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From: Rob on 30 Jul 2010 01:34
On 30/07/2010 1:41 AM, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
> It happens that John formulated :
>> How long is the cable? If you're using a serial port, 50 feet (approx
>> 15 metres) is the maximum, if using USB, 5 metres is the maximum. Any
>> longer than that and the data you get won't be readable/reliable.
>
> USB cables can be extended if you insert a USB Hub at the 5m point, then
> you can use another 5m extension.
>

I usually just drive the car into the lounge room :)
From: David Hearn on 30 Jul 2010 06:54
Fraser Johnston wrote:
> "Clive George" <clive(a)xxxx-x.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:admdnd-C7qtAPMzRnZ2dnUVZ8g4AAAAA(a)brightview.co.uk...
>> On 28/07/2010 18:42, John wrote:
>>> On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:59:42 +0100, Harry Bloomfield
>>> <harry.m1byt(a)NOSPAM.tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Schlepp the desktop + monitor out to the car? Ok, bit tedious, but it stands
>> a chance of working, and mains extension leads tend to be reliable.
>
> I saw a bluetooth obd2 reader on ebay the other day out of china for less than
> 30 quid delivered. May be a better option. Or just borrow a friends laptop
> for the day.

I have a Bluetooth one with an app on my HTC HD2. Works great with the
phone mounted in the car too. :)

D
From: Harry Bloomfield on 31 Jul 2010 02:50
Fraser Johnston used his keyboard to write :
> "Clive George" <clive(a)xxxx-x.fsnet.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:admdnd-C7qtAPMzRnZ2dnUVZ8g4AAAAA(a)brightview.co.uk...
>> On 28/07/2010 18:42, John wrote:
>>> On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:59:42 +0100, Harry Bloomfield
>>> <harry.m1byt(a)NOSPAM.tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> Schlepp the desktop + monitor out to the car? Ok, bit tedious, but it
>> stands a chance of working, and mains extension leads tend to be reliable.
>
> I saw a bluetooth obd2 reader on ebay the other day out of china for less
> than 30 quid delivered. May be a better option. Or just borrow a friends
> laptop for the day.

I have a 10 year old(?) W98 laptop I use with the ELM interface. I
don't think any of the various software available for the ELM needs
anything special in the way of an operating system. An old but working
laptop with a USB interface can be got for �30 and up.

--
Regards,
Harry (M1BYT) (L)
http://www.ukradioamateur.co.uk


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