PDA logger cable on laptop. what is needed?

[Talek]

I've got a logger cable for my 1g dsm that has a male end on it to connect to the female end of a PDA serial sync cable. Problem is that my pda has never worked as a logger, so it's useless for me. But, I just got a new laptop that has a serial port on it, and I know there is logger software for pc out there. So, what do I need to do to get this cable to work and log on my laptop? Just a gender changer, or do some connections need to be switched? What software is recommended for pc?

Thanks!

 

[TurboJunky]

I was actually wondering the same thing.

 

[bosljeff]

You all find out anything?

Do you know what software works (tuner, mmcd...).

Have you guys seen that b2k box that had a jack for a pda logger and a laptop logger?

Just some ideas to help you help me. Hopefully we can find ways to plug our laptops into our 1gs.

 

[steve]

To use a working datalogger cable that is configured for a Palm with a PC you need a gender changer and a null modem adaptor. Plus software for the PC

Steve

 

[joeym4130]

Steve is correct. Anyone can plug their laptop into their regular pocketlogger cable. You can go in and change the wire and resolder around yourself (what i did) to make it compatible with the laptop db9 connector, or get the null-modem adapter, which always can be disconnected if u wish to use it on your palm again.

Real easy.

Tunerstein is free, and works on PC/Laptops.

 

[AWD Eagle]

I have a laptop and nothing else, what all do I need to use it as a logger? A cable and the software? Where do I get these items? Loggers have always confused on laptops so if someone could clarify this for me I might have myself a cheap logger.

Thanks
Dan

 

[Talek]

I'm having problems installing tunerstein... Running win xp pro, I installed all the files I think but it keeps giving me a missing library error. Anyone have any luck getting this to work on winxp?

 

[evogst97]

My logger cable was ripped in half so I need a new one. I would like to be able to use my laptop instead of my pda. I have the software for the laptop. Where do I get this null modem adapter and how much does it cost? Also are there any other good sites to get a logger cable for cheap? (not classifieds)

 

[evogst97]

Wait Im an Idiot. If I have the hardware box all I need is a new cable that connects from the box to pc right? I'll order one.

 

[evogst97]

Crap I think my little box thing is messed up (the obdII diagnostic port thing). Will this work along with a cable that connects the serial to usb? (using for my laptop)

http://www.obd2allinone.com/sc/details.asp?item=obd2cable

 

[evogst97]

I ordered the item mentioned above. I also got the usb to serial adapter. Are these the only two things I need? Please let me know so I can go make a log of my car.