Hi,
Can anyone help me out with where I can find a lead that is a GPS RECEIVER & will charge the XDA at the same time that just plugs in the bottom of the XDA!? I have managed to find one for the IPAQ but no joy for the XDA!
http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/allprods.php?category_id=12
This is the sort of thing I mean, see: Haicom: GPS receiver for iPAQ 38xx/39xx/54xx series
Thanks.
www.tomtom.com
I have one... it is excellent
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I wondered if anyone has any advice on which gps system works best? i heard that tom tom 2 software is good??
any advice. thanks
Yes, as a mapping software TomTom RoutePlanner and CityMaps are very good and also good value for money. As a GPS receiver, I use a Garmin III connected to the XDA with a serial cable fitted with a null modem adapter. Any GPS receiver transmitting NMEA 182v2 at 4800 over a serial connection will work with the XDA serial cable and a null modem (crossover between pin 2 & 3 on the DB9).
Regards
Michel
Navman gps-1000
I saw a gps at www.navman.com to use everywhere, in the car , walking in the mountains etc...
This device is for a lot of pocket pc.
Any1 knows if this device also works with the XDA, I know the tomtom navigator 2 kit does work with the XDA but this kit can only be used in a car and is in walking mode not small.
Thanks
I am trying to get a garmin ETREX working with the XDA but thought the serial cable works and i am be able to connect to the serial port of the computer and do a sync that way the comm ports do not seem to be able to see the data output of the GPS which is present by checking it with a comm program.
any suggestions ???
I am using the VITO map software and VITO navigator.
also curious of the pharps GPS specifically for PPCE Phone
any one heard anything about this
???
I have just been able to get the etrex work fine with a palm. can't connect it to my xda yet as i don't have a serial cable.
two things to watch for...
there should be an odd number of cross-overs in the connecting cable. my palm cable has rx/tx crossed and so does the etrex cable so i had to use a third crossed cable to make three crosses between the palm and the gps (will solder a proper lead later).
on the etrex set it to MNEA
I don't know which one is good, but I can definitely tell you that the Pharos product is total crap.
Anybody wanna buy one cheap?
gps for xda
I have tried the tomtom gps mouse which is an integrated gps/antenna with tomtom 2 and it works beautifully, very fast to first lock and very accurate. Also available is the Haicom 203 unit, this is supplied with the power lead as well, the bonus for both these units is that you can exchange the data/power cables for those that will fit laptops and other pda's, so you can have 1 unit and cables for several devices. The cables for these 2 units are unfortunately not interchangable as the tomtom is made by Leadtek. The Haicom can be bought as a complete kit requiring only xda and memory card for £79.99 inc vat. from GPS warehouse in UK. I got delivery in 48 hours.
gps xda
the haicom also requires software, the tomtom gps comes with tomtom2 or you can buy it as part of the destinator kit, anybody needing this software to "test", let me know.
XDA to GPS Port Com
Anonymous said:
Yes, as a mapping software TomTom RoutePlanner and CityMaps are very good and also good value for money. As a GPS receiver, I use a Garmin III connected to the XDA with a serial cable fitted with a null modem adapter. Any GPS receiver transmitting NMEA 182v2 at 4800 over a serial connection will work with the XDA serial cable and a null modem (crossover between pin 2 & 3 on the DB9).
Regards
Michel
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Can you tell me which COM port is used by the XDA ?
Mine freezes whith COM 2 and cannot open COM 1.
I have too a GARMIN III but they seem incapable to communicate !
Vince
Ive read many post on here and others. I must say Im confused.
Is the new Blue Angel connector physically the same as the previous XDAII connector?
Are the pin outs the same?
Some people say no problem, some are filing theirs down??? Some are "forcing it in" - YIKES
i would love to know as well
The pin outs are the same - the connector is physically the same size, but there is one minor change - there is a little 'step' on one edge of the connector.
XDAII accessories, such as chargers, usb and gps do fit but you need to be careful when you insert them.
Forget my stupidity. I used to own the Siemens SX56 and had hotsync and car charger cables.
The question is now I have the Siemens SX66, is it safe to use the same cables from the SX56? I haven't tried it since I don't want to kill my new toy!
If anyone knows or can verify that it's safe it would be really appreciated.
I am using car charger, usb sync cable and wired gps that were originally bought for my XDA1, then used on XDAII and now work fine on MDAIII.
Do any of the serial keyboards work with XDA IIs?
I tried to connect the stowaway keyboard I used with my XDA II but it does not seem to work with my QTEK 9090.
I'm only guessing, but I would think that the drivers weren't written for wm2003SE.
I have the darfon fold out keyboard that I bought for my sx56, and last night I got it working just fine with my new sx66, so yes, they work. I needed to go to darfon.com and download the newest version of the driver.
I have one of the IR keyboards and the supplied driver works fine, but I have to balance the MDAIII on something to make it high enough for the IR receiver on the keyboard because the MDAIII IR is on the side.
The pin outs are the same
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They are not!!!!!
There is a voltage output from an XDAII when in a call, but the XDA IIs doesn't give the voltage!
Can't remember which pin off the top of my head but I have been testing this and found this to be a major problem when designing a proper car kit for both items!
..Spence
Bit worried about using my incar chrger from my xdaII for my IIs. Does anyone know where I can get a charger or usb sync cheaply for the IIs/pd2k? Expansys are charging £20! There's one here:
http://www.firstphoneshop.co.uk/o2-phone-accessories/o2-imate-pda2k.shtml
But i'm not sure its not just the old II charger...
Hi all,
I see birdog has put piccies up at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=18435&highlight=pin+blue+angel
(and thanks btw) but can anyone confirm this pinout?
Cheers!
Hi,
I bought the BRODIT Active Holder 970612 with PS/2 connector, and a Rikaline 6010 GPS receiver.
GPS Software is ALTURION 6
The GPS software doesn't seem to find the GPS receiver.
Anyone any idea what COM PORT is built in?
Kind Regards!
wizzkid said:
Hi,
I bought the BRODIT Active Holder 970612 with PS/2 connector, and a Rikaline 6010 GPS receiver.
GPS Software is ALTURION 6
The GPS software doesn't seem to find the GPS receiver.
Anyone any idea what COM PORT is built in?
Kind Regards!
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First things first, go into Start, Settings, connections, beam and take the tick out of the box.
All Brodit holders use Com1 for GPS, but if you've got beam enabled then this disables it on the holder
...Spence
Hello all,
After upgrading to the o2 XDA exec, my much loved Holux Powered cradle and GPS receiver is now redundant
So one of you lucky peeps has the opportunity to buy it off me at a knock down price
I used it with my xda2s - I do NOT know if it works with other xda's.
Here is a link about it:
http://www.totalgps.com/Holux-Powered-GPS-PDA-Mount-for-XDA-Series-I-Mate-Q-Tec-2020.aspx
It powers your xda2s, and is a powered GPS receiver all in one. No more cables all over the place! It's offical name is Holux CR-100.
It's RRP is £90 +p&p.....I would be looking for at least half that. And I believe it is now discontinued (at least it is from totalgps.com).
It is in perfect condition, still with the box and all bits and docs.
HOWEVER!!!!! I had it hard wired to my car.......SO, either hard wire it to yours, or re-attach the cigarette bit, which I still have.
Payment via paypal please......first come first served....
Any questions I'll be happy to answer.
Cheers
HPJ
Is this all I would need to receive a GPS signal on my i-mate JASJAM?
http://cnn.cn/shop/8525tytnhermes-antenna-p-1615.html
I just sent the following inquiry to them, I'll see what they respond.
It sure would be sweet if that is all it needs!
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Does this item imply that a Cingular 8525 has a built in GPS that will become active using this item?
http://cnn.cn/shop/8525tytnhermes-antenna-p-1615.html
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think their is a thread about this topic and sad to say it does say a GPS solution other than buying a reciever is very much improbable..
here's the link to the topic:
My solution was to purchase the Garmin Mobile 20 cradle. www.garmin.com
The cradle holds the phone and has a suction-cup mount for the windshield. The cradle plugs into the cigarette lighter and has a charging cable that plugs into the mini-USB port on the phone.
Software can be loaded on your memory card (I have all North American and Canada).
For less than $250, I have a very good navigation system that travels with me.
Erik Latranyi said:
My solution was to purchase the Garmin Mobile 20 cradle. www.garmin.com
The cradle holds the phone and has a suction-cup mount for the windshield. The cradle plugs into the cigarette lighter and has a charging cable that plugs into the mini-USB port on the phone.
Software can be loaded on your memory card (I have all North American and Canada).
For less than $250, I have a very good navigation system that travels with me.
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promising product but kinda expensive though.
OP, if your considering Erik Latranyi's suggestion, you may want to consider buygpsnow.com, i dont work for them but i can swear by their good service. they have packages too that you can choose from and more cheaper than Erik's setup.
That antenna on cnn is not for hermes. It plain and simple will not work. The connector on the phone that it is shown linking too is a GSM antenna connector for car kits.. it will not provide GPS.. not now.. not ever.
Bluetooth GPS's are easier/cheaper/faster/tidier and the real killer... possible
So go for one of those instead. I use a $50/35GBP Holux bluetooth GPS with my hermes.. works fine.
(on the plus side.. if you are lucky the cnn antenna wont damage your phone.. if you are unlucky it might well)