Calling all developers

My brain is a bit fried, so if I am rambling, forgive me.

Now that DHP isn't selling hardware, LS1M is out of busines my hopes for a PocketPC scanner is dead.

That said, I have gathered documentation from AVT and other sources and have started building an open sourced scanner. I want a system that works with laptop/desktop as well as PocketPC platforms, and works with at least the PT hardware, LS1M hardware, and ELM hardware.

A quick look at eBay reveals ELM scanners for $50. Who can beat a $50 scanner that will scan and clear codes, log parameters, and use GM Enhanced codes as well.

I have put the project on Codeplex, along with the source code I have built so far. The existing source code is just some gauges and LED's, nothing to read the PCM with yet. PCM reading is going to be slow because the exact documentation for the older PT hardware is not available, I have had to use different model's documentation and brave the cold to test my theories.

If anyone wants to help, the site is
OpenTuner3800 - Home

Help is appreciated, and maybe we can get a good looking scanner for

Crap dude, I wish I knew how to help out, you're singing my song. I am curious though, where did you find an ELM scanner for less than $50 that has GM enhance parameters?

Originally Posted by SyntheticShield

Crap dude, I wish I knew how to help out, you're singing my song. I am curious though, where did you find an ELM scanner for less than $50 that has GM enhance parameters?

The ELM 323 and 327 (ELM 5) support the GM enhanced, you just need to write the software in a way that it can retrieve the parameters. Of course, I can't guarantee anything until I try it.

ELM, Automotive Tools, Car & Truck Parts & Accessories, All matching items for sale.

They dropped in price, you can Buy It Now for under $25 and bid for under $20. But realize these are knock off's of the good quality ELM scanners, but who knows.....

Just an update.

I figured out the init codes for the PT hardware, now I can build a test tool to request some sensor information. Hopefully I can get some real numbers that compare well to the other tools.

I have the calculations for the standard PID's, but it looks like a lot more work (unless someone has them) for calculating the values of the enhanced PID's.

I remember seeing some information around for the enhanced PID's. If I come across it I will send it to ya or post it up. I thought I had it on my PC but Im not sure.

Just a thought here but my buddy has some scanner software for his WRX that was free/open source type stuff and it's got a really cool feature. Instead of having to push space to start/stop the scans like HPTuners (and I think DHP?) then having to save each scan out, he can simply push his defroster button on the dash and it will start/stop/save the scan automatically. Means you can just plug the system in and go off logging/scanning.

TyroElite, do you have a link to that software or its name 'cause I was looking for it earlier. I came across it some time ago due to a friend of mine that had a WRX but for the life of me I cannot find their site again nor can I remember the name of that software.

EcuExplorer I believe is the name of the logging software. I'll double check with him tomorrow though as the link on this page seems to be broken.

Downloads - OpenECU

Edit: Here's the site official link: • Index page

Thank you very much Tyro, I appreciate that information.

Contact me.

Originally Posted by Incomudrox

Contact me.

Who?

The OP.

I've done some dev work in windows forms etc. if you wanna give me a shout I'll see if I can help.

Sign up at CodeProject. Free source code and programming help and send me a message with your user ID. I will add you to the developers group.

I need to put together a document on the master "plan" to get started. I have some code already posted, more on the way.

Any help is appreciated.

I am very much looking forward to this coming to a completion. Im no programmer or developer, but if there is anything else you need that this community might be able to help with, be sure to post up.