Automotive electronicsand embedded control systems.
Black Mesa designs automotive electronics and develops embedded firmware, control systems, and calibration tools. Our work spans custom controller development and hardware integration across automotive, powersports, diesel, and equipment applications.
Capability Coverage
Representative platformsPlatform Experience
Selected platforms and programs from our controller software, calibration, and systems integration work.
Ford and Domestic
S650, F-150, Explorer, Power Stroke
European OEM
Volkswagen, BMW
Powersports
BRP, Polaris, KTM
Diesel and Commercial
Cummins CM2350B, CM2450B, Aisin
Equipment and Utility
Stihl, John Deere, Kubota
Specialist Engineering
Expert witness, contract programs
Program notes
- Electronics, embedded software, and calibration work across automotive, powersports, diesel, and equipment platforms
- Controller integration and engineering analysis spanning utility equipment, agriculture, and small-engine systems
- Contract engineering work with companies across North America, Europe, and Australia for controller software, tooling, and integration programs
Engineering Areas
Electronics, firmware, and tools for automotive control.
We bring hardware design, embedded software, and engineering tools together to develop and integrate automotive control systems.
Hardware development
Automotive Electronics Design
Design and development of automotive electronics for custom controllers and vehicle systems.
- Electronic circuit design and component selection
- Sensor interfaces, actuator control, and vehicle communications
- Prototype development and hardware integration
Controller development
Embedded Firmware
Embedded software that connects automotive hardware with application-specific control, diagnostics, and communications.
- Firmware development for custom automotive controllers
- Control logic, diagnostics, and peripheral integration
- Hardware and software integration for development programs
Review and validation
Calibration Tooling
Tooling built around map review, revision control, and calibration workflows that benefit from better evidence and less guesswork.
- Map table inspection and constrained editing
- Revision-aware compare, review, and rollback patterns
- Calibration support tied to captured data, route analysis, and field use
Vehicle integration
Control Software and Integration
Custom operating systems and control software that connect calibration strategies, vehicle communications, and hardware interfaces.
- Multiple map switching via custom CAN messaging
- Power-level control built for stable deployment
- Checksumming, custom data mapping, and I/O control
Development Workflow
Define. Develop. Test. Integrate.
We define the requirements, develop hardware and firmware, and test their behavior before integrating them into the wider vehicle system.
Designed by Black Mesa
BusWhisperer
BusWhisperer is our in-house vehicle-network analysis platform for capturing, labeling, and comparing controller traffic. It helps us understand system behavior and supports diagnostics, integration, and calibration development.
- Signal capture, labeling, and workflow organization for controller development
- Session comparison and event isolation for diagnostics and protocol analysis
- Designed by Black Mesa to support vehicle-network analysis and engineering workflows
Define
Establish the application requirements, vehicle interfaces, operating conditions, and test criteria.
Develop
Develop electronics, embedded firmware, and calibration tools around the application requirements.
Test
Evaluate hardware and firmware behavior against the requirements using bench testing and captured system data.
Integrate
Bring the controller, vehicle interfaces, and tools together, verify system behavior, and support deployment.
Integration Ecosystem
Connecting controller software with vehicle hardware.
We integrate controller software, switching hardware, and engineering tools to support map switching, system monitoring, and operator control.
Switching hardware partner
Fish Tuning
We work with Fish Tuning on switching hardware, and our custom operating systems are designed to integrate cleanly with their switch ecosystem. That alignment supports deliberate map switching and power-level control in the field.
Visit Fish Tuning- Operating systems designed around Fish Tuning switching hardware and switch logic
- Multi-map and power-level strategies built for clean operator-facing control
- Hardware and software integration for map switching and operator control
Open-source hardware
J3Techs
J3Techs is our open-source hardware company, offering companion hardware that integrates with our tools and BusWhisperer as part of the broader deployment ecosystem.
Visit J3TechsHow it fits together
- Black Mesa develops automotive electronics, embedded firmware, calibration tools, and custom operating systems.
- Fish Tuning provides the switching hardware layer that turns those operating systems into clean operator control.
- J3Techs provides companion open-source hardware that integrates with our tools and BusWhisperer in deployment-focused programs.