Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

-=Jeff=- · 06-09-2008

I was curious of what any of you use for a datalogger/scanner..

I currently use Ease with my laptop.. But I am working on a scanner Definition file for ScannerPro (free datalogging software for a PC). only cost for Scannerpro would be the OBD to Serial/USb cable..

trying to gauge if people would be interested in the definition. Currently I know it will work on 90-91, not sure on 93-95 I need to check, but should be able to make that one too

QB93Z · 06-09-2008

I am interested. I currently use an ADL cable with a USB interface to a laptop. I am using DataMaster Z2 v351 to look at the data.

I am not sure what the definition file is. Are you trying to create a "translator" so the GM data stream from the LT5 can be input to the ScannerPro for display?

I am new to this stuff.

Jim

Aurora40 · 06-09-2008

I also use Datamaster. It has the fields pretty well defined.

-=Jeff=- · 06-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by QB93Z

I am interested. I currently use an ADL cable with a USB interface to a laptop. I am using DataMaster Z2 v351 to look at the data.

I am not sure what the definition file is. Are you trying to create a "translator" so the GM data stream from the LT5 can be input to the ScannerPro for display?

I am new to this stuff.

Jim

yes the file (.ADX) will translate the data just like datamaster.. scanner pro is a nice software package.. I have the ALDL stream almost complete and have tried it with success on my 1990 Z..

-=Jeff=- · 06-09-2008

Oh yeah the definition once completed would also be free..

bradslt5 · 06-09-2008

i also am very gren to this stuff and computors in general. i would love to be able to use my lapptop for this stuff .if someone could tell me how to do it . i saw this guy that had an obd1 setup(ford) and was switch ing his tune up between runs. can our computorbe setup to do this . i used to love tunning my 68 mustang between rounds . sure would be nice to see if i could get alittle more out of the car by tunning . is the a web site that i could go to to get the stuff to start to learn this.

Zr1 Destroyer · 06-10-2008

I use datamaster, but lately the auto xray has been doing the jod just fine since I don't really need to read boost like I do in my Syclone......I do like the datalogging abilities though!

DaveK · 06-10-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

I was curious of what any of you use for a datalogger/scanner..

I currently use Ease with my laptop.. But I am working on a scanner Definition file for ScannerPro (free datalogging software for a PC). only cost for Scannerpro would be the OBD to Serial/USb cable..

trying to gauge if people would be interested in the definition. Currently I know it will work on 90-91, not sure on 93-95 I need to check, but should be able to make that one too

I'm very interested - let me know if I can help in some way.

Paul Workman · 06-11-2008

I use the AutoXray scanner. It is limited to basic fault finding/code reading, etc. and for that it has been very useful - paying for itself many times over across the years (my cars and those of others as well)

But, I'd like to "graduate" to Datalogger or some such s/w at some point. (The latest AXray update omits the injector dwell time, which I found to be one of the more useful tools to evaluate O2 sensors. Grrrrrrr)

P.

Aurora40 · 06-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

I use the AutoXray scanner. It is limited to basic fault finding/code reading, etc. and for that it has been very useful - paying for itself many times over across the years (my cars and those of others as well)

But, I'd like to "graduate" to Datalogger or some such s/w at some point. (The latest AXray update omits the injector dwell time, which I found to be one of the more useful tools to evaluate O2 sensors. Grrrrrrr)

P.

One useful thing about the AutoXray is it's just soooo easy to take in the car with you. Lugging a laptop, power supply, invertor, and cable into the car is a much bigger pain.

I only wish the Xray showed the oil temp. For injector info, you can look at the short and long term fuel trims to get an idea. I thought it had the pulse width displayed though, but can't really recall.

View Poll Results: Whcihc scanner are you currently using
Nothing	8	20.51%
Datalogger using laptop (Ease, Datamaster)	17	43.59%
Scanner (Auto x-ray, Standalone, no PC needed)	14	35.90%
Voters: 39. You may not vote on this poll

06-09-2008	#1
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,181	Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? I was curious of what any of you use for a datalogger/scanner.. I currently use Ease with my laptop.. But I am working on a scanner Definition file for ScannerPro (free datalogging software for a PC). only cost for Scannerpro would be the OBD to Serial/USb cable.. trying to gauge if people would be interested in the definition. Currently I know it will work on 90-91, not sure on 93-95 I need to check, but should be able to make that one too __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

06-09-2008	#2
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? I am interested. I currently use an ADL cable with a USB interface to a laptop. I am using DataMaster Z2 v351 to look at the data. I am not sure what the definition file is. Are you trying to create a "translator" so the GM data stream from the LT5 can be input to the ScannerPro for display? I am new to this stuff. Jim

06-09-2008	#3
Aurora40 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 2,709	Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? I also use Datamaster. It has the fields pretty well defined. __________________ Bob Saveland Former Owner of #2517 [IMG]http://a.random-image.net/aurora40/vette.jpg[/img]

06-09-2008	#5
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,181	Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? Oh yeah the definition once completed would also be free.. __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Shelby Series 1 - Wilwood Brakes Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

06-09-2008	#6
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? i also am very gren to this stuff and computors in general. i would love to be able to use my lapptop for this stuff .if someone could tell me how to do it . i saw this guy that had an obd1 setup(ford) and was switch ing his tune up between runs. can our computorbe setup to do this . i used to love tunning my 68 mustang between rounds . sure would be nice to see if i could get alittle more out of the car by tunning . is the a web site that i could go to to get the stuff to start to learn this.

06-10-2008	#7
Zr1 Destroyer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Candy Apple...yUmMy Posts: 1,137	Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? I use datamaster, but lately the auto xray has been doing the jod just fine since I don't really need to read boost like I do in my Syclone......I do like the datalogging abilities though!

06-11-2008	#9
Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,491	Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner?? I use the AutoXray scanner. It is limited to basic fault finding/code reading, etc. and for that it has been very useful - paying for itself many times over across the years (my cars and those of others as well) But, I'd like to "graduate" to Datalogger or some such s/w at some point. (The latest AXray update omits the injector dwell time, which I found to be one of the more useful tools to evaluate O2 sensors. Grrrrrrr) P.