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[devil2k]

http://code.google.c...scantool-eeepc/

You need a compatible OBD-II interface first before you can use this program. I tested this with my ELM327 chip via Bluetooth.

ScanTool for EEE-PC is a modified version of ScanTool. It can be used with compatible OBD-II (On Board Diagnostic) chip to read trouble code from an OBD-II compatible vehicle. It can also read real-time data such as "Engine RPM", "Intake Air Flow (MAF)", "Fuel trims" and etc.

The reason why it was modified is because the original ScanTool would not work or run on ASUS EEE-PC's native resolution of 800 x 480. On a 7 inch monitor, the sensor outputs would be too small for users to read, especially while driving. Some of the sensor names were too long, so when the fonts were enlarged, they simply cannot fit into the screen.

I have tried some OBD-II software, most of them either don't work well with the 7 inch screen, or they are not open-source. The goal of this project is to modify this wonderful software usable on an ultra portable laptop such as the ASUS EEE-PC since they can be mounted right on the dash of a car.

[CraigB]

That's really cool are you using the stock eee os or windows? I'm a automotive technician and I got the eee to use around the shop it would be great to use it as a scanner also. What cars have you used it on so far?

Craig

[devil2k]

I'm using windows xp. ScanTool seems to be for windows xp only but the library it depends on works on multiple platform. I haven't looked into porting it, yet. It might not be hard at all but I don't have the stock Xandros linux anymore. I've worked on my 04 Mazda 3 and my friend's 06 Honda Civic so far. Right now I'm working on the fuel efficiency part. It's done but I haven't had to chance to test it, yet. I should get it tested before Saturday of this week and release the next version. Thanks for the support. I'm surprised that someone actually responded to this thread :)

[devil2k]

2nd release with fuel efficiency gauge

[PhantomsDad]

I've written a wiki article explaining how to build ScanTool for Linux on the EeePC.

http://wiki.eeeuser.com/howto:scantool

[alphanume12ix]

i love you. you wouldnt happen to know where i can get a cable for OBD-II to USB cable would you?? :) i am a young technician (17 years young) ive been trying to look for a cable of that type... or better yet what kind of linkage do you use??

[devil2k]

I use a cheap eBay bluetooth OBD2 adapter based on ELM327 chip. I got it for around $150 and it was shipped out of Vancouver. It might be cheaper now.

[PhantomsDad]

Here is what I bought on EBay. Cost me $33 US.

http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=220248513554

Just search EBay for "ELM327 USB".