📅 2024-01-02 — Session: Troubleshot and configured Scantool and Freediag on Linux
🕒 15:50–16:15
🏷️ Labels: Scantool, Freediag, Linux, Troubleshooting, OBD-II
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal
The goal of this session was to troubleshoot and configure Scantool software and Freediag vehicle diagnostic tool on Linux systems, ensuring proper device recognition and user permissions.
Key Activities
- Troubleshooting Scantool Configuration: Addressed issues with Scantool software on Linux by checking permissions, manual configurations, and hardware compatibility.
- Device Recognition: Resolved OBD-II USB device recognition issues by focusing on device identification and permission settings.
- User Group Management: Verified user membership in the
dialoutgroup and updated group memberships using Unix/Linux commands. - Freediag Installation: Installed and configured Freediag, including verifying user permissions and executing the software after a successful build.
Achievements
- Successfully troubleshot Scantool COM port issues and configured it for proper operation on Linux.
- Installed and ran Freediag on Linux, ensuring user permissions were correctly set and verified.
Pending Tasks
- Further testing of Scantool and Freediag in different Linux environments to ensure consistent performance.
- Explore alternative software options for compatibility with various hardware setups.