New rover mg diagnostics kit

[andre372]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Virtual T4 is a standalone software product in it's own right, solely developed by Phil-T4.

The front end interface at the moment is utilising standard RDS software, which of course as we both own standard T4 machines is perfectly legal and no infringement of copyright exists.

So the only "virtual" part, is the emulation of the electronic handshaking of the actual T4 interface, for which there are no copyright issues.

So there is nothing stopping you purchasing a legitimate copy of RDS 5.06, and DST0006V directly from Omitec, and running Phil's software and hardware in conjuction with it

On saying that, the finished product will have it's own custom front end interface

Brian

What does all that mean?
Phil's interface (cable) connected between car's J1962 connector and computer via USB, the computer running RDS 5.06 and Phil's software to allow using the USB (or serial) interface directly without the original hub/demultiplexer?

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by Spôôk

I don't know the solution in question at all. But from a software distribution point it would be an infringement if whole or parts of the (original) software was copied and transferred to another client/user on a permanent basis ie. was able to run on that client machine.
However, if an individual piece of software installed on a client/user PC could transfer the "live" data to/from an OBD interface to a remote T4, I don't see how anybody could object as this would just be regarded as a virtual CABLE.
Offcourse someone might even write an entirely new program like the BMW 1.4x scanner software, sending data to a T4 - who knows. And that would not be an infringement either.

Preben

Ooops, Brian beat me to it.

Something I was in discussion with Phil this very day, in regards to your own situation Preben

Watch this space

Brian

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by andre372

What does all that mean?
Phil's interface (cable) connected between car's J1962 connector and computer via USB, the computer running RDS 5.06 and Phil's software to allow using the USB (or serial) interface directly without the original hub/demultiplexer?

Yes, that is it exactly, Phil's software and bespoke USB serial interface, allows the RDS software to be used without the actual T4 interface

Brian

[andre372]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Yes, that is it exactly, Phil's software and bespoke USB serial interface, allows the RDS software to be used without the actual T4 interface

Brian

Terrific

The pictures you added in your earlier post... Are you already trying out Phil's "emulation" software?
And the blue "virtual T4" cable, is this a simple Vag-Com cable with an FTDI chip or is this 232RL something different?

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by andre372

Terrific

The pictures you added in your earlier post... Are you already trying out Phil's "emulation" software?
And the blue "virtual T4" cable, is this a simple Vag-Com cable with an FTDI chip or is this 232RL something different?

It isn't a simple VAG-Com cable I'm afraid, but the FTDI FT232RL chip is the basis of the interface

And yes, that is Phil's software in the pictures, running on my standard T4 laptop

Brian

[Spôôk]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Something I was in discussion with Phil this very day, in regards to your own situation Preben

Watch this space

Brian

Don't mention the War

[terreneuve]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Simon, Phil is planning a locked to VIN version for individuals wanting to diagnose their own car, and a limited multiple licence version for owners who have more than one car like yourself.

I have been trialing VT4 Beta myself, and I have to say it is very nice, very stable, and does what it says on the tin

Brian

interesting developments, is there a release date??

John

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by terreneuve

interesting developments, is there a release date??

John

Phil is working on the release version as we speak John, however no firm date yet I'm afraid.

Of course you as a TestBook owner are licenced to utilise your own copy of RDS, in conjunction with VT4

Brian

[andre372]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Phil is working on the release version as we speak John, however no firm date yet I'm afraid.

Of course you as a TestBook owner are licenced to utilise your own copy of RDS, in conjunction with VT4

Brian

Apart from obtaining the RDS and data discs, is there any approximate cost for Phil's interface and software?

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by andre372

Apart from obtaining the RDS and data discs, is there any approximate cost for Phil's interface and software?

Something I would suggest best directed via PM to Phil in person

Brian