Standalone OBD2 data display for Kona, E-Niro and Soul EV

SkookumPete said:
I'll give it a try with the dongle I got for Torque Pro and Soul EV Spy. It has a power switch, which is a handy feature.
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A power switch is a beneficial function and I am hopeful it works for you. Look forward to the follow up report.
What I do like about this device is no cell phone required to operate.:)
 
True, although a minimally decent phone such as a Samsung A10 costs the same or a bit less than this product would by the time it was landed here in NZ with shipping and GST. I just use an A10 as a tablet, no SIM. However the Evolution product (does it have a name?) could probably be left in place without attracting thieves.
 
KiwiME said:
True, although a minimally decent phone such as a Samsung A10 costs the same or a bit less than this product would by the time it was landed here in NZ with shipping and GST. I just use an A10 as a tablet, no SIM. However the Evolution product (does it have a name?) could probably be left in place without attracting thieves.
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It’s something about looking at a telephone when you're driving. True it's just another screen, but if our constabulary see you fiddling with a phone, even at a stoplight, you have a problem.
 
It certainly needs to be mounted in a holder. In theory we would be fined as well just for touching a loose phone, except our cops are too busy with other things to bother. Also, I use it mostly for logging and graphing later in Excel, so the phone can be stored somewhere instead.
 
KiwiME said:
It certainly needs to be mounted in a holder. In theory we would be fined as well just for touching a loose phone, except our cops are too busy with other things to bother. Also, I use it mostly for logging and graphing later in Excel, so the phone can be stored somewhere instead.
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In my town I have seen them literally jump out of bushes at stoplights. There have been contentious cases where the phone was merely visible. But I know you are not a distracted driver.
 
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Did a temp install using Command Velcro.


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I had the Vgate iCar Pro on hand.

Was a bit finicky to pair but now all good. Jury still out as to usefulness past 12 Volt batt monitoring.

A definite plus though is the 'always on' and no app to start or phone to watch.
I tried the 'old phone' and obd2 app trick but it just didn't work for me :)
 
I ordered this one on Tuesday and surprisingly it arrived today, to my door, with free standard shipping. I can report that it also works with the Android apps.

The monitor has little usefulness to be sure, and is an expensive gizmo, but sensibly put together. I like being able too see what the car thinks the cabin temperature is; was not able to find a PID for this.
 
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I'm guessing that indoor temp is measured at the unit itself. Mine showed 28/29 C on yesterday's trip. Probably got heat from sun, itself and dash too. So much for usefulness of that item :)
 
hwitten said:
I'm guessing that indoor temp is measured at the unit itself. Mine showed 28/29 C on yesterday's trip. Probably got heat from sun, itself and dash too. So much for usefulness of that item :)
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Now that I'm able to retrieve the value through Torque, I see that it's consistent with evobd2. The unit certainly doesn't react to handwarming. I wonder where the car's ”thermostat" is.
 
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