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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: August 11, 2004 5:53:07 PM EDT
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [IP] American cars have a standardized data port connector under the dash
Dave,
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I purchased the "Car Chip" data acquisition module about a year ago from the Sears tool center near my home for about $100.� I've played around with it and am both impressed and�a bit�disappointed with it.� While it collects a number of various driving and engine parameters, it's serial only.� I've tried to get it to work with my laptop via a USB to serial cable (no RS232 on the laptop) with no success.� It collects about 300 hours worth of driving data but the software lacks the ability to superimpose the plotted data.� I've sent my suggestions to Car Chip but haven't received a reply.� Would I recommend it? Absolutely.� It's like ice cream for those tech geeks who�enjoy seeing the correlation of alternator output voltage to RPM and Engine Temperature, etc.� It's just plain neat.� I personally think it would be a great asset to any parent who isn't one hundred percent sure their teen is driving within the speed limit, etc.� I won't comment on the ethical and philosophical implications of your teen knowing you're electronically tracking his/her driving behavior but, you will be surprised how often�YOU speed without realizing it. In case you think they can simply unplug it while behind the wheel, it records that as well.
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