Free Scan Tool Software & Cheap Interfaces
10-06-2000, 05:58 PM
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Free Scan Tool Software & Cheap Interfaces
If anyone is interested in scan tools for a reasonable price, there are several designs out there. Andrew Mattei has a nice MAX232 product line for interfacing with the ALDL of our cars, and it keeps the do-it-yourself spirit on things. TRAXION put the link in his first guide post - just wanted to serve up a reminder.
I know there are several free scantool software packs out there, too. I've written one which anyone is more than welcome to try, modify, improve, inspect, etc:
http://members.home.com/craigmoates/e6beta.zip
I'm trying to get it running with the MAP systems now, just been the MAF so far. It has some good logging capabilities and a pretty nice feature selection for a QBasic DOS-basd application. I'm trying to grow the program some, but have reached a stale point in terms of motivation (kinda does everything I need for me). If anyone wants to try it out, feel invited. I'd appreciate any feedback. I'll never charge for it, just a hackish piece of work which will evolve over time. Works with MAX232/233-type, and maybe some others.
Later,
Craig
I know there are several free scantool software packs out there, too. I've written one which anyone is more than welcome to try, modify, improve, inspect, etc:
http://members.home.com/craigmoates/e6beta.zip
I'm trying to get it running with the MAP systems now, just been the MAF so far. It has some good logging capabilities and a pretty nice feature selection for a QBasic DOS-basd application. I'm trying to grow the program some, but have reached a stale point in terms of motivation (kinda does everything I need for me). If anyone wants to try it out, feel invited. I'd appreciate any feedback. I'll never charge for it, just a hackish piece of work which will evolve over time. Works with MAX232/233-type, and maybe some others.
Later,
Craig
10-06-2000, 08:13 PM
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Craig,
If I ever get motivated to either make a MAX interface or buy one then I'd be interested in checking it out and helping to improve it. I'm a VB programmer by trade
However - the problem becomes getting the money to buy a MAX or getting motivated to build one
Tim
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If I ever get motivated to either make a MAX interface or buy one then I'd be interested in checking it out and helping to improve it. I'm a VB programmer by trade
However - the problem becomes getting the money to buy a MAX or getting motivated to build one
Tim
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TRAXION's 1990 IROC-Z
Best Time = 12.587 @ 107.97mph (1.710 60ftr) on the long runner setup.
All Natural. No Force. No Drugs. Stock Bottom End. Stock Body Panels. Stock Wheels. No Weight Reduction.
Gunning for NA 11's with the MiniRam II and Hooker LT Headers.
-=ICON Motorsports=-
Moderator: PROM board at thirdgen.org
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