Iphone Obd Port App

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saw this on NAGTROC - Wireless access to the OBD port with the iPhone

sure you can do all this with a COBB but this is a pretty nice bit of gear.

http://www.ot-2.com/overview.html

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I couldn't help myself.

wont be able to play with it though for a while as my car is up on stands for a fortnight getting some mods

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I wonder if they encrypt the signal from adhoc wifi module to the iPhone. if they don't it should mean you could homebrew compatible hardware for about $30 USD and download the free app

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yes but i wonder how many hours at $XX.XX/hr labour and $XX.XX in parts it would really take to make and then ensure it could talk with an app and be neatly packaged?

if i had the time or expertise i would. i get paid more to do what i do so will stick with that

if you can beat $170 US a piece and make a profit for your efforts then you have yourself a business!

[funkymonkey]

yeah convenience vs cost is always a factor. I think the hacker in me is always curious about the details though.

Actually I wasn't thinking of replicating the OBD2 functionality, but more along the lines of generating a wireless signal out of a CONSULT signal in the same manner, then the same app could be used with older skylines.

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I just got my iPad, so hopefully it will run off that also.

I do hate being the bunny and paying a margin for things when I can avoid it. I was hoping this would provide a better interface than the COBB for tracking and monitoring track temperatures but haven't a clue how it logs it yet. Will give it to Trent to have a play with down at mercury whilst the car is in his shop and see if he can find a genuine use for it. otherwise it is just a cool gadget.