I have PC Scan, and unfortunately the dash does not appear as good as that. Mind you, I suppose if I play around with it I may be able to get something like it. Mine looks like it was drawn in DOS, whereas the above appears as though it is High Definition. Are there skins available like the above? Or do you have to design to suit?
The biggest problem I have at the moment is getting PID's to work. I have a Ford Territory.
You have PCMSCAN? If so, which dashboard are you looking at? The older "classic" dashboard system definitely looks a bit dated. But if you look at the DashXL™ dashboard, it should look quite nice and sharp.
I'm interested. How customizable is DashXL? Can you make the dashes full screen without all the window parts I see in the screen shots? (title bar, buttons, menu bar, etc....)
It is very customizable. For DashXL™ support, we offer two software products - PCMSCAN™ and DashCommand™. PCMSCAN™ is a fully featured diagnostic scantool, with some full screen capabilities. DashCommand™ is probably what you would be interested in, and cheaper too. It is just the dashboard system, and offers a full screen mode. It also works very well in CarPC systems.
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Also, I would be interested in non-standarded gauges - as in, the kind shown in that Skyline GTR. They're not needles, they're just red things that change shape in a certain way depending on the value of the gauge. Can Dash XL do that?
I'm not sure (I've never seen the Skyline dashboard) - our DashXL™ system shouldn't have a problem reproducing the look and feel you want. But if you could post up a picture or something, I could tell you for sure, or even help create an sample dashboard for you.
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Also, by what mechanism is it customizable? Is it proprietary stuff? Or do we use Flash/multiple pics/etc.?
Thanks!
We have a DashXL™ editor application that lets you create the dashboard and add and position new objects. It is a proprietary editor, and does not support flash, but you can add picture objects (as many as you like) to help represent the dashboard you're after.
If there is some interest, perhaps I'll give it a go at creating a sample DashXL™ dashboard that replicates the picture shown earlier in this thread.....
I am sure there would be great interest in such a display. I have PCM, which I just purchaesed and have it currently running on a laptop while I purchase bits and pieces for a dedicated car pc.
I have mangaged to connect to the OBD11 port and got some instant readings, so I know it works. Problem is that the software is only recognising a few PIDs at the moment, so I need to do some research and work on it. I am guessing I will need to purchase the Dash Command software to set the displays up on the 7" screen?
It will be good to get it up and running with great graphics.
Ok, I've spent some time replicating the gauges from the photo posted earlier. I've attached a screenshot of the DashXL™ dashboard and the sample dashboard file itself. How does it look?
Ok, I've spent some time replicating the gauges from the photo posted earlier. I've attached a screenshot of the DashXL™ dashboard and the sample dashboard file itself. How does it look?
OK. I take it all back. That is impresive, and certainly NOT second rate. Hats Off to you.
Wish i had a skyline so wouldn`t have to worry about trying to find a great obd2 front end for my carpc.
Oh well, keep saving the pennies.
That's just the point. The PCMSCAN software can make the dashboard you desire. You can even grab that dashboard and modify it to suit your requirements. Alternativelt, you could go out and buy a Skyline, but that may be a tad more costly.
That looks really good PPE. If there were a skin of that for RoadRunner, I'd buy it in a flash!
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That looks really good PPE. If there were a skin of that for RoadRunner, I'd buy it in a flash!
Actually, our DashCommand™ software was designed to be easily embedded into any front end such as StreetDeck or RoadRunner. We have some simple embedding parameters described here.
I am having fun with PmScan, but are nowhere near as good - hehe - understandably so too....
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