HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
bluetooth gps
http://www.blueunplugged.com/p.aspx?p=118067
this is the one i got for my hermes spv m3100
works perfectly
quick sat pick up
no issues
quick delivery
blowfeld said:
http://www.blueunplugged.com/p.aspx?p=118067
this is the one i got for my hermes spv m3100
works perfectly
quick sat pick up
no issues
quick delivery
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isnt that link for bluetooth GPS? think OP is asking for a WIRED GPS.
HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
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i think youd be better off working with bluetooth as i dont think youd be able to use a wired gps. think it has been discussed on one thread how this is much a hassle if not perilous for your device.
wired or bluetooth
for sure op is asking about wired connection
but he said should he buy bluetooth?
i am only suggesting if he wants bluetooth but has not got device then this one that i got is great
I think you will find the phone doesn't like any connections but bluetooth.
This is because you cannot use USB without activesync, depending on if you have WM5 or WM6 then the version of active sync matters as well.
If that wasn't the issue then the only other thing it would be after that is the serial setting in tomtom (to the GPS device).
They of course need to be found in the right sequence as well.
Bottom Line as hinted consider buying a bluetooth gps device they are cheap now.
simonkeating said:
HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
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You cannot use any wired GPS.
Bluetooth only when it comes to connecting a GPS.
simonkeating said:
HI.
I've read through the forums and the wiki but can't find much info about using wired gps receivers with the TyTN.
I have a Leadtek GPS receiver presented as an USB A plug. I've connected this into a USB gender changer and then plugged my USB sync/charger cable into this and into my TyTN. The light on the GPS indicates it's receiving but I can't get tomtom 6 or the Wintek Navigator software that goes with the GPS receiver to see the GPS data. Do I just need some USB drivers for the TyTN or should I just give up and buy a Bluetooh GPS?
Many thanks
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I've tried the Global Sat Bluetooth GPS reciever it is working very good on both my PDA and Laptop.
My Pda is HTC Tytn, schaps 5.53C Radio V1.5
I beleive that the GlobalSat SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver with built in 512Mb will work. It is kind of pricey and doesn't come with any GPS software but might be worth a shot.
QB8Young said:
I beleive that the GlobalSat SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver with built in 512Mb will work. It is kind of pricey and doesn't come with any GPS software but might be worth a shot.
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The Hermes has a Micro-SD slot - not SD so SDIO is not going to fit.
Went for Bluetooth
Bought a Brodit Active Cradle and a Holux M-1000 Bluetooth GPS receiver - totally wicked.
Thanks for all the advice
Hello.
I found an SD >>> miniSD adaptor http://www2.multithread.co.uk/mtcsh...oducts/Flexible_SD_to_MiniSD_Adapter_main.jpg
Maybe there is some SD >>> microSD adaptor, I will check this.
anyway, the question is: ¿Is the microSD SLOT a SDIO SLOT?
Salutes!
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Sorry for my ignorance but im a novice as far as pda's are concerned. I have looked through many posts but can't come up with an answer. I have just received my spv m2000 and need to know what I need to use it for sat nav in my car. Could anyone please advice? sorry if their is already a thread on this subject but im in a bit of a hurry as I am heading off for Southampton on a few days and need to get some gear ordered.
i am in the same situation as you. from research tomtom navigator with version3 software is the best option with either the gps reciever of bluetooth or wired
p1tse said:
i am in the same situation as you. from research tomtom navigator with version3 software is the best option with either the gps reciever of bluetooth or wired
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i believe that tom tom 3 is the best but which bluetooth reciever and how much? There are a few on ebay but i dont want to get ripped offwith some cheap inferior one
I have heard good reports of emtac, particularly this model : http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=EMTAC_GPS_TRINE
I just got a Altina GBT-708 BT GPS off eBay, and have been testing it with MS Pocket Streets 2004 (free as part of my MSDN subscription) -- it works quite well, given the limits of the Pocket Streets software. I'll probably try the DeLorme software next -- it's only $35 as opposed to $150 for TomTom, and I'm a cheap bastard
The Altina can be had for $75-$100, and supports WAAS/EGNOS for extra accuracy -- it uses the same GPS chipset as the TomTom unit, at roughly half the price. One caveat about the Altina -- it's advertised as being able to work over USB, but it doesn't since it shows up as an different device than its driver expects. Not an issue for me, as both the systems I'll use it with are BT-enabled.
The tomtom bluetooth is good, the latest version has a removable battery also. Personally I use a cabled gps because I was having to power the xda in the car so I saw no reason to have a wireless setup when the same plug powers the gps also.
All you will ever need!!! for GPS info
Here it is.. again
www.pocketgps.co.uk
The best site around!
I got a cheap one off ebay, it works fine, paid £50ish, have to manually establish a bluetooth connection with it each time I want to use it but other than that its fine.
I use TomTom on my M2000 and Destinator on the carPC, TomTom wins hands down.
I use an M2000 on Orange with NavMan Smart ST V3. Works superbly and I love the 3D orientation.
Use it with a Holux cradle. You can read a review and my comments there. Mixed opinions on the product from me but the concept is good. Since I posted I have doctored my old nokia dash mount to fix it permanently without the wobble-arm
Still getting lockups if I start SmartST in the cradle. NavMan say they don't support this phone!!!
I did try the tom tom cradle with an external gps reciever but it wouldn't hold on to the port and fell over all the time. Would prefer a similar solution to the Holux but if you want a portable GPS solution the Holux is OK albeit with some issues ....... that speaker!!!!! AAAAGHHH. Fine now though. Read the review for more.
A couple of things worth noting...
Just to add a little info to this thread.
I have an SPV M2000. The information I found on the internet at www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk and www.gpsforless.co.uk says that the TomTom GPS units are some of the best available. Mine works perfectly but I'm sure others are as good if not better.
One argument for wired and as opposed to Bluetooth GPS is as follows.
Wired means that you can use your Bluetooth headset if you get a call during your journey. Also no headset cable to get tangled in your flailing arms as you spin the steering wheel. Minus point unsightly wires across dashboard.
Bluetooth GPS means that you can use your GPS system away from the car as the Bluetooth unit is battery powered. You cannot use Bluetooth headset with it so problems as described above.
Just a couple of points but worth considering.
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Just to add a little info to this thread.
Bluetooth GPS means that you can use your GPS system away from the car as the Bluetooth unit is battery powered. You cannot use Bluetooth headset with it so problems as described above.
Just a couple of points but worth considering.
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Sorry I dont belive this to be correct, I have the M1000 and I can/do use the bluetooth GPS and Headset at the same time..
dogo
I have an M2000 and i can use sat nav and a bluetooth headset, the M2000 disconnects from the GPS and connects to the headset (this process takes about half a second) during the duration of the call, and then it reconnects back to the GPS once the call is over
its true that you cannot use sat nav and make calls with bluetooth at the sametime, but you cannot see the screen or hear the sat nav program during a call, so what does it matter?
but it does switch seamlessly over, so do not be put off using a bluetooth GPS and a BT headset with your M2000
Oh, and by the way. the reason i chose a bluetooth GPS is because it is a self contained unit, so when it is powered in the car even when he car is switched off, it has always aquired a signal so no waiting when i get in the car for my position to be picked up
I've a Parrot BT CK3000 car kit and BT GPS and both work together fine, although I have less hassle if the GPS and my M2000 are connected first.
Just to clarify things here...
Previously I was running TomTom Navigator 3 on SPV M1000 and now have upgraded to TomTom Navigator 5 on SPV M2000.
On both Pocket PCs and with both versions of TTN, I was able to use bluetooth GPS AND use bluetooth headset to make calls etc without TTN packing up.
F
Thanks guys, I stand corrected.
Using gps away from the car would probably be useful for walkers and cyclists. I was unaware of the auto switchover. Lets just hope you don't get a call at a particularly complicated intersection.
I suppose that fact that i can sometimes spend 20 minutes on a call in the car would make BT gps useless for me. I'm glad I chose wired.
K
I have both wired and BT. Got the wired one way back with Destinator 2 on my original XDA (Bluetooth not an option at the time). Got BT GPS last year for XDAII and found that as I use SatNav mainly in the car I tend to use the wired one - no conflict with headset and charges the phone at the same time, so I don't have to remember to charge 2 devices. The original Xda connector has worked fine in XDA, XDAII and MDAIII.
By the way, three of my friends have bought the following cheap BT GPS from Expansys
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=119717
And all say it works fine.
HELP
I HAVE BEEN GIVEN A SPV M2000 IT ALREADY COMES WITH MEMORY CARD WHICH HAS TOM TOM INSTALLED ON IT EVERYTIME I PUT MEMORY CARD IN TOMTOM SCREEN COMES UP THEN I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO HOW DO I USE THIS THING DO I NEED ANY ADDITIONAL STUFF
IM REALLY NEW AT THIS AND WOULD APPRECIATE ANY KIND OF HELP
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PLS EMAIL ME DIRECTLY ITS URGENT!
tomtom sat nav full package
Hi
I have a 1 GB memory card that has the latest tomtom installed(tomtom navigator 5). I use it for my XDA Exec. It also has alerts for speed cameras.
I am selling the memory card with tomtom software and also i have a brand new bluetooth GPS reciever.
Any one interested please make me an offer.
Thanks
Is this possible? I am trying to decide what gps to get - a wired sucker and cradle type with gps built in and a connection at the bottom of the BA, or a bluetooth one.
I use a bluetooth headset as well when driving you see...
All advice appreciated.
Joe
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holux-XTRAC-G...itemZ5802720088QQcategoryZ64371QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOLUX-Car-Cra...802709444QQcategoryZ64371QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
These are what I am looking at buying.
I see you were asking about the Blue Angel, that I can't answer you unfortunately, but I'm using the Magician with BT GPS (Swedish BLUEi device) and the Jabra BT330 headset simultaneously in the car, chatting on the phone while finding my way with Tomtom 5. Works like charm! Since I haven't been using the Blue Angel I don't know if it's using the same BT stack (Microsoft's own)
I use the Brodit active holder and hooked up a little cable-splitter charging the GPS and Magician through the same +5v USB supply. The GPS is on top of the dashboard with the discrete wiring down to the splitter. Had to modify the GPS to make it startup by the ignition, phew...
Anyway, hope this could be of any help though... cheerio
I see you were asking about the Blue Angel, that I can't answer you unfortunately, but I'm using the Magician with BT GPS (Swedish BLUEi device) and the Jabra BT330 headset simultaneously in the car, chatting on the phone while finding my way with Tomtom 5. Works like charm! Since I haven't been using the Blue Angel I don't know if it's using the same BT stack (Microsoft's own)
I use the Brodit active holder and hooked up a little cable-splitter charging the GPS and Magician through the same +5v USB supply. The GPS is on top of the dashboard with the discrete wiring down to the splitter. Had to modify the GPS to make it startup by the ignition, phew...
Anyway, hope this could be of any help though... cheerio
To answer, i'm using Qtek9090 with headset, while bluetooth activesync. And when i'm in my car, i use my bluetooth gps with my headset at the time with no issues.
joebongo...
to answer your question - yes you can use a bluetooth headset simulataneously with a GPS receiver. This works because the connection on both devices is establised on seperate I/O channels hence there is no interference. Globalsat BT338 + tomtom is a worthwhile combo trust me..
hope this helps
SN
No problem here connected to a Fortuna Clip-on BT GPS and a Parrot CK3000 with my Blue Angel. It was recommended to me to get the GPS and phone connected before the starting the car (which starts the car kit).
Thanks for the replies.
After I discovered the same popping on mp3 playback, this BA went back to the O2 shop (second one I have had), my contract cancelled as it was in the trial period, and I am now waiting for the universal (XDA exec, MDA Pro) to come out in a couple of weeks.
See you there.
Joe
Does anyone know if it is possible to connect a gps unit to the Hermes over its usb port.
I have a gps/gprs tracking device in my car with a GPS output which I hooked up with my Himalaya's serial port. That worked great for navigation without messing around with any bluetooth connections.
Now that I have a Hermes, I want to use that for navigation instead. I don't want to use a separate bluetooth device.
That would be a good solution, I hope someone can answer this!
I'm currently using my 8525 with iGuidance software and a BT GPS which works fine but I'd rather use the bluetooth for a headset and the GPS via USB.
RemE said:
That would be a good solution, I hope someone can answer this!
I'm currently using my 8525 with iGuidance software and a BT GPS which works fine but I'd rather use the bluetooth for a headset and the GPS via USB.
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Since the Cingular 8525 has Bluetooth 2.0, you CAN use more than one bluetooth device simultaneously, I think.
Oh how embarrasing!
I thought I checked dual device operation without success, as well as I believe I read that this wasn't possible in the phone faq or manual, BUT I just sparked up the bluetooth GPS, got the Nav Prog running and then turned on my Moto 700 headset and sure enough, they both work! I tried calling to the 8525 and could answer the call on the headset and revert to the Navigation screen with the call in progress.
Life is getting better every day!
Thanks a lot!
It works, but the device doesn't have the horsepower to drive it... at least in the case of:
A2DP Stereo via Sony-Ericsson
and
Navigation via Garmin Que
the audio just stutters away!
I'd like to try the USB also ... in my case, 8525 to a Garmin Edge 205 ... right now I'm just trying to get the proper cabling... mini to mini.
I don't think that the TyTN has USB Host capability...without it the GPS will most likely not work over USB.
Ninja1
Hi!
I sucessfully tested this the other day:
simultaneous...
-Listening to windows media player via a2dp to my car's stereo
-Navigating with BT GPS and navigon mobile navigator 5
-was able to answer an incoming call over BT (can't remember if the nav-directions played during the call)
Hermes is O2 trion with wwe rom: 1.35 / radio-rom: 1.18
Car stereo is Sony BT5000
Does TyTN has usb host capability?
Hi!
Did anyone succeed with running GPS over USB from TyTN? Ninja1, is there a way to test if TyTN has the USB host capability? As I understand, the below quote is an assumption.
Ninja1 said:
I don't think that the TyTN has USB Host capability...without it the GPS will most likely not work over USB.
Ninja1
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Maybe some additional software / drivers are needed?
er8545
tytn has not USB host /as ninja10 said\ and USB device need drain power from USB controller, tytn is not a power source for USB devices (5V 500mA) in this case you must use external power... I had fujitsu siemens Loox 560 which have usb host, but not enough energy to spin my USB HDD - when I connect external power, everything work correctly. but on tytn - unreal
redhans said:
Does anyone know if it is possible to connect a gps unit to the Hermes over its usb port.
I have a gps/gprs tracking device in my car with a GPS output which I hooked up with my Himalaya's serial port. That worked great for navigation without messing around with any bluetooth connections.
Now that I have a Hermes, I want to use that for navigation instead. I don't want to use a separate bluetooth device.
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What are the Top 3 Best Bluetooth GPS receivers for Hermes?
I need to buy something but don't know which one so i can use tomtom
Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Qstarz-BT-Q81...=39:2|66:2|65:1|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
I bought a Qstarz receiver, not exactly the linked one though. It has been working great with my Hermes for more than a year now. I am afraid that the only one I used, so can't tell top 3. I guess you may buy a Tomtom branded receiver.
Holux GPSlim 240. works like a charm
I use G-Sat BT359, and it works nicely. (Also battery recharging plug is same usb-mini power)
http://www.globalsat.com.tw/eng/product_detail_00000076.htm
Pretty descent gps unit Navibe GB 735 w/sirfstarIII
I use the navibe GB 735 bluetooth unit. It also has the same usb connection as my cell and since i don't have a car charger for the hermes and the gps does; I now have a car charger for me hermes too . I do have some issues when i'm in downtown chicago. Too many skyscrapers makes keeping a signal going and data transmitting to my software spotty; but, it still works well enough. The biggest pain was initial set up. If anyone cares; just go to external gps in settings --> connections and set program com port to none, then hardware com port to 5, then check the let windows automatically set gps in the last tab. In bluetooth settings, after you add the device, set an outgoing com port for it on com 5 by clicking the com tab and then clicking the device. And in your gps software, set the com port to 5. This should be it for the rest of your days----until you switch roms . I tried various other ways of getting a quick and reliable signal and this is the only one that worked.
Cheers.
I have a Holux M100 GPS unit i bought a few years back which works fine on my windows mobile, but i can seem to get any software to work with it on the Hero i have it paired but it always says "paired but not connected" please can someone help me out with this and point me in the right direction.
Not really an answer as much as a question. Why not just use the built in GPS receiver in the Hero?
peterc10 said:
Not really an answer as much as a question. Why not just use the built in GPS receiver in the Hero?
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Well, with a Bluetooth GPS receiver, you can mount it in a better position to get a stronger signal.
I have this issue too with my Holux GPSlim 240. It works on my laptop and Nokia N95, but not with my Hero.
I think there isn't a Bluetooth GPS out there that is Android supported/compatible.
OK, but in reality the position of the Hero has never been a real problem to me when it comes to GPS (at least not one a nearby BT receiver could solve). It works fine in my car - mounted on a Brodit car mount close to eye-line. It works well in my pocket while walking (with the screen off and using the headphones to listen to guidance) And it works well at home, as long as I am near a window
Is that normal, or am I just lucky?
Same with me. Work perfectly as it should same as described by peterc10.
Why not just buy a car mount for the hero? you dont even need the "official" one you can get one with a grip that tightens and loosens and slot the phone in there. Then stick it to the windscreen as you would normally.
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I have a Holux M100 GPS unit i bought a few years back which works fine on my windows mobile, but i can seem to get any software to work with it on the Hero i have it paired but it always says "paired but not connected" please can someone help me out with this and point me in the right direction.
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The Android 1.5 Bluetooth stack in the Hero is incomplete and thus almost certainly won't support external GPS modules. Also, given it has built in GPS, it is more likely than not that none of the GPS software currently available would support an external GPS unit anyway.
Regards,
Dave
I find this hard to believe, as my Holux 1000B simply creates a Bluetooth Serial port. And my GPS software such as TrekBuddy.net simply reads and pares the info which is dumped to the serial port.
I'll go home and try it.
I believe that the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) was not supported in Android via public APIs (which applications need to actually use it) until Android 2.0.
Regards,
Dave
Once it is paired try tapping on it again to connect it.
The first time I paired my headset it said "Paired but not connected" and tapping one more time got it for me.