Everything I need to Log on a laptop?

[Quicksilvergsx]

I would like to possibly peice together a logger basicly from what I have found this would include:

Laptop
obd2 cable
serial null modem cable
usb serial adapter
software

however, I don't know the specifics that I need for each of those pieces
If anyone could help me figure out what exactly I would need to accomplish this it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone has any links to exact examples of what I need that would help a lot.

Thanks
Matt

 

[FastGS-T]

Didn't think you can real time log on a laptop without like an EMS or DSMLink?.. I just used pocketlogger and would carry the laptop with me to sync with my palm and view the logs on my laptop.

 

[Nonrml4]

Didn't think you can real time log on a laptop without like an EMS or DSMLink?.. I just used pocketlogger and would carry the laptop with me to sync with my palm and view the logs on my laptop.

There is some software out there that you are able to log with a laptop the other thing he can do is get palm emulating software and run pocketlogger and MMCD. John

 

[tsiAWD91x]

I would like to possibly peice together a logger basicly from what I have found this would include:

Laptop
obd2 cable
serial null modem cable
usb serial adapter
software

however, I don't know the specifics that I need for each of those pieces
If anyone could help me figure out what exactly I would need to accomplish this it would be greatly appreciated. Also, if anyone has any links to exact examples of what I need that would help a lot.

Thanks
Matt

I run a laptop as my logging device and diag device i got the software sent to me on a CD..its 100X better then the pocket logger bull.....

 

[VelocitàPaola]

Digimoto is one of the best logging programs out there for use with a laptop (http://www.digimoto.com/).

You're missing an interface in there somewhere. Typically, you'd need to connect that OBDII cable to the interface, which then gets connected to the null modem cable, which plugs into your computer (or in your case, it goes to the USB adapter, and then your computer).

If you don't use an interface, not only will your logging program not have any clue what the car is trying to tell it, but you'll most likely fry your USB port for using a 12V input rather than something at standard TTL levels (5V).

Besides the software and interface, most everything else on that list can be pretty generic. Look at BestBuy or Circuit City for your cables, and give obd-2.com a visit for the interface. You can also build your own if you're handy with electronics:

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=216903

 

[DSMstatus]

i use the autoenginuity software/cable kit on my laptop. it works great. ebay is fairly cheap or their website.

 

[dave99gst]

www.obd-2.com mention club DSM for a discount.

 

[gSx_r1der]

I hate to ressurect an old thread but can digimoto be used with a pocketlogger cable on my obdII port to log??? Cause right now no matter what I do its not connecting to the ecu.

 

[1gcrazy]

So wait, Does this work for 1g's? And if so this can replace DSMLink?

 

[VelocitàPaola]

I hate to ressurect an old thread but can digimoto be used with a pocketlogger cable on my obdII port to log??? Cause right now no matter what I do its not connecting to the ecu.

No. Sorry.

So wait, Does this work for 1g's? And if so this can replace DSMLink?

OBDII Dataloggers cannot work with 1g cars. The OBDII protocol wasn't officially implemented until 1996, although '95 DSMs were mostly OBDII compliant.

If you want to datalog with a 1g, you can make a very simple interface for under $15.

Here's the tech article for it. It even shows how to set up MMCd, one of the only good programs for logging a 1g.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=203316

Dataloggers will never replace DSMLink. DSMLink gives you the ability to actually manipulate and change engine parameters, while dataloggers just allow you to watch what's going on.