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Your chip burner called. It's retiring.

The best OBD1 emulator on the market, and somehow the cheapest. Real-time tuning and datalogging over USB-C, with four calibration maps stored right on the board. Yes, for $70.99.

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4Maps on board

8Analog inputs

USB-CTune + log

$70.99Not a typo

◆ REAL-TIME TUNING◆ DATALOGGING◆ FOUR-MAP CONTROL◆ HTS MAP CONVERSION◆ LEGACY RTP MODE◆ OBD1 HONDA / ACURA◆ LOUDER THAN YOUR GIRLFRIEND LAST NIGHT ◆ REAL-TIME TUNING◆ DATALOGGING◆ FOUR-MAP CONTROL◆ HTS MAP CONVERSION◆ LEGACY RTP MODE◆ OBD1 HONDA / ACURA◆ LOUDER THAN YOUR GIRLFRIEND LAST NIGHT

root@alpha:~/what_it_does# cat info.txt

Not just a ROM emulator.

Custom hardware, custom firmware, its own protocol, and a real desktop tuning app. Pull-chip-burn-repeat is optional now.

Real-time tuning

Change maps while the engine runs. No more chip swapping.

Datalogging

See what the ECU is actually doing after every change.

Four-map control

Four calibrations on board, switchable on the fly.

HTS map conversion

Bring your existing HTS maps along through the compatibility layer.

LEGACY mode

Prefer the old workflow? Basic RTP and datalogging are covered.

8 analog inputs

Eight 0-5V channels for external signal logging and future sensor expansion.

root@alpha:~/diff --old --alpha# cat info.txt

Old way vs ALPHA way.

Nostalgia is great for wheels. For tuning, not so much.

Topicchip_burner.exe // deprecatedALPHA NextGEN // shipping

Making a changePull the chip. Burn it. Reinstall it. Drive. Repeat until sunrise.Edit fuel and ignition live while the engine is running.

Knowing what happenedGuess from one map and a butt dyno.Datalog it: gauges, table tracing and an oscilloscope in ALPHAlink.

Switching tunesToggle switches zip-tied under the dash.Four calibration maps stored on the board. Add the MultiSELECTOR: one button, LED shows which tune.

Your existing mapsBurn another chip and hope.HTS map upload and conversion through the ALPHAlink compatibility layer.

HookupBurner, chips, adapters, patience.A USB-C connection to your laptop. That's the whole kit.

> verdict: retire the burner. cost of upgrading: $70.99Make the switch

root@alpha:~/alphalink# cat info.txt

The software isn't a mockup.

ALPHAlink is a modern calibration, datalogging and diagnostics app built for the NextGEN. Live fuel and ignition tables, gauges, cell tracing and an oscilloscope, all in one window.

Explore ALPHAlink

ALPHAlink 0.1.49 with gauges, calibration table, graph and sensor center

REAL SCREENSHOT

ALPHA NextGEN EMU 3D PCB render: USB-C port, MCU, ALPHA expansion pins, 8-pin analog header, 2-pin map control header and the 28-pin ROM bus header underneath

USB-C PORT MCU ALPHA EXPANSION PINS 8-PIN ANALOG MAP CONTROL 28-PIN ROM BUS

root@alpha:~/the_board# cat info.txt

Tiny. Purple.
Serious.

A compact board that connects at the ECU's ROM position through the 28-pin header underneath, with USB-C on the end. Hover or tap the dots.

PlatformALPHAemu hardware + firmware

ConnectionUSB Type-C (90° cable required)

ROM bus28-pin header, underside

Analog inputs8-pin header, 0-5V

ExpansionALPHA expansion pins

Map control2-pin header, tunes 1-4

ModesALPHA native · LEGACY RTP

root@alpha:~/in_the_wild# cat info.txt

From the bench to the ECU.

EMU installed in an OBD1 Honda ECU — Installed in an OBD1 ECU

EMU powered up with status LEDs — Powered up

root@alpha:~/compatibility# cat info.txt

Built for the OBD1 crowd.

P06P28P30P72+ similar OBD1-style ECUs

> ecu --check

Heads up: a completely stock ECU must be chipped or socketed first. ECU, tuning and install service are not included. Off-road use only.

root@alpha:~/store# cat info.txt

The whole garage.

The emulator plus the parts that make it more fun.

root@alpha:~/alphateam# cat info.txt

Meet the boss.

He doesn't do blind tuning, overpriced hardware, or pulling chips at 2 a.m. Neither should you. The NextGEN is built for ongoing firmware and software updates, and every one of them makes the chip burner look older.

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root@alpha:~/faq# cat info.txt

Questions.

Is my ECU supported?

The EMU targets socketed or chipped P06, P28, P30, P72 and similar OBD1-style ECUs. It must already be prepared with a ROM socket or header.

What's the warranty?

Six months from purchase: repair or replacement. No returns. After that, we still provide service and support for additional fees. Details on the support page.

Does it come with a cable?

A 90-degree USB Type-C cable is required for fitment. It may not be included unless stated in your order.

Can I use my existing maps?

HTS map upload and conversion are supported through the ALPHAlink compatibility layer.

Does it get updates?

Yes. The NextGEN is built for future firmware and software updates, and ALPHAlink is the Windows app for calibration, datalogging and firmware updates.

Which computer do I need?

ALPHAlink is a Windows installer. The setup guide notes it has been tested on Windows 11 only at this time.

How do I find the right COM port?

Plug the NextGEN in (3 LEDs on, not 4, means your PC recognizes it), then run the free COM Port Identifier. It tells you which COM port(s) to use in your tuning software.

How do I switch between the four maps?

The 2-pin map control header selects tunes 1-4 by grounding B1 and B2 (see guide p.4), or bolt in the MultiSELECTOR and do it with one button.

Does it include the ECU or tuning?

No. ECU, vehicle tuning, and socketing or installation service are not included.