Quote: Originally Posted by Podaman
Do you have any real-world update interval numbers to compare the Mongoose with the serially-connected scantool competition? (besides the generic max theoretical full-speed USB 2.0 12 mbps bandwidth statistic)
It all depends on the software. On PCMScan in particular the difference isn't
huge because he uses a fairly slow technique for requesting data. Aside from the obvious benefit of having a
standard cable, the speed does help. It's possible to sniff the bus and not drop a single packet. Can't say that for other low-cost cables.
I'm working on a plug-in library right now that software vendors can use to get the rapid packet datalogging (typical ford/chevy approx 150-200 frames/sec). And now I'm logging off the forum so I can actually get this programming done and push the library into the marketplace.
Keep in mind that I design this cable at an electronics manufacturer, but this library should help the software vendors catch up with technology. There should be some great stuff available within the next several months.