[ale] semi ot anyone using obd ii automotive diagnostics

[Boris Borisov]

BigLots are claiming Polaroid 4.3 " device for $60. I don't know how
well these will work for the purpose.

On Sat, Apr 28, 2012 at 10:18 AM, alan at alanlee.org <alan at alanlee.org> wrote:
>
>
> Really depends on the make of vehicle as far as what things you can do and
> what information exists about how to do them.  The more useful bits are on
> the class 2 power-train CAN bus which most makers also make accessible on
> the OBD-II connector.  While there are specs on the communication protocols
> out there, most vendors don't provide much or any detail on functional
> specifics outside of their vendor tree and NDA.
>
>
>
> Linux will begin to displace QNX in the automotive world over the next few
> years.  I am very interested in talking with anyone who has ideas on how to
> improve interactivity between a Linux based complete vehicle infotainment
> and management system and us Office Spacers - particularly when it comes to
> tablets and phones.  A few OEMs are offering Linux based solutions (Bosch
> with Cadillac CUE and some Genivi projects) however they are all falling
> down.  I'd like my effort to stand up!
>
> -Alan
>
>
>
> On April 27, 2012 at 11:34 PM Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Well, dang if that doesn't sound geeky fun! The only odb readers I've used
> were static things to get the code on what failed and caused the "give $500
> to the repair shop" light to come on.  Do we need a hack your car talk?
>
> On Apr 27, 2012 10:29 PM, "Ron Frazier (ALE)" <
> atllinuxenthinfo at techstarship.com> wrote:
>
> Hi guys,
>
> I have ordered an ELM 327 obd ii bluetooth adapter from amazon and am
> looking forward to using it and the Torque program on my android tablet to
> gather diagnostic data and provide virtual instruments on my car. I was
> wondering if anyone else has experimented with this, and what kind of things
> you're doing.
>
> Also, while I'm sure I'll enjoy using my 10" tablet for this purpose, I'm
> also sure I don't want to mount that in my windshield permanently. So, I'm
> wondering if there is a cheap 5" android tablet or a cheap 4" - 5"
> smartphone I could get on ebay or elsewhere, for example, that I can use to
> run android programs without a cell phone account. I would want it to run
> Android 3 or 4, preferably 4. I might consider permanently mounting
> something like that in the car.
>
> Any info you can share on the topic would be appreciated.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Ron
>
>
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