Hi:
Is it possible to use the trinity as an external BT GPS?
Yhe idea is connecting it to a pc and running gps applications on the pc using the trinity gps like if it was a normal BT GPS.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
this should work :
http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html#POI
Hey thanks bheremans. Looks good (but havn't tried this yet). One more to add to my collections!
GPS2BLUE works great!
Thanks!
you can use Franson Gps Gate too.
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Has anyone tried the http://franson.com/gpsgate/
for Qtek S100?
Nope,
I managed to run TT & VisualGpsCE @ the same time though.
M
I want to use Bluetooth GSP and Bletooth headset at the same time.
Anyone tried that?
Micky_dk
Denmark
Everyday!
Micky_dk said:
Has anyone tried the http://franson.com/gpsgate/
for Qtek S100?
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I have tried it on a Wizard with a Holux GPSlim 236 (BlueTooth) GPS, and it works great!
I ve also tried it with the same Receiver on my Magician. Works great! With this tool you can share any serial connection, for a headset i think, you dont need to use this program
I have TomTom software installed on my Atom, I've tried using a Polstar Bluetooth GPS unit to see if that would work but it fails to read the correct Comm port on the atom.
Does anyone know if this is compatible with the Atom, or of any other GPS devices (bluetooth or cabled) that would work?
Hi there
i am working with GPSlim236 from HOLUX and it very good and easy to install.
cool, thanks.
What's the battery use like if in use? The problem is that the lighter socket in my car is 'dodgy' to say the least, so the longer the life before i have to charge the better
(hmm...I predict being guided somewhere, losing battery life on GPS, and getting lost....SatNav at its finest.......)
The BT-77 (Nemerix chipset) from e-bay also works really well, especially considering the price. I have used this in Australia, UK and the US and have had no problems pairing it with the Atom.
Battery life is also good, as I've used it for a whole day with no sign of running out.
sometimes to connect GPS device, you need to create new OUTGOING port, and pareing the device
Thanks jeremy_elman, I will investigate.
Kropotov, I can get it to pair ok, and I have tried setting outgoing ports. The problem is that it won't allow me to set the outgoing port to the correct COM port that I need for the GPS. It comes up with an error.
I checked up on this from Polstar and they said to adjust registry settings. But even this doesn't work and they couldn't give me any information with regards to compatability. But I know the Polstar one I had works as it was working on an iPAQ 6340, installing it as a cable GPS device and setting the baud rate. The outgoing com ports on bluetooth could be set to the relevant ones for the device, and pairing was straight-forward.
Problem with GPS Reciver on Atom XDA with Tomtom
Hello, i've installed Tomtom 5.21 and the maps and everything is Ok. but i can't make the link between my gps reciver (Royaltek Star III) and the atom XDA. I've installed the partnership in the settings but it doesn't connect with the antenna. I've seen in my other pda (ipaq hx4700 and ipaq hx2790) that there is a bluetooth manager in the connection setting but there is non in the atom XDA. Do you know what's the solution ?
I've the same problem than you for the outgoing ports, i can't choose the one i want and i can't find the good port in tomtom gps settings.
Thanks
kropotov said:
sometimes to connect GPS device, you need to create new OUTGOING port, and pareing the device
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same with u, kropotov. i use garmin gps10 with ATOM EXEC. work well and smooth.
dlawson5
it's very strange... i have all com ports free, and can choose all, include 8, that tomtom need. Do you have other bluetooth devices, pared with Atom?
I'm using a Garmin GPS10. To get around similar com port issues i install Franson's GPSGATE. A downloadable trial is available to try before you buy. The two advantages of this software solution is that you can nominate virtual com ports meaning you determoine the com port for the TomTom software and secondly you can use more than one GPS software package simultaneously. I run both Garmin Que (navigation) and OziExlorer (topographic and mapping) at the same time. You can't do this without GPSGate. Many bluetooth GPS devices drop their connections regularly. I find that GPSGate holds the connection better and reconnects quickly if it does drop. I highly recommend you try this before chasing around for different GPS devices.
John
Atom with BT GPS
I am using the Atom with the Holux GPSlim236 and it works like a charm.
Rated GPS battery life is 10Hrs and it uses the nokia 6xxx handphone battery so easy to charge and/or replace when battery gets old.
I had some problems using it initially 'cos built right into the Atom is a GPS management software that manages GPS connections apparently so that you can run more than one GPS application in the Atom and all the applications can share the GPS data. However I find that turning this on tends to lockup the GPS application (MapKing) and sometimes causes lost connections. TURN THIS OFF. Besides, I don't see myself using more than one GPS application (but that may change ! looking for a good track logging software - anyone knows one ?).
The other thing I noticed which makes the connection more reliable is to turn off the secure serial communication.
With those two settings off, works like a charm and no more problems !
O2 Atom with Holux GPSlim236 Bluetooth GPSr
Hi,
Not sure if this helps but I am able to get my Atom to work with my Holux BT GPSr using Garmin Que.
Here's the link to how I set it up : http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=41060#41060
So far, it rocks!
O2 Atom with Holux GPSlim236 Bluetooth GPSr
Hi,
Not sure if this helps but I am able to get my Atom to work with my Holux BT GPSr using Garmin Que.
Here's the link to how I set it up : http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=41060#41060
So far, it rocks!
Maybe not smart to ask but .......
would it be possible to use the internal GPS signaal as a bluetooth signal and sending it by bluetooth to my laptop via ser.bt.port,
has to do with some seamaps on laptop .
thanks
lucpool
It sure works with my computer over USB cable.
You need GPS Gate and the right settings.
That program has also an option for that same thing over bluetooth.
GPS Gate has under output options one option to act as an "bluetooth server" and that should work.
For USB cable i have set the output over "activesync" on Trinity and then the GPS Gate on Trinity serves GPS data over activesync to the GPS Gate on PC and it works
You can try and buy GPS Gate here:
http://franson.com/gpsgate/
I use http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html
This freeware works fine with bluetooth.
thanks
I found it and I am testing now
thanks a lot !
grts
lucpool
greetings,
I believe the atom has some built-in GPS function. but how do I use it? do I need to buy some bluetooth GPS adaptor or something? if so, what have you used that worked pretty well?
thank you in advance!
slamming_sammy1 said:
greetings,
I believe the atom has some built-in GPS function. but how do I use it? do I need to buy some bluetooth GPS adaptor or something? if so, what have you used that worked pretty well?
thank you in advance!
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Atom don't have built-in GPS function, you have to get a external BT GPS receiver eg holux GPS Bluetooth Receiver plus map software.
slamming_sammy1 said:
greetings,
I believe the atom has some built-in GPS function. but how do I use it? do I need to buy some bluetooth GPS adaptor or something? if so, what have you used that worked pretty well?
thank you in advance!
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You should buy a gps receiver, gps menu in your device just to help you find which COM did you connect the gps to,.
need a bluetooth connection to connect your device then,.
i am using garmin 10x, and it works very well with my atom,.
I have used and recommend iblue GPS, works very well and battery life is extrodinary.
Garmin
I used Garmin BT10x w/ mobilext works fine too...
Hi,
I was wondering what would be the best alternative solution for GPS for Hermes. So far I have heard that the BT-338 bluetooth solution can work nicely.
Anyone else have found a better solution?
Thanks for the suggestions in advanced.
J
I use Holux M-1000, works like charm pretty easy to setup. If you not using planning to use Garmin software of course. If you do, by all mean use Garmin reciever. The proxy software is such a hassle
Thanks for the reply.
Does anyone use any other receivers?
I have used 2 different bluetooth GPS receivers - the Palm from TomTom and the one that comes with MS Streets & Trips (with a bluetooth base in lieu of the USB cable to a laptop). Both worked fine using TomTom Navigator 6. There is a bit of a hassle getting them recognized, but once done, they both function well.
GPS on Hermes
Telenav woks extremely well. The receiver is small, connects very easily to the Hermes (I have the ATT 8525 version) and the cost is reasonable.
Follow this thread post #9 onwards.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=348003
Works for all WM devices on any internal or external GPS.
Enjoy.
Are you aking for the best alternative for GPS or the best GPS option?
The only alternative I know of is Google Maps 2.0 w/ cell tower based locator.