Macintosh software ??
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Burning Brakes
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Macintosh software ??
I am really new to this. Do you know if there is scanning software to be used with Macintosh computers? I have a couple of Macs ( laptops ) and also a PC, but I really like to use Macs because the simplicity of use.
Other option would be software and interface for a Palm ( Vx ). I just need to know what is happening for now. I would not need to program, burn chips, etc. Just see it plain and simple.
I have a 94 Vette, it has a 16 pin connector (ALDL) but I belive it is OBD1.
Any suggestions are really welcome.
Other option would be software and interface for a Palm ( Vx ). I just need to know what is happening for now. I would not need to program, burn chips, etc. Just see it plain and simple.
I have a 94 Vette, it has a 16 pin connector (ALDL) but I belive it is OBD1.
Any suggestions are really welcome.
Last edited by Kinkajou; Aug 15, 2005 at 05:03 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
Originally Posted by Kinkajou
Ok, I get the idea! No response, that means there must be no Macintosh solution! 
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WELL YOUR IN LUCK, I'M A MAC GUY AND LOVE THEM. I HAVE TWO MAC'S, ONE AT HOME, AND ONE AT WORK CAUSE I DON'T LIKE THE OTHERS.
HERE IS A SOFTWARE MANUFACTURE THAT HAS SOFTWARE FOR YOU SCANNER. THEY HAVE A DEMO TO DOWNLOAD TO SEE IF YOUR SCANNER WILL WORK. IF ALL GOES WELL YOU BUY RIGHT OFF THE WEB SITE.
WWW.HAMRICK.COM
I USE THERE PRODUCT, AND VERY HAPPY.
I LOVE DRIVING A MAC.
HERE IS A SOFTWARE MANUFACTURE THAT HAS SOFTWARE FOR YOU SCANNER. THEY HAVE A DEMO TO DOWNLOAD TO SEE IF YOUR SCANNER WILL WORK. IF ALL GOES WELL YOU BUY RIGHT OFF THE WEB SITE.
WWW.HAMRICK.COM
I USE THERE PRODUCT, AND VERY HAPPY.
I LOVE DRIVING A MAC.
Last edited by 1bdvet; Aug 22, 2005 at 03:27 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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Well, that is really good news because Windows is just like the optispark, they both suck! 
I love Macs for simplicity and was dissapointed for the lack of response.
You just made my day!
Now, let's see if this works with my 94 Vette.
By the way, where did you get the cable ( interface )?
I love Macs for simplicity and was dissapointed for the lack of response.
You just made my day!
Now, let's see if this works with my 94 Vette.
By the way, where did you get the cable ( interface )?
Burning Brakes
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From: Glen Burnie MD
I had to bite (byte?) the bullet and use a PC laptop. The only Mac s/w I could find was old enough that it wouldn't work with a USB port and USB/RS-232 converter, and the PC software wouldn't run under VirtualPC.
I *have*, however, seen several solutions for the Palm family. Here's one: http://www.autotap.com However, it's not the main one I used to want. Can't find that now; it's possible they went under. Here's one that someone is using with VPC: http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/obd.html
Anyway, a cheap PC laptop (even a Win95-based one will run WinALDL just fine) is an almost necessary investment
[RICHR]
I *have*, however, seen several solutions for the Palm family. Here's one: http://www.autotap.com However, it's not the main one I used to want. Can't find that now; it's possible they went under. Here's one that someone is using with VPC: http://www.midiwall.com/4Runner/obd.html
Anyway, a cheap PC laptop (even a Win95-based one will run WinALDL just fine) is an almost necessary investment
[RICHR]
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Burning Brakes
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Hey, are you kidding?
Vuescan is a software for using scanners , but the type that scans pictures!
I thought it was a scanner for looking at what the vette is doing.
Well, so much for good luck.
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Originally Posted by Kinkajou
Hey, are you kidding?
Vuescan is a software for using scanners , but the type that scans pictures!
At any rate, the best solution on the Mac world for something like this is Microsoft Virtual PC running in many cases a Windows 98 virtual machine or something newer if your Mac is fast. I am also a Mac fan myself. For the Vette, I do have a Dell machine that I use, but have been planning to load the FAST software on an iBook using Virtual PC and Windows XP since the iBook is much smaller than my widescreen dell machine.
VPC is great as it will allow you access to the USB ports natively. Most of the computers in these cars communicate at such a slow rate that you'll have no trouble syncing with them (even though you are emulating an intel pc on your Mac).
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Ron
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