So with about a dozen new kits out in the wild currently, Iv finally had some useful feedback
So far, it has been working great.
The bluetooth to the PC needs a little more work since I am using a 3rd party USB bluetooth dongle to communicate with the new scantool, and need a bit more work with that protocol since thats still in its very early stages. It will be much better with a direct bluetooth connection with phones so thatll be great once I get to phone apps.
I also got some interesting feedback in regards to the lights on the device, and I quote "I cant see them so I never know what they are doing, can you chuck them ontop maybe?"
Also, 2 of the 12 users managed to damage the new cable internals by pressing the usb into the Envy cable too hard. It has resulted in damaging the circuit board!!
So.. with that in mind, and knowing it wont be the last, I have redesigned the PCB, so that the USB is central to the case, and the LED lights are on top. Also now has screw points on the PCB to ensure its not going to move.
This also meant redesigning the case to suit the new board. Its now actually smaller and smoother again.
All part of the fun!