OBD2 Readers and Track Apps
10-19-2020, 03:00 PM
#1
OBD2 Readers and Track Apps
I've searched this forum and, surprisingly, wasn't able to find a simple "yes/no" answer to the question of whether an external OBD2 reader can collect data for well-known track apps (Harry's Timer, Race Chrono, Track Addict, etc.), and if so, what sort of data?
I know this common setup has worked in older p-cars and although I have no reason to believe it wouldn't work in the latest generation of p-cars, I would just like to confirm this.
I know this common setup has worked in older p-cars and although I have no reason to believe it wouldn't work in the latest generation of p-cars, I would just like to confirm this.
10-19-2020, 03:31 PM
#2
Rennlist Member
I've searched this forum and, surprisingly, wasn't able to find a simple "yes/no" answer to the question of whether an external OBD2 reader can collect data for well-known track apps (Harry's Timer, Race Chrono, Track Addict, etc.), and if so, what sort of data?
I know this common setup has worked in older p-cars and although I have no reason to believe it wouldn't work in the latest generation of p-cars, I would just like to confirm this.
I know this common setup has worked in older p-cars and although I have no reason to believe it wouldn't work in the latest generation of p-cars, I would just like to confirm this.
10-20-2020, 03:18 AM
#4
Er On my 981 Harry’s can only pick up rpm from OBD. If you wnat more then you need an AIM product with a canbus connection. Lots on the 981 GT4 section about this and, on there, you will find a link to someone who makes a canbus kit.
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10-20-2020, 08:33 AM
#5
10-20-2020, 10:09 AM
#6
I'm aware of the AIM setup, but I'd just prefer to keep things simpler. There are also a bunch of non-AIM setups (like Race Navigator) that I might consider upgrading to, but w/ my current setup, I have enough data for my needs to help analyze where I can be quicker.
10-20-2020, 12:11 PM
#7
Rennlist Member
are you using an approved OBD-II dongle?
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10-20-2020, 08:25 PM
#8
Perfect! In my old car, I couldn't get braking or steering angle, the former being a bigger deficit.
I'm aware of the AIM setup, but I'd just prefer to keep things simpler. There are also a bunch of non-AIM setups (like Race Navigator) that I might consider upgrading to, but w/ my current setup, I have enough data for my needs to help analyze where I can be quicker.
I'm aware of the AIM setup, but I'd just prefer to keep things simpler. There are also a bunch of non-AIM setups (like Race Navigator) that I might consider upgrading to, but w/ my current setup, I have enough data for my needs to help analyze where I can be quicker.
10-20-2020, 10:12 PM
#9
AFAIK, there's no OBD2 connection, but Garmin does make products that do have OBD2 compatibility, I just don't know if the Catalyst will. For what it is as an all-in-one product, and at that price, it seems really good, but of course, it's unclear how good the "auto-data analyzing is". I'm guessing the Catalyst is probably sufficient for most ppl who don't necessarily know/want to read the data graphs.
10-21-2020, 11:29 AM
#10
Rennlist Member
Do you mean the Garmin Catalyst? https://buy.garmin.com/en-CA/CA/p/690726
AFAIK, there's no OBD2 connection, but Garmin does make products that do have OBD2 compatibility, I just don't know if the Catalyst will. For what it is as an all-in-one product, and at that price, it seems really good, but of course, it's unclear how good the "auto-data analyzing is". I'm guessing the Catalyst is probably sufficient for most ppl who don't necessarily know/want to read the data graphs.
AFAIK, there's no OBD2 connection, but Garmin does make products that do have OBD2 compatibility, I just don't know if the Catalyst will. For what it is as an all-in-one product, and at that price, it seems really good, but of course, it's unclear how good the "auto-data analyzing is". I'm guessing the Catalyst is probably sufficient for most ppl who don't necessarily know/want to read the data graphs.
FYI there is a thread on the racing forum...
10-21-2020, 05:43 PM
#11
Instructor
The OBD port provides GPS co-ordinates, revs, speed, heading, elevation but not steering angle, throttle opening, gear selected, and other bits and bobs. The difficult Porsche Precision app draws on CANBUS data and has more data than Racelogic systems are able to access.