tarmac,
That looks like a very cool little device and I am sure it will generate lots of interest.
Can it do the MPG recalculation with a variable for tire size?
The device does Instant MPG using a variety of engine inputs that are run through an algorithm, it doesn't do average MPG. Instant MPG does take corrected tire size into account in the calculation. It also allows you to display the true vehicle speed with larger tires.
How has it been working with the Toyota specific engine codes, more specifically your hundy? What has been your experience? Is that driven more from a user input function(knowing codes i.e. auto trans temp code) or the device being preprogrammed to handle it?
So far I'm very pleased with it. I spend a lot of my time on an automotive dyno tuning vehicles for a living, so seeing things like spark advance and Air Intake temperature give me a good idea of what the engine likes to see.
I would like to see the Parameter I.D. (PID) list filled out more. I'll put together a list of what it currently supports. This list will hopefully grow to at least equal what the ScanGaugeII supports. There is no secret code input, the device gives you the ability to chose the individual PIDs you want to display on the screen. The list is pre-populated so you simply chose from the list. You are also able to set up alerts for any PID that is supported. The alerts are completely customizeable, ie you can set the alert range. You can have 8 alerts active at once. It also has a records section where it keeps track of all of the max values that have been reached on the vehicle.
Also, I was curious about how this devices handles software updates? If it does, would it be firmware based updates? How is the update/upgrade done?
There will most likely be Firmware and Calibration updates down the road. Edge has a really slick update utility that installs on your PC. You simply connect to the PC with a mini-USB and run the utility. It tells you if there are updates available and gives you the option to install them. Generally an update takes about 1-2minutes via cable modem.
Thanks for your time and for setting up the group buy...
