Description
This board allows you to interface with your car's OBD-II bus. It provides you a serial interface using the ELM327 command set and supports all major OBD-II standards such as CAN and JBUS. The board also provides a footprint which mates directly to our FTDI Basic.
The OBD-II UART Board STN1110 ELM327 SparkFun is a powerful tool that allows you to interface with your car's OBD-II bus. It provides a serial interface using the ELM327 command set and supports all major OBD-II standards such as CAN and JBUS. This makes it perfect for a variety of applications, including:
- Diagnostics: Read and clear trouble codes, view real-time sensor data, and track fuel economy.
- Data logging: Record and analyze vehicle data for later playback or analysis.
- Tuning: Make adjustments to your car's engine and performance parameters.
- Security: Implement custom security features, such as remote door locking and tracking.
Features:
- STN1110 OBD-II to UART interpreter
- Supports all major OBD-II protocols: ISO 15765-4 (CAN), ISO 14230-4 (Keyword Protocol 2000), ISO 9141-2 (Asian, European, Chrysler vehicles), SAE J1850 VPW (GM vehicles), SAE J1850 PWM (Ford vehicles)
- ELM327 AT command set compatible
- 3.3V and 5V power output
- DB9 connector for OBD-II cable
- Footprint for FTDI Basic
FAQs:
Q: What is the main function of the OBD-II UART Board?
A: The OBD-II UART Board allows you to easily connect to your vehicle's OBD-II port and access diagnostic data via a serial interface.
Q: Which OBD-II standards are supported?
A: The board supports major OBD-II standards including ISO 15765-4 (CAN), ISO 14230-4 (Keyword Protocol 2000), ISO 9141-2, J1850 VPW, and J1850 PWM.
Q: Is this board compatible with all vehicle makes and models?
A: The board is compatible with most vehicles manufactured after 1996 that have an OBD-II port. However, some vehicles may have specific communication protocols not supported by this board. It's recommended to check your vehicle's compatibility beforehand.
Q: What software can I use with this board?
A: You can use any serial terminal software to communicate with the board, such as PuTTY or RealTerm. There are also various OBD-II software applications available that can provide a more user-friendly interface.
Q: Do I need any special drivers to use this board?
A: The board uses standard FTDI drivers, which are usually automatically installed by your operating system when you connect the board to your computer via USB. If needed, you can download the drivers from the FTDI website.
