[urq] Somewhat NAC, but relevant - where to get a wireless serial cable - huh?

[Todd Phenneger]

Ben
This is a little late.  BUT...Maybe this might be of some help.
http://www.mlcmotorsports.com/files/TB_07-01_FE_ECU_Connection.pdf

Apperently the Formula Guys use this to communicate with their Computers via
PC.  Computer is Serial.  They use USB to plug in.  Its not wireless but
once to USB maybe you can go wireless easier?

Anyhow, here you go.

http://www.mlcmotorsports.com/files/TB_07-01_FE_ECU_Connection.pdf

l8r


> From: Ben Swann <benswann at comcast.net>
> Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:56:09 -0400
> To: <vegener at post7.tele.dk>
> Cc: <urq at audifans.com>, <quattro at audifans.com>, 'Ben Swann'
> <benswann at comcast.net>
> Subject: [urq] Somewhat NAC, but relevant - where to get a wireless serial
> cable - huh?
> 
> Part of what I¹m trying to do is reduce clutter and save space ­ all this is
> going in my glove box and at some point to be hidden completely away ­
> out-of-sight.  Getting rid of the attachment cable would be ideal as then I
> can move my laptop around without yanking the wire or putting stress on the
> connectors.
> 
> Extra PC and remote control are really not-necessary.  I don¹t see the
> practicality of using a remote PC to tune the car  - that is done either on a
> dyno (no I don¹t have one either) or riding shotgun  and programming while
> someone drives (what I¹m doing until I am ready for a dyno).  I can collect
> the data logs for analysis on my laptop and transmit to server via wireless
> network that covers my property, so no problem transferring files, etc.
> 
> This would work fine for 034EFI and other ­ Haltech, DFI, etc.  They use the
> same DB9 connection AFAIK.  So it would be nice to have this ³wireless cable².
> I just think I have better use for $200, and can apply that to..OK - where
> this is goingŠ
> 
> At some point in the unforeseeable future I was going to broach the NAC/issues
> of installing onboard computer system with mini-screen, ergonomic controls, to
> be used for all sort of functions ­ Virtual Dashboard, diagnostics, GPS, and
> of-course entertainment.  I know they got this in all the new cars now.  But
> is not as cool as doing it in the classic quattro!   This is all beyond scope
> and budget of trying to install and tune my EFI system, but since this was
> headed there ­ bring it on!
> 
> Ben
> 
> *** trying to get rid of these annoying ? and extra whitespace symbols that
> Outlook insists on producing.
> 
> [Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:50:53 +0200
> From: "Claus Vegener" <vegener at post7.tele.dk>
> Subject: Re: [urq] Somewhat NAC, but relevant - where to get a
> wireless serial cable - huh?
> To: "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>, "'Taka Mizutani'"
> <t44tqtro at gmail.com>
> Cc: urq at audifans.com
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> 
> Compared to the cost of much goodies for the beloved car, an extra laptop
> could be an option 650$ and using a program like PC Anywhere, NetOp etc where
> you have the screen of
> another computer at you own computer. Works through the Internet. May be
> Bluetooth or IR. Two  cellular phones could do this job.
> I could want to use it for my 034EFI too - Claus]
> 
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