Thoughts on the new micro processor controlled saws

[Timbo74]

I was just researching new saws, and was blown away to find that some of the new saw offerings from Stihl, and Husqvarna have micro processor controlled tuning...wtf! I can only imagine how this is just a terrible idea. What will it cost to fix when the electronics crap out? They just can't leave well enough alone, can they?

 

[NYH1]

Don't know to much about them. However, I bought my son a Jonsered 2258 (Husky 555) it has the Auto Tune system and it's been fine so far. As with any new technology I guess there were a few problems with some of the first carburetor/fuel systems (??) they used. All set now I've been told.

Don't know anything about Stihl's M-Tronic system. A lot of dealers in my area sell both Stihl and Husky and don't talk down on either system. Others know a lot more about it then I do though.

It's probably going to be on more and more saw as we move forward for emissions and such.

NYH1.

 

[rupedoggy]

Get used to it. We are going to take you into the 21st century whether you like it or not.

 

[Timbo74]

Don't know to much about them. However, I bought my son a Jonsered 2258 (Husky 555) it has the Auto Tune system and it's been fine so far. As with any new technology I guess there were a few problems with some of the first carburetor/fuel systems (??) they used. All set now I've been told.

Don't know anything about Stihl's M-Tronic system. A lot of dealers in my area sell both Stihl and Husky and don't talk down on either system. Others know a lot more about it then I do though.

It's probably going to be on more and more saw as we move forward for emissions and such.

NYH1.

For the most part, I would just be worried about the durability, life span/degradation, reliability, ease of removal/installation and cost of the micro processing unit. I know we are living in 2018...but I just don't think it's a good idea.

 

[Timbo74]

The funny thing about micro processors, is that the smaller they get, the shorter they last.

 

[ChoppyChoppy]

For the most part, I would just be worried about the durability, life span/degradation, reliability, ease of removal/installation and cost of the micro processing unit. I know we are living in 2018...but I just don't think it's a good idea.

You drive a truck with a pull choke carb?

 

[Canyon Angler]

I dunno what happens when hackers and Teh Russians® take over our chainsawrs, but as long as they do Emoji Karaoke

I'm OK with it.

 

[Stihl 041S]

I dunno what happens when hackers and Teh Russians® take over our chainsawrs, but as long as they do Emoji Karaoke

I'm OK with it.

Agree. Totally. Lol
How long we had airbags in cars??
Not the overseas ones!!!
30+ years and still working.
And lots of abuse.

 

[HarleyT]

I wonder how many deaths and injuries are actually "caused" by the airbags?

 

[Stihl 041S]

I wonder how many deaths and injuries are actually "caused" by the airbags?

The ratio is in our favor. Lol

 

[Timbo74]

Well I guess it just comes down to preference. I guess I would just rather have a saw that I either tune myself, or have somebody tune for $20, then have a saw that is computer controlled, and when said computer fails..and it will, costs possibly hundreds to fix......no thank you.

 

[s sidewall]

Just imagine when the micro processor takes a Crap and dealer says NLA, and saw won't run without it.

Steve

 

[HarleyT]

I have known some folks that had the snot knocked out of them by one of those suckers!

 

[HarleyT]

I aloso wonder how many deaths and injuries are caused by cell phone use.

 

[HarleyT]

Maybe we should ban those farkers!!!

 

[HarleyT]

Or, don't you guys "care"?

Sniff......

 

[HarleyT]

Just imagine when the micro processor takes a Crap and dealer says NLA, and saw won't run without it.

Steve

Hell just slap on a china carb and coil, and run that thing!!!!

 

[s sidewall]

And buy a few spare backups while you're at it, never know how long they will last.

Steve

 

[s sidewall]

I aloso wonder how many deaths and injuries are caused by cell phone use.

I imagine texting and sawing a tree down could be dangerous if you're not good at multitasking, or your wife calls and fusses you out while tryyng to drop a tree.

Steve

 

[HarleyT]

As long as "your" wife don't call, my wife won't care....

She is waiting on that life insurance check.....