thanks Dustin, i'll give it a try. have a call into Bob W.
btw, JR sent me this link for the 12X.
i also have admin rights so i am allowed to run unsigned drivers on my computer.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo...ate-110810.pdf
its also on the HH web page.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...0#quickSupport
do you have to have the ECU powered externally and connected to the receiver to download the data?