I find it hard to believe that this topic has not been discussed here. Perhaps I didn't hit the right keyword combination in the search (if so, please accept my apologies and kindly guide me in the right direction).
I am interested in connecting my 8125 to the diagnostics port (OBD II) on my car in order to read error messages.
I found this relatively cheap tool online that lets you connect to your laptop.
It also has some links for software that will run on the PPC as well as a serial to USB cable (with mini adapter).
Does anyone know if this is feasible?
Here's the tool:
http://www.scantool.net/index.php
Here's the PPC software:
http://www.scantool.net/?mode=displaySoftware&os=Pocket PC
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I work for a scan tool software / hardware company. We have recently been discussing developing an application for the PPC.
Here are a few additional applications.
http://www.autoenginuity.com/products-scantoolppc.html
http://www.obd2.com/win_ce/data/win_ce.htm
http://www.autologicco.com/pocketline/pocketobdpro.shtm
I use a bluetooth unit with my laptop and wizard, it is available from
http://www.vitalengineering.co.uk/
I have used it with a few PDA's and it works really well I can clear codes log data from the sensors etc its OBDII and CAN compatible
R
Thanks for the suggestions!
The unit Rob suggests seems pretty powerful for the price.
And the fact that he's tried it with the Wizard helps!
I think you can download the software and run it in simulation mode to see if it does the things you want it too.
good luck getting the setup you want.
R
rob61280 said:
I use a bluetooth unit with my laptop and wizard, it is available from
http://www.vitalengineering.co.uk/
I have used it with a few PDA's and it works really well I can clear codes log data from the sensors etc its OBDII and CAN compatible
R
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I've also used the Elmscan unit mentioned above with a Sena Serial -> Bluetooth dongle along with my 8125 or a Treo and been able to monitor my idling vehicle from as much as 50 feet away. I'm not sure why I would ever need to do that but it's nice to know it's there.
this sounds interesting, what is this?
OBD lets you peer into your car's computer to see what's going on more or less. Very helpful with cars the have idiot lights instead of guages. Autoenginuity.com has some great software and has bluetooth adapters for the American side of the pond. I think they're $128.00 for the BT module, not sure about the others.
I want to connect my wizard to the OBDII port of my car to use a programm called "VAG-CHECK".
I have an OBDII to USB cable, and i managed to convert it to miniUSB.
My problem is that the software can use only serial ports.
What I believe I need, is a "serial over usb" driver that will implement a virtual serial port and will redirect data to the usb port. Am I right? Do you know if there is such software?
Thanks in advance.
Even if you had the mentioned driver, you would still need a USB host enabled pocket pc. The wizard acts only as USB client, so it's not possible to connect it to any other USB devices rather than a PC.
And - before that question comes up - USB host is not a piece of software, it's hardware! You won't ever be able to add this feature to a Wizard. Sorry...
Thanks a lot!
My next try was to buy a bluetooth to serial adapter, that supports the serial port interface. What I did, is that I paired the two devices, but no serial port is added in the wizard. So I added it manualy (outbound serial port, com6). But neither the OBD software can see this port, nor a hyperterminal emulation. I cannot even initiate this link from the wizard. Is there any way to achieve this?
Hi,
how i can use a usb ethernet adapter on any tablet?
I only have to create usb net device driver, load it and get the interface.
But now the dhcp is not working!
But why?
How can i get the adapter working with dhcp if i plug it in?
Is there a trick inside the kernel oder android 4.2.2?
PLEASE HELP!
Big big thanks
Bye
Hello,
I have a NEO N003 with Android 4.2.1.
I have to use a Wireless Display and Bluetooth connection at the same time.
But when a activate wireless display in system settings, the system says "Bluetooth will be turned off when you turn on wireless display".
Is there any solution for that?
Thanks and best regards,
Danta.
Hi Danta,
Same problem here, so I'll start following this thread, although not many reactions yet.
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Hey guys anyone can help?
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I have Lenovo Desktop and TP-Link USB WiFi adapter TL-WN723N.
I have access to the internet via cable, but there is no surfing through WIFI Stick.
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