What you need to know about Ficht & ETEC Software
The software for the Ficht motors is available in 2 formats: 
PC based and Palm pilot based. Although still available the PDA software no longer has support.

PC (Laptop)  ETEC  and  Ficht motors from 1999 to current  
Software -V3.0 The laptop needs any windows operating system. The laptop also needs a standard 9 pin serial port (not USB although most high quality USB-Serial port adapters will work).  The software has  built in help files. 
Hardware - serial/motor interface cable.

Palm Pilot  is for 2000 & newer Ficht and ETEC. 
Software -V2.1+update  Palm must have Palm OS 4 or OS 5 and needs to support a standard 9 pin serial port (not USB). We have had good results with the Palm Vx & the Sony Clie
Hardware -   serial/motor interface cable.
                        a serial port adapter*
                        null modem*               
*Available through your computer supply store or PN technology 248-596-0411

 We also sell factory service manuals. You can email (boatpeople@bluewaterboat.com), fax (386-239-0930) or call (386) 255-7790 with credit card and shipping info. For best results as software is NOT returnable please have your motor model and serial numbers available.