Code Reading App for Android

[Toothbrush]

On the Chesapeake app, I've tried it several times and it will connect to my Carly bluetooth OBD (the original Gen2 white version) but it never gets past "Reading" when I tap read codes. Left it that way while driving for ~20 minutes once. Could be my phone/operator error but I'm not sure what to try or where to leave feedback from the app itself.

[Cyrix2k]

Thanks for giving it a shot. I don't have the Carly adapter (might buy one to test with) but as of now it doesn't sound like it's compatible. Usually it will say "Something went wrong" but there's a few cases I haven't totally caught. If you double tap "reading" it should reset, but I would expect the same behavior the next time you try to connect :-/

Every generic bluetooth ELM 327 adapter I've tried has worked fine, but other adapters have not including the OBD Link series of adapters which are advertised as being ELM 327 compatible. On that front, I have a workaround coded in that works with the latest firmware, but I believe older versions still don't work (Carly may be based on their chip and fall into this category). I've also been working with them to reproduce the problem and a fix should be included in their firmware sometime in the future although they report they don't currently have a timetable on release due to COVID-19.

[Cyrix2k]

A couple updates. First, I was able to reproduce the behavior when the app hangs on "Reading" and I still need to fix it :p Second, I'm working on adding the ability to both read battery statistics & information as well as battery registration in the app. This isn't in the beta yet but should be "soon." I'm actually planning on using the app to register a new battery in my dad's X5.

Examples (Note: this is extremely rough on the presentation!)
Old 335i DME (sits around a lot)



X5 35i sitting on a float charger, pretty sure the "60 Ah draw" is from me killing the battery while working on the CIC although the time isn't right




Another thing I've noticed is some oddness with flashed DMEs around the replacement mileage. Still trying to make sense of it. I can confirm the replacement mileage on my 335i is accurate for the most recent battery.

[13brian]

I just downloaded have M57 X5. Anxious to explore, thanks. Anything in particular you want to see?

[Cyrix2k]

Originally Posted by 13brian

I just downloaded have M57 X5. Anxious to explore, thanks. Anything in particular you want to see?

Thanks! Nothing in particular, I'm mostly looking for feedback to see if people are able to use it successfully and what can be done better It should be interesting to see how it works with your M57 as I don't have any diesels.

[Cyrix2k]

Just a quick demo of the battery registration. It still needs polish before I release it.


https://youtu.be/VdNL-teTULs

[david2047]

excellent work!
Cheers mate