A Linux-based, dashboard-mounted data acquisition (DAQ) device was named “Best New International Product” at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) tradeshow this week in Las Vegas. Drew Tech's “DashDAQ” interfaces via ODB2, displaying a rich variety of engine diagnostics information.

The DashDAQ will ship in Q1, 2007, with a standard set of virtual guages, and diagnostic and troubleshooting applications. It will also be available as an open platform for third party application developers wishing to implement all kinds of in-car computers capable of interfacing directly with the sensor buses found in today's computerized cars.

Learn more about the DashDAQ in our complete Device Profile:

 
This article was originally published on LinuxDevices.com and has been donated to the open source community by QuinStreet Inc. Please visit LinuxToday.com for up-to-date news and articles about Linux and open source.