Donal O'Connor is a B.Sc. student in the Software Development and Computer Networking program at the Cork Institute of Technology in Ireland. In January of 2009, Donal presented his project idea for a final year student project, a Linux-based in-car diagnostic computer, and asked if ScanTool.net would sponsor him. Donal has just finished his project, Automon. Read more about it, in Donal's blog.

Automon is built around a TS-7390 ARM-powered single board computer (SBC) with an 800x480 color touch screen, and ElmScan 5 USB.

The device has a professional look, and a number of useful features.

Donal found that an ECU Simulator was essential for development.

If you are a student, and have a project that you would like us to sponsor, please post a description on the Forum.

ScanTool.net offers everything you need to roll out your own diagnostic solution, including OBD interfaces, OBD cables, and ECU Simulators.