OBD reader for track addict

Corsairprime · 06-16-2020, 01:08 PM

I have the Samsung S9+ phone. I use the OBDLink MX, an older version of it anyway.
It seems to work ok with TrackAddict. In TrackAddict videos, I get Throttle pos., RPM, Gear selection, Map recording, time since recording started. I also use it with Harry's Laptimer as well and don't have any trouble with the ODBlink MX, lots of OBD2 data there.

Some times I find I need to check and see that the ODBlink is actually connected to the phones bluetooth interface before launching the app.

SonicVQ · 06-17-2020, 06:40 AM

Have you checked for a firmware update?
OBDLink is VERY good at addressing issues.

geeteezee · 06-17-2020, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsairprime

I have the Samsung S9+ phone. I use the OBDLink MX, an older version of it anyway.
It seems to work ok with TrackAddict. In TrackAddict videos, I get Throttle pos., RPM, Gear selection, Map recording, time since recording started. I also use it with Harry's Laptimer as well and don't have any trouble with the ODBlink MX, lots of OBD2 data there.

Some times I find I need to check and see that the ODBlink is actually connected to the phones bluetooth interface before launching the app.

Don't mean to hijack the thread but, do you also get the above data in Harry's?
All I've been able to figure out is timer, map and speed, which is via GPS and is awful since I don't have an external unit that does more than 1Hz. I thought it would pick up a wheel speed sensor. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Also, do you have gear selection display in the instrument cluster? I wonder if it still works if your car doesn't have the option.

Corsairprime · 06-17-2020, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeteezee

Don't mean to hijack the thread but, do you also get the above data in Harry's?
All I've been able to figure out is timer, map and speed, which is via GPS and is awful since I don't have an external unit that does more than 1Hz. I thought it would pick up a wheel speed sensor. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Also, do you have gear selection display in the instrument cluster? I wonder if it still works if your car doesn't have the option.

Check out the Laptimer video I took on YouTube:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYGxrg0yQE

I used the Samsung GS9+ and the OBDLink MX with Harry's laptimer. I get RPM, Speed, Map, Gears with Tach behind, Pedals (Both) Fuel left, Coolant temp.

SonicVQ · 06-17-2020, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeteezee

Don't mean to hijack the thread but, do you also get the above data in Harry's?
All I've been able to figure out is timer, map and speed, which is via GPS and is awful since I don't have an external unit that does more than 1Hz. I thought it would pick up a wheel speed sensor. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Also, do you have gear selection display in the instrument cluster? I wonder if it still works if your car doesn't have the option.

The "Gear" is calculated from engine RPM and vehicle speed, so it should work on all vehicles. (Engine RPM and vehicle speeds are EPA/CARB mandatory PIDs)

Harry's documentation refers to "wheel speed" but uses the OBD PID ($0D) for vehicle speed. Overall it is the same thing, unless you want to log left/right wheel speed to calculate slip.

geeteezee · 06-18-2020, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corsairprime

Check out the Laptimer video I took on YouTube:

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkYGxrg0yQE

I used the Samsung GS9+ and the OBDLink MX with Harry's laptimer. I get RPM, Speed, Map, Gears with Tach behind, Pedals (Both) Fuel left, Coolant temp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SonicVQ

The "Gear" is calculated from engine RPM and vehicle speed, so it should work on all vehicles. (Engine RPM and vehicle speeds are EPA/CARB mandatory PIDs)

Harry's documentation refers to "wheel speed" but uses the OBD PID ($0D) for vehicle speed. Overall it is the same thing, unless you want to log left/right wheel speed to calculate slip.

Looks like I've got some digging to do. Thank you both!

06-16-2020, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Corsairprime Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 215 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo GM 6MT Rep Power: 3547	I have the Samsung S9+ phone. I use the OBDLink MX, an older version of it anyway. It seems to work ok with TrackAddict. In TrackAddict videos, I get Throttle pos., RPM, Gear selection, Map recording, time since recording started. I also use it with Harry's Laptimer as well and don't have any trouble with the ODBlink MX, lots of OBD2 data there. Some times I find I need to check and see that the ODBlink is actually connected to the phones bluetooth interface before launching the app. ZCanadian and Sharad909 like this. __________________ Corsairprime 2014 Nismo #462, GunMetal Grey, GT-R Start Button, AAM S-Line/R-Line intake and S-Line exhaust, Berk HFCs, Osiris Tuned at JoTech

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06-17-2020, 06:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 232 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6722	Have you checked for a firmware update? OBDLink is VERY good at addressing issues.