OBD hardware maker directory ... ?

0okami · 11-30-2006, 09:36 AM

I'd like to compile a list of obd hardware makers which are currently available for sale or Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects.

Preferably, I'd like to list products mp3car users have used and recomend.
So if anyone knows, post me a reply, and I'll add it to this first post.

So far i have:
http://scantool.net/ (multy and single protocols)
http://obddiagnostics.com/ (VPW, PWM, and ISO)
http://www.autotap.com/product_multi...ltiFamilyId=47
http://www.ozenelektronik.com/ (multi protocol)
http://www.planetfall.com/~jeff/obdii/ (do-it-yourself)
http://www.obdpros.com/ (multi protocol)
more welcome.
Thanks.

digimotojoel · 11-30-2006, 10:01 AM

if you are looking specifically for hardware vendors, Digimoto uses a company called Ozen Elektroniks (http://www.ozenelektronik.com/), the company is based in turkey, but has some high quality options for the DIYer here. they offer some open source code samples as well.

digimotojoel · 11-30-2006, 10:01 AM

also http://www.planetfall.com/~jeff/obdii/

digimotojoel · 11-30-2006, 10:15 AM

i should also mention DrewTech (http://www.drewtech.com/) with it's mongoose and also our up and coming OBDPros (http://www.obdpros.com/). None of these manufacturers listed use the same hardware or chip set when building these interfaces.

wi77iam · 11-30-2006, 11:48 AM

I've been using the cable from this guy http://www.obd-2.com/ for the past 3 years. His software isn't so great so I use the programs over on http://openecu.org/ like ecuExplorer and ecuEdit. The cable works well with the Subaru Select Monitor (SSM) protocol for logging but not for flashing.

folker · 11-30-2006, 01:00 PM

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects: www.obd-diag.com

1.) for ISO9141-2 and KWP2000; additional VAG.com 311 mode; 9600 or 38400 baud low-cost-DIY
Manual: low-cost-scanner

2.) DIY project supporting all OBD2 protocols, additional LAWICEL-mode (can-low-level mode) via "CAN HACKER", VAG.com 311 mode for VW,Audi,Seat,Skoda. Manual (German): Bausatz_CNM_4000.pdf

3.) a great hand-held-scanner DIY: "AGV 4500 expert"
Manual, Eagle .sch .brd data: Handheld_diskret.zip

finally the AGV4000 data-sheet (in German): AGV4000-03-2006.pdf

digimotojoel · 11-30-2006, 03:39 PM

those are some nice looking interfaces, i love the digital display. you manufacture these?

sk_uk · 11-30-2006, 04:21 PM

For VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda on a PDA try Vag-Check. From http://www.skpang.co.uk/catalog/index.php

For ELM327 with USB interface.

ELM327 with serial interface

folker · 12-03-2006, 05:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by digimotojoel

those are some nice looking interfaces, i love the digital display. you manufacture these?

We are a German manufacturer for OBD2 interfaces and offer DIY kits for some of our models. This is made for people who still have fun dealing with electronics and who want to built the interface themselves. Our interfaces are not based on ELM processors. We use our own BIOS software based on ATMEL processors (ATtiny2313; ATmega8; AT90CAN128). The AGV4000 contains all protocols, a VAG.com mode and a CAN low-level mode (LAWICEL). A special software exists for the CAN low-level mode: "CANHacker". In the OBD2 mode the AGV processors also work with ELM based software, for example DIGIMOTO. With the help of the BIOS software there are many configuration possibilities (AGVsupertool). Every processor has a serial number which is interesting for software developers. Easy firmware updates are possible with the help of a bootloader.
The digital display is an enhancement of the 4000µC and has the same functions. It additionally supports an LCD display and a keyboard. With the help of those you can perform a car diagnostic without a PC.
AGV based interfaces are the bestselling interfaces in Europe in 2006 (>20,000 units). We export interfaces worldwide.

www.obd-diag.com

digimotojoel · 12-03-2006, 11:13 AM

wow man, grats. that avg unit is one of the hottest looking interfaces i have seen to date. the ability to use the interface with or without software is genious, it is the first time i have seen something like this. i will spend some time studying the hardware further, great job. there are a lot of features that you are showing here that all hardware manufacturers should pay attention to.

folker · 12-03-2006, 01:03 PM

Trampas · 12-09-2006, 03:41 PM

Here is another one, www.sterntech.com, hand held device with LCD and USB interface, all open source and includes schematics.

Trampas
www.sterntech.com

folker · 01-10-2007, 04:16 PM

a new Interface:

AGV 4000 Classic (include Lawicel and VAG.com mode)

CAN / ISO / KWP2000 / VPWM / PWM

Lawicel compatible (via CAN-hacker or CAN-monitor)
VAG.com 409 compatible

ultrafast connect / LED-jumbo-display

PWM
VPWM
ISO9141-2
KWP2000 slow init
KWP2000 fast init
CAN 11bit/250kB
CAN 11bit/500kB
CAN 29bit/250kB
CAN 29bit/500kB

U = Transit for VAG.com
C = Lawicel / can-low-level

OBD-DIAG

Soft: ODB-DIAG; scantool.net; ScanMaster; VAG.com; CAN-Hacker; CAN-Monitor; digimoto ........