Uberdata is a ROM

Read-only memory

Read-only memory is a class of storage medium used in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in ROM cannot be modified, or can be modified only slowly or with difficulty, so it is mainly used to distribute firmware .In its strictest sense, ROM refers only...

 editing software designed specifically for On Board Diagnostics

On Board Diagnostics

On-Board Diagnostics, or OBD, in an automotive context, is a generic term referring to a vehicle's self-diagnostic and reporting capability. OBD systems give the vehicle owner or a repair technician access to state of health information for various vehicle sub-systems...

 (OBD) Honda Engine control unit

Engine control unit

An engine control unit is a type of electronic control unit that determines the amount of fuel, ignition timing and other parameters an internal combustion engine needs to keep running...

s. It was created by Blake Warner (also known as Uberteg or Vertigo). In an article Warner states that "Uberdata is, in short, a piece of software that enables you to modify your Honda ECU's code using a Windows-based program".

The current stable release is 1.70 (which was officially released on 24 Oct 04). The future of Uberdata is uncertain because Warner stopped developing the program, but he has released the source code to the open source community.

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• Crome
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• Engine tuning
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