While true, note that some PIDs may display data from the device rather than the OBD connection (GPS speed and compass heading are 2 examples), so you may be somewhat (though arguably not meaningfully) limited.
DIY Smartphone Scan Gauge - OBD Fusion (4 Viewers)
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This tablet has GPS and compass support built-in (just confirmed).
altitude is another that's generated by the phone
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Ok I'm feeling stupid. How do I "import" your dashboard file? I have the add-on installed, but when I click on your link for the dashboard linked in the first post, all I get is "this file type is unsupported". What am I missing?
Google Pixel 6 (Android) phone, if that matters.
Edit: Never mind. Took awhile with Google to find the procedure, key was going to Simple Dashboards.
Ok I'm feeling stupid. How do I "import" your dashboard file? I have the add-on installed, but when I click on your link for the dashboard linked in the first post, all I get is "this file type is unsupported". What am I missing?
Google Pixel 6 (Android) phone, if that matters.
Edit: Never mind. Took awhile with Google to find the procedure, key was going to Simple Dashboards.
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For my 100 series it was in the PIDs as shown here: Toyota/Lexus/Scion -> engine and electronically control transmission -> status of lockup.
THANK YOU! it was in the same place for my '23 GX
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So I but the Veepeak BLE+ adaptor in my VDJ200, and Fusion was able to pick up the OBDII reader, but not the vehicle. I had to add the cruiser manually for it to register. I’m not sure if that’s because of it being a manual gearbox, or because of it being a GCC spec vehicle.
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I haven't read through all 15 pages, but it seems like OBD Fusion is a popular choice for app, which looks to be $9.99. I'm an iphone guy and use the OBDLink CX, and it recommended I use OBDLink.....the interface appears to be identical to the screen caps I've seen shared here. I'm wondering what the actual differences are (sorry if this has been discussed on pages 3 through 14). For the car/manufacturer specific pids, do you have to buy those separately? I think the Toyota specific PIDs were an additional $10 in-app purchase.
Regardles, thanks to this thread I am now aware that I can move these gauges around and resize them... I had no idea!! I just wish I could define & label distinct dashboards per vehicle.
Regardles, thanks to this thread I am now aware that I can move these gauges around and resize them... I had no idea!! I just wish I could define & label distinct dashboards per vehicle.
OBDLink only works with their adapter, and costs $100, but all vehicles are unlocked. OBD Fusion works with any adapter and class $20 per vehicle
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I assure you I NEVER would have paid $100 for the app. Just double-checked, it is definitely free. I can't speak to the app working with other devices, I only have the OBDLink CX. As far as the dongle itself, it works with every vehicle I've tried it on, but the "extended metrics" are more or less on a per-car basis, $10-$15 each.
The app isn't $100, the OBD2 device is $100...it looks like the CX is a little cheaper, but it's $80. Most of these generic OBD2 devices are $20-$40, so the extra cost you paid for the CX device is what is giving you the "free" OBD Link app. I think the unlimited vehicles aspect is in relation to standard OBD2 connectivity and not the advanced packs. You may still have to pay for each advanced pack. I don't have and OBDLink tool, so i have only used OBD Fusion. People who use a generic OBD2 tool and OBD Fusion have to pay per vehicle they connect the dongle and OBD Fusion to.
I'm pretty sure the Apps are identical otherwise and are definitely created/supported by the same company.
Edit: @hbar Actually it looks like the MX is now $140 and it is the only device that works with multiple vehicles. So seems like the CX is more like a generic except it does give you access to the OBD Link app.
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oh gotcha, that makes sense. My MIL bought me mine for christmas on a black friday sale....$45 iirc. But point taken.
Also it appears that OBD Fusion has a car play interface?? OBDLink doesn't have that. I wonder if the expansion packs will carry over automatically, or if I'll have to persuade somebody in customer service.
Also it appears that OBD Fusion has a car play interface?? OBDLink doesn't have that. I wonder if the expansion packs will carry over automatically, or if I'll have to persuade somebody in customer service.
See my edit above on the confusion between the different OBD tools. It's possible that OBD Link rebrands the app from OBD Tech (OBD Fusion) and it could be behind on updates. This is all speculation of course. But the authors of the two apps in the app store are different.
I'll say, you aren't missing much yet on the carplay features. It doesn't project your normal dashboards. You have to create car play specific dashboards and there is very little customizability. Nothing like what you get in the app.
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Cool thanks. Like I said, I didn't read the whole thread so I'm sure some of this is a re-hash. Sorry about that. But I'm a supporting member now so you're stuck with me.
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Sure enough, this exact thing was discussed on page 9. SMH.
Wondering if anyone else has cracked this barrier. I am getting the same error on my iOS.
I have the files downloaded to my phone and to Dropbox. It can see the files on my phone but not in Dropbox.
I get the same error and have read through all 15 pages. The only thing I haven’t tried is loading dashboard when connected to the OBDLink receiver.
"Thanks. This morning, just laying here (not connected), i turned on Simple Dashboard Management and attempted to reimport the layouts and it worked. So that's hopefully resolved."
