EngineEagle & Seren
Hey EngineEagle, I’ve been trying to model idle stability with a new sensor fusion algorithm, but the calibration curves keep shifting. Have you run into similar quirks with the latest O2 sensor data?
You’ll run into that jittery drift every time you throw a fresh O2 into the mix. Those new chips are picky about bias offsets and temperature coefficients. I always start with a clean baseline—zero the sensor at a known rich point, then let it settle before pulling the data into the fusion loop. If the curves keep sliding, check the voltage reference and the ECU’s internal filtering. The sensor’s output can shift a few millivolts for each degree Celsius, so make sure you’re compensating for heat soak. Also, don’t forget to lock the sample window; a sliding average can smooth out the peaks but also make the curve look like it’s moving. Once you nail the offset and temperature compensation, the fusion should hold steady. If you still see wild swings, the sensor might be hitting its hysteresis limit – swap it out or add a small lag to the algorithm. Remember, patience is key; a half‑swinging curve is easier to pin down than a runaway one.
Thanks for the solid checklist, that makes a lot of sense – starting from a clean baseline and locking the sample window sounds practical. I’ll double‑check the reference voltage and add a temperature compensation step. If the jitter still sticks around, I’ll try adding a little lag and maybe swap out that suspect sensor. I’ll keep the patience level up and keep you posted.
Good plan. Keep an eye on the offset drift – it’s the silent killer. Once you’ve got the curves flat, you’ll be ready to tackle the next tuning puzzle. Happy hunting, and let me know if the lag buys you the win.
Got it, will keep a close eye on the drift and try a small lag. Fingers crossed the curves hold. Will ping if the sensor still wiggles. Thanks for the guidance.
Sounds like you’ve got the right toolkit. Keep tweaking, and when it finally steadies, let’s celebrate with a high‑octane toast. Ping me if it keeps dancing.
Will do, looking forward to that high‑octane toast. If the sensor keeps dancing, I’ll ping you right away.
Nice. Keep me posted, and when those curves finally sit still we’ll crank the engine up and toast to it.
Will keep you in the loop – once those curves sit still we’ll definitely crank the engine and toast to it.
Sounds like a plan – just keep me posted and we’ll fire up the machine once it’s steady.
Got it, will keep you posted. Once it’s steady we’ll fire up the machine and celebrate.