Compatible with GM OBDI data streams that use the 8192 Baud, Pin M protocol AND the 160 Baud. Plug your laptop into the ALDL port of your 82 to 95 GM car or truck and see what is happening under the hood. If your interested in hearing some technical geek. USB to ALDL CABLE Now works with ANDROID. An ALDL cable is an OBD1 diagnostic scantool suitable for diagnosing engine fault codes and live engine data found in VR-VY Holden Commodores The ‘language’ spoken is called ALDL (Assembly Line Diagnostic Link), it is a very unique protocol that General Motors implemented on our commodores.
USB TO ALDL SOFTWARE
i'd like to do a 160 baud test, but i don't want to try and dig out the 85 IROC ECM. GM OBD1 SCANNER Cable & Software Scanner - USB to 12 pin ALDL direct - 55.00. The Interface utilizes the popular FTDI chipset that provides the highest compatibility with PC applications. since it uses the FT232RL, it should be a quality, long-lasting unit. Our '12 Pin ALDL OBD1 USB Interface cable, Mark II' allows for the monitoring and recording of General Motors (GM) vehicle performance data to the user's PC. attach a male OBD1 connector (for $15 plus shipping from, or i potentially have an overseas supplier that has a cable that can be used after some tweaking for a little under $9 shipped) and you have a fully functional and professional enough looking cable.Īnyways, tested at 8192 and it works flawlessly. put it in a radioshack project box for like $3(since this came with it's own USB cable) and you're out the door with a USB ALDL cable for just under $12. Connect the ALDL cable to your vehicle diagnostic port. Using a file manager application, copy your ADX file into the /ALDLdroid/adx directory.
USB TO ALDL INSTALL
Now, assuming you can get ahold of a male ALDL connector or just use the bare pins for whatever reason, you'll have 2 or 4 quick solder joints to make and then you're done. Once yourve found it, the rest is easy Install the ALDLdroid application from Google Play. then soldering into the solder cups of a DB9 connector? also a pain. ever built a MAX232 on proto boards? they're a pain.
USB TO ALDL SERIAL
So anyways, before this i was using Parallax 28030 units, which are serial->USB adapters, so i converted the 8192 stuff(basically TTL?) to serial using a MAX232 circuit, then converted serial to USB using the Parallax 28030. also passes the tunerpro "test for cable" when unplugged from the car, not something i'm used to with my current cable. Change TP to whatever com port it installed at. Tied TX/RX (1&2 connections) to the ALDL signal and ground (5 connection). just went and tested it on the MC, works great. I just went USB with my ALDL cable trying to figure out some logging problems I was having. just two simple connections.Īnd when it comes to homebrew hardware, simple is always good. Let me know if that link doesn't work, but it's what i bought a few weeks ago.Īnyways, this convenient little piece of hardware allows you to hook up to a 8192 baud ECM with 2 wires.