Fotis Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hey everyone is it possible to connect link ecu via bluetooth or via WiFi? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted April 9, 2019 Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 I use USB over wifi for controlling my ECU remotely (my ECU is in the boot next to the engine so no long USB wires through the cabin). I bought one of these from amazon which work great and are cheap :- https://www.gl-inet.com/products/gl-mt300n-v2/ The hardware then needs reflashing with the virtual USB software:- https://www.virtualhere.com/hardware Powered with a 12V to 5V micro USB adapter, this gives you USB over WiFi, which should be significantly longer range than bluetooth. The Virtual firmware is available on a few different platforms so it may be possible to extend the range even further. HTH, Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fotis Posted April 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2019 Hi Richard can you give me more information about how i can set it up? The perpose of this is to have wirelessly the dash and also allow me to do changes while the vehicle is running down the track. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtihk Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 What is a 12V micro USB adapter? Is it where the power for this WiFi Router is coming from? https://salaskoracing.com/collections/salasko-racing-motorsports-electronics/products/ethernet-wifi-adapter This looks nice but quite expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamw Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 The router will be powered by via the micro USB port so to power it up permanently inside a car whenever the ignition is on you would want something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtihk Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 Where can I get one please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtihk Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 This is 12v in and 5v out. It does not sound right. The WiFi device should need 12v, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted April 10, 2019 Report Share Posted April 10, 2019 37 minutes ago, gtihk said: Where can I get one please? I got mine from ebay, try searching for "dc 12v to 5v USB" The WiFi module I use is USB powered This is a short range WiFi module, I have used it over a couple of metres through a fibreglass bulkhead or about 5 metres clear line of sight. If you need more range then a different module with a higher power output and possibly an external aerial would be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtihk Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 I have the Mini Router now and updated its firmware as advised. I can connect to the CloudhubXXXXXX, but cannot see ECU. Any ideas please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted April 11, 2019 Report Share Posted April 11, 2019 The only problems I've seen have been due to firewall issues, if possible, try connecting with firewalls temporarily disabled. Also, try ticking the reverse connection option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofan Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Richard Hill said: The only problems I've seen have been due to firewall issues, if possible, try connecting with firewalls temporarily disabled. Also, try ticking the reverse connection option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtihk Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 Thanks, it is working now with firewall turned off. I did not personally turned it on, but I guess it is a default to be On. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almerekhi Posted April 12, 2019 Report Share Posted April 12, 2019 https://www.ecumaster.com/products/bt-module/ The Bluetooth module allows to transmit ECUMASTER log data via Bluetooth communication but I don't know if it will work with linkecu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSEVL Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 On 4/10/2019 at 9:59 PM, Richard Hill said: I got mine from ebay, try searching for "dc 12v to 5v USB" The WiFi module I use is USB powered This is a short range WiFi module, I have used it over a couple of metres through a fibreglass bulkhead or about 5 metres clear line of sight. If you need more range then a different module with a higher power output and possibly an external aerial would be needed. Hi there im not tech savvy, so im just trying to understand how i can get this to work before buying stuff through ebay. so does the dc coverter power up the wifi module (yellow thing in the picture)?, im just not too sure where the USB cable plugs into after that from the LinkECU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSEVL Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Would anyone please explain in further details? just trying to get my head across how everything plugs in before i start buying stuff. so the dc converter powers up the wifi module right? where does the usb cable from the link plug into after that? Any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamw Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 The DC adaptor is just to supply power to the router, it plugs into the micro USB port that you see in the pic above next to the two Ethernet ports. On the back of the router, not shown in the picture is a normal USB A port that the ecu tuning cable plugs into. The Ethernet ports will not be used at all. Fotis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 As Adam mentioned, the micro usb only powers the WiFi module. You then plug the ecu in via the usb port below using your tuning cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtihk Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I had some problems initially but Michael at Virtualhere was very helpful. He used Teamviewer to help me. Considering that I did not pay for the software, it was wonderful service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 have just ordered one.. will see how we get on once it turns up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtihk Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 Let me know if I can be of help when you have the hardware arrived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted April 17, 2019 Report Share Posted April 17, 2019 I also have the android version of the server which allows you to connect the ECU to your phone and control it from anywhere using the client. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITSEVL Posted May 1, 2019 Report Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Could anyone help me out? For some reason I can’t get the link ecu to connect to my tablet via wifi Edited May 1, 2019 by ITSEVL Added photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorV Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 ITSEVL Did you get this resolved, I'm having the same problem. I got it connect to the Ling G4 ECU once, but can't get it to connect after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabio_jan Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Hi everyone, I bought (and received yesterday) the GL-MT300N-v2 and we would like to know the step by step procedure to reflashing the firmware. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Hill Posted November 12, 2019 Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Fabio_jan said: Hi everyone, I bought (and received yesterday) the GL-MT300N-v2 and we would like to know the step by step procedure to reflashing the firmware. thanks in advance https://www.virtualhere.com/hardware CHOOSE THIS SECTION IF YOU HAVE A NEXX, GL-MT300N-V2, or GL-AR150 Are you running the stock firmware? YES - Install the firmware image (below) on the router by flashing it with the built-in router configuration interface "System -> Firmware Update": NEXX 3020F (Initial Image) cloudhub-nexx-initial.bin GL-MT300N-V2 (Initial Image) - None required, the upgrade image (below) can be flashed immediately. GL-AR150 (Initial Image) - None required, the upgrade image (below) can be flashed immediately. NO - Since you are already running the VirtualHere CloudHub, bring up the Administration Interface by right clicking CloudHub_xxxx in the VirtualHere Client, select Properties -> Configure -> Enter Admin password->Advanced Button->Upgrade Firmware (The current settings will be remembered after the upgrade) : NEXX 3020F (Upgrade Image) cloudhub-nexx-upgrade.bin GL-MT300N-V2 (Upgrade Image) cloudhub-gl-mt300nv2-upgrade.bin GL-AR150 (Upgrade Image) cloudhub-gl-ar150-upgrade.bin Now continue at step 3. below. HTH, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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