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Old 07-20-11, 03:29 PM
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NJ using ipad for microtech

is there an app for ipad to use with microtech. i mean i use my laptop for display and tunning purposes but i am looking for something more advanced then just an l shapped lap top on my dash when driving.
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Ipads dont even have USB ports...
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thatd be awesome! There is a usb port adapter for ipad (i have it) but it only supports connecting cameras to import photos to iphoto. They dont have a version of the software for mac yet, i think its a safe bet its not making its way to ipad unfortunately :s
Old 07-23-11, 10:29 AM
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No, and it's safe to say there never will be.
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*Thread resurrected!*

Yes you can use your ipad, iphone ipod touch with a microtech! (well, sort of)

What you need to do:
1. Install a program called Air Display on the laptop you normally use for tuning and still have it in your car, powered up and connected to the microtech.
2. Install the Air Display app on your iDevice.
3. Create wireless ad-hoc network on the laptop you have connected to the microtech.
4. Under Wi-fi on the iDevice, find and join that network.
5. Once both are on the same network, right click on the Air Display icon on the taskbar of your laptop and select the iDevice to connect to.
6. Launch Air Display on iDevice.

You can now tuck away the laptop (still powered up and connected to the microtech) and walk around with your iPad etc. As a remote desktop app, Air Display allows you to view your exact laptop desktop, including the microtech software. It worked fairly well in my first gen iPad, but for me its not worth the effort of connecting the laptop each time and leaving it tucked away and powered up anyways. Could be useful as a second screen while tuning though, as another person can walk around the dyno with it (I could roam through my house without losing the connection).

Ps. This should work for any laptop based tuning software for any ecu.

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Old 03-12-12, 05:41 PM
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I would want to be able to tune from the Ipad.. Just not just look on the display. So rather than having the big laptop in the car while tuning I could use the Ipad for more convenience.
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Ah yes, should clarify. With above steps your not just viewing the display on the ipad, but you can interact with the software as well. So yup you could tune from it
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