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Old Nov 23, 2002 | 12:04 PM
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Need commander with Datalogit ?

Greetings,

I'm leaning toward getting a PFC with Datalogit. I'm now trying to decide if I should get the commander also. The best I can tell from the Datalogit page, and searches, it appears that Datalogit will do anything the commander will do and more. Is that correct? If so, I guess it comes down to whether it's worth $300 not to have to hook up a laptop when you want to monitor a live value.

Is there any way to use a Pocket PC (IPAQ) to monitor engine parameters?

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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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I have exactly the same questions. Can someone please provide some feedback on this ?
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 07:16 PM
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The hand held unit can be stored out of sight or used as a set of gages or to reset values when the lap top is home and your girl or boy friend riding with you. some lap tops give trouble staying connected . The hand unit is worth it in my mind
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 01:58 AM
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Is there a way to hook PFC up with a PocketPC ?
I have both PocketPC and 2 laptops, so I'd like to avoid the commander if possible.
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by cruiser
Is there a way to hook PFC up with a PocketPC ?
I have both PocketPC and 2 laptops, so I'd like to avoid the commander if possible.
To hook anything up other than the commander, you need the Datalogit or a device like it. The Datalogit is the only commericially available device.

You cannot hook up a PC without such an interface device.
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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Ok, I understand that I need Datalogit, but I don't know if there is a software for Pocket PCs ? (they're much smaller then laptops and convenient for use in the car)
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 11:26 AM
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FWIW, I went ahead and got a Commander, and mounted it for full time use as a monitor. It's nice to be able to see air and water temps without having to add another gauge.

I haven't seen any software to allow the datalogit to work with a Power PC, though it should be possible. Actually, I've had more than my share of problems getting a normal PC to work with Datalogit so far, and will be trying my second interface box shortly.

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 01:43 PM
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Hehe, it was Pocket PC not Power PC
Nonetheless, it would be a nice feature, as PocketPC has 65k colors and bigger display then the Commander. Maybe I ought to contact the developer and ask him to port it to PocketPC or let me do it if he provides the source - like that will ever happen
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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Hehe, it was Pocket PC not Power PC
Yep, that's me

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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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There was some talk about the Pocket PC hookup for the Datalogit and Oz-DIY-02. If I remember correctly, it was possible to port the output to palm os but not to Windows CE 1.0-3.0 (Pocket PC).
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 05:15 PM
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Now that's a real shame, as there wouldn't be much porting work to do. And it would look way cool with colorful display capabilities of the PocketPC...
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