ScanGauge II released!!!
05-15-2006, 08:55 AM
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ScanGauge II released!!!
I just got an e-mail from Linear-Logic in response to a question I asked them a while back...
I asked, since strange things had been going on with distributors running out of the original ScanGauge, if there was a new one coming out...
There is. :D
Here's a pic of the new unit, and the text of their e-mail to me.
We seriously need some sort of 'group buy' on these things, if someone wants to try... I want one. 
I asked, since strange things had been going on with distributors running out of the original ScanGauge, if there was a new one coming out...
There is. :D
Here's a pic of the new unit, and the text of their e-mail to me.
Tomas,
We apologize for the delay. I can finally tell you what has been going on.
We made the decision to solve the criticism we were hearing from people about the ScanGauge
by redesigning it. We had some problems getting the parts for the new product.
The new unit is called the ScanGauge II. It solves the following issues:
1) Size - The ScanGauge II is 1/4 the volume of the orignal ScanGauge. It is 4.8"W x 1.5"H x 1"D.
It is similar in size to a stick of butter and I can carry it in my shirt pocket along with my
cell phone and have room left over.
2) Display Size - Even though the ScanGauge II is smaller, the Display is 50% larger than the display
in the original ScanGauge.
3) Backlight Color - The ScanGauge II used multicolor Leds to allow you to select from 7 standard
backlight colors. White, Blue, Green, Aqua, Reddish-Orange, Violet, and Amber. If these are not
enough, you can blend the colors to make your own color. There are 127 different possible
color-intensity combinations.
4) Styling - The case was designed by an industrial artist and graphics by a commercial artist.
It is simple and modern in appearance.
5) Cable routing - The ScanGauge II has a detachable cable. It can be routed through smaller
openings and even left in a vehicle so the ScanGauge II can be moved between vehicles easily.
There are two sockets on the ScanGauge II, one on the back and one on the side. You can connect
it to either one.
6) Data Logging, Field updates and Computer Interface - A ScanGauge to USB adapter will be available
in August 2006. This, and the fact that the programming space in the ScanGauge II is less than 1/2 full
will allow for increased capabilities in the future.
7) Warranty - The ScanGauge II now carries a full 1 year warranty, parts and labor.
We tried to keep the price from going up any more than necessary. It ended up 31% higher. This is a
very small increase for so many added features and future expandability.
You can see it on our web site now at www.scangauge.com . We will be taking orders starting
Monday (5/15/2006). First shipments will start a week later.
Again, thank you for your patience.
Ron DeLong
Manager
Linear-Logic, LLC
"The Home of the ScanGauge"
We apologize for the delay. I can finally tell you what has been going on.
We made the decision to solve the criticism we were hearing from people about the ScanGauge
by redesigning it. We had some problems getting the parts for the new product.
The new unit is called the ScanGauge II. It solves the following issues:
1) Size - The ScanGauge II is 1/4 the volume of the orignal ScanGauge. It is 4.8"W x 1.5"H x 1"D.
It is similar in size to a stick of butter and I can carry it in my shirt pocket along with my
cell phone and have room left over.
2) Display Size - Even though the ScanGauge II is smaller, the Display is 50% larger than the display
in the original ScanGauge.
3) Backlight Color - The ScanGauge II used multicolor Leds to allow you to select from 7 standard
backlight colors. White, Blue, Green, Aqua, Reddish-Orange, Violet, and Amber. If these are not
enough, you can blend the colors to make your own color. There are 127 different possible
color-intensity combinations.
4) Styling - The case was designed by an industrial artist and graphics by a commercial artist.
It is simple and modern in appearance.
5) Cable routing - The ScanGauge II has a detachable cable. It can be routed through smaller
openings and even left in a vehicle so the ScanGauge II can be moved between vehicles easily.
There are two sockets on the ScanGauge II, one on the back and one on the side. You can connect
it to either one.
6) Data Logging, Field updates and Computer Interface - A ScanGauge to USB adapter will be available
in August 2006. This, and the fact that the programming space in the ScanGauge II is less than 1/2 full
will allow for increased capabilities in the future.
7) Warranty - The ScanGauge II now carries a full 1 year warranty, parts and labor.
We tried to keep the price from going up any more than necessary. It ended up 31% higher. This is a
very small increase for so many added features and future expandability.
You can see it on our web site now at www.scangauge.com . We will be taking orders starting
Monday (5/15/2006). First shipments will start a week later.
Again, thank you for your patience.
Ron DeLong
Manager
Linear-Logic, LLC
"The Home of the ScanGauge"
05-15-2006, 09:08 AM
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Dunno yet - the USB interface isn't out yet and this is the very first info I have on the unit.
Keep an eye on http://www.scangauge.com/, maybe?
Just for interest, here are comparison pics of the old and new...
Tom
Keep an eye on http://www.scangauge.com/, maybe?
Just for interest, here are comparison pics of the old and new...
Tom
05-20-2006, 08:20 PM
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Holy crap this looks awsome.
i was looking at the Gtech pro and admired it because it just needed to connect to the cig plug.
However, even though this needs to connect to the ODB sensor it gives u gas mileage readings! Thats awsome!
I do have one question though...
Is the front black faceplate removable so we can do color matching with our cars? And
, would it be possible to get an extra one if we poop it up?
i was looking at the Gtech pro and admired it because it just needed to connect to the cig plug.
However, even though this needs to connect to the ODB sensor it gives u gas mileage readings! Thats awsome!
I do have one question though...
Is the front black faceplate removable so we can do color matching with our cars? And
, would it be possible to get an extra one if we poop it up?
05-21-2006, 01:36 AM
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Wow, that's a great tool, I'd seriously consider buying it but I'm just wondering where t mount it. Any pics of some mounted ones? Maybe people with 1 DIN stereo systems could mount this in a DIN slot?
05-21-2006, 10:15 PM
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I believe the OBDII port should be on the driver's side, under the dash, probably on the left hand side near the hood release. And I haven't checked to be sure, but I do believe that it does use a CAN bus.
05-21-2006, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tomas
$169.95 (Includes shipping)
But... I did find a source that sells them for $5 off. --> http://www.3n1autocomputer.com/
I get NO addtional kick-back for this... but gotta say... the guy running the above site is named "Stuart" and is now an official sponsor on the forums over at http://rav4world.com . Seems to be a very honest/sincere guy.
- Kelly
