I have tom tom and gps 2 google earth.
I want to use tom tom for navigation and gps2googleearth to save my path.
The problem is that only one program can access the virtual serial port of the bt gps receiver (holux gpslim).
I have used the registry hack to show the GPS icon at settings->connections.
My gps is at COM7.
I created a virtual port (COM8) in order to allow more than one program to access the GPS.
The think is that some programs work at COM8 but TomTom doesn't. (it only works with the real port 7...)
Is there any way to do that ?
Thanks.
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anyone can tell me how to download the map coming with garmin into xdaII and use it (xdaII) as GPS with tomtom or any other tools
Tomtom comes with its own maps, all you need is a connecting lead from the garmin to the xda2. It will use com 1 so make sure in settings/connections/beams that the beams box is unchecked.
You can't use Garmin maps with TomTom, map format is completely different.
I use my Garmin GPS V as GPS receiver in combination with TomTom.
But the features of the Garmin GPS software are much more advanced than TomTom's. TomTom is ok for driving from point a to point b, but you can't create your own routes on the pc, like with the Garmin Mapsource software.
It's a pitty Garmin doesn't make GPS software for the Pocket PC...
thanks cruisin-thru but do tom tom have maps for saudi arabia
thanks joe,
I am using garmin 3+
Khalid, I dont think so, however any nmea compliant mapping program will work with your garmin/xda2 and the proper cable.
Thanks cruisin
Hi,
I have managed to install my old Tomtom navigator 224 on a qtek 9100. Everything seems to work except that I cant select my bluetooth com port in the GPS application.
My GPS can be connected to virtual bluetooth port com 6 or 7, but I only get to choose Com 0, 2, 3 and 9 in the Tomtom GPS application (v. 209).
If anyone know of a way to either list com7 in the GPS application or a method to assign com9 to a bluetooth serial port I would really appreciate it if you could share it with me.
In the old days on my Qtek 2020 there was a trick where one could install a Widcomm bluetooth stack - but I am not sure if this is possible on this device...
Regards
Lorents
i have similar problem..
please let me know if you find a solution...
Did you install the TomTom 5.21 update? v5.0 isn't completely compatible with WM5 and won't list the bluetooth ports
i don't need tomtom. I use igo (navigation software)
you need to enable the "gps settings" icon in settings, then you can create a temp com 6 port which will show up in tomtom gps settings as a new choice of port.
will find you the link, unless someone else finds it quicker.
found it
start from step 3 for enabling gps icon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28386
am having problems with IGO2006 finding my bluetooth gps and Imate Jasjar, tried using wm5 gps manager, franson gpsgate and igo does not find my gps, works ok using tomtom, can anyone suggest anything please?
contact the software suppliers of those particular applications ensure they are wm5 compatible, and you are using the latest app.
gps on wm5 has caused significant problems for many, but if you have tomtom working, then the device appears to be working.
There's absolutely no magic to that. Pair with your BT receiver, create/assign an outgoing COM port (COM0 or COM8) and then specify that port in iGO or anby other GPS program. baudrate is not important, but 38400 is the default.
Try this "WM5GPSPatch.CAB":
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=28386&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=75
Works for me with iGO
lbendlin said:
There's absolutely no magic to that. Pair with your BT receiver, create/assign an outgoing COM port (COM0 or COM8) and then specify that port in iGO or anby other GPS program. baudrate is not important, but 38400 is the default.
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Both GPSGate and VisualGPSCE don't actually see the outgoing com I create there, although TomTom does. Does anyone know why?
Some programs don't handle a COM0 but all should be able to see a COM8. Make sure to uncheck "Secure connection"
Just tried again with a no name BT receiver on COM8 and iGO finds it just fine.
The tip about COM0: worked, changed to COM4: and all works OK.
Changed TomTom to COM4: too and all working as well
Many Thanks
I have installed Memory Map pocket PC version, which looks great, and paired with my Tom Tom BT gps unit, but can't get the Memory Map software to see the GPS.
I don't (never have) had TomTom installed as I know it takes over control of the GPS driver.
Anyone here using this and knows the settings to allow Memory Map to work with the GPS?
Thanks.
when you add the gps in settings-connections-bluetooth, pick a com port - i used com8.
in Pocket Nav select menu-gps-setup
i used manufacturer: NMEA as i have a generic bt gps unit
Port: COM8 (to match the bt com port setting you chose earlier)
Baud: 4800
click ok and it should work ok
i have a free download to evaluate which won't let me plot but it does lock in to the gps and you can view the satellites it's locked on to.
it looks a good package - maybe santa will get me a copy
In My Device I Have 2 Navigator
PAPAGO AND GArmin
But Garmin Cant Detect GPS In The First Time Of Running
but PaPaGo Can And When PapaGo Can Detect GPS So Garmin Can To
I was So Confuse Bcuz I Want To Use Garmin Only
Thank for Answer
I have got this problem only once. From that time, it works with no problem at all. What option do you use for GPS in Garmin? GPS Intermediate Driver?
I don't use garmin, but usually these programs, if haven't a gps configuration window, they have a configuration ini file and there you can put the info about gps if the program fail to detect the gps port. Usually is port 4, maybe you can see this info from papago.
dancer_69: GPS can be set directly in Garmin. No need for editing INIs etc. I am using "GPS intermediate driver" and it works without problems.
gear22: One more thing. Look into Start->Settings->System->External GPS and look, which COM port are you using (it is on first tab). Setting it to another value may solve your problem (i.e. I am using COM7).
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dancer_69: GPS can be set directly in Garmin. No need for editing INIs etc. I am using "GPS intermediate driver" and it works without problems.
gear22: One more thing. Look into Start->Settings->System->External GPS and look, which COM port are you using (it is on first tab). Setting it to another value may solve your problem (i.e. I am using COM7).
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thank ูู^^" I Change Com4 TO Com7 And then Restart
And Change Com 7 To Com4 So It Can Detect Now ู^^"
Thank~~~