Well, I had been passively looking into a full blown PCM dump setup for
reading and writing but as luck would have work has not been accommodating
the time I need! Based on what I have found you can't tie into the Motorola
Chip directly through the harness as only about 4 leads that trace directly
to it. So I purchased a chip clip to piggy back the chip (another person on
this list recommended that) and just never had time to work with it. I
returned the Chip Clip as it was $200 and change I really didn't have to
spare, I do however have the setup to read and write the flash. Unless
someone gets the interface down from the ODB port then I don't see an easy
way to modify the chip without putting a chip clip on the sucker. It will
work, I just don't have the time to play right now. Now, given the ODB and
diagnostics ports are using JTEC+ if someone is familiar in the
interworkings of that then it may be another entrance to the castle.
For now, as it stands by piggy backing the Motorola chip and the using a BDM
cable one could essentially read and write the complete EEPROM. If anyone
has the time to get this to work I have both the BDM cable I will pass on at
cost and I will help compare the different versions of code for each PCM
(based on year, Auto, Stick, 5.9 or 5.2, ect...). I have a way that I know
how to build the performance aspects out of it if someone can take the time
to BDM the chip and get me the code. Feel free to let me know if your
interested in the BDM cable and software. I would do it myself but time
does not permit at the moment.
Shawn
98 5.2L 4x4 CC
Blown
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET] On Behalf Of Ronald Wong
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 9:15 PM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: RE: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
This sounds good Geoff. Actually it'd be neat if 802.11a would start
getting used more. As for hooking into the PCM, I don't think it's going to
be too terribly difficult. We know the DRB III scanner that the dealers
use. There's also many other scanners out there that can plug into the
scanner port. The only problem with those is you can't upload program
changes to the PCM. Someone on the list was looking into that also, either
Shane or Shawn, can't remember which one. It'll get figured out sooner or
later. Good work, though. I think I'm going to investigate into the system
you have.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Geoff Shively
Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2001 12:13 AM
To: dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: Re: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
I am working offline right now until I can dialup in the Netherlands, so I
cant look at that link, but have any of you thought of using one of those
Cappuccino PCs from some Japanese company (http://www.google.com search for
it)... they are only like 600 bucks, and have a modem, Ethernet (10/100),
DVD/CD , S-Video Out, v-RCA out, VGA, 1/8in audio out, Modular Floppy, 2
USB, and lots of other cool stuff. PERFECT for an in car computer. That is
what I am using in combo with 3 LCDs from http://www.flatpannel.com a
wireless collapsible keyboard and attached thumb mouse. That with a 5 port
linksys switch. I will put a USB 802.11b link on the mini-pc so that it can
sync at my house, or office with any files I want to get while I am there.
Now that 802.11 has been cracked, I can also hop from NAT to NAT for
internet connections if I wanted too ;).
Since the Cappi-PC has 2 USB ports, I can get a GarminGPS system for it...
this thing will be able to do it all.
Now there is one thing that remains unthought... it came up once in a
conversation between Nick from Multitronics, we talked about a real time PCM
monitoring system for your laptop... but now that I will have some type of
aftermarket fuel system on my 408, Accell, Holley, or Vennom, then I need to
evaluate witch one I can tie into my computer for tweaking and monitoring.
Anyone? - I haven't really looked into fuel systems, what they incorporate,
or what they cost... so any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Train arriving in Bruxelles, gotta go catch another one... adios.
-geoff
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ronald Wong" <ron-wong@home.com>
To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 5:15 PM
Subject: RE: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
> Okay, now to decide exactly why you would want one in the Dak. Are you
> thinking of online access to the PCM...on-the-fly tuning? Perhaps the PC
> can control other functions like music, DVD, VCR, GPS, etc. I've got
> voice-activated cell phone, perhaps voice-activated e-mail. Most of these
> functions would be more for the benefit of passengers rather than the
> driver. I'm pretty much an advocate of distraction-less driving. Most
> people out here have enough trouble doing one major thing at a time, let
> alone several.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of
> jbleazard@Sympatico.ca
> Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2001 5:40 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: For folks looking to put a PC in their Dak
>
>
> Yeah, but how much do they cost? :-)
>
> At least they finally got a LAN port in these things.
>
> That's a cool idea, but I'd rather see a low-profile case that you can use
> to
> mount standard PC components in a vehicle. It wouldn't be that difficult
> to figure out, we just need someone with the fabrication and design
> resources to get around to doing it. Really, in a vehicle you don't need
> ultimate portability. If you can mount a CD changer in the trunk or back
> seat, you should have enough room to make a PC case.
>
> That way, once you had the mounting system, you could assemble the
> components yourself. Much cheaper than going with a laptop or one of
> these "pocketbook" computers. Then you could keep the portable for
> carrying around in your backpack :-).
>
> Hmmm... I seem to remember working with a low-profile Compaq
> computer years ago. It had a couple of expansion slots, with all of
> the basic stuff on the motherboard. Wouldn't be too difficult to adapt
> the basic design. Anyone?
>
> ------------------------------------------------
> Jason Bleazard jbleazard@sympatico.ca Toronto, Ontario
> his: '95 Dakota Sport 4x4, 3.9 V6, 5spd, Reg. Cab, white
> hers: '01 Dakota Sport 4x4, 4.7 V8, Auto, Quad Cab, black
>
> In article <9loujk$ma2$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, andylevy@yahoo.com (Andy
> Levy) wrote:
> > And I know Jon Steiger is one of them, check out this kit.
> > http://www.saintsong.com.tw/english/products/tx2/all-tx2.htm
> >
> > Put a full-blown PC into a 6.14 x 5.74 x 2.2 (all inches) package Just
> add
> > input & display devices.
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