GuzziDiag on Linux

[tpeever]

Picked up a used university surplus PC laptop running Ubuntu the other day for 40 bucks. Want to use it to run GuzziDiag. Had GuzziDiag running just fine previously on a borrowed Windows XP machine but no luck yet with the Linux laptop. Pretty sure it's a driver issue. Can anyone point me to a set of simple step-by-step instructions on how to get the proper drivers installed? I have the connector cables from LoneLoc. I am reasonably computer literate but have zero experience with Linux. Thanks.

[rboe]

GuzziDiag comes in a Linux version (and Mac) too.

[StuCorpe]

Get the Linux version or try loading "Wine" on the Ubuntu machine. This lets you run many (but not all) Windows programs under Ubuntu.

[twowings]

I could not get it to connect with Ubuntu MATE...I'm sure it was just a port configuration issue....took the easy way out an borrowed my wife's Windoze machine...

[beetle]

You don't need to install any drivers for Linux.

With the cable plugged in and powered, check that you have this device:  /dev/tts/USB0
In a terminal, as root, run this command:

chmod 666 /dev/tts/USB0

Create a symlink:

 ln -s /dev/tts/USB0 /dev/ttyUSB0

Even with superuser privileges, make sure you are part of the dialout group:

usermod -a -G dialout root

usermod -a -G dialout <your user name>


That should do it.

[tpeever]

I could not get it to connect with Ubuntu MATE...I'm sure it was just a port configuration issue....took the easy way out an borrowed my wife's Windoze machine...

I could forget about Linux and install Windows but wanted to see if I could get it to run in Linux first

[tpeever]

You don't need to install any drivers for Linux.

With the cable plugged in and powered, check that you have this device:  /dev/tts/USB0
In a terminal, as root, run this command:

chmod 666 /dev/tts/USB0

Create a symlink:

 ln -s /dev/tts/USB0 /dev/ttyUSB0

Even with superuser privileges, make sure you are part of the dialout group:

usermod -a -G dialout root

usermod -a -G dialout <your user name>


That should do it.

Thanks beetle. Can you put this in a format that I can understand what I need to do, step-by-step. As I said, I am brand new to Linux and do not know how to check if I have a "device", what a "superuser" is, what "dialout" is, how to open a terminal etc. Thanks. Sorry if I seem a bit dense.

[tpeever]

Get the Linux version or try loading "Wine" on the Ubuntu machine. This lets you run many (but not all) Windows programs under Ubuntu.

Thanks. I do have the Linux version installed but can't get it to recognize the bikes ECU. Could go the Windows emulator route change operating system to Windows but wanted to see if I could run GuzziDiag in Linux first

[beetle]

I'll try to make this as simple as possible. OK. First thing to do is open a terminal window. Ways to do this vary by which type of desktop you have, but you can usually right-click on the desktop and the menu will have a Terminal or Open-In-Terminal selection. Alternatively, type CTRL-ALT-T and a terminal will open.

You will get something that looks like this:




Plug in the GuzziDiag cable to a USB port. In the terminal, type:

Code: [Select]

sudo usermod -a -G dialout <your user name> [enter]
You will be asked for your password. Enter your password and hit [enter].

Then, type:

Code: [Select]

ls -al /dev/ttyUSB0
You should get something like this:







That should do it. You should now be able to connect.

[tpeever]

Thanks Mark! Will give it a shot

[beetle]

If you can't connect immediately, try rebooting.

[pete roper]

mark@cunnox?

(Snort!) 

[beetle]

[tpeever]

Thanks very much Mark! Worked great!

[MorenoB]

I'm experiencing many issues with my XP laptop (i can connect 1 on 10 times)...Considering that I've also a Debian Linux OS in my EEEPC I'll try the linux version! Many thanks for this short guide :-)

[Moto]

Works fine on my Eee PC, FYI.

Moto

[MorenoB]

YEHA"I't works very fine also on my Debian based EeePC  Perfect!

[webmost]

help a newb out here....

What years & models does this work on?

[jas67]

Get the Linux version or try loading "Wine" on the Ubuntu machine. This lets you run many (but not all) Windows programs under Ubuntu.

Don't bother trying to run it under Wine, you'll never get the communications working.

Either use Windows or, run the native Linux version.

You need to make sure you have the drivers working for the RS232-USB adapter that you have.

Get one that uses the FTDI chipset.  It is more modern, and works better.   Also, most Linux distributions have the driver built in for it.

[waxi]

GuzziDiag should also work on Raspberry Pi. Will try to do that one day... with touchscreen. I am looking for master thesis title anyway Any ideas? 

[jas67]

GuzziDiag should also work on Raspberry Pi. Will try to do that one day... with touchscreen. I am looking for master thesis title anyway Any ideas? 

What programming language is GuzziDiag written in?   Maybe port it to Android?
That would be the ultimate in portability!

[pete roper]

help a newb out here....

What years & models does this work on?

15M, 15M-RC, W5AM and MUIG3.

[beetle]

GuzziDiag should also work on Raspberry Pi. Will try to do that one day... with touchscreen. I am looking for master thesis title anyway Any ideas? 

An ARM version is not available yet. The developer did mention to me he will compile an ARM version once the language he uses has been developed for the ARM architecture.

[jas67]

An ARM version is not available yet. The developer did mention to me he will compile an ARM version once the language he uses has been developed for the ARM architecture.

Do you know what language it is written in?    There are many Android tablets that have Intel Atom (x86) processors, so, it might be possible to do an Android build, although, it may only work on x86 targets.    I only bring up Android in the context of your ARM comment, because many Android devices have ARM processors.

Android uses Java as it's primary development language, but, it is also possible to compile libraries in C and C++ and integrate into apps.   

I've got a  26 years of software development experience, much of that embedded systems.   I've also got a couple years worth of iOS and Android experience, albeit, most of that using Cordova, which is Javascript+HTML5 based.

[beetle]

Do you know what language it is written in? 

No, I didn't ask.