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by Functional
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: General FOSS EMS
Topic: Tablet as ecu / ems controller?
Replies: 7
Views: 14141

Re: Tablet as ecu / ems controller?

Tablets are great in-vehicle computing platforms, for human interface. Somewhat relevant (at least with one comment near the end following the mod): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ALYArl5S4&feature=g-u-u Sadly, most screens are horrible in daylight. -Jeff I've seen some HUD's, (Head's Up Disp...
by Functional
Sat Nov 17, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: General FOSS EMS
Topic: Tablet as ecu / ems controller?
Replies: 7
Views: 14141

Re: Tablet as ecu / ems controller?

If a processor is running an OS or a display, then it's way too busy to run an engine. I don't know if anyone has tried to use a tablet to replace an ecu, I just know that mine, (which is considered to be out dated after only 7 months), does control some sensors for gravity and magnetism and it's R...
by Functional
Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:57 am
Forum: General FOSS EMS
Topic: Tablet as ecu / ems controller?
Replies: 7
Views: 14141

Tablet as ecu / ems controller?

Considering the proccessing power of cheap tablet computers and even cellphones, I wonder if a small tablet couldn't be used as a permanent replacement for the computer in the average vehicle? Obviously there would need to be some sort of electronics to interface the USB to the OBD1 or OBD2 connecto...