What do you all recommend in terms of Bluetooth GPS receivers for the Wizard?
all bluetooth GPS receiver works fine on wizard with tomtom 6.
I should you to buy one with a Sirfstar 3 chipset.
hou$$ said:
all bluetooth GPS receiver works fine on wizard with tomtom 6. I should you to buy one with a Sirfstar 3 chipset.
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What do you mean? Do I need to buy a TomTom too? I was thinking of using Google Maps, so I don't need any software.
Also, where could I find a list of devices with that chipset? Or does someone have a specific recommendation?
Google maps is indeed free, and does utilise GPS, however, relies on an internet connection do download its map content (which could turn out expensive, and an internet connection isn'y always availible). Furthermore, if you are looking for Sat-Nav, then Google maps isn't really that suited to prompting you as you travel, whereas TomTom is specifically designed for the purpose.
If you want a software that
- is free,
- does not need a data connection and
- can use almost any maps you want to use,
have a look at TrekBuddy.
It´s a Java program and should run fine on the Wizard. I already tried it on my cell phone and my WM2003 PocketPC.
It uses maps that are downloaded from the www and stores them on the sd card in small "tiles", so you can create your personal set of maps with the regions you need and the scale(s) you prefer. The "tiles" are stored in .png format, so you can put a lot of stuff on the sd card.
Okay, it is not a navigation system, but can be useful e.g. for trekking and other outdoor activities like geocaching or storing city maps.
Regards, C.
I have one I have enjoyed using
I have a i.Trek Z1
It's bluetooth of course and the other cool thing is it also can charge while in use by way of solar power. It flips apart to show a Solar panel. It runs for days without charging at all but its nice to know if your driving you can just leave it on your dash and know its still charging.
Cheers,
Chris
Wow I like the solar power idea. I personally use a Microsoft streets and trips gps reciever. It comes with the software that you buy. I put that on my laptop,and I use the gps reciever with Google maps. It works flawlessly. I drive around three thousand miles a month so I really use it alot.
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What is the soft ware which makes my XDA2 recognize the GPS Bluetooth please?
Mourad
There is usually some very basic software that comes with the GPS. Something call Navigator came with me Leadtek unit.
I purchased OziExplorer (both PC and PPC versions) which allows me to use any (suitably calibrated) map image, any image at all in fact, including aerial photographs.
There is also a good choice of car navigation packages such as Destinator and Navman to name two.
There are quite a few software packages available at www.handango.com.
Good luck.
we know that we can realize navigation in gtablet by connecting GPS model~
but I wonder whether we can realize navigation in gtablet by connecting a garmin GPS(my garmin GPS type is 295w) by using the usb port?
thanks~
i dont think so garmins gps is not set up to share its gps data over usb or bluetooth. you best bet is to get a bluetooth gps unit and use bluegps on the gtab to get navigation they modules run about 20-60 dollers for most and work just great.
Garmins don't work. I have two and neither will share their gps signal.
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i dont think so garmins gps is not set up to share its gps data over usb or bluetooth. you best bet is to get a bluetooth gps unit and use bluegps on the gtab to get navigation they modules run about 20-60 dollers for most and work just great.
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Actually Garmin gpsr's do share their signal via usb. I have used my gpsmap 60csx with my wndows laptops using garmin software Nroute and their mapping software. I am still looking for a method to use it with android.
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Actually Garmin gpsr's do share their signal via usb. I have used my gpsmap 60csx with my wndows laptops using garmin software Nroute and their mapping software. I am still looking for a method to use it with android.
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But doesn't that require that the software can read the usb signal? I haven't found anything on android that will do this.
I went with a Tom Tom Navigator 6 gps unit (approximately the size of a pack of gum) and BlueGPS on the tablet. It works a little strange since you pair to the gps unit but it never "connects". It just appears in the BlueGPS service and it available to all the gps enabled apps on the g-tab.
I also use Tomtom Bluetooth GPS with CoPilot live 8.
Works great.
Although to answer OP's question about USB connection:
Viewsonic ROMs based on 1.1 version didn't have much of USB functionality.
Now, with 1.2 version released there is more USB support, as keyboard and mouse and several others.
I do not have 4391 installed yet, so cannot try it out.
Maybe someone else running recent ROM can try to connect USB based GPS and let us know?
I'm looking into gettin garmin_gps module for my CM9 galaxy i9000 running 3.0.8-g4cf4918.
anybody has any hint on how to build the module? thanks a lot
Marco
I am using "Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 5" and would like to use GPS with Google Maps or another map app which would allow for locations & directions, how would i go about setting this up ?
I have a HOLUX bluetooth GPS Receiver ...
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I am using "Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 5" and would like to use GPS with Google Maps or another map app which would allow for locations & directions, how would i go about setting this up ?
I have a HOLUX bluetooth GPS Receiver ...
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Pair the G-tab & your GPS and then download an app like:
https://market.android.com/details?id=googoo.android.btgps&feature=search_result
or
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.mobilej.btgps&feature=search_result
Make sure to following the directions of the app (turn on 'Allow Mock locations', etc).
GPS
Thanks for the info, i'll try it out ...
Since google maps requires an internet connection for you to navigate, your 10.1 inch screen gps (aka gtab) will be useless. What you need is something like copilot. It's a gps app for android that has a preloaded map of the country.
I bought a gtab for my elderly dad specifically to make it a 10.1 inch gps unit for him. He loves it.
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Since google maps requires an internet connection for you to navigate, your 10.1 inch screen gps (aka gtab) will be useless. What you need is something like copilot. It's a gps app for android that has a preloaded map of the country.
I bought a gtab for my elderly dad specifically to make it a 10.1 inch gps unit for him. He loves it.
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I use Co-Pilot and it works well. Note that some people are having issues with getting the app to play nice with the G-tab when purchased from the market. I bought it years ago from their website, and it installs a bit differently.
If you happen to have a phone that supports tethering, you can always tether the tab (WiFi or Bluetooth in some cases) and get your google maps fix that way. I sometimes tether the G-Tab to my Droid X, and then use Google Nav or Waze.
Also a new version of Google Maps should be coming out that supports caching of map tiles. Not sure of the exact mechanism yet, but it should allow for the use of navigation without a connection.
Thanks Z-B for your input, i am hoping that the new update allows for using google maps without a wifi connection.
I was *****ing about how bad is the reception of GPS in my Sola, when I suddenly remembered that I bought a battery-powered bluetooth GPS receiver some years ago for unrelated reasons (needed it for a wardriving project).
A quick search on the Play store confirmed that there are apps that allow such devices to be used by my phone, so I installed one of such apps and it connected my gps receiver to the phone (after I configured bluetooth connection).
Now it's as good as my tomtom navigator device. Yay! Killer accuracy, more battery life (as the GPS now has its own battery).
just a heads-up for everyone experiencing such issues. Get a bluetooth GPS receiver. :laugh:
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I was *****ing about how bad is the reception of GPS in my Sola, when I suddenly remembered that I bought a battery-powered bluetooth GPS receiver some years ago for unrelated reasons (needed it for a wardriving project).
A quick search on the Play store confirmed that there are apps that allow such devices to be used by my phone, so I installed one of such apps and it connected my gps receiver to the phone (after I configured bluetooth connection).
Now it's as good as my tomtom navigator device. Yay! Killer accuracy, more battery life (as the GPS now has its own battery).
just a heads-up for everyone experiencing such issues. Get a bluetooth GPS receiver. :laugh:
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Exspacially for Ingress !
i had some problems with gps. the first time it takes a few minutes to locate but then its ok
i also use an external bluetooth gps reciever with my xperia go and it works great.
i use this free app:
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mobilej.btgps
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Is there an Android applitation which can be used as a GPS tracker in a car?
If I have an Android phone lying always in my car, I need a program that I can install and via a browser see where the car is right now. Live realtime tracking..
I would also like to see the current speed, intercept the car via phone microphone, and If I park the car and someone move/stealing it, I get an alarm immediately.
Could enter the gasoline prices and how much the car run on 1 liters gasoline, for an approximately record of average speed and mileage hours
try real-tme GPS tracker 2 by Greenalp or Geozilla.
dunno about "intercept the car via phone microphone", but for GPS live tracker, there are ton apps on playstore..just search "GPS tracker"