Thread: Nanocom & Instrument Mode improvements & Idea

Don't be apologetic for the numerous functions that you have now designed and are adding to the Nanocom functionality.

I use the instrument mode regularly on the Td5 Defender and have often thought that it would be nice if it auto started on the desired page. I also look forward to the temperature warning feature that you are working on - a very useful addition which will eliminate the need (and cost) for a separate instrument.

However, I must confess that I haven't had the time recently to explore all of this amazing instrument's capabilities. To date I haven't even found the OBDII socket in the Freelander to use it there.

Thanks again Colin for all these enhancements without the additional charges so often found with other software based systems. It's no wonder that Nanocoms hold their value so well and have so many satisfied owners - many of us who haven't yet utilised anywhere near their full capabilities.

I must go and find that OBDII socket on the Freelander now!

Hi Colin. Please don't stop your enhancements thinking. The unit has come a long way, as have your support mechanisms.

Of course you could always revisit the instrument mode (which I use regularly with my 2 Evo units which are permanently fitted into my cars (along with carrying a BBS kicker in the RRC).
I did raise with you some time ago the possibility of not only accessing separate pages, but also the prospect of individual/customisable menus for each page. For example, I normally use page 1 because I'm paranoid about overheating (audio in addition to the visual warning will be great) but I really don't normally need to read revs or speed because they are in the main dash, and a choice of alternative replacement readings would be great.
Likewise many people (not me) have a separate boost gauge often in conjunction with EGT, so they would not need that function on page 1.

I realise we are dealing in the outer regions here, BUT if you feel inclined to continue fiddling, for which we are very grateful, no harm in asking!!!!
Cheers and keep up the good work. Gavin

Hi Colin.

You know i am still trying to decide between your unit and another for my D3. Something i really want a diagnostic tool for is live readings for temp for transmission and engine, as well as other interesting tidbits like exhaust temp and throttle position.

A customisable page would be awesome, and would make the unit that much more of a permanent fixture. Lots of people mount extra gauges and temp alarms and to have all of that it one, customisable unit which does so much more... well i think that would be awesome.

Cheers

Dan

Hi Colin,
Love the ongoing development.
I haven't seriously entertained keeping the unit permanently plugged in cos of the cable and OBD port position. Even a right angle plug would keep the cable away from my right foot more.
That aside, it'd be super cool if when offroading it could start up in suspension mode for adjustments on the fly (rods and other suspension mods could become obsolete!)
Cheers
Dean
PS any luck finding the extra cylinders and MAF on the TDV8?

Right angle plugs for the Evo end are available, and I think BBS even has them in their shop now?

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Right angle plugs for the Evo end are available, and I think BBS even has them in their shop now?

Sweet!

Originally Posted by BBS Guy

So I ask the question, does anyone else see a benefit to having the Nanocom auto start it's Instrument mode in a display Page other than the first ?

Good idea! I also like Gavin's suggestion of being able to customise what parameters are displayed on each screen, but suspect that will be a step too far at present.

Cheers

Steve

Thanks to all for your feedback on this,

following which I have one of my guys on this instrument selection page save / auto return feature addition already, and will hopefully be trialing it myself when it is implimented before it gets into the next Beta release.
TBH I really cannot wait and due to these recent changes find myself becoming more a daily user of the Nanocom rather than the owner of the company that makes it, if that makes sense

As such I also find the idea of a customisable Instrument mode page appealing, however knowing the equipment as i do, as many suspect, implimenting that, even if possible at all, would take many months of work and have a very heavy impact on the Nanocoms Graphic resources that I believe would indeed be a step too far.

In apologizing for this, I would humbly ask everyone to consider that the Instrument mode function is not something any other diagnostic equipment provider includes at all. The nanocom freely provides this as an additional benefit and function that is barely mentioned in our sales literature, if at all.

We have clearly already invested a substantial amount of time, money and resources that almost entirely and at no additional cost, mainly benefits existing owners, especially given that prospective owners will likely only ever discover the instrument mode functionality the Nanocom has some time after they have purchased one.

I once again have case to thank the members of this forum for their input, assistance, feedback and guidance.

Warmest regards and thanks to all

Colin