Month: April 2015

Rev and DashCommand iOS app, which is better for OBD?Scanner

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There are a couple of iOS apps that wirelessly connect to ELM327 OBD scan tool through an ad hoc network (WANET). The two most highly rated iOS apps appear to be Rev and Dashcommand. But which is the best to work with these OBD scanners? Let’s explore it.

NOTE:

Torque Pro is an Android based app to work with Bluetooth ELM327 adaptors.

Rev:

Rev is an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch to work with wifi elm327 scanners that monitors, displays, and records real-time vehicle data by communicating directly with your vehicle’s ECU via its OBD-II port.

Rev can monitor and record several vehicle metrics in real-time:

Detect Engine codes

Readiness Monitors

Freeze Frame Data

Vehicle Speed (including 0-60 time)

RPM

Fuel Consumption

Engine Coolant Temperature

Fuel Pressure

Car battery voltage

*Supported metrics are specific to vehicle make and model.

 

What Rev app cannot do:

Do not read VIN

DashCommand:

DashCommand is a touch screen friendly software app for iPhone and iPod touch and is designed to work with wifi OBD2 interfaces.

Detect Engine codes

Readiness Monitors

Freeze Frame data

Vehicle Speed (including 0-60 time)

Display live data (Timing,Coolant temp,MAP,Lambda, Sensor,Intake temp, Ambient Temp, Catalyst temp, MAF, and Fuel Pressure etc)

RPM

Detect horsepower, torque or acceleration in real time

Monitor and improve your gas mileage

Fuel consumption

Skid pad

Race Track

Inclinometer

 

The Difference between Rev and DashComand based on customer’s feedback:

1) Rev app can read and clear DTCs. But DashCommand with OBD cable can read faults codes but cannot clear them.

2) DashCommand seemed to be a little better with real RPM’s, intake temps, coolant temps, timing, MAF, and MAP

3) DashCommand seems to be working harder to add nice little touches and features to their app. It support frequently update.

4) DashCommand has more live data options than Rev app.

5) Rev is currently priced at $39.99

DashCommand can be free download at uobd2.net.

Free download DashCommand app:

http://down.uobd2.net/elm327-bluetooth-wifi-for-phone-system-software.zip

Following are some WIFI ELM327 OBD2 tool adapter available in uobd2:

WIFI ELM327 Wireless OBD2 Auto Scanner Adapter Scan Tool for iPhone iPad iPod

http://www.uobd2.net/wholesale/wifi-elm327-wireless-obd2-auto-scanner-adapter-scan-tool-for-iphone-ipad-ipod.html

WiFi OBD-II Car Diagnostics Tool for Apple iPad iPhone iPod Touch Support WiFi

http://www.uobd2.net/wholesale/wifi-obd-ii-car-diagnostics-tool-for-apple-ipad-iphone-ipod-touch-2185.html

VGATE WIFI OBD Multiscan ELM327 For Android PC iPhone iPad Software V2.1

http://www.uobd2.net/wholesale/vgate-wifi-obd-multiscan-elm327-for-android-pc-iphone-ipad.html

2014 Newest Vgate iCar 2 Bluetooth Version ELM327 OBD2 Code Reader iCar2 For Android/ PC (Six Color Available)

http://www.uobd2.net/wholesale/vgate-icar-2-bluetooth-version-elm327-obd2-code-reader.html

B-SCAN Buletooth Scanner for Android

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B-Scan (Bluetooth Scan) is working with Android operating system (V2.3) cell phone and laptop, specially designed for car owners or DIYs. B-Scan is not only more fuel-efficient, safer, but reads real-time Status, security classification, voice remind, Fuel System Status, read/clear DTCs, self-maintenance. Best choice for your car.

bluetooth-scan-1

B-SCAN HOT SELLING

B-SCAN should work with Android phone V2.3,if you want to connect to PC,you should buy a bluetooth adapter .
It used for most mobile phones.

B-Scan (Bluetooth Scan) is working with Android operating system (V2.3) cell phone and laptop, specially designed for car owners or DIYs. B-Scan is not only more fuel-efficient, safer, but reads real-time Status, security classification, voice remind, Fuel System Status, read/clear DTCs, self-maintenance. Best choice for your car.

B-SCAN Function:

Safe driving remind
High-precision fuel consumption display
Read real-time condition information
Read the history of maintenance records
Read and clear vehicle error code
Clear vehicle malfunction code
Read vehicle data stream Letter

Launch x431 iDiag installation

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X431 iDiag accessories have DBScar adapter, Auxiliary connector, Password envelope Protective casing(optional).In the following, it would use x431 iDiag for IPAD as an example, in order to better familiar with X431 idiag.

iPad protective casing:

x431 idiag ipad protect case

DBScar adapter:  

DBSCAR

DBSCAR INTRODUCTION

Place the connector in its place on the back of the protective casing when it is no in use. See the process as shown below.

dbscar install into ipad case

iPad installation :

Put the iPad into protective casing. Follow the process shown in following picture to complete the installation:

X431 IDiag install in ipad

DBScar adapter connection:

Find out the vehicle’s DLC socket, plug DBScar adapter into DLC socket and the DBScar adapter power indicator will light up.

Note: vehicle’s DLC socket is generally located on drive’s side, about 12 inches away from the center of dashboard, see the picture.If you can’t find it, please refer to vehicle’s repair manual.

x431 idiag dbscar install