Torque Pro - Nook Color Themes and Apps

Is anyone using that or have tried for their NC? I'm wonder what the bluetooth range would be and if it would be able to connect to an OBD2 bluetooth reciever that would be maybe 3 ft away. It would be great to get a 7in NC mounted in the car and be able to see real time info in your car.

I'm not sure how well it would work over Bluetooth. Do you already have the Bluetooth module? If you do them you should really check out alaprecorder. Its pretty wicked and you can use your phone plus odbII.
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With so small range I really doubt how useful this can be.
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I haven't gotten the module yet and I don't have an android phone either so this would be my only option. too bad BT doesn't have more range...

I'm currently using it in a Jeep Wrangler install with a bluetooth OBDII reader, and it works great. The Nook and reader are around 3 feet apart, but I've been up to about 5 feet away and not lost the connection.

craigbru said:
I'm currently using it in a Jeep Wrangler install with a bluetooth OBDII reader, and it works great. The Nook and reader are around 3 feet apart, but I've been up to about 5 feet away and not lost the connection.
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+1 I'm using it with an OBDII reader and works great on my Nook and Phone.

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Whats the best gps reciever to be used on the g tablet?

I am looking for a good gps reciever? It would be great if it was bluetooth. Any suggestions?
I got this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320672337532&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Works beyond wonderfully well. It connects to the satellites right away within 10 seconds. Bluetooth connects to your gtab. No hassle.
goodintentions said:
I got this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320672337532&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Works beyond wonderfully well. It connects to the satellites right away within 10 seconds. Bluetooth connects to your gtab. No hassle.
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Thanks. What do u use on the tablet to connect to it and what mapping program do you use?
Copilot.apK
Use bluegps.

[Q] Bluetooth on Nook Tablet

I have a nook color and I currently use it as my primary in-dash Navigation using external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider.
I recently got a nook tablet, Since there is no CM build for this one, Wondering is there is any way to get the bluetooth working?
petergrfn said:
I have a nook color and I currently use it as my primary in-dash Navigation using external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider.
I recently got a nook tablet, Since there is no CM build for this one, Wondering is there is any way to get the bluetooth working?
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Not right now, no. There are the files but the issue is that we don't have a way to activate it *I think we might need atleast a kernel module.
External GPS?
petergrfn said:
I have a nook color and I currently use it as my primary in-dash Navigation using external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider.
I recently got a nook tablet, Since there is no CM build for this one, Wondering is there is any way to get the bluetooth working?
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I have a "spare" Nook Color, and would like to do what you do. Questions:
What "external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider" do you use?
I assume you are using a CM7 build to enable GPS, correct?
Do you know of a bluetooth solution that runs on the B&N v1.3 software?
What navigation program are you using? I have a friend running Co-Pilot (on an Acer A500), but despite his claim that it almost never crashes, every time I'm in his car and he lets me fiddle with it, it crashes.
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I have a "spare" Nook Color, and would like to do what you do. Questions:
What "external GPS receiver and bluetooth gps provider" do you use?
I assume you are using a CM7 build to enable GPS, correct?
Do you know of a bluetooth solution that runs on the B&N v1.3 software?
What navigation program are you using? I have a friend running Co-Pilot (on an Acer A500), but despite his claim that it almost never crashes, every time I'm in his car and he lets me fiddle with it, it crashes.
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@DeanGibson
I currently use Qstarz BT-Q818 66-Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Look it up on Amazon, Its little pricey and overkill for navigation. But very very very accurate, fast and weeks worth of battery)
Yes I am using CM 7 Stable version
Bluetooth on B&N software: No . There is no way to detect hardware under stock settings. I don't think they have drivers installed in stock version.
I am using Co-pilot. I also tested route 66. Both are reasonably stable. I never had crashes. But sometimes bluetooth goes into sleep and won't return. All I need to do is toggle off and on bluetooth.
More questions ...
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@DeanGibson
I currently use Qstarz BT-Q818 66-Channel Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Look it up on Amazon, Its little pricey and overkill for navigation. But very very very accurate, fast and weeks worth of battery)
Yes I am using CM 7 Stable version.
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What have you found to be the max reliable bluetooth range for the Nook in this configuration?
Also, I can't tell from the pictures how it mounts. Does it have a visor clip?
DeanGibson said:
What have you found to be the max reliable bluetooth range for the Nook in this configuration?
Also, I can't tell from the pictures how it mounts. Does it have a visor clip?
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I tested only upto 1.5 meter so far with no issues. I didn't get chance to test to fail for bluetooth range.
I have a small compartment on top of dash board. I just left it in there. No visor clip or adhesive strips(it doesn't come with any). Based on my testing, it works fine without direct view to sky, then i guess it may use up more juice.
Be sure to use BN 2 amp car charger/compatible for quick charging in car. Other car chargers also work.. But your drain rate is more than charge rate when display is on.
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What have you found to be the max reliable bluetooth range for the Nook in this configuration?
Also, I can't tell from the pictures how it mounts. Does it have a visor clip?
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I would say on most of my mobiles with BT, I can use my BT headset within 10meter of direct sight. Some of them is better when there are walls between but varies a little.
I don't know about visor clips sorry.
Nook color Bluetooth range is way less than normal mobile
Ccl13, the nook color was not intended to use Bluetooth so the hardware is not optimized for it... The best I managed was just over 2 ft.
On my phone or my iPad I get at least 10ft usually more depending on line of sight and what is in the way. (at one point I was listening to a podcast from 40ft before my headset lost connection.
I've had really good range using a Bluetooth keyboard (I use the Zippy BT-500). I tested it to about 25 feet indoors. Running CM7 now but before that Phiremod with same BT range.
VERY interested in Bluetooth Keyboard for Nook Tablet
I own an 8GB nook tablet. I'm greatly enjoy using it as a reader-but having a real keyboard would make the whole package much, much nicer.
I hope this is available fairly soon-I would appreciate any leads folks have.
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What do you guys use Bluetooth for?

I don't use Bluetooth that much I’ve really never used it for anything except for trying my PS3 controller. I can use it wired though or use a wireless controller. I was just asking because I finally got a Prime that will run 18mb/s down in same large room as my router, consistent. So what can I do with Bluetooth that I can’t do wireless. Not a real big gamer I got a 360 and PS3 that mainly just sit there over 30 games for each. I do like racing games though. The only problem is that my Prime is mismatched which I don't really mind most of the time it isn’t docked anyways. I got it in an Acase.
My mismatched prime I like it really though, that's what matters. After 6 Prime duds, I love this thing!!!
http://s1137.photobucket.com/albums/n510/drvsbsm/Prime/
Bluetooth is mainly used for connecting device to devices, which is something you may or may not be able to do over WiFi depending on what devices you are using and what kind of router you use.
I personally mainly use Bluetooth on my Prime to connect it to a couple fo different sets of wireless headphones while listening to music or watching Netflix. I have also used it to transfer files back and forth between my phone and tablet when I was away from WiFi. I have also used it to set up internet tethering between my phone and tablet (before I found FoxFi).
Sometimes I use bluetooth in my car to connect my tablet to my car stereo so that I can stream music from my tablet to my car, but usually I do this with my phone since my phone can use Pandora or TuneIn with its constant data connection.
I use BT mainly for either tethering internet connection, connecting to my Atrix and transferring files, photos, and movies, connecting to Atrix to use it as a BT controller.
24 hours bluetooth for tablet talk
Don't forget that you can also use bluetooth to connect to an external GPS device.
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Don't forget that you can also use bluetooth to connect to an external GPS device.
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yeah, I do that also. forgot to add that in there. works great!
I used to use it for BT speaker when streaming netflix or pandora but when I'm connected to my home router my wifi degrades by a lot so it became useless. I noticed the same when I use ps3 controller and I'm playing online. But those 2 were the only reason I used it.
I use B/T to connect to Jawbone Jambox to listen to music when outside or I used it today to watch a movie w/o earbuds. Cool speaker & works well.
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-Transfer files
-get GPS from my phone
-BT gamepad (iControlPad)
very nice BT drivers on the prime imho. Its been horrible on my phone^^ Had to use a few workarounds and install a custum rom to get it working with all my devices...
On the prime though, everything just works and connects instantly.
I use it for my ps3 sixaxis controller. Mostly gta3 and zen pinball. Everything works great. BTW if you want to try it, just plug the controller in with a usb cable then goto bluetooth and pair it then unplug the cable and done.
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Does anybody know how to pair TF to phone and to use TF as handset to answer calls and maybe to dial via phone?
I use my logitech bluetooth mouse and keyboard with my tablet. I know I know, why not buy the dock but I had bought this combo way back in the day so it works.
I use the Wii mote with a classic controller for N64oid.
And the wii mote for gameboid.
Works great for me.
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bluetooth audio and 3.5mm out
slightly OT question
I don't have a prime yet but would like to get one. Have one question about the bluetooth. Can one use the bluetooth headset and the 3.5mm audio out at the same time?
thanks,
I use the bluetooth to connect it to an apple keyboard when my dock runs out of battery.
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I use the bluetooth to connect it to an apple keyboard when my dock runs out of battery.
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How did you get it to work with the apple wireless keyboard, because I can get it connected but it doesn't do anything.
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Im only using it for my ps3 controller when playing gta 3 and shadowgun
which is quiet useful when playing on a tv
ekalb10 said:
How did you get it to work with the apple wireless keyboard, because I can get it connected but it doesn't do anything.
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Maybe it's Bluetooth?
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clouds5 said:
-Transfer files
-get GPS from my phone
-BT gamepad (iControlPad)
very nice BT drivers on the prime imho. Its been horrible on my phone^^ Had to use a few workarounds and install a custum rom to get it working with all my devices...
On the prime though, everything just works and connects instantly.
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How exactly do you transfer files? I did this once before a while ago and remember it worked perfectly, but I simply can't figure it out now. I have the devices paired, now what?
I use my Bluetooth for file transfers from my come PC to the TF and same from my phone to the TF, also I use it for tethering for Tablet Talk
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[Q] Bluetooth interferes with wifi tethering

Hi all -- I have an issue that I wonder if anyone has come across -- when I'm at the gym, I tether my iPad to my Note II's WiFi tether. I've discovered that when I'm using my SB2 Jaybird Bluetooth wireless headphones with the iPad, they interfere with the WiFi tether connection and the speed of the connection drops dramatically to the point where I can't stream video (I've tested this -- when the Bluetooth headphones are off, there's no issue with the connection). I'm talking 30 megabits down, and the Bluetooth almost completely kills it. Has anyone encountered this? I've looked through both the Bluetooth and WiFi settings on both the phone and the iPad for some kind of "switching channels" option to see if I can get them to stop interfering with each other, but I can't find anything. I fear the only solution is to buy wired headphones, but I thought I would see if any of you better informed folks out there have any thoughts or possible solutions. Thanks so much in advance!
Update, did find the setting to change channel on wifi tether settings on the Note 2. Unfortunately, did not help as it would seem anything in the 2.4 spectrum is going to interfere with the bluetooth. Wired headphones, here I come...
billku said:
Update, did find the setting to change channel on wifi tether settings on the Note 2. Unfortunately, did not help as it would seem anything in the 2.4 spectrum is going to interfere with the bluetooth. Wired headphones, here I come...
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I find it hard to believe I'm the only one experiencing this. Anyone?
What ROM are you on? Are you using the TrevE modified wifi tether app or the VZW version?
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What ROM are you on? Are you using the TrevE modified wifi tether app or the VZW version?
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I'm on Beans 13 and using the built-in tether. But I had the same problem with my GNex, no mater which WiFi app I used. I think it's clearly a Bluetooth/WiFi hardware interference issue, at least for me. If anyone out there is using a set of Bluetooth headphones and tethering a tablet or whatever to their phone at the same time with no data throughput issues with the tablet, I'd love to hear about it.
Running b13 as well and TrevE wifi, I have simultaneously used the wifi tether in my car for my pc while blue tooth was connected to my car for phone calls and haven't noticed any issues while browsing and in a call at the same time.
Although I haven't been doing anything that is data intensive like streaming missing if movies, in that situation. I never been in a situation where I'm using my blue tooth headphones while tethering though. I just thought I would share my experience.
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harajyuks said:
Running b13 as well and TrevE wifi, I have simultaneously used the wifi tether in my car for my pc while blue tooth was connected to my car for phone calls and haven't noticed any issues while browsing and in a call at the same time.
Although I haven't been doing anything that is data intensive like streaming missing if movies, in that situation. I never been in a situation where I'm using my blue tooth headphones while tethering though. I just thought I would share my experience.
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Yeah, I have no issues with normal browsing, ore even streaming music. But the interference just kills streaming video. Would be curious next time you're all hooked up if you could stream hi-def video with no incident...
I attempted what I thought would be a comparable test. Blue tooth connected to car for audio streaming from Google music, wifi tether running to my laptop and tablet, youtube on the laptop and Netflix on the tablet. I ran a movie on Netflix for about 10mins, and the YouTube at 1080 (12min tips and tricks video for gn2 owners ) all while Google music was playing one of my favorites, ATLiens (an album not previously stored on my phone) and I had no problems. No skipping music from the blue tooth to the car, and no stutters or playback issues in the laptop or tablet from the tether.
Sorry I couldn't replicate your issue. I have never had to do so many things at once with my devices, it was fun.
Now that I think about it though when I used to rock my Rezzy. I took a road trip to VA and had my wife's ipad watching ABC go , her younger cousin streaming whatever she was watching in the back seat, blue tooth music playing in my car and maps with navigation running all at the same time without a hitch. But that is a completely different device. Just to say I never had a problem with tether and blue tooth in the past.
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harajyuks said:
I attempted what I thought would be a comparable test. Blue tooth connected to car for audio streaming from Google music, wifi tether running to my laptop and tablet, youtube on the laptop and Netflix on the tablet. I ran a movie on Netflix for about 10mins, and the YouTube at 1080 (12min tips and tricks video for gn2 owners ) all while Google music was playing one of my favorites, ATLiens (an album not previously stored on my phone) and I had no problems. No skipping music from the blue tooth to the car, and no stutters out playback issues in the laptop or tablet from the tether.
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Wow, thanks for doing that so quickly. The only thing I can think of is either I'm some bizarro case, or the car Bluetooth connection is somehow different frequency-wise than the connection of my Jaybird Bluetooth headphones. I also tried my wife's Bluetooth headphones, which are made by a different company, and had the same problem. With wired headphones, I have zero issues. So weird.
Your probably right about the car being different.
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Your probably right about the car being different.
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Yeah, though it could also be this one type of Bluetooth headphones, since my wife's pair looks like exactly the same tech, even though it's a different company. I didn't consider that before, your test where Bluetooth clearly doesn't interfere in some instances led me to that, so thanks!
Apologies for resurrecting a dead thread but an iPad Air and alcatel pt-938 with mm450-x here with major interference trott to 0kb/s dead. Is wired really our only solution folks??

Transformer Prime car infotainment - Project

Hi All,
First of all it's been a while i was on XDA, Please do not hesitate to direct me to the links if any. Its just i lost the hang of it.
I would need some advice on turning TF201 to a car infotainment system. I'm running Katkiss's Stable rom with stock kernel (i believe). I like the multi-window option, that's when i decided it would be great for my car.
Any suggestions are always welcome!
I'm running premium version of Automate ( which i like the most on my Nexus 6P) but wouldn't support offline maps.
Then, I've downloaded Here Maps, I have difficulties in updating the location (could be GPS location problem) i have tried almost all navigation apps and none updated the location. Screenshot Below.
I do have an Asus GPS dongle, tried plugging that in and no luck (May be as i'm on a custom rom).
I would be glad if any of you have any ideas to speed up my (TF201) and my project as well.
Many Thanks in advance:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
I've actually been thinking of the same thing since I resurrected my Prime a few days ago. There are just two problems I have. First is my car stereo doesn't have and AUX input of any kind that I know about. If I'm going to do this I'm going to have to break into it and figure out a way to get into the low side of the output amps (or some other way) and tap in there. GPS is horrible even with the dongle and if using the dongle on a long trip you can't charge it. I have two dongles (thanks for your screw-up Asus) and was thinking of taking one apart and trying to install a charging cable that would work when the dongle is plugged in. Then I remembered that I have an old BT GPS receiver that I used in my PDA days so that solves problem #2.
Keep working on it and let me know some of your ideas/solutions and I'll do the same if I start this project.
Hi theandies,
Thanks for participation.
I do not have aux input either
I use a BT FM transmitter (BC - 06 ) from BSR. I like it and I have had no problems so far.. It is that you'll have to find the best RF.
I would want to mount it to the CD player ... With those mounts available on eBay.
I have an OBD 2 adapter plugged in with torque pro.
Yes I agree charging is a big problem, and I wouldn't like the wire lying around as well, figuring out a way to plug it in from the stereo. I'm stuck here.
I drive a citroën C4 VTR 2007. Any other ideas??
Thanks again.
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Hi theandies,
Thanks for participation.
I do not have aux input either
I use a BT FM transmitter (BC - 06 ) from BSR. I like it and I have had no problems so far.. It is that you'll have to find the best RF.
I would want to mount it to the CD player ... With those mounts available on eBay.
I have an OBD 2 adapter plugged in with torque pro.
Yes I agree charging is a big problem, and I wouldn't like the wire lying around as well, figuring out a way to plug it in from the stereo. I'm stuck here.
I drive a citroën C4 VTR 2007. Any other ideas??
Thanks again.
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I just can't find an FM BT transmitter that I like. I guess I'm a bit of an audio snob as far as sound quality and the FM transmitter just doesn't cut it for me. I'm an electronics engineer so breaking into my car stereo and making an audio in should take much work.
Torque was what I was going to use it for mostly as well. Still thinking about it. Right now I'm putting a clutch in my '71 Corvette convertible so that's taking up most of my time right now. I'll post stuff as I go.
Update: See edit below for results!
Hey fellas,
I'm doing this exact project myself. I'm going to try and get away with running the stock ROM, AutoMate and using my phone as a WiFi hotspot for online navigation and music streaming.
I figure that I'll just use Tasker to make a quick hotspot toggle on my phone's homescreen. I'm toying with the idea of automating the hotspot activation for whenever my phone is plugged in (since I always plug my phone in when I'm driving anyway.) I'm thinking that if I do that and have it only function between the hours of, say, 6:00am and midnight, it'll deactivate automatically for when I forget to do so during my nightly charge.
I just have my tablet velcroed to my dashboard along with a charging cable. It looks just fine! I'm sacrificing the usage of two of my AC vents, but I never really use them anyway.
I'll let you know how it goes!
Update: AutoMate isn't supported on the stock ROM... Time to get to some flashing!
Update 2: The project is finished!
The memory of how my Prime ended up in my possession is a bit of a fuzzy one, and I discovered that for whatever reason I seem to have the German edition. Coupled with the fact that I have no Windows 7 computers to run fastboot with properly, I spent a few too many hours trying to figure out how to load the KatKiss 5.1.1 ROM.
I ended up settling for an easy 4.1.1 jellybean ROM that didn't need any further screwing around with TWRP and bootloader versions. I loaded up AutoMate and found it quite lackluster and somewhat glitchy, but Drivermode works absolute wonders! The WiFi hotspot from my Galaxy Note 3 running Dirty Unicorns 5.1.1 functions beautifully.
Apparently there's ways of transmitting GPS from a phone to a tablet via Bluetooth, but the GPS on my Note has never really worked since I flashed DU anyway so I left that alone. I'm fine with just getting Google's directions manually and having the map with the route open. It's still really handy having the Prime for that.
As far as physically mounting the tablet goes, I really just velcroed it to my dashboard and ran the charging cable plus aux cord beneath the front cover panel to secure them. It holds quite firmly and can be easily removed if I feel like using the tablet for something else. I also think it improves the aesthetics of my ol' 1998 Cherokee. It looks much cleaner than the cheap ugly radio installed behind it xD
Having driven a few hours now with this new setup, I can definitely say that I am very happy with the outcome, especially since my Prime was otherwise just sitting on a shelf collecting dust. Spotify works like a charm with Drivermode and controlling its functions is easier than ever. I have also realized other potentials for having such a large, Internet-connected screen in such a convenient location. It's got some wicked movie-watching potential, for example. Date night with a view, anyone?
That does look good AggieJack. I've put my project on hold for now as I'm pulling the engine on my old Corvette and theat is taking all my free time. I've not abandoned it and hopefully finish it too. For GPS I'm going to use my external Bluetooth GPS receiver I have. It works great ant can lock on to double digit signals.
That looks fantastic.. Again. Katkiss runs fine for me with automate.. It wouldn't pick the GPS. That's where I'm held at.
If I get that going.. I will may have to find a solution to connect the charger inside the stereo cabinet. As I don't like wires lying around.
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@theandies any link to the external GPS reciever??
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This is what I have. Bought it a long time ago to work with my old PDA.
http://www.amazon.com/Pharos-PT110-Bluetooth-Portable-Receiver/dp/B00080FYQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1462793834&sr=8-3&keywords=Pharos+bluetooth+gps
Thanks @theandies.
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Hi @AggieJack is your prime connected to the inner wiring?? I'm not sure of the terminology. Or is it connected to the 12v socket.?
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