What does one need to run Datamaster

[Ozrein]

I've tried searching and cant get the exact info I'm looking for. (I'm sure someone will prove me wrong :lol: )

Anyway, I'd really like to get datamaster because well I'm kinda going at this alone here. Since there are no other SyTyers in my area, I've got to try to figure this out on my own. So to my question(s)

What do I need to run datamaster? I need to pick up a laptop, can any old laptop do? I dont have gobs of extra cash so I'd be looking at something in the $100-150 range so thats most likely going to be pretty outdated. But would something like a 233mhz work, does datamaster need alot of computing power or no?

Then once I've got a laptop, I'll need to get the software, can anyone point me in the right direction to get the software and apparently I will need a cable to connect truck to laptop. Where might someone pick up a cable?

Really appreciate any help, thanks guys.

 

[Divergent Lightning]

Re: What does one need to run Datamaster

you can go to Detroit turbo and get teh cable and software. AKM cables sells the cables for a good price too.

Datamaster dosn't require too much power. 233mhz should be good enough for you.

 

[SY2932]

Re: What does one need to run Datamaster

233 mhz is plenty of clock speed to run Datamaster. You can check out the specs here and even download it and get 20 free "trail" runs. Of course, you will need a cable to connect your laptop to the ALDL port under your dash. Buy the cable and the software from here and save some money over tts power systems site. After you get it if you have communication problems between the laptop and your truck, go here to get yourself connected. HTH's

 

[Ozrein]

Re: What does one need to run Datamaster

Awesome, thanks guys. I'll look into all that when i get home from work. Just want to make sure I'm not going to blow up my engine. It sounds fine, other than a light tapping sound at all rpms (I dont think it sounds like knock/pinging and I always try to fill up with 94 octane to hopefully avoid that) one of my co-workers who knows a good amount about cars says it sounds like piston slap(?) It runs goods other than that. I really wish there were more people around here I could get the low-down from. I dont mind saying I'm an amateur at this, I'm learning slowly though.

 

[JJsyclone1128]

Re: What does one need to run Datamaster

if i was you i would check out whatever it is thats tapping, mines tapped before...taking a crap on me, and its tapping now after 10k on the rebuild.
tap tap blamo a week after i bought it.

 

[SY2932]

Re: What does one need to run Datamaster

Update: You can also make your own Datamaster cable if you are comfortable in electronics, EXCELLENT write up here. Or you can can just buy one from the author if you wish. HTH's

 

[DynaGlide]

Re: What does one need to run Datamaster

Update: You can also make your own Datamaster cable if you are comfortable in electronics, EXCELLENT write up here. Or you can can just buy one from the author if you wish. HTH's

I might add that Dan's unit is a nice one. :tup: