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Technical comparison for Forge EFI hardware
When the decision is about ECU hardware and embedded architecture, this is the reference point. The software story remains centered on the Forge Manager homepage.
| ECUs | rusEFI Proteus | FT450 | FT550 | FT600 | S8000 | T5000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inputs (sensors and signals) | 23 total (15 analog + 6 digital + 2 VR) | 7 configurable inputs (analog/digital) | 14 configurable inputs | 20 configurable inputs | 14 configurable inputs | 10 configurable inputs |
| Outputs | 32 digital outputs | 10 configurable outputs | 24 outputs | 32 outputs | 24 outputs | 16 outputs |
| Architecture | Open-source (no lock-in) | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Dedicated VR inputs | 2 VR inputs | 1 VR input | 2 VR inputs | 2 VR inputs | 2 VR inputs | 2 VR inputs |
| CAN bus | 2× CAN 1 Mbit/s | 1 x CAN | CAN | CAN | CAN | CAN |
| Electronic throttle | Yes (2 native H-bridges) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wideband | External (analog) | External (requires external conditioner) | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| Knock sensor | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Integrated display | No | Yes (integrated TFT/display) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Programming (LUA Script) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Value for money | Very high | Medium/High | High cost | Very high cost | Medium cost | Medium cost |