here is some info from the A5OC forum...
http://www.a5oc.com/forums/audi-a5-s5-tech/99001-alternative-vcds-vagcom-carista.html
http://www.a5oc.com/forums/audi-a5-s5-tech/99001-alternative-vcds-vagcom-carista.html
Since the user interface is documented in a Youtube clip (below).. I can state that it presents Yes/No, On/Off and numeric choices for the user to tap, then it twiddles bits without exposing the coding directly to the user.Well in theory, it can be programmed to do the same, but SOMEONE has to do that. ...snip....
I am guessing that if the actual bit/byte settings are documented anywhere in/for VCDS they can turn those into easy toggles for the user and apply the correct bits behind the scenes.You can get your gauge needles and scales to be lit even when headlights are off with Carista. All you need to do is plug in your OBD adapter, open the Carista app on Android or iOS, click “CUSTOMIZE”, then go to “Instruments / Display / Dings” and set both of the following settings to YES:
Gauge needles lit even when headlights are off
Gauge scales lit even when headlights are off
I agree. If they can make the mods people want for $20 one time then fine. They will never have the richness of the VCDS PC app.Also the codes we see and find on line (and have been for years) are by now perhaps public domain, so those codes are prolly okay to distribute and use. Perhaps Carista has created their own hardware-specific interface completely different and cheaper and easier to use than either Ross-Tech's interface and VCDS. If so, bully for them - competition is good for us in the end.
Using the latest iPhone beta.....Snip...
I'll update this post if I experience any issues with the Carista adapter/pro app.
I bought the Carista too, but I could not get the mirrors to fold with the beta. I set them both to fold in, and nada.Using the latest iPhone beta...
Folding mirrors only works if you select driver side as a minimum. Will not fold the passenger only.
Long press to open windows and sunroof will only tip the roof, not slide it open.
They are working on exposing the hidden menu page, whatever that does.
Trying to set on interior lighting control is rejected.
But the needle sweep is way cool! as is fog lamps for turning lights, and turning off the wink of a DRL when turn signal activates. I liked four flashes for the lane change tap.
Carista is working on fixes they say.
They just released a new beta so maybe try that one.I bought the Carista too, but I could not get the mirrors to fold with the beta. I set them both to fold in, and nada.
I noticed today the mirrors fold also when you hold the door handle lock button a few seconds, not just with the remote.Carista OBD2 3.0 (300001) for iOS is ready to test