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ScanGauge II - new features to be added

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Green Hokie, Aug 13, 2007.

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  1. Green Hokie

    Green Hokie Member

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    For those who are debating between Scangauge II and CAN-view, your decision may become alot easier. The folks at Scangauge have informed me that within the next couple of weeks or so, the scangauge II will have the ability to display additional Hybrid information (like battery temp, etc...) that are now only possible on CAN-view. This will happen via a firmware update.

    Thought some of you might find this information useful. I know I'll be buying one of these, as soon as they add the new features. BTW, from what I've been told, the only way you will be able to update your existing scangauge II unit is to return it Scangauge.
     
    #1 Green Hokie, Aug 13, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Green Hokie @ Aug 13 2007, 04:22 PM) [snapback]494902[/snapback]</div>
    I'm in.

    I wish they could offer a manifold vacuum readout, but I suspect the car does not have the sensor and circuitry for that.
     
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    I just wish they would fix the issues when turning on the SG2 where it reverts to the home screen and doesn't stay at the screen last viewed. It does this on mine at least twice a week. The manufacture keep promising me a fix but I have yet to see one.
     
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  4. Green Hokie

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Aug 14 2007, 11:42 PM) [snapback]495892[/snapback]</div>

    hmm... That would be annoying. I'll have to ask the folks at Linear Logic about that next week, when I call them again to get an update on the new CAN features/readings.
     
    #4 Green Hokie, Aug 15, 2007
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    Please post when you hear the improved units are shipping - I'm in for one!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Green Hokie @ Aug 13 2007, 04:22 PM) [snapback]494902[/snapback]</div>
    Where can I find information on this? I purchased a unit from them about 2-3 weeks ago and I would like to return it to have the firmware updated.
     
    #6 tekn0wledg, Aug 15, 2007
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    Figures, right after I buy one with the group buy...
     
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  8. Green Hokie

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tekn0wledg @ Aug 15 2007, 01:34 PM) [snapback]496243[/snapback]</div>
    As requested, I sent you a PM with additional information.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Green Hokie @ Aug 15 2007, 07:38 PM) [snapback]496495[/snapback]</div>
    Is it something that can be posted on the Forum? I'd be interested in seeing it too. TIA.
     
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    I cannot wait for this. :D Hopefully they follow through and release an update soon.
     
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  11. Green Hokie

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GeoDosch @ Aug 15 2007, 07:42 PM) [snapback]496504[/snapback]</div>
    I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you! :p

    Seriously, tekn0wledg had sent me a private message asking how I found out about the upcoming software update & how to return an existing Scangauge II to be updated. I basically re-iterated what I had said in my original post and provided the phone number for Linear-Logic (the manufacturer of Scangauge) so that tekn0wledg could contact them directly to obtain specific return instructions once the new software is ready for release.

    I hope Linear-Logic doesn't get flooded with too many phone calls because of my post. That was obviously not my intention. They did advise me the best way to check is by simply going to their website (scangauge.com). They said it would be posted on there as soon as the new software is ready.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Green Hokie @ Aug 15 2007, 08:20 PM) [snapback]496537[/snapback]</div>
    Gotcha. Thanks!
     
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    Wouldn't it be great if we could get firmware updates via a download from the internet. Sure we would need a special cord but I would be willing to purchase one if we could update our own SG2's.
     
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  14. Green Hokie

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rest @ Aug 16 2007, 01:08 AM) [snapback]496720[/snapback]</div>
    Yep. I do this with my Toshiba HD-DVD player. Very convenient!
    However, not sure if it would be practical/possible for Linear-Logic to have this capability with the scangauge.
     
    #14 Green Hokie, Aug 16, 2007
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    My guess is it would require the casing to be removed and plugin to the EPROM or something along those lines. Not really sure what's actually inside the SGII unit. I might play with that later today and see what it's made of [literally]

    Thanks for the information Hokie, I appreciate it.

    I have contacted Linear Logic and am awaiting a response. I did not mention where I heard the information.
     
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    Well, it does have rj45 connections. If they could provide a 3rd party program to flash and load the SG2, just like an Asus motherboard, I would be happy :)
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Green Hokie @ Aug 13 2007, 04:22 PM) [snapback]494902[/snapback]</div>


    VERY useful - thanks. Please keep us posted.
     
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  18. tekn0wledg

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    Yesterday I called LL and spoke to a rep there, who indicated that they would indeed be adding new features and support for CAN on all cars.

    I also received an e-mail from one of their reps stating:

    So, it does appear something is coming soon.

    When asked about the availability, the phone rep said everytime they give a date it ends up sliding. He said that it would probably be a couple of weeks and it would be announced on all the major fan forums and on their website.

    I will also be calling weekly to find out the status, and presumably get an e-mail as stated above.
     
    #18 tekn0wledg, Aug 21, 2007
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    Actually, anyone who buys a unit from PriusChat after today will receive an updated unit. We are in a holding pattern on receiving our new shipment of SGIIs until they can get us a shipment of the updated units.

    I'll let everyone know as soon as they are in stock.
     
    #19 Danny, Aug 21, 2007
  20. tekn0wledg

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    Also, those of you who already own an SGII will be able to mail the unit back to LL to have it flashed. They didn't give me much detail on that, other than to say that when mailed back they would update the firmware.

    My guess is they don't have a process for bulk unit firmware updates yet, but that's fine :)
     
    #20 tekn0wledg, Aug 21, 2007
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