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ALPHAlink v0.1.45COM identifierSetup guideQuick start

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Windows · .exe

COM Port Identifier

Identify the emulator, datalog and debug COM ports in Windows. Run it and it tells you which COM port(s) to use in your tuning software.

File
AlphaComIdentifier.exe
Size
9.2 KB (9,216 bytes)
SHA-256
330c118fc2e111177133ca7e9d9b9e1b102df4ed2b481c77582a1c400a1e262b
Download .exeGitHub repo ↗

Direct file from the ALPHA_NextGEN_Tools GitHub repo. The official downloads page links to GitHub's file page instead.

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PDF · 7 pagesv1

NextGEN Basic Setup Guide

Seven-page installation and connection guide: board overview, connector reference, tune selection, CN2 datalog, USB cable install and PC setup.

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File
alpha-nextgen-basic-setup-v1.pdf
Size
2.2 MB (2,186,524 bytes)
SHA-256
ea8b0e29e7cb32a776cca1fd02e54df100e7bac56260a96ef2c54107f9d40485
Read it hereDownload PDF
How do I check a hash?

On Windows, open PowerShell in the folder with the file and run Get-FileHash .\ALPHAlink_0.1.45_Setup.exe -Algorithm SHA256. The result should match the hash on the card. If it doesn't, don't run it; download it again from this page.

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

Quick start.

Four steps, straight from the NextGEN Basic Setup Guide. Click a page reference to see the diagram.

  1. 01

    Use the right cable

    The guide is blunt about it: only use a right-angle Type-C USB cable.

    guide p.2 →
  2. 02

    Secure the cable

    Zip-tie it to the ECU center support rail so there is no tension on the NextGEN USB port, even if the cable gets tugged. No Type-C on your PC? Use a Type-C to Type-A adapter or a right-angle Type-A to Type-C cable.

    guide p.6 →
  3. 03

    Plug in, count the LEDs

    Plug the USB into the NextGEN and your PC. If your PC recognizes the emulator, the NextGEN should have 3 LEDs on, not 4.

    guide p.7 →
  4. 04

    Find your COM port(s)

    Run AlphaComIdentifier.exe. It tells you which COM port(s) to use for the connection in your tuning software.

    guide p.7 →

Source: ALPHA NextGEN Basic Setup Guide v1. The guide notes it has been tested on Windows 11 only at this time.

p.3Connector referenceSystem expansion pins and 8 analog inputs, 0-5V range. p.4Multiple tune selectionWhich of B1 and B2 to ground for tunes 1-4. p.5CN2 datalog connectionWhere the datalog connection goes.
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