HiWind

apologies for the noob question - just been offered a setup and I know very little about
the logistics. I understand the connector isn't standard USB on these older ADL/M84
... anyone selling the connector or can I wire one up/have a plug made
reasonably easily to download the Dash and ECU data to my Mac (running Parrallels)?

cid042

Wow, you are really begging for troubles !

The "ADL1" communicates with a PC via round CAN connector. I think that there was initially a parallel to CAN cable, but now, with the parallel interface disapearing in the PCs, Motec sells and USB/CAN adaptor, named "UTC" IIRC.

I don't know if the Motec driver will work on a Mac (which will have to run some Windows, for sure).

Specific hardware drivers are often an issue with virtualization.

HiWind

right thanks Cid - I've seen those. Will search for one.
So far software seems to be working on Mac running "Parallels" windows.
Any others who can confirm that will remain the case?

... again thanks Cid - seems I need a UTC - anyone?

Geoffrey

To communicate with an ADL/1 and the M84 ECU you need either the parallel port based CAN cable, or the UTC which will convert CAN to USB.

HiWind

thanks Geoffrey. Searching for one nearby as we speak.

HiWind

Anyone in NYC with one to sell?