Wanted to ask if anyone here uses or has had any experience with any data logger apps for mobile devices? I just got the full version of 'Torque' on my android phone. It seemed like the best app with the most options. I also have aDyno so I guess I'll try it soon. Just waiting on the bluetooth obdII interface I ordered. If it all works, it should mean I will have a data logger and ecu scanner setup for a $20 investment. Oh, and it seems that you can transfer the saved logs to a windows pc.

 

A friend posted this on another forum...

I use Torque Pro with a cheapy interface, grand total $25. It logs and emails logs in CSV format, so computer doesn't matter. It has plugins like video data overlay too. Works fine. The difference between the cheap interfaces and the considerably more expensive ones is data rate. There's a noticable, but small log between an action and it showing up in the display. That's not the app's fault, just the speed of the interface. Apparently the more expensive Bluetooth interfaces are quicker. Don't really care in my case. It's fun to play with and logs ANYTHING the ECU spits out, plus acceleration from the phones accelerometer (probably not super accurate, but fun) and integrates with GPS if you want a google earth file, etc.

Making videos requires transferring to PC and using some additional (free) 3rd Party tools. I didn't have any problem but some folks stumble around a bit with it.

 

This is the mini interface I ordered. Since the obdII access port on the C5 is right under the steering column, I wanted the shortest one possible so I wouldnt hit with my legs since Im a taller driver.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190734370103?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_t rksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

I downloaded a couple plugins and they're pretty awesome. First is knock detector, it'll record any knock as you go wot. Next is Torque Scan, it scans all the all the readings that torque is seeing. You can go to the plugin and see every single reading real time. Track Recorder, allows you're mobile device to record video while displaying whatever gauges you want on the screen. I'm loving this plugin cuz my phone has a pretty good hd camera. Last was Racing Meter, it has a programmable shift lift, rpm led's while displaying rooms speed and gforces. I'm loving this app more and more and I haven't even used it yet. Lol. Hurry up mailman, I need my interface.

 

Where can I get more info on this device? Seems like an awsome fun tool It just seems too easy and cheap? What all is needed?

 

Well I got the new interface in and it worked. App works good so far. Able to see quite a bit of data. Gonna do more driving tomorrow to keep testing. Like what I'm seeing so far.



So far Ive looked at speed, rpms, timing, intake temps, water temps, gear selection, hp/tq, throttle position, engine load and I did a knock detection test. I test a data log while cruising on the fwy just to see how to pull it up on the site and what it looks like. The only issue I had was finding the right passkey to pair it to my my phone via bluetooth. Most are "1234" or "0000". This one was "6789", just a heads up.

 

What app are u using

 

Torque, available in any device with an Android OS.

 

First you need a mobil device with the Android OS. Then simply download the Torque app. After that you need a bluetooth interface like in the pictures I posted. I bought mine for $16 on Ebay. Simply pair the two, follow the instructions and youre set. $20 for a full data logging system. Oh yeah, only works with OBDII cars.

http://torque-bhp.com/wiki/Main_Page

 

This app is so cool ! I had a thought about using a tablet and using it for a dash. Is there a tablet that has a good video camera in it without spending a fortune ?

Gary

 

Im looking to get a Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 next month. It has a pretty good camera and graphics. The 8GB is only $200.

 

C5natie
Are you going to try running Torque on that ? If so make sure and post some video please ! I just looked on line and you can get to Galaxy with a 10.1 screen for $277.00 including shipping. Sure would make a cool dash if someone could do it.

Gary

 

Yeah, if i get one i'll make a vid for sure. Idk if the 10in might be pretty big on the dash but i plan to check them all out and see what the best deal will be.

 

nice item i just bought one to test it out, hope its like you say lol

 

I took a quick vid reviewing the app with vette in case it helps. Ill post them up in a bit.

 

http://www.performancetrucks.net/for...ndroid-495528/

 

Not the greatest vids but in case it helps...

Part 1

Part 2,

 

nice, i just got the same thing this week and tried a few free apps they had on the market. I knew about the torqe app but checked others out, needless to say i sprung for the torqe app with a total cost of 21.00 for app and elm reader.. Going to be much easier now to scan cars with ses lights than dragging my laptop out with hp tuners... Now i just got to learn the torqe app..

 

I have been using this app over the summer at the track. I have not had much luck a logging data since the transfer rate over the blue tooth is not very fast. But for everything else it has worked very well so far

 

I found a APP for you IPhone uses like myself, its called Ihawk and its a Bluetooth as well. so you iphone uses can try it.

 

I wonder if it was made by Ian Hawkings from Torque as well, hence IHawk. Hmmm

Couldnt find it on my ipad