eTuning is now available for Mac. Configure compatible Shimano STEPS motors on macOS with the Shimano SM-PCE02 interface, Apple Silicon, Intel Mac and cloud backups.
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When a new or replacement Shimano STEPS motor is installed, it may come with a generic 3000 mm wheel circumference. That value does not match a normal e-bike wheel and can make the bike calculate speed, distance and assistance cut-off incorrectly. Although many users call it “wheel diameter”, the technical value stored in the motor […]
Derestrict Shimano EP801, EP6/EP600 and EP5/EP500 with eTuning for desktop and the SM-PCE02 interface. Requirements, connection and steps.
The SM-PCE02 connects to a Windows PC by USB and acts as the communication interface between eTuning and the Shimano STEPS bike or motor. It is not installed permanently on the bike. You can buy it new, buy it used, borrow one, use a workshop interface, or resell it later if you only need it […]
When a new or replacement Shimano STEPS motor is installed, the bike is not always ready to work correctly. A motor bought as a spare part may arrive with generic factory configuration instead of the exact parameters for your bike. This can cause symptoms such as incorrect wheel circumference, assistance cutting earlier than expected, wrong […]
A Shimano STEPS motor is normally configured while it is installed on a complete e-bike: battery connected, display active and all components communicating inside the Shimano system. But you are not always working with a complete bike. Sometimes the motor is outside the frame, not installed yet, replaced under repair or bought separately and needs […]
eTuning has changed a lot since the older mobile-only versions. You can now use eTuning on Android, iPhone and desktop. Older compatible Shimano STEPS motors can be prepared directly from the mobile app without complicated manual steps, while newer motors can use eTuning for desktop with the Shimano SM-PCE02 interface for speed changes. eTuning also […]
The Shimano EP8 / DU-EP800 motor is compatible with eTuning for changing the region, adjusting wheel circumference and modifying compatible Shimano STEPS system parameters. With eTuning you can configure your EP8 / EP800 motor from Android, iPhone or Windows, using a license linked to the motor. You do not need to install physical chips or […]