update rates on bluetooth android/iphone compatible

[MrBlah]

anyone care to comment on update rates with the bluetooth android & iphone compatible adapters?

I'm using a xps160 gps so I would like to get a faster adapter to match, I'm running android now but I might switch to an ipod touch for simplicity and saving some of my already "mini" windshield view

[Harry]

In case you want an adapter working for both platforms, you need to use GoPoint's BT1A. It is not the fastest but a very convenient device (set and forget).

The best OBD adapter for Android is OBDLink's LX/MX Bluetooth. It is super fast and as easy to use as the GoPoint. But it is limited to Android only.

Rates to expect are 2 Hz (10 PIDs/s) for both for non CAN cars. For CAN cars, you will get 7 or 8 Hz for the GoPoint and up to 20 for the OBDLink.

More details and distributors are listed on

www.gps-laptimer.de/compatibility/android
www.gps-laptimer.de/compatibility/ios

- Harry

[PitrsRS]

on car with CAN i have 12-15Hz update rate with OBDLink LX on android device. I think it´s enough for compare with XGPS160 (i have it too)

[Harry]

Yes, that's a perfect rate.

- Harry

[MrBlah]

I picked up a OBDlink LX getting 2hz update rate.

I think I only care about rpm & throttle right now, is there a way to ask for only those PIDs to speed things up?

[Harry]

I picked up a OBDlink LX getting 2hz update rate.

I think I only care about rpm & throttle right now, is there a way to ask for only those PIDs to speed things up?

This has been discussed here on the forum *often*.
Please check e.g. viewtopic.php?f=20&t=2246&p=11540#p11540

A 2 Hz update rate (i.e. 10 PIDs / s) is a typical rate for pre-CAN busses. Except wiring sensors directly (working around the car's bus) there little one can do. But please check the post above, it has it all.

- Harry

[MrBlah]

It's a 2005 mini r53 they have can bus

[Harry]

It's a 2005 mini r53 they have can bus

Sure? I checked some lists and they say Minis started CAN in 2007.
In case you can verify it has a CAN bus, there is an issue with the OBD connection. It should be higher than 7Hz (probably a lot higher). Please check viewtopic.php?f=39&t=1500 in this case and send a log.

- Harry

[MrBlah]

Yeah should be k-line

[Harry]

K-line is not CAN.

- Harry