Gen2 Prius: Custom PIDs for Torque (Android App) with formulas

[usbseawolf2000]

I am using PLX Kiwi Bluetooth ($99) on an Android phone with Torque application. Kiwi is plugged into OBD2 port and it communicates with Torque over bluetooth. This provides the wireless freedom to mount the beautiful screen anywhere. See a list of supported OBDII bluetooth adapters.

Kiwi can read 20 PIDs per second (reported by Torque) so I should be able to add up to 20 in multiple pages and quickly browse around.

You'll need to enter the following information. This will only work on Gen2 Iconic Prius (2004-2009). For GenIII Prius, follow to this thread.

Copy the CSV file to Android SD card (could be internal memory)

Simply unzip the CSV file (US / Metric) in ".torque/extendedpids" folder on your micro SD card. Keep in mind that ".torque" folder is hidden so set your explorer to show the hidden folders. If you don't see the folder, create it.

Import Custom PIDs

In Torque main screen, press Menu -> Settings -> Manage extra PIDs/Sensors -> Menu -> Add predefined set.

Display Custom PIDs

From the main menu (rotatable items), choose the Realtime Information. From there, you can add those custom PIDs that you imported. Just touch and hold the empty spot and a menu will come up.

[Update]: I am sharing all the CAN Bus custom PIDs in this google spreasheet.

[2009Prius]

Great work! Is the 20 PID per second limit of the Kiwi or bluetooth in general?

[usbseawolf2000]

I think it is Kiwi's limit because torque dev said OBDLink bluetooth adapter is the fastest. I have no idea how many PIDs per second it can do.

I want to do MGs next.

[SageBrush]

USB, do you own a scangauge ? I am wondering if the torque app can display items you are interested in that the SG cannot.

[usbseawolf2000]

Originally Posted by SageBrush

USB, do you own a scangauge ? I am wondering if the torque app can display items you are interested in that the SG cannot.

ScanGauge II can display what I want but only 4 values at a time, on a black and white pixelized screen with a wire.

This solution has potential to display even more information that SGII cannot. It can present data in realtime graph. That is very useful for regen brake! It also has analog needle gauge, bars, digital number or combos.

[richbutler1]

USB, my friend you are a genius! I just got one of those 7" tablet holders that bolt to the passenger seat rail bolt by the center console base with a flexi stalk. This coupled with a hacked Nook Color with CM7.0.3 ROM (with working Bluetooth!!!) and an ebay cheapy OBDII bluetooth reader had the RPM gauge and a couple others I was looking for. Only these Prius specific gauges were lacking...NO MORE! I just plugged them into Torque and will let you know the results shortly.

Below is a picture of my current setup. Let me know if you want someone to beta test your future custom PIDs.

[richbutler1]

PS: USB, have you tried out the data logging? Have you found a way to log to the SD on an Android device?

[usbseawolf2000]

Rich,

That looks like a nice set up. Can I see more pic of the holder?

I have not tried the logging yet. I will try it tomorrow.

Let me know if the clone you got works with the HV battery.

[richbutler1]

I tried the custom displays and was running into some 'freezes' of all. I have to try same with my 10" android tab to rule out the bluetooth quirks of the Nook Color.(was never intended to have BT enabled and known range issues) I'll let you know on my commute home.

[richbutler1]

USB, another couple of Q's on what displays you use and why:
I think I saw about 12 PID's /sec on one of the settings screens for me. On my main dashboard I want RPM, HV SoC, HV Amps, HP, MPGi, MPGAvg, Cat Temp, Coolant Temp

What do you use and why? My main dash is mostly to max MPGs, what else would help me? What other useful PIDs should I have on a second page? Just curious what others thoughts are.