Do you want to monitor and log your car's performance, diagnose problems, and customize your dashboard? If you have a Windows PC and an OBD-II interface, you can do all that and more with DashCommand Windows, a touch screen friendly software application that is designed to integrate OBD-II data monitoring and logging into the in-car computing experience.
DashCommand Windows is a software product from Palmer Performance Engineering, Inc., a company that specializes in creating high quality automotive diagnostic and performance tuning software. DashCommand Windows supports all OBD-II and EOBD compliant vehicles from around the world, and is compatible with Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2K, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 .
DashCommand Windows allows you to connect your PC to your car's OBD-II port using a supported hardware interface, such as ELM compatible, Innovate Motorsports OT-2 or J2534 compliant devices. Once connected, you can access a wealth of information from your car's onboard computer, such as engine speed, coolant temperature, fuel pressure, intake air temperature, oxygen sensor readings, trouble codes, and more.
With DashCommand Windows, you can use its capabilities to create and display stunning virtual dashboards with styles ranging from digital gauges to analog gauges. Thanks to its patent-pending DashXL technology, the dashboards look great on any screen size, large or small. You can also add interactive elements such as buttons and indicators to switch between dashboard screens and change the state of objects on screen. You can create your own custom dashboards using the DashXL Skin Editor or download ready-made dashboards from DashXL.net .
DashCommand Windows also provides data logging features that let you record logs from a dashboard or a data grid view and then playback your logs in either view for simple analysis tasks. The logs can also be viewed in ScanXL, another software product from Palmer Performance Engineering, Inc., for more thorough analysis. You can also import scripts written in ScanXL to supplement the data that can be displayed in the dashboards. You can write scripts to calculate fuel consumption, boost pressure, power, torque, and many more based on the OBD-II sensor values .
In addition to monitoring and logging your car's data, DashCommand Windows can also help you diagnose problems and clear trouble codes when your Check Engine Light comes on. You can view the code description and possible causes, as well as reset the light after fixing the problem. DashCommand Windows can also be used with multiple vehicles and helps you keep track of each one using its built-in vehicle manager .
If you are interested in trying out DashCommand Windows for yourself, you can purchase it from the online store of Palmer Performance Engineering, Inc. for $49.95 USD. You can also download a free trial version from their website that runs for 30 minutes per session. You will need a supported OBD-II interface to connect your PC to your car. You can find a list of compatible devices on their website as well.
DashCommand Windows is a powerful and versatile software application that can transform your PC into a virtual dashboard for your car. Whether you want to monitor your car's performance, diagnose problems, or customize your display, DashCommand Windows can help you achieve your goals. Download it today and see what it can do for you!