]

Wait. You don’t have a mobile phone? That’s impressive! I didn’t realize it was possible to live in today’s world without one.

Yeah, I've never had a need for one so I don't have one.

I would just buy a cheap andorid phone and use that. Easy solution.

I hope this isn't a stupid question, but can you buy a phone with bluetooth and not need to pay for a service/number and still connect to stuff through wifi or bluetooth? I don't need to make/receive calls so I wouldn't want to pay for a service.

 

[murphtron]

Yeah, I've never had a need for one so I don't have one.



I hope this isn't a stupid question, but can you buy a phone with bluetooth and not need to pay for a service/number and still connect to stuff through wifi or bluetooth? I don't need to make/receive calls so I wouldn't want to pay for a service.

would probably be slightly simpler to buy a cheap Android tablet vs a phone. But, generally, yes you can use a phone without paying for service.

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