Newest Release: Version 3.2a

Release date: July 3, 2009 (click here for release notes)

Please note that an unlock code is required to enable full-speed data acquisition, video capture, and video overlay generation.  Without an unlock code, these features will operate at reduced speed.

To get your unlock code, you must do the following:

a) Install the software.

b) Run MaxQData Chart (or MaxQData Setup).  If you are using Windows Vista, you will need to use "Run as administrator" or the unlock code won't stick.  Also, if you are using both Chart and Flight on the same computer under Windows Vista, you will need to request separate unlock codes for both Chart and Setup.

c) Pull up the "File > Advanced..." screen (or "Settings > Advanced..." in MaxQData Setup).  At the top you will see "Unlock code:" followed by two numeric fields.  You must supply the number in the first field (typically an 8 or 9 digit number), also known as the challenge code, to MaxQData, either via email to "Info@MaxQData.com" or by phone to 800-589-7305.

Attention Windows Vista users: If you use the Complete MaxQData Software for PC, you will need to set "Run this program as an administrator" for Chart, Flight, and Setup, and then request separate response codes for both Chart and Setup if the challenge codes are different.  To set the Run as Administrator property, read this.

d) After verification, you will receive back a second number, also known as the response code.  Enter this in the second unlock code field.

New! PC Software (Windows XP SP2 or later)

Click here to download:  MaxQData Chart Software for PC version 3.2a (this is only the data analysis and video overlay generation software)

Click here to download:  Complete MaxQData Software for PC version 3.2a (covers MQGPS-5Hz, MQGPS-HiDef, MQGPS-TraQr, MQGPS-Quantum, and MQ200, includes software for both video capture and video overlay generation)

Installation Instructions (for first time installation, start at step 3):

1. Save a backup copy of your calibration (MaxQData Setup > File > Save Calibration Backup).  The current calibration will be erased during the upgrade and you will need to reload it from a backup.
2. Write down your unlock code, if any (found in MaxQData Setup > Settings > Advanced).  Write down both the challenge code and the response code.
3. Download the file and run it.
4. Check to make sure that the challenge code and response code are still the same in MaxQData Setup.  The challenge code will change if you did a manual uninstall first, in which case you will need to contact MaxQData for a new unlock code.
5. Load your calibration backup file.
6. MQGPS-TraQr users: Before connecting your MQGPS-TraQr to your USB port, download and install the MQGPS-TraQr drivers here:
   
   MQGPS-TraQr Drivers for PC
    
   Click here for PC drivers and utility for the MQGPS-HiDef.
   

New! Pocket PC Software (Windows Mobile 5 or later)

Click here to download: Complete MaxQData Software for Pocket PC version 3.2a (covers MQGPS-5Hz, MQGPS-HiDef, MQGPS-TraQr,  MQGPS-Quantum, and MQ200)

Pocket PC Installation Instructions (for first time installation, start at step 3):

1. Save a backup copy of your calibration (MaxQData Setup > File > Save Calibration Backup).  The current calibration will be erased during the upgrade and you will need to reload it from a backup.
2. Write down your unlock code, if any (found in MaxQData Setup > Settings > Advanced).  Write down both the challenge code and the response code.
3. Download the file above and save it to your PC.  Do not run it on your PC.
4. Transfer the file to your Pocket PC using either a memory card or ActiveSync (or Windows Mobile Device Center on Vista).
5. Locate the file using File Explorer on your Pocket PC, then tap it to run it.  The software will be installed.
6. After installation, you should delete the install file.
7. Check to make sure that the challenge code and response code are still the same.  The challenge code will change if you did a manual uninstall first, in which case you will need to contact MaxQData for a new unlock code.
8. Finally, load your calibration backup file.

Smartphone Software (Windows Mobile 5 or later, for devices without touchscreens)

Click here to download: Complete MaxQData Software for Smartphone version 2.9a (covers MQGPS-5Hz, MQGPS-HiDef, and MQ200)

Smartphone (non-touchscreen) installation instructions (for first time installation, start at step 3):

1. Save a backup copy of your calibration (MaxQData Setup > File > Save Calibration Backup).  The current calibration will be erased during the upgrade and you will need to reload it from a backup.
2. Write down your unlock code, if any (found in MaxQData Setup > Settings > Advanced).  Write down both the challenge code and the response code.
3. Open this web page on your phone.
4. Download the .CAB file directly to your phone from the link above.
5. Open the CAB file to install the software.
6. Check to make sure that the challenge code and response code are still the same.  The challenge code will change if you did a manual uninstall first, in which case you will need to contact MaxQData for a new unlock code.
7. Finally, load your calibration backup file if you created one.
8. If you need help pairing your Smartphone to your MQ system via Bluetooth, please click here.

Sample Data Files

Click here to download a ZIP file containing sample flight recordings.  There are two autocross and two road race examples.

MQGPS-Quantum Firmware

Click here to download the version 1.8 firmware for the MQGPS-Quantum (see the release notes for details)

Instructions:

1. Unzip the file to extract FW.SFE.
2. Turn off the MQGPS-Quantum.
3. Plug the MQGPS-Quantum into the USB port on your computer.
4. Turn on the MQGPS-Quantum.  After a short wait, the MQGPS-Quantum will appear as a Removable Disk (like a USB memory stick works).
5. Copy FW.SFE to the MQGPS-Quantum.
6. Turn off the MQGPS-Quantum.
7. Turn on the MQGPS-Quantum.
8. Wait for the blue+green lights to turn on, then the blue light to turn off, then the green light to turn off (and then it may blink).  The firmware update is complete.  Turn off the MQGPS-Quantum.  Accelerometer recalibration is not required.

Having a problem with lost clusters, multiple identical filenames, or a corrupted memory card?  Please see this discussion thread for solutions.

Manual uninstallation

If you are having trouble uninstalling the software, read the manual uninstallation instructions.

Legacy Software

Click here to download the version 2.8cR4 software for Pocket PCs using Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition or earlier.  This software is unsupported.