We are currently developing native support for load cells, but they can be used already with a little thought.

Despite the analogue output, a load cell is simple a switch. Above a certain voltage, the switching point, the ECU must initiate a cut.

At this point, the resistance on the gearbox will release, so the voltage will drop again. This means the load cell cannot be used to end a cut, only initiate it.

Simply connect the load cell to Analogue 2, and then run a wire from Aux 5 to the Shift Cut input.

You can use any of Aux 4, 5 or 6 on the S60, or 7, 8 or 9 on the S80/S100.

The S40 can be set up in the same way, but Analogue 2 is the oil pressure input.

Set the Aux 5 output as follows:

In this case, the Aux 5 output will trigger when the voltage exceeds 3000mV.

From this point, the shift cut is set up as normal. Simply choose a switched start with a simple delay, or use the switch to start the cut, and the gear potentiometer to end the cut (if available) for full closed loop shifting.

Ensure the Blanking Window after Cut is set high enough to allow the voltage to drop below the threshold, so a second cut doesn’t trigger.

The only improvement that will be available when this is implemented within the software will be the ability to trigger a downshift blip, as some load cells are directional.

It’s already possible to do the throttle blip now with an STC or external blipper.

The first three people to correctly send me the set up of this will each receive a DTAFast polo shirt, fleece or hoodie of their choice.