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

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

Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner??
 

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

Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner??
 

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..

Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner??
 

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

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.

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!

Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner??
 

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

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.

Re: Who uses a datalogger/scanner??
 

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.