Is it possible to connect a wired GPS receiver to a Jam?
I have a BR305 which I rewired to suit an XDA using wiring diagrams from this site. The USB lead to the Jam would supply a pair of power cables (+v and - v) and a pair of data cables. If this was possible where would i get the connection info? I know what the wires do that go into the current xda type plug.
Thanks
Doug
Sorry--This subject has already been raised (But not finalised?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=13732
I have the same USB receiver so keep me updated if you find a way to connect it.. I already mailed the dutch distributer of the GS305 but haven't received an answer so far..
Ok will do.
KRL
If you get a reply would you please E mail me
Thanks
Doug
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I'm looking to build a connector for my XDA for the following simultaneous purposes:
1. Connect To a USB connector for HotSync with a Computer
2. Charge the XDA
3. Connect to my car stereo's aux input / a mic (homemade car kit )
I'm not looking for anyone to build it or anything, I just want to know what pins to connect to what, the connector tutorial confused me a bit (haven't had all my classes yet...:O)
Thanks for any help!
The starting point would be a usb syn/charger cable and a lighter plug adaptor, you then have the basics of what you need.
And the best place to get a sync / charge cable would be...? Is the one on t-mobile's website the one I need or am I going to have to build one? Thanks for your help
Ebay is cheapest.
Before I dust off my Volt meter, can anyone advise whether I can use my cradle, PSU and PC to IPAQ USB cable, Cigarette charger etc with my XDA II. The accessories belonged to a IPAQ 5450 which was stolen and would be useful if compatible with XDA II. PSU appears to be, but less clear with other accessories. TIA David
The ipaq and the xda/xda2 are wired differently, however I have heard of a cable that will convert the lines and allow the use of certain ipaq accessories, alternatively you could do make one using the pin out info on this site. You can damage your xda if you plug an ipaq power lead into it.
Any update on this cable? Anyone know where I can get 1? I've heard it talked about a lot but I cant find 1 anywhere....
If any of your iPAQ accessories have the plug in dongle then just throw away the iPAQ dongle and replace it with an XDA II dongle (one came in your kit) as the voltage and current settings are the same only the connections in the actual USB dongle are different.
I'm using the AC charger and car charger from my iPAQ H550 (now sold) and they work fine. I also bought a couple of extra XDA II dongles so now I dont have to swap the one from my XDA II kit anymore.
I don't thing you can use the cradle or the sync charge USB unit as they will have fixed wiring and not sorth the effort of trying to modify.
Ed
Hi guys, my 1st post here ,: here goes :, can anyone help me out on the pinouts for the imate jam / xda min . what i want to do if its possible is to sync via a serial cable from my laptop ( does not have usb on it ) to my imate, i know the 5v charging wont be ther but just want it for syncing , hope that make sense
cheers
webtronix said:
Hi guys, my 1st post here ,: here goes :, can anyone help me out on the pinouts for the imate jam / xda min . what i want to do if its possible is to sync via a serial cable from my laptop ( does not have usb on it ) to my imate, i know the 5v charging wont be ther but just want it for syncing , hope that make sense
cheers
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The connector is a standard mini-usb port:
it has only four pins +V USB+ USB- GND.
It does not carry serial port signals.
Could you use wireless instead?
V
yup, you can sync via wireless or over bluetooth....
Bluetooth might be a problem if he's got no usb. But he might be able to get a usb pcmciacard or bluetooth or wireless card.
V
You could add USB ports to your laptop pretty cheaply.
eg http://www.dabs.com/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=3V5S is £14 and has firewire too. (by the looks of it, the description is somewhat lacking!)
Jamie
Hi,
I am new to PDA s and have seached fo hours trying to find an amswer. I have emailed suppliers and gotten nowt back.
I have a Globalsat bu353 with usb connection that I have used with my laptop - no probs...
I would like to use this with my xda ii and have seen connection cables for the car which are of the y type - Cigar lghtrt/XDA/GPS mouse receiver BUT they are always for ps2 - Is there a usb one? Or if I use a usb to PS2 adapter thighy will that work?
Also if this does/if I had a ps2 mouse do I have to put drivers on the XDA as I had to do with the laptop? I can find out nothing anywhere about this so all responses are greatfully received.
Thanks
KPM
GPS Connection
www.pdamods.com seem to have a good range of cables. Hope this solves YOUR problem!
I still can't get my M1000 to recognise a Bluetooth GPS receiver ......
Best of luck!
Stephen
Anyone reckon this is achievable?
Coudl be possible to get USB to RS232 conversion for the mini USB socket?
Surely there must be some software that does such thing!
I don't think it's that easy - usb is slave, not host, so it limits what you can connect it to.
Why would you not use bluetooth? Irda would even be an option. But USB, I don't think it's going to happen (easily).
V
I know there use to be serial GPS receivers for the old iPaqs, before they had bluetooth. They connected through the devices USB port (HP proprietary plug) which acted as serial (not USB host).
However, I never heard of one with min USB connection.
Thanks for the reply guys.
I do remember finding a company that had software that turned the mini usb into a usable RS232 interface with the help of some software installed on the PDA but I can't find it anymore!
vijay555 said:
I don't think it's that easy - usb is slave, not host, so it limits what you can connect it to.
Why would you not use bluetooth? Irda would even be an option. But USB, I don't think it's going to happen (easily).
V
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Oh What I wanted to do is integrate a hardwired GPS solution in with a in-car cradle so people can just place their PDA in the cradle and away they go!
With Bluetooth it is much more difficult because for each user that uses that vehicle they will need to keep pairing devices up!
did you have any luck with this? I was looking to make up mini usb connector for Holux cr 100 - sounds as though it won't work though.
Has anyone managed to get a GPS feed from a SGS to their laptop, via the USB?
I have Marine Navigation software on my laptop, but not a GPS dongle. If I can use the SGS to supply the laptop with a GPS feed it would be very handy.
Any ideas anyone?