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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A device talking to satellites in space is less exciting than some wire going to the engine ๐Ÿค”

[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Gps is a standard, anyone can do it. ODB2 is a mishmash of vendor spesific magic dust, and trap doors. It is impressive if you find a device that handles any car.

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

The basic ODB2 stuff -- which includes the speed readout -- is a standard mandated by the government. It's stuff like being able to talk to other modules over CANBUS that's manufacturer-specific.