Using the APU1 as an Emulator (realtime changes)

The APU1 can be used as a real time chip emulator. It functions almost identically to the Ostrich/Ostrich2 products that we sell, using the same software and procedures.


  1. Make sure the APU1 is connected to your PC and has a COM port between 1 and 8
  2. Make sure there is nothing in the ZIF socket. Emulation will NOT work reliably unless the ZIF socket is empty!!!
  3. Make sure the outer horizontal switch is ‘towards the USB port’ position. (APU1 mode. Other position is passthrough mode, identical to ALDU1). Emulation software will NOT be able to connect to the AutoPROM unless this switch is set correctly!!!
  4. Fire up TunerPro RT or EmUtility software. Your APU1 should be recognized and you should be able to upload a tune to it.
  5. If the APU1 is not recognized by software, try moving the mode selection switch again. Verify the the USB is being recognized correctly.


From the Moates website http://support.moates.net/troublesho...apu1-autoprom/