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
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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
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
I'm looking for a serial cable for my Cingular 8125. I'd like to be able to connect to network equipment via a console cable and not have to drag out my laptop.
If this won't work ahs anyone tried this with a BT serial adapter for the network equipment.
I know I'm not the only network tech around on these forums.
J-Man5
Bump.
This would be a fantasic enhancement. It would save me a small fortune if I could connect the device to other hardware.
Just made a cable for my MDA but need info on com port setup
Hey J-Man5, I have been looking everywhere for such a cable to no avail. So I decided to put one together myself. Just finished it today, but I have not tested it on any network routers yet. It is made for Cisco console ports. My problem though is that I so far haven't truly figured out how to get the MDA to use com-port 1 mode on the mini-USB connector. Again I have searched everywhere for any info on this but it must be a secret. I am planning on using a terminal program called PowerTerm Mobile which looks great, but again, I haven't tested it. Were you ever able to get anything to work for you? And does anyone know how to get MDA into Comm-port mode?
Thanks
Any updates on this? I'm interested in using a Wizard with the AutoEnginuity OBD-II scanner, and that needs a serial interface (don't want to fork out for the less optimal BT interface).
I found this:
http://www.gomadic.com/pocphonserad.html
...anybody tried it?
-HoB
That cable posted above won't work beause it's not compatible with the wizard aka T-Mobile MDA III. They started using the mini usb at that point.
CompUSA is selling the Motorola DC800 Bluetooth Stereo Transceiver for $39.99. It shows up as a COM port in its bluetooth settings.
The problem with this, though, is it still connects with a mini 5-pin USB cable (not included).
Not quite sure how to map this into your application, but at about retail for a cable/pigtail, might be worth checking into.
p.s. Sound quality resembles that described by many HT820 owners, with pops, skips, random dropouts, and excessive noise. (At least with the MS Bluetooth stack) So a data application would (hopefully) be its forte....
silex said:
That cable posted above won't work beause it's not compatible with the wizard aka T-Mobile MDA III. They started using the mini usb at that point.
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Yeah, now that I have a Wizard (yay!) I realised that the port was different. Too bad. I guess the nearest thing would be a Bluetooth-Serial adapter like one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16833139008
Spendy, though. :-(
-HoB
why not go for an OBD product with bluetooth built in? like OBDKey (www.obdkey.com)
Just wanted to share this. I use a wizard with bluetooth gps daily, however earlier today my BT gps failed leaving me without sat nav. This is bad news for me as a parcel courier.
Until i can pick up a new gps, i needed a solution to get me through. My thoughts turned to my ever reliable etrex summit handheld gps (which gives out serial nmea messages) and my xda1
I found the charge adaptor and disassembled the plug until I could get to the terminals. I then found my old etrex serial lead (used for updating the firmware a long time ago) and cut off the plug.
I ended up with 3 wires which I identified as TXD RXD and ground. I connected these up to the corresponding terminals in the xda1 connector (pins 8,10 and the chassis ground on the adaptor) and it worked !!
Im now back up and running until i get the blutooth receiver replaced.
Moral of this story is that your old equipment can have a use after all !!
cheers,
malty
I am trying to get tomtom 6 to find my gps receiver? in the configue menu of tomtom only com 9, com 0, com 3, serial port, infared port and i think com 6 are listed, i have tried all of them but all i get is no gps device. i was expecting to find com 1? have turned off ir beaming. does anybody have any info or help.
My O2 XDA Mini s is in a car cradle and the gps receiver is connected to the cradle by RJ11 connecter. The phone charges and the gps receiver is powered up.
i am having the same prob
please help..
Regards
Gugi
Think it could be car cradle, assumed with it having RJ11 it would be linked to mini usb(com1). It seems they are there to power bluetooth receivers. My mistake. Hope this helps others.