[Resolved] How to make your own 1G data logger cable

[boost_dependent]

Just wondering if there was a write up or someone knows how to make a data logger cable for a 1g??

 

[spoolinawddsm]

me too!

 

[kpt4321]

http://mmcd.meditprofi.ru/

 

[NOSNUSE]

Here:

 

[LightningGSX]

Do it the way the site KPT4321 posted tells you, not all computers will work with the above version.

 

[steve]

Exactly, and you should at least point out that is the PC version of the circuit.

Steve

 

[loba]

Sorry I'm being a HUGE jerk and bringing a 5 year old post back from the dead, but there's relevant information to my question here.

I have a 1990 TSI and the simple cable doesn't work. Should I try making the harder one? And will it work with my palm pilot?

 

[loba]

You can try the better cable. There is a usb one in the works as well here

Don't need USB. This is for a palm, and the standard cheapo 3 wire doesn't work on my 90 (of course).

 

[steve]

Hak, I've yet to figure out how a USB cable would even attach to a Palm Device.

Not all Palm devices work as 1G dataloggers, what do you have. You could have a bad logger cable, or issues with the hotsync cable, or a problem with the device/software. Building an active cable isn't going to fix either of the last two.

 

[loba]

I made the cable myself, it's perfect, quadruple checked. The hotsync cable is new too, and worked fine with my computer. And I have one of the recommended palms, can't remember the name off the top of my head.

And I don't mind building a cable so long as it WORKS.

 

[steve]

I made the cable myself, it's perfect, quadruple checked.

So you won't mind posting a picture so I can look over your shoulder and lend a second set of eyes.

 

[Scuba_Steve]

I've read 10 threads where someone solders that damn diode backwards...

 

[loba]

I don't mind taking a picture, but my brother's two years into electrical engineering so if he wired a diode backwards he will never live it down.

While I dig up my camera and the like, is it common for 1990s to not accept these kinds of cables?

EDIT: I JUST took it apart to find a broken wire. Stupid hair size wires breaking. I'm going to remake it really quick and try again, but I'm pretty sure it broke when I was taking it out of my dash (I had it all routed).

 

[steve]

While I dig up my camera and the like, is it common for 1990s to not accept these kinds of cables?

No, 90's have some issues with the auto-on versions of the passive cables but not the simple ones shown on the site.

 

[steve]

i didnt even notice the palm part, maybe im becoming illiterate.

gee, have one kid and you start having senior moments.

 

[lacroixdp]

I wish there was a 'Make a Datacable on your DSM for complete idiots' out there. I know how to solder, but that drawing might as well be hieroglyphs as far as what parts to buy, at least to the layman. Is there a really dumbed down version of this floating out there that explains what the pyramid and the zipper mean on that drawing? I guess there's a good reason why I'm not an electrical engineer!

 

[1stGenTSi]

I wish there was a 'Make a Datacable on your DSM for complete idiots' out there. I know how to solder, but that drawing might as well be hieroglyphs as far as what parts to buy, at least to the layman. Is there a really dumbed down version of this floating out there that explains what the pyramid and the zipper mean on that drawing? I guess there's a good reason why I'm not an electrical engineer!

Here ya go! I built one like this with little trouble, and it was my first attempt at soldering. I had a hard time finding the db9 connector like he used and had to spend a lot of time stripping the end of an old pc serial cable.

 

[lacroixdp]

I'll make one if you really think it'll help.

I appreciate the offer - I really want to build it myself though. As soon as your USB cable is done with testing, I'll be all over that though!

1stGenTSi - That's exactly what I'm looking for - thanks! I just needed the shapes translated into parts that I need to buy. I'm an absolute idiot when it comes to electrical diagrams like that.

I'm assuming this cable will work on a laptop?

 

[steve]

Is there a really dumbed down version of this floating out there that explains what the pyramid and the zipper mean on that drawing?

The pyramid is a diode.
The zipper is a resistor.

Both are members of the family of passive electronics, the other two major ones being the capacitor and the inductor.

 

[lacroixdp]

Awesome - thanks for the links Steve! Makes me wish I'd taken an electronics course in college

 

[loba]

Okay, fixed the wire, and it must've been broken the whole time. It works great now and I'm an idiot Thanks for the help anyway guys.

 

[wings9191]

http://mmcd.meditprofi.ru/

Raising this post from the dead yet AGAIN.
Anyone have a link to a cable that WILL work with a laptop?
This link is dead.
I want to make a cable and have a laptop set aside just for the car.
Now i just need the info.
Does the diagram NONUSE posted actually work for pc's?
Thanks guys

 

[91stocker]

Here only $35.

1st Gen - ALDL/USB Logging Cable | DSMAP

 

[wings9191]

Here only $35.

1st Gen - ALDL/USB Logging Cable | DSMAP

Thanks but i'm wanting to make one.
I found one on ebay for like $8 but i think it's cool if i make it.
I have the ability to do it no problem and i like doing that stuff, i just don't know the piece's and parts.
Thanks anyway dude
Jay

 

[91stocker]

No problem, but that ebay $8 cable only has 1 connection you need. your going to need a few adapters to make that work with your pc. Last i checked the adapters were close to 30 a pc. The only other cable like that one i know of was $75 last time i looked, its been a while though. Odb1 to usb is so nice. If you read the thread about the cable there is $23 in parts alone and that's a bulk price. The cable even has a an activity light so to show its connected. I mean whats $30, better that then the hassle involved, atleast to me haha. Either way gl