DashDaq Brings Open-Source To The Open-Road
While it might look like a simple LCD screen – albeit a very high-resolution LCD screen – the DashDaq is in fact Drew Technologies' open-source in-car computer. That it runs Linux means that, aside from the pre-programmed abilities to read engine data from a car's OBD-II port and manage data acquisition, diagnostics, and display an extra set of gauges, sufficiently determined software-types can have it play GPS sat-nav, media centre or full portable computer.
That's a 4-inch TFT displaying 16.7m colours at a resolution of 480x272, and given its flexibility the $595 device, when launched in early 2007, should quickly gain support among the car-modding crowd. It's already won SEMA 2006's award for Best New International Product.
Features:Display
System
200MHZ ARM
64MB RAM
Operating System
Linux
Tools available to write custom software for DashDAQTM
Mechanical Features
Cabin mounted or Handheld versatility
Small, low profile enclosure
MMC/SD card expansion slot
Up to 8GB Storage Expansion
Automotive OBD2 Support
Capture, view, and record live data
ISO9141 / KWP2000
CAN / ISO15765
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Device
USB 2.0 Host
Optional wireless Bluetooth
Optional wireless 802.11b/g
Optional cellular modem
Two Analog Inputs
(0-5V) with 97% accuracy
Support for up to two Wideband O2 sensors
Support EGT and other vehicle sensors
Serial Bus Expansion
Serial architecture for changing devices
