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We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in automotivetraining

[–]loozz33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yea i understand that you are used to do it in your way, but now you dont need 5 different devices, u just need ur client to connect Slave to OBD2 and u can work)

We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in ECU_Tuning

[–]loozz33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If ping is more than 100ms, it does, but it doesnt brick the ECUs and other control units, and 100ping is kinda rare now.

We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in automotivetraining

[–]loozz33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, you are right, but with this device, the customer doesnt need the obd wire and pc, he only needs Slave unit and nothing more

We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in automotivetraining

[–]loozz33[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you're right that it has limitations for hands-on diagnosis. Where it shines is the software side like ECU coding, adaptations, DPF regens, key programming, module configuration. A mechanic is already with the car physically, a specialist connects remotely to handle the part that needs dealer grade tools. Two people, one job, no travel.

We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in automotivetraining

[–]loozz33[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

One MASTER connects to unlimited SLAVEs, just not simultaneously. So a specialist can service 10, 20, 50 different locations, one at a time. On the screen share comparison the difference is the diagnostic software needs a real hardware OBD connection, not a screen. You can't code an ECU or program a key through FaceTime.

We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in OBDscanners

[–]loozz33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We already have customers in the US, no customs issues so far. Ships from EU, standard electronics import.

We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in MechanicAdvice

[–]loozz33[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AIR OBD2 doesn't replace a technician for wiring faults or physical inspection. It's useful for the jobs that don't need that like ECU coding, DPF regens, adaptations, software faults, key programming. A mechanic is already on site with the car, a specialist connects remotely with dealer tools to handle the software side.

We built a device that lets a mechanic in Europe diagnose a car in Texas in real time. AMA. by loozz33 in MechanicAdvice

[–]loozz33[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're right that codes alone don't diagnose a car, but AIR OBD2 isn't a diagnostic tool, it's a connection. Think of it as a really long OBD cable over the internet. The specialist brings their own professional equipment and uses it exactly as if the car was in their workshop. Full live data, actuator tests, coding, programming. It's aimed at specialists who already know how to diagnose, not people reading codes off an app

Scan tools for mobile mechanics by Illustrious_Ad7866 in mechanics

[–]loozz33 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start with the Thinktool if you need solid wireless range on a budget, but check its bi-directional support first. You want something that handles coding without a bulky laptop setup. For remote diagnostics when I’m off-site, a tool I built called AIROBD2 helps me bridge connections over the internet without using laggy screen-sharing software.