Dashcommand is compatible with windows 95, 98, me, nt, 2k, xp, vista, windows 7 and windows 8. Transform your android device into a customizable display and monitoring system. I am not really sure what the difference is between bluetooth or wifi here, but if you guys have input please let me know. It supports the most basic obdii features such as check and clear engine trouble code, check emission readiness monitor status, view live sensor data etc. Shift obd app iosandroid giveaway in this video i take a look at the two most commonly used obdii apps torque and dashcommand. Proscan is easily one of most userfriendly windows obd2 software on the market. Aug 16, 2018 the carista obd2 module also supports thirdparty apps such as obd fusion, dash command, or torque. Apps like these provide an advanced display for engine and sensor data e. Use dashcommands capabilities to create and display stunning virtual dashboards with styles ranging from digital gauges to analog gauges. Obd fusion has a ton of features that are used by professional car mechanics, doityourselfers, and users who want to monitor car data during day to day driving. Carista gives you the power to personalize the behavior of your cars windows.
We are pleased to offer the most advanced obd ii scan tools and the most userfriendly software on the market for monitoring and diagnosing problems in modern vehicles. In this video i take a look at the two most commonly used obdii apps torque and dashcommand. Use dashcommand s capabilities to create and display stunning virtual dashboards with styles ranging from digital gauges to analog gauges. Obd fusion can connect to any elm 327 compatible adapter, but the cheap clone adapters tend to have slow refresh rates and might disconnect randomly. Buy one of those and you can pick up check engine codes and are able to clear them. Dashcommand for pc mac windows 7 810 computer free download dashcommand is a free android tool built for smartphones and tablets which display your cars engine data in more advanced way.
I have started my own project after having troubles working with windows obd software and also with pyobd. Dashcommand is a touch screen friendly software application that is designed to integrate obd ii data monitoring and logging into the incar computing experience. Obd fusion is an app for your car that allows you to read obd2 vehicle data directly from your iphone, ipod touch, or ipad. Dashcommand harnesses the power of the patentpending dashxl technology to deliver high quality dashboards on a screen of any size. Jan, 2020 so looked up for some obd 2 scantools for windows mac and this page came up. I just ordered a wifi dongle and am in the process of deciding between dashcommand and obd fusion.
Back in the day, you could invoke a complex ritual involving shorting out obd port connector pins, reciting an incantation to lucifer, counting how many times the light flashed, and consulting the book of armaments, chapter two, verses nine through twentyone, only to discover youre getting a p0306 no. Dashcommand puts you in control monitor and data log engine and vehicle performance, fuel economy, and instantly read and clear troublesome check engine lights, all with the easy to use dashcommand app. Carista has the knowledge to pinpoint any issues with your car, at any time, without the long lines and surprise charges at the dealer. Dashcommand supports all obd ii and eobd compliant vehicles sold worldwide. Obd fusion for android is brought to you by octech, llc, the developers of touchscan and obdwiz for windows and obdlink for android. Please verify that your vehicle is obd iieobd compliant before purchasing. I just bought the obd2 hook up so now im wondering from experience which of the two you guys liked more the dashcommand or the obd fusion or is it about the same either way. Manufacturerspecific data is available for select vehicles, through inapp purchase. A sourceforge project that provides a command line interface for controlling obdii interfaces with some support for elm327 devices. Obd fusion was one of the first obd scan apps once known as touchscan, which is still the name of oc techs windows software and is still one of the best.
Dashcommand supports all obdii and eobd compliant vehicles sold worldwide. However i see elm327 mini or wifibluetooth being connected to pc, certainly has advantages. Please note that cheap elm clone adapters can be unreliable. I want to design a stand alone device that check long term fuel trim values along with some other parameters. Feb 22, 2020 transform your android device into a customizable display and monitoring system. And dash command shows quick results if you have a newer model phone. Obd fusion is an app for iphone, ipad, ipod touch, and android that allows you to read diagnostic data from your vehicle. I dont want to spend 10 bucks on an app just to discover that im not any better off.
You can create virtual dashboards showing multiple vehicle sensors, estimate fuel economy, read diagnostic trouble codes, and turn off your check engine light. The obd fusion supports more than 150 pids if you can manage the way it drains your battery. Good obd ii for dash command i am looking for a good obd ii that i can use with my iphone currently until i install my in dash ipad mini. The software enables you to communicate with your vehicles on board diagnostic system and turn your computer into a highly capable automotive scanner. If you get a obd reader like the elm 327 or plx kiwi then you can do that. Apr 24, 2020 obd fusion formerly touchscan is an app that allows you to read obd2 vehicle data directly from your android phone or tablet. Obd fusion formerly touchscan is an app that allows you to read obd2 vehicle data directly from your android phone or tablet. Obd fusion has a ton of features that are used by professional car mechanics, doityourselfers, and users who want to.
Dashcommand supports all obdii and eobd compliant vehicles from around the world. Good obdii for dash command page 2 nissan 370z forum. Obdii diagnostic software for windows, mac and linux. The obd2 scan tools i spoke of earlier certainly excel in amount of mil fault codes reported.
Not all obdii compliant vehicles will have support for all of these parameters. The carista obd2 module also supports thirdparty apps such as obd fusion, dash command, or torque. Nov 02, 2016 shift obd app iosandroid giveaway in this video i take a look at the two most commonly used obdii apps torque and dashcommand. This adapter supports most of the advanced features in obd fusion, making the ios setup on the adapter super easy. This link takes you to the nixcraft site for info on installing and setting up minicom.
I explore its interface, and show you how it works when the car is in motion. We at techforpc have tested torque lite and it works pretty well. Its also been around since 2003 hence its biggest strength is consistent stability and development based on thorough knowhow of automotive protocolssensors and pids. Now you can get the same great features for your phone or. Lite is an obdii app design to help diagnose vehicle driveability issues.
Good obdii for dash command i am looking for a good obdii that i can use with my iphone currently until i install my in dash ipad mini. It is designed primarily for touch screens but is just as capable running on any desktop or laptop with a mouse or touch pad. Dashcommand obdii gauge dashboards, scan tool for ios. Hence, you can quickly connect and access any information you need. Dashcommand is compatible with windows 95, 98, me, nt, 2k, xp, vista, and windows 7. The real strength it has over bluedriver is that it will work with almost any obdii adapter. Thanks to our patentpending dashxl technology, the dashboards look great on any screen size, large or small. If youre like me and would like to keep a closer eye on the vehicle data in realtime, but find the info provided by the gauges of 5th gen 4runners to. Use dashcommand s capabilities to create and display stunning virtual dashboards with many styles including digital gauges, analog gauges, indicator lights, and more. In the first part of this little series, we talked about the plx kiwi2 device, which takes your cars diagnosticport data obdii and sends it over the air to your ipod, ipad, or iphone.
Please verify that your vehicle is obdiieobd compliant before purchasing. Sema show 1st runnerup for best mobile electronics product. Dashcommand for windows supports all obdii and eobd compliant vehicles from around the world. Obd apps fusion vs dashcommand stingray corvette forum. Implement using the latest microsoft design language on the universal platform, this app can be used on windows 10 mobile and pctablet. It supports the most basic obdii features such as check and clear engine trouble code, check emission readiness monitor status, view live sensor data. Dashcommand requires a compatible third party hardware interface, purchased separately, to communicate with the vehicle. You can clear your check engine light, read diagnostic trouble codes, estimate fuel economy and much more. Both the app and adapter support all obd2 vehicles.
In order to install and use the torque tool on your pc or mac, you will have to use an android emulator such as bluestacks. Carista obd2 app diagnose, customize and service your car. Obd fusion obd2 diagnostics for iphone, ipad, and ipod. Simple application allows reading realtime and stored parameters from ecu of obdii compliant cars. Both apps are phenomenal at what they do, but do come. Discussion in general subaru discussion started by terry ammerman, jan 9, 2015. Im looking for information how to send commands to the popular elm327 obd interface. I used both dashcommand and obd fusion, i like obd fusion more and pretty much only use it.
Sports gauge designed to be a multigauge app while retaining the ability to check and clear engine trouble codes. The bafx obd reader for ios devices is the best choice for ios users. Supports obd fusion, dashcommand, obd car doctor, etc for ios and torque pro for android, obd auto doctor for windows as well as many other elm327 apps that require a wifi obd2 adapter. Obdii diagnostic software for windows, mac and linux obd. Dash command the dash command has most all the features the fusion has along with allowing you to check your emission status. From what i read on a different forum, the inapp purchase is for specific vehicle years.
This app also features a professional skidpad showing lateral and. You can clear your check engine light, create customized dashboards, read diagnostic trouble codes, estimate fuel economy, and much more. Mar 02, 2016 elm327, you can get it on ebay, amazon, pretty much anywhere. Obd fusion is an application that allows you to read vehicle information from the screen of your smart device. Obd auto doctor is a musthave tool for everyone interested in getting to know their cars better. Just wondering if dc will do anything the torque app wont. The features and functions of obd fusion are limitless and allow the user to create a reliable platform with their handheld device.
How to get transmission temps on fusion app for ios. It is designed primarily for touch screen displays but it is just as capable running on any desktop or laptop computer with a mouse or a touch pad. Oct 09, 2015 back in the day, you could invoke a complex ritual involving shorting out obd port connector pins, reciting an incantation to lucifer, counting how many times the light flashed, and consulting the book of armaments, chapter two, verses nine through twentyone, only to discover youre getting a p0306 no. Torque lets you identify and find the solution to any car trouble.
I really like the display of dashcommand but even in their own forum they have said that trans temp would be available in the update that was supposed to come out in late aug 2014. How to get transmission temps on fusion app for ios tacoma. Not all obd ii compliant vehicles will have support for all of these parameters. Ive ordered a elm327 odb ii wifi adaptor and im trying to figure out which ios app to get, dashcommand or obd fusion. Im leaning toward dashcommand, but there are inapp purchases listed.