BigEvil
06-20-2006, 09:46 AM
Time to write something about this where people may actually get to see it. It has also been a few months that I have been using the Xmod software on both my Xmag and Etac, so I can speak from experience.
"This is the BEST upgrade for you Emag since the level ten. PERIOD"
Firstly, if you dont know what the Xmod is, it is completely new software for the AGD Emag and its dirivitives. (Emag, Xmag, Etac). It was created and developed by AO's very own Lornecash independant of Airgun Design. He has (and still is) putting a great deal of his own time, effort and money into this little project.
The end result is a greatly improved system for the grossly outdated emags using their own stock boards. What that means, you dont have to swap out or replace any of the electronics.
For those of you tired of not being able to keep up with the Jones's kids and their new flavor-of-the-month markers, yet still love your tried and true AGD mags, then pay close attention.
The good the bad and the ugly:
Lornecash has managed to cram way more into that little bitty stock microcontroller than anyone thought possible.
Adjustable:
BPS from 8 - 31
Dwell
ACE holdoff
FIX (shot buffer, for bounce/full auto issues)
Firing modes
SEMI
RELS -semi that fires when you release the trigger instead of when you pull it.
Burst - 2-9 shot adjustable burst.
Full Auto
Hyper - Autoresponse firing mode, gun shoots on pull AND release
NXL Legal Ramping - 3 semi shots, Full auto on 4th, then ramping
PSP Legal Ramping - 3 semi shots, then 3 rnd burst on 4th, then ramping
Millenium Legal Ramping
Practice Mode - records how fast the trigger is being pulled in BPS. (aka "Show-off" mode)
ACE:
Improved ACE calibration
ACE firing 'hold-off'
manual ACE toggle on/off via holding the back bottom button. No longer are you limited to just the menu control to turn tha ACE on or off.
Warp feed - BOTH Automatic and Manual warp advance. Warp will be triggered on every shot, and via a quick push of the bottom button.
Improved visual trigger calibration using the led display
Tourney lock - just in case you ever need one.
Fried board test - to see if you were naughty or nice to your main board
And for a small fee, Lornecash can even create custom boot messages for you.
I know, there is a lot there to digest. After installing this on my mags and then pounding them for the last 5 months, all I can say is WOW.
For those of you worried about ill effects on the guns themselves, I have not seen any at all. I have chewed up a few more bumpers than usual, and my paint budget has gone up drastically though.
Installation - is done via a special programmer that connects your PC to the gun. Programming the gun once ithe wires are connected takes about 10 seconds. If you can install software on your PC, take your grip pannels off, and plug and unplug wires, then you are qualified enough to do the installation. It is that simple.
Lornecash has also provided a very detailed users manual that covers EVERYTHING. Software overview, installation instructions, suguested settings, and even a very helpful troubleshooting section.
Here is the best part, the software is FREE. It is available on his websight www.Niedtech.com. All you need is the programmer and cables, which Lornecash sells at a reasonable price.
The bad part, is that he only has a limited number of these left.
There are two other threads in Deepblue dealing with developement and beta testing if anyone is interested.
http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185314
and
http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=192921
Anyone else who has it, please post up a review of your own.
Unlike TAG, we did not have to wait with out thumbs up our rear-ends. Props to Lornecash for this great developement.
:cheers:
"This is the BEST upgrade for you Emag since the level ten. PERIOD"
Firstly, if you dont know what the Xmod is, it is completely new software for the AGD Emag and its dirivitives. (Emag, Xmag, Etac). It was created and developed by AO's very own Lornecash independant of Airgun Design. He has (and still is) putting a great deal of his own time, effort and money into this little project.
The end result is a greatly improved system for the grossly outdated emags using their own stock boards. What that means, you dont have to swap out or replace any of the electronics.
For those of you tired of not being able to keep up with the Jones's kids and their new flavor-of-the-month markers, yet still love your tried and true AGD mags, then pay close attention.
The good the bad and the ugly:
Lornecash has managed to cram way more into that little bitty stock microcontroller than anyone thought possible.
Adjustable:
BPS from 8 - 31
Dwell
ACE holdoff
FIX (shot buffer, for bounce/full auto issues)
Firing modes
SEMI
RELS -semi that fires when you release the trigger instead of when you pull it.
Burst - 2-9 shot adjustable burst.
Full Auto
Hyper - Autoresponse firing mode, gun shoots on pull AND release
NXL Legal Ramping - 3 semi shots, Full auto on 4th, then ramping
PSP Legal Ramping - 3 semi shots, then 3 rnd burst on 4th, then ramping
Millenium Legal Ramping
Practice Mode - records how fast the trigger is being pulled in BPS. (aka "Show-off" mode)
ACE:
Improved ACE calibration
ACE firing 'hold-off'
manual ACE toggle on/off via holding the back bottom button. No longer are you limited to just the menu control to turn tha ACE on or off.
Warp feed - BOTH Automatic and Manual warp advance. Warp will be triggered on every shot, and via a quick push of the bottom button.
Improved visual trigger calibration using the led display
Tourney lock - just in case you ever need one.
Fried board test - to see if you were naughty or nice to your main board
And for a small fee, Lornecash can even create custom boot messages for you.
I know, there is a lot there to digest. After installing this on my mags and then pounding them for the last 5 months, all I can say is WOW.
For those of you worried about ill effects on the guns themselves, I have not seen any at all. I have chewed up a few more bumpers than usual, and my paint budget has gone up drastically though.
Installation - is done via a special programmer that connects your PC to the gun. Programming the gun once ithe wires are connected takes about 10 seconds. If you can install software on your PC, take your grip pannels off, and plug and unplug wires, then you are qualified enough to do the installation. It is that simple.
Lornecash has also provided a very detailed users manual that covers EVERYTHING. Software overview, installation instructions, suguested settings, and even a very helpful troubleshooting section.
Here is the best part, the software is FREE. It is available on his websight www.Niedtech.com. All you need is the programmer and cables, which Lornecash sells at a reasonable price.
The bad part, is that he only has a limited number of these left.
There are two other threads in Deepblue dealing with developement and beta testing if anyone is interested.
http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=185314
and
http://www.automags.org/forums/showthread.php?t=192921
Anyone else who has it, please post up a review of your own.
Unlike TAG, we did not have to wait with out thumbs up our rear-ends. Props to Lornecash for this great developement.
:cheers: