So whats next for me ?

**It's A Honda** · 06-08-2007, 05:04 PM

I have been using the OBDPro hardware with some freeware softwares and so far it has proved to be a very good introduction to OBD. I think I am ready to take it to the next level.

What I am looking for next is -

Speed - something better than 8hz(ISO). OBDPro gives me 8hz with ISO (timeout=32ms) but when I track 3 or more fast changing parameters, I can see it quickly becomes inadequate.
Better software/application - Logging, Dyno, Analysis(timing map!) all in one.
Universal compatibility (iso, vfw, can, etc..). IMHO paying for each one seperately is simply unacceptable in the year two thousand and seven, let alone impractical!

Right now the only one I can see that fits the bill is Digimoto - unless I don't know of others. I still have to find out a few things about it though. Have some questions.
Enhanced PIDs capability would be added plus, but I am not keeping my hopes high for that.

Alternatively I could just get the software for now - again either Digimoto or PCMSCAN, and hope for OBDPro to come out with a faster hardware down the line(soon!).

Your thoughts and suggestions are welcome.

**michbound** · 06-08-2007, 08:15 PM

If you get any other hardware/software combo I would be very curious to see what sort of refresh timings you get on your vehicle, I would be very surprised if any of the low cost interfaces are able to do a lot better....

Thanks
Paul
www.obdpros.com

**It's A Honda** · 06-08-2007, 08:33 PM

I have yet to find a clear definite answer about what speed to expect from the myobdic hardware (digimoto) but I believe it would be faster than obdpro ?
Ofcourse it costs more but I am willing to spend a little more (<$200) if there is a noticeable improvement in performance.

**michbound** · 06-08-2007, 08:53 PM

The refresh rate is a metric that no one can really publish since it varies based by vehicle etc, that is why I was very curious to see what you can uncover since we can use your platform as a baseline reference and you would be a neutral 3rd party doing the test (sort of like the UL for OBD interfaces

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Paul
www.obdpros.com

**It's A Honda** · 06-12-2007, 09:46 PM

I wouldn't mind doing comparison or testing for any obd tool manufacturer on my ISO cars, if they let me borrow the tool for a few days.

I realize there is no set specification for refresh rate for obd tools and although refresh rate varies by vehicle/protocol also, an obd tool manufacturer could list a 'best case but still realistic' figure for just one or two common protocols and that could atleast give a relative idea of what to expect.