Where does this wire go?

I’ve been playing with this program for about a week now. I came across it looking for something to build openstreetmap routes and while it doesn’t do that, it does allow you to keep logs of your trip and use the data from your odb-II port and gps any way you see fit. The author mentions exporting the log to a google earth kml file (which he includes a utility to do.) Also, another utility lets you export to CSV which you can load in your favorite spreadsheet.

What I really wanted was a set of gauges. Wouldn’t you know it, the author has included an application for that. I use it for throttle position, oil temp, and a few other things. I’m limited to what the obd-II port of my car will report, but I’m sure I’ll find other interesting stuff to add as well.

I was working with the developer on adding a compass as a gauge, and by tweaking his code I got a basic compass done. Using the gps for this is a nice addition to the gauges displaying the obd-II data, and fits in nicely with the whole idea of obd gps logging.

While his code still in its early stages I’m sure with enough people encouraging him he will continue to flesh out his code which I think would benefit many of us using linux for a carpc.

You can find more information about the obdgpslogger program at the authors website http://icculus.org/obdgpslogger/