Evoscan on carputer?

[Nick Mann]

So, I've started collecting components. I still have some to go, but I have started to look in to software whilst I wait for money and components to get far enough that I have something to build. There is lots of information on www.mp3car.com but it takes a long time to read through.

It looks like Ride Runner (used to be called Road Runner) is free and potentially as good as Centrafuse. Has anyone used both and formed an opinion?

Is there any good reason to use windows 8 over windows 7? I think that often windows release a bad one in between good ones, so with the XP to Vista to 7 going good, bad, good, I reckon 8 is statistically going to be a bad one!

[exevoowner]

just use a tablet its all in one then, when mine stop working i didnt replace any of it just brought a adaptor to plug my phone into screen and use that just working out about evoscan and connection for it

[Nick Mann]

As far as I know there is no solution yet for evoscan on Android.
Not sure about ecu flash or other ecu software. Or about Web cam video capture.
Only the music and gps seems to be easier with the tablet.

[wintertidenz]

I've tried both Centrafuse and RideRunner. I find RideRunner is more friendly and the mods just generally seem to work better.

I'd stick with Win 7 or even XP - I went to Win 7 a while back but reverted back as the sound cards weren't doing what I wanted them to do. Now I'm running two sound cards under XP with RideRunner, Winamp, Garmin GPS software and the kX Project drivers for one of the sound cards. GPS isn't hard to get working, but seeing as you are in the UK you have a wider choice of apps for your GPS. In NZ we only have one that works with our maps - the discontinued Garmin one.

I'm also looking at using an Android tablet instead of a touchscreen for the actual display - Unified Remote Full works well on an Android device so far.

As for the parts - I cannot stress enough that you get a decent DC-DC PSU with the capacity for future expansion, and an SSD. The PicoPSUs are pretty good in price, but get the higher 100w+ rated one.

[Nick Mann]

I already have the SSD I linked to above. No power supply yet, but planning on the one linked to above as well.

Thanks for the feedback - I think I might try Ride Runner before shelling out for Centrafuse. It seems both have bluetooth issues too, that are a bit hit and miss to solve.

[JimT]

Take a look at this on the evoscan web site. EVODROID7: EvoScan 7" Android GPSNav CarPC
I am waiting for mine to be delivered, hopefully sometime this month.

[Erni902]

Quick question with regards to 'flashy dash'. I too would like evoscan in my car. Got most of the components sorted just unsure of the flashy dash thing and confused a little (I know it doesnt take a lot does it?!) Was there a solution that gets rid of flashy dash? If not then when exactly does flashy dash occur? If I have evoscan running will it only flash whilst at a standstill or is it all the time?

Any help would be much appreciated

[elnevio]

Should only flash at a standstill.

Although if you have removed the limiter (by cutting the speed sensor wire) this may affect this, but I'm not sure on that point.

[Nick Mann]

I've never seen the flashy dash happen at more than walking pace. Evoscan still registers speed on cars with the speed limiter wire cut. There is supposed to be a way of not having the flashy dash, but I think it depends on the cable version and software version you are using.

[Erni902]

Excellent cheers for the info guys, I will be purchasing the software and cable within the next few months

[Anderz]

The switching point for ABS AYC flash is 20 km/h
You can get rid of it if you cut the wire putting ABS and AYC ecu in diagnostic mode, if I remember correctly this is pin 9 on the OP 2.0 cable. You also have to disable it in evoscan
It is a better idea to put a switch on the wire, so you can use evoscan for logging and AYC bleeding when needed

[exevoowner]

Anyone using the andriod evoscan yet i have a speedo app that allows me to use other apps in with it and now i can veiw on lillput screen also

[Nick Mann]

So, I now have enough bits to start tinkering!

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[exevoowner]

Good luck nick you'll need it lol

[apeman69]

[QUOTE=Nick Mann;743385]So, I now have enough bits to start tinkering!

You finished yet?



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[Nick Mann]

It's in enough bits that I have installed a demo version of windows 8 and riderunner on it. Still tinkering! No screen yet, though, and it should have been here today.

[wintertidenz]

Some nice kit there why Windows 8 instead of 7 though? I'm curious.

I had to stick with XP due to the sound card drivers not working so well - so keep that in mind if you ever go down the kX drivers route.

Which screen - a Lilliput?

[Nick Mann]

Yes, a lilliput 669gl which I intend to fit in a bybyte double din frame.
Windows 8, just thought I would try it to see, as it is supposed to be good with touch screens. So far I am not enjoying it!
The mother board is configurable for the sound outputs you want and the drivers seem to be good. I haven't played with that bit yet.
So far I am impressed with the ssd though. Cold start up is 20 seconds!