# Connectivity

**URL:** https://forum.realdash.net/c/connectivity/6.md?page=1

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## [MeatPi WiCan issues](https://forum.realdash.net/t/meatpi-wican-issues/5082)

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**Author:** [@Oa939](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Oa939)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/meatpi-wican-issues/5082 "2026-05-18T00:46:39Z")

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Hi everyone, I am facing an issue while trying to connect my WiCan to realdash, on my 2021 jeep wrangler (manual transmission) i have also tried connecting it to other cars as well and the issue still persists. I follow…

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## [Waveshar adapter issue](https://forum.realdash.net/t/waveshar-adapter-issue/10396)

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**Author:** [@kp77](https://forum.realdash.net/u/kp77)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/waveshar-adapter-issue/10396 "2026-05-11T16:28:04Z")

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Hi guys i got issu with waveshare adapter however i try to configure the can adapter i keep having connecting popup in the main guage menu at the bottom right corner after config…etror message in picture Whene i try to …

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## [Link CAN xml](https://forum.realdash.net/t/link-can-xml/408)

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**Author:** [@jrizing](https://forum.realdash.net/u/jrizing)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/link-can-xml/408 "2026-05-08T00:47:51Z")

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Hi Can you please provide xml for Link G4+ ecu. I’m new to setting up CAN but I’ve managed to find this information on the Link help file and incluced some samples from the ECU CAN setup page.

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## [Connection Priority](https://forum.realdash.net/t/connection-priority/10296)

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**Author:** [@Kaelub](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Kaelub)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/connection-priority/10296 "2026-05-07T15:33:12Z")

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So i’ve been running with two different OBD devices pulled in to my port using a Y connector. One is doing CAN and one is connected using bluetooth to the OBD itself. My question is, which takes priority if I have some…

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## [Canbus and megasquirt](https://forum.realdash.net/t/canbus-and-megasquirt/534)

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**Author:** [@Toddmercury](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Toddmercury)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/canbus-and-megasquirt/534 "2026-05-05T20:17:43Z")

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Hi I was wondering will realdash receive data from megasquirt over canbus with a can adapter? Haven’t been able to find a good answer/example online. Thanks

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## [AEM 22 channel CAN sensor](https://forum.realdash.net/t/aem-22-channel-can-sensor/715)

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**Author:** [@vance.donahoo](https://forum.realdash.net/u/vance.donahoo)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 7:05am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/aem-22-channel-can-sensor/715 "2026-05-04T07:05:31Z")

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Does anyone have any experience with using an AEM 22 channel CAN sensor module? More importanly does anyone have an XML file for it? You can find the specs on the CAN here. https://www.aemelectronics.com/sites/default/…

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## [Emu black -\>CANable-\>OrangePi Android](https://forum.realdash.net/t/emu-black-canable-orangepi-android/10343)

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**Author:** [@Mstockmaster](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Mstockmaster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/emu-black-canable-orangepi-android/10343 "2026-05-04T07:01:58Z")

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I’m working on a dash for my car. Realdash running on an orangepi 5 running their port of android 12. I’ve got everything functional but I can’t get the canbus data to work correctly. Ve tried a bunch of different sett…

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## [Connecting to EMU Black by USB from Windows PC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/connecting-to-emu-black-by-usb-from-windows-pc/10298)

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**Author:** [@LegendaryD](https://forum.realdash.net/u/LegendaryD)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/connecting-to-emu-black-by-usb-from-windows-pc/10298 "2026-04-30T10:56:23Z")

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Trying to connect an EMU Black to Realdash running on Windows using the USB cable that is plugged in to the micro-USB port on the EMU black. The cable works (I can connect to the EMU Black V3 software on the pc) but in R…

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## [ESP32-S3, Megasquirt 1 and Real Dash?](https://forum.realdash.net/t/esp32-s3-megasquirt-1-and-real-dash/10277)

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**Author:** [@ThousandManx461](https://forum.realdash.net/u/ThousandManx461)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/esp32-s3-megasquirt-1-and-real-dash/10277 "2026-04-24T11:33:24Z")

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Hey guys I am new here. First sorry for my bad English and now to my problem/question. I am trying to do an diy project with an esp32-s3. My goal is to display an Megasquirt 1 to real dash trough the esp. so that I can s…

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## [OSX USB CAN adapter for macOS](https://forum.realdash.net/t/osx-usb-can-adapter-for-macos/5473)

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**Author:** [@series8217](https://forum.realdash.net/u/series8217)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/osx-usb-can-adapter-for-macos/5473 "2026-04-20T13:21:46Z")

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Are there any USB-CAN adapters confirmed to work with RealDash on macOS?

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## [Cannot find DTA S40 via serial/usb connection](https://forum.realdash.net/t/cannot-find-dta-s40-via-serial-usb-connection/10164)

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**Author:** [@Fred1](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Fred1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/cannot-find-dta-s40-via-serial-usb-connection/10164 "2026-04-19T20:58:17Z")

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Desperate for some help here… Samsung galaxy tab s connected to DTA S40 via prolific serial cable, plus good quality usb to micro usb otg. DTA set as per; Realdash cannot find the ecu in garage connections! It did o…

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## [Emtron xml wanted](https://forum.realdash.net/t/emtron-xml-wanted/3234)

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**Author:** [@m400sub](https://forum.realdash.net/u/m400sub)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/emtron-xml-wanted/3234 "2026-04-16T17:47:54Z")

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Has anyone got a decent working Emtron XML they wouldn’t mind sharing?

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## [Use of not listed adapter](https://forum.realdash.net/t/use-of-not-listed-adapter/10188)

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**Author:** [@henroys](https://forum.realdash.net/u/henroys)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 7:57am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/use-of-not-listed-adapter/10188 "2026-04-14T07:57:24Z")

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I have an OEM VCI, CAN to USB, that I like to use. I can see messages sent from my Vipec ECU via the VCI in CanKing, so it’s all there. Is it possible to pick it up in RealDash?

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## [Help with sending CAN frames](https://forum.realdash.net/t/help-with-sending-can-frames/10159)

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**Author:** [@gavik](https://forum.realdash.net/u/gavik)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/help-with-sending-can-frames/10159 "2026-04-07T10:00:15Z")

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Hello. Help me solve my problem. I have a button that sends data to the CAN bus. No sources are assigned to it, only the “send can frame” action. The button works, everything is fine. I need another command to be sent t…

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## [Waveshare CAN A Dongle connects but not Data is shown on CAN monitor, Haltech](https://forum.realdash.net/t/waveshare-can-a-dongle-connects-but-not-data-is-shown-on-can-monitor-haltech/10123)

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**Author:** [@ardillolambo](https://forum.realdash.net/u/ardillolambo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 11:46am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/waveshare-can-a-dongle-connects-but-not-data-is-shown-on-can-monitor-haltech/10123 "2026-03-30T11:46:27Z")

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Fellas, Trying to read CAN data from a Haltech Elite 2500 ECU without success. Downloaded and installed the driver for the dongle. Set up Waveshare USB to CAN using Waveshare USBCAN V2.12 configurator with a Baud Ra…

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## [realdash can](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-can/407)

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**Author:** [@maarten700](https://forum.realdash.net/u/maarten700)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 5:57am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/realdash-can/407 "2026-03-30T05:57:59Z")

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hi all, im trying to connect to realdash via can with an syvecs s7 ecu. my question is witch can protocol realdash can understand. the syvecs is using can2.0b. does anyone have an idea how this sould work? ( have an…

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## [Need help with raspberry pi 5 and several other components](https://forum.realdash.net/t/need-help-with-raspberry-pi-5-and-several-other-components/10074)

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**Author:** [@Swaz](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Swaz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/need-help-with-raspberry-pi-5-and-several-other-components/10074 "2026-03-26T19:45:21Z")

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Hey! First off- I am having several problems, but I will start with what’s probably the simplest for someone who knows what they are doing to help me troubleshoot. As soon as I plug in all the settings for my Vlinker fs …

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## [Arduino Nano ESP32 WIFI can't connect](https://forum.realdash.net/t/arduino-nano-esp32-wifi-cant-connect/10081)

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**Author:** [@ardillolambo](https://forum.realdash.net/u/ardillolambo)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/arduino-nano-esp32-wifi-cant-connect/10081 "2026-03-24T23:14:20Z")

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RealDashers, Already set up an Arduino Nano ESP32 WIFI, I’m able to connect my phone, tablet and my PC to the ESP32 WIFI but for whatever reason RD never connects. What I’m missing…What I’m doing wrong? I set up RD as…

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## [Troubles mapping phisical buttons](https://forum.realdash.net/t/troubles-mapping-phisical-buttons/10026)

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**Author:** [@ppbayeta](https://forum.realdash.net/u/ppbayeta)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/troubles-mapping-phisical-buttons/10026 "2026-03-21T20:29:14Z")

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Hello, i’m trying to map two real buttons to steering button 1 and 2, i can see the bits change in the can monitor, but doesnt work on the dash, i create a texto gauge to see if 0 changes to 1, but It doesnt. They …

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## [How can I add additional CAN data (such as flex fuel ethanol content) from my Link ECU to RealDash via CAN Analyzer?](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-can-i-add-additional-can-data-such-as-flex-fuel-ethanol-content-from-my-link-ecu-to-realdash-via-can-analyzer/10045)

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**Author:** [@adamk](https://forum.realdash.net/u/adamk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-can-i-add-additional-can-data-such-as-flex-fuel-ethanol-content-from-my-link-ecu-to-realdash-via-can-analyzer/10045 "2026-03-19T21:24:00Z")

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I am currently using RealDash with a CAN Analyzer connected to my Link ECU and it is working correctly. How can I add new CAN parameters, specifically flex fuel ethanol content, so they can be displayed in RealDash?

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## [Transmit CAN with scaling](https://forum.realdash.net/t/transmit-can-with-scaling/1623)

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**Author:** [@DarrenR](https://forum.realdash.net/u/DarrenR)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 6, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/transmit-can-with-scaling/1623 "2026-03-06T09:29:18Z")

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Sorry if this has been covered but I searched a lot for an answer. I’m using RealDash CAN XML to transmit a MYECU value. Basically just receive it on one ID and send it back out on another. XML looks like this - ... …

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## [Resources for Viewing DTC Freeze Frame and Clearing DTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/resources-for-viewing-dtc-freeze-frame-and-clearing-dtc/9962)

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**Author:** [@aaronjaunt](https://forum.realdash.net/u/aaronjaunt)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/resources-for-viewing-dtc-freeze-frame-and-clearing-dtc/9962 "2026-03-03T08:32:08Z")

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On this page: Action and Triggers What’s the intended implentation of these Actions? If I set-up a button for READ and CLEAR, when I READ, where is the freeze frame written to and how do I access it? In this post: Di…

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## [RS232 - bluetooth device for DTA S-series ECU](https://forum.realdash.net/t/rs232-bluetooth-device-for-dta-s-series-ecu/9944)

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**Author:** [@Mende](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Mende)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/rs232-bluetooth-device-for-dta-s-series-ecu/9944 "2026-03-03T08:16:43Z")

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Did anyone try to connect their DTA S-series via a RS232 bluetooth device ? I’m trying but without luck. I can connect via an USB cable and it works fine, but when I connect the blutooth device on the ECU RS232 cable I…

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## [Maxxecu street no oilpressure, temp or fuelpressure](https://forum.realdash.net/t/maxxecu-street-no-oilpressure-temp-or-fuelpressure/7927)

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**Author:** [@Halupo](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Halupo)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/maxxecu-street-no-oilpressure-temp-or-fuelpressure/7927 "2026-02-11T11:08:12Z")

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I just connected realdash to my maxxecu street via usb cable Samsung S21 Phone. Rpm is fine, battery voltage, coolant temp map etc. But oil-pressure, -temp and fuelpressure does not show any readings. Input sources is …

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## [How to connect to Link ECU](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-to-connect-to-link-ecu/80)

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**Author:** [@realdashdev](https://forum.realdash.net/u/realdashdev)\
**Replies:** 31\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/how-to-connect-to-link-ecu/80 "2026-02-05T13:54:50Z")

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Please note that Link G4X does not send the serial data and therefore does not work with these instructions. G4X can be connected using a CAN connection. Also, Apple does not allow normal USB devices to connect to their…

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## [CAN readings on pi but cant get them to realdash](https://forum.realdash.net/t/can-readings-on-pi-but-cant-get-them-to-realdash/9756)

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**Author:** [@Crog](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Crog)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/can-readings-on-pi-but-cant-get-them-to-realdash/9756 "2026-02-05T06:21:49Z")

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RealDash Serial CAN – Port Detected but No CAN Data I’m building a standalone dash for a 2013 Subaru BRZ using a Link G5 Plug-and-Play ECU. Hardware: Link G5 ECU MCP2515 CAN controller Arduino Mega Raspberry Pi 5 (…

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## [AEM Infinity - wireless module](https://forum.realdash.net/t/aem-infinity-wireless-module/1419)

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**Author:** [@carouselcarousel](https://forum.realdash.net/u/carouselcarousel)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/aem-infinity-wireless-module/1419 "2026-01-26T20:23:30Z")

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Is it possible to forward the logs wirelessly to my phone to check the data on RealDash? So: '91 Honda NSX (NO OBD!) → AEM Infinity → wireless transmitter → Android → Realdash app. The reason i’m asking about this beca…

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## [Holley Terminator X does it work?](https://forum.realdash.net/t/holley-terminator-x-does-it-work/9635)

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**Author:** [@Mach173](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Mach173)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/holley-terminator-x-does-it-work/9635 "2026-01-13T10:08:53Z")

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Hi Is it possible to hook up realdash with Holley terminator ? I can not see Holley is supported but m taking a chance to ask.I have two can bus connection on my wiring harness. One going to the small 3.5 dash and the o…

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## [Connectivity with OPCOM adapter](https://forum.realdash.net/t/connectivity-with-opcom-adapter/9525)

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**Author:** [@Asasel](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Asasel)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/connectivity-with-opcom-adapter/9525 "2025-12-19T08:12:31Z")

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Hello everyone, I’ve been trying for several months to connect an adapter to my 2006 Astra G Monotronic 1.5.5, apparently with the K-line protocol, and my question is: is there any way to connect and configure the OP-COM…

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## [350z obdlink ex can connection](https://forum.realdash.net/t/350z-obdlink-ex-can-connection/9494)

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**Author:** [@Sartazdhaliwal](https://forum.realdash.net/u/Sartazdhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.realdash.net/t/350z-obdlink-ex-can-connection/9494 "2025-12-17T16:17:43Z")

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So i am trying to make a digital display for my 350z (using a stock ecu) and i have purchased a raspberry pi5 and touch screen. Everything on the real dash side of things works in order for me to get it running with obd2…

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