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- From: robrick@erenj.com (Bob Brickman)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos.tech
- Subject: Re: GM ECM Serial Data
- Message-ID: <robrick-110193152033@big-geek.erenj.com>
- Date: 11 Jan 93 20:29:23 GMT
- References: <93Jan11.103644pst.11561@alpha.xerox.com>
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- In article <93Jan11.103644pst.11561@alpha.xerox.com>,
- Michel_Denber.WBST147@xerox.com wrote:
- >
- > "I want to find a way to read data from in into a computer. (So far I
- > can
- > only get a readout with p's and x's.) I have modified the signal output
- > voltage to match the required input by my computer. Also, I have been
- > able to determine that the data rate is 2400 baud (with aid from an
- > oscilloscope)."
- >
- > Bzzzt. It's actually 8192 bits/sec. (I'm assuming you have the "high-speed"
- > P4 ECM. The older C3 is 160 bits /sec.) I've often wondered about the session
- > where the GM engineers decided on these numbers. What I wouldn't give for a
- > few ounces of whatever it is they were smoking at the time. I guess they're
- > making progress though. At least 8192 is a power of 2.
- >
- > "Can someone tell me how many start bits, stop bits, and whatever the
- > signal coming from the car has?"
- >
- > They can, but they won't. Give up.
- >
- > "(Any other information on this signal would also be appreciated.)"
- .... etc.
-
- I saw a couple articles in September 1992 "Automotive Engineering"
- which gave brief descriptions of the SAE J1850 and J2178 standards for the
- serial communications network and message format. Perhaps these may be of
- some relevance to you. They still don't describe how to interpret the
- content of a message packet, but it may indicate how much of a job you have
- ahead of you if you want to "roll your own". Buying a package from Diacom
- sounds pretty cheap by comparison.
- Good luck,
- Bob Brickman <robrick@erenj.com>
- -- disclaimer: the preceding represent my personal opinions and do not
- reflect the opinions, policies, or practices of my employer
-