GS-911 and ezCAN User Forum

General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: tony_voorn on December 06, 2013, 05:48:05 AM

Title: Connecting to desktop PC
Post by: tony_voorn on December 06, 2013, 05:48:05 AM

Hello,

I have decided that I want to purchase a GS-911 to start doing my own maintenance on my '12 R1200RT.  I want the version that connects to a PC, since, as I understand it, the Mobile version cannot reset the service reminder.  I do not currently own a laptop PC.  Is it possible to connect to my desktop PC which is approximately 40 feet from my motorcycle?  I looked through the FAQ and searched in the forum and could not find an answer to this question.

Thanks,
Tony Van Der Voorn
Wichita, KS

Title: Re: Connecting to desktop PC
Post by: StephanT on December 06, 2013, 08:33:15 AM

hi Tony

it can be done but is a little impractical....

There are two ways:
1. you can use an Active USB extension cable. (Active cables have to be used in 5m and longer)
2. make a bluetooth connection between PC and GS-911 (my preference)

best
Stephan

Title: Re: Connecting to desktop PC
Post by: Haakon on December 07, 2013, 12:32:18 AM

I am not sure Stephans suggestion, to use bluetooth will work.
IF the PC is in the same room as the bike: YES!
 
If the PC is in another room the walls can block the bluetooth signal.
If your PC is old, make sure it HAS bluetooth.
If it does not you must buy a bluetooth "device"- a USB Bluetooth adapter is usually VERY cheap and easy to set up.

   
   

Title: Re: Connecting to desktop PC
Post by: T on December 26, 2013, 11:17:41 PM

Won't a bluetooth connection require the use of the mobile app with only emergency usefulness?

Title: Re: Connecting to desktop PC
Post by: kobus on January 16, 2014, 10:05:38 AM

What Stephan is referring to is setting up Bluetooth on your PC so it creates a virtual comm port. You can then use this from the PC app to diagnose from the PC over a Bluetooth connection.