directorsusa Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 I realize Scangauge D exists, but the display screen is small and limited. Is there a better alternative that can display more data/gauges real-time? Has anyone used a 9-pin to 16-pin converter for the OBD2 connectors and tried that way? Jarred A. - 04 HR Navigator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidL Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Look at Bluefire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
directorsusa Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 Thanks David! Jarred A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 SilverLeaf is what I have been using for the past 11 years. I use a 10 inch laptop and the screen is totally customizable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpat_39 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Please take a look at BlueFire-LLC. It is used extensively by truck fleets and motorhomes. Software is free for you to experiment with layout. Software available at https://bluefire-llc.com/website/motorhomes. The MacBook version is still in developmental stage, but iOS, Android and Windows mobile versions are all active. Adapters for 6 pin J1708 and 9 pin J1708/J1939 are available thru publisher or Amazon. I made transition from Silverleaf to BlueFire so I could use an iPad. Our rig is 2000 Diplomat so I do not get the entire range of PID's that new engines get, but I am very happy with what I do get. My stock dash layout is very poorly thought out and the Tach and Speedo are hidden behind the spokes of steering wheel. With BlueFire on iPad I can see most gauges thru Steering wheel. There are several different adapters for OBD II conversion to the Deutsch plugs. https://bluefire-llc.com/website/connectors-and-cables My theory is only critical data is shown while driving so I have just basics on dash. Also run a 1/3 of screen as GPS using Apple or Google Maps. Now I am only looking at one device. Any other data can be retrieve and shown when I am stopped. My ECM does not provide brake or airbag pressure. That gauge is outside the iPad so I can see it. Images are of my current dash with GPS. Also stock dash and dash with iPad mounted. Mounted version for visualization purposes used clear tape. I now have an clear acrylic mount attached to dash using existing dash screw holes that iPad sits in. By having clear mount I can still see instruments if iPad is not mounted. BTW, I do not use rear view monitor any longer. Now have wireless camera and stand alone monitor. Happy to answer questions by email. Pat C Walnut Creek, CA 2000 Diplomat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsorbill06 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Pat, As you know, I've been playing around with the BlueFire. For the life of me, I can't get the altitude to display. I need to revisit that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpat_39 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Bill sorry I have not answered sooner. Was not able to log in last night. I’ll look at my prior Blue-Fire notes and get back to you. I assume your iPad cellular and equipped with GPS Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsorbill06 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, cpat_39 said: Bill sorry I have not answered sooner. Was not able to log in last night. I’ll look at my prior Blue-Fire notes and get back to you. I assume your iPad cellular and equipped with GPS Pat I think your right. I originally was using an older IPad. I just got a new IPad 2 weeks ago and hadn't tried adding the Altitude feature back in. I'll bet it will work now. Thanks for triggering my brain. Edited February 21, 2021 by windsorbill06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Hoegh Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 I recently read that Winegard acquired Silverleaf. Not sure if that's good or bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpat_39 Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 Doug, I think Winegard acquiring Silverleaf will help. Not sure it will help with VMSpc. Don't think there is sufficient profit in that product compared to their Glass Dash product. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank McElroy Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Pat, I tend to agree. The days of free VMSpc software and the silverleaf user forum will likely be history. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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