GM ALDL Information

[Steve Ravet]

At 12:57 PM 1/10/97 -0600, you wrote:
>>I've been reading throughout the day some of the archived messages
associated
>>with the 
>>late model GM ALDL data stream, but I couldn't find any conclusion to this
>>message thread, i.e. a schematic for interfacing a PC to the GM computer,
>>associated software, and GM codes.
>>
>>If anyone has this information, I'd be most grateful.  As a "consolation
>>prize", if this information/interface is not readily available, I would be
>>more than happy to participate in creating the schematic, if I can get hold
>>of some additional interfacing requirements.  I'm fairly familiar with the
>>Motorola 68HC11E9 chip, and its my belief that the GM computer uses one from
>>the same family.  Also, I've built quite a number of embedded systems (from
>>an electronics point of view only, software came from a co-developing pal of
>>mine) in the past, and I can't imagine creating an interface that difficult.

I imagine that everything the list knows is in the archive, as this topic
comes up periodically and generates a fair amount of discussion.  Check it
out thoroughly, and check out an archive that I have located at
http://www.dcc.edu/vettenet/aldl.txt

--steve

>>
>>Info on me: (the short version)
>>I'm transplanting a FWD GM powertrain (3.8L supercharged) to the rear of a
>>"homebrew" mid-engine vehicle I'm putting together.  In less than a week,
>>I'll have a web site with all the info on my project, so I won't take up
your
>>space and time explaining it all here.  I have skills in electronics (though
>>from a hobbyist realm), embedded systems (also hobbyist), LAN/WAN
networking,
>>C programming, and some mechanical ability.
>>
>>Any leads or information would be appreciated.  Thanks for your
>>consideration,
>>
>>Frederic Breitwieser
>>"HomeBrew Automotive" mailing list guy
>>
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