inexpensive ($6) pic based obd-2 USB interface

Discussion in 'Modifications & DIY how-to' started by MrCoffeeATL, Nov 11, 2007.

  1. MrCoffeeATL

    MrCoffeeATL Member

    I did a search and didn't find anything like this posted up yet. This is for the people with car-puters or laptops that do not have serial interfaces so they can hook up to the ODB2 port in their suby (which uses ISO9141 i think, which this supports).
    http://www.hackaday.com/2007/11/07/inexpensive-pic-based-obd-2-interface/

    He even lists the programs like scantool that will work with his board. Even with USB to serial adapters at $15 and often times 25 or 30, this could help a few folks out. If not, it's cool to read about.
     
    MrCoffeeATL, Nov 11, 2007
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  2. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    I have no idea what this will do, but I have OBD2. Explain to me why I need this and I will happily shell out the money :D
     
    XanRules, Dec 1, 2007
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  3. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    it's more or less used for tuning and interfacing with the cars ECU to keep an eye on things...
     
    Matt, Dec 1, 2007
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  4. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    Ah, so, as usual, don't need it for my non-turbo self.
     
    XanRules, Dec 1, 2007
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  5. MrCoffeeATL

    MrCoffeeATL Member

    It is still useful for a non-turbo car since you can keep an eye on the car, troubleshoot, etc. I just posted it up since they charge a fortune for cables, adapters, etc for ODB2 (to serial) to usb.
     
    MrCoffeeATL, Dec 2, 2007
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