Hi Folks,
I was wondering a while ago if there would be a way to use the internal FM-radio for TMC purposes in TomTom which is pre-installed on the Cruise.
After a bit of searching on the web, i found a small program called DecoRDS, made by J.R. Pueyo (big credits to him!)
Now, i installed this on my Cruise with TomTom6 and initially it didn't work.
So, here are my settings on which the tool works and seems to work (haven't established a full working setting just yet):
Code:
1. Install both files provided from the link on your device. NOT MEMORYCARD
2. Run DecoRDS
3. go to Input, Port, and set it to COM4
4. go to Input, 9.600 bps and set it to 57.600 bps
5. Press OPEN, which will start the RDS tuner
6. go to Input, CONTROL, and select manual. Now you can search the frequencies for the RDS signal.
(optional: 7. enter 98,6 since it's Radio 1 with ANWB TMC for Netherlands)
Now, this SHOULD work, but i haven't figured it out completely yet, since it doesn't work in TomTom yet.
Anybody interested in helping me find out?
Here's the rapidshare: http://rs13.rapidshare.com/files/59746182/DecoRDS_Netherlands_beta.zip
Don't you need the wired earphones attached for the radio to receive any signals?
most certanly you do,
or at least a spliter (htc usb to audio usb and charge)
Great discovey,
can you post a link to the program's webpage to keep informed on future releases ?
sorry i can't help test it
My cruise is in service, and in romania there isn't any station with tmc
I searched so long for an application like this!!! Is it only working for NL users? Can it also work with iGO8?
thanks
hompage is www.lacasadelgps.com but i can't find any information about the software
a lot of information here
it looks like it is possible to have TMC on normal PDAs. even more it is possible to have TomTom use the TMC data.
After reading the forum I see that it is possible to use TMC in some countries.
This due to the fact that you need "translation tables". these tables "translate" the name of the road (say A12) to map coordinates in TT. It looks these tables are only available for Spain and Italy at the moment.
... and .de and .nl
NeoS2007 said:
After a bit of searching on the web, i found a small program called DecoRDS, made by J.R. Pueyo (big credits to him!)
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DecoRDS's purpose is to decode RDS data received by a GPS-TMC receiver. It decodes the NMEA wrapping, maps the TMC location code to a geographical position using location tables then it send the information to Tomtom.
It does not work as far as I know with HTC Touch Cruise/Polaris internal radio.
You might be right, as i can't seem to get any frequency with a working RDS signal. I have the frequency, but the program doesn't seem to use the internal radio... Bummer. Wonder if it could, only problem is, i don't have any knowledge of programming...
Here was a another very nice Solution!!
http://www.world-of-memory.de/product_info.php?cPath=199&products_id=2141&osCsid=d2ab8515b26d701f421dda46bf645e27
58 euro just for tmc? .. pfft.. i think a better solution is than the tomtom plus service
DreamCrasher said:
58 euro just for tmc? .. pfft.. i think a better solution is than the tomtom plus service
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Sure, 40 Euro per year (plus downloading fees) and only working with TomTom.
Great.
Sascha
Borsti99 said:
Here was a another very nice Solution!!
http://www.world-of-memory.de/product_info.php?cPath=199&products_id=2141&osCsid=d2ab8515b26d701f421dda46bf645e27
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but does this work with/for TT7 wm based devices? So not only TT devices?
Wow.. getting this to work on our devices would be awesome!! I wish I had the programming skills to get into this..
too much interestant...
XTREEM|RAGE said:
but does this work with/for TT7 wm based devices? So not only TT devices?
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It does work with most TMC capable navigation softwares which does not include TomTom (since it does not support TMC)
Sascha
Not true
TT is able to use TMC. If TT7 has the subroutines to use it I do not know. TT is using the same programmingcode for all their devices. They sell their own TMC receiver. http://www.tomtom.com/products/accessories/accessory.php?ID=510&Product=500&Category=0
QAN said:
TT is able to use TMC. If TT7 has the subroutines to use it I do not know. TT is using the same programmingcode for all their devices. They sell their own TMC receiver. http://www.tomtom.com/products/accessories/accessory.php?ID=510&Product=500&Category=0
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Sorry, but this simply isn't true.
TomTom Go devices are TMC ready but Linux based.
TomTom Naviator isn't TMC ready and Microsoft Windows Mobile based.
Both versions have strictly nothing common (except GUI).
Sascha
NeoS2007 said:
Hi Folks,
I was wondering a while ago if there would be a way to use the internal FM-radio for TMC purposes in TomTom which is pre-installed on the Cruise.
After a bit of searching on the web, i found a small program called DecoRDS, made by J.R. Pueyo (big credits to him!)
Now, i installed this on my Cruise with TomTom6 and initially it didn't work.
So, here are my settings on which the tool works and seems to work (haven't established a full working setting just yet):
Code:
1. Install both files provided from the link on your device. NOT MEMORYCARD
2. Run DecoRDS
3. go to Input, Port, and set it to COM4
4. go to Input, 9.600 bps and set it to 57.600 bps
5. Press OPEN, which will start the RDS tuner
6. go to Input, CONTROL, and select manual. Now you can search the frequencies for the RDS signal.
(optional: 7. enter 98,6 since it's Radio 1 with ANWB TMC for Netherlands)
Now, this SHOULD work, but i haven't figured it out completely yet, since it doesn't work in TomTom yet.
Anybody interested in helping me find out?
Here's the rapidshare: http://rs13.rapidshare.com/files/59746182/DecoRDS_Netherlands_beta.zip
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I can't find any TMC signal with this configuration (with italian tables).
Hi, i have a Htc touch Diamond and i have a problem with my gps.
When i go into the settings, then system and then external GPS i make the gps programport to com 4 and the hardware to com 3 and the baud- speed to 4800 ( have tryed serval hardware ports programports and baud-speed adjustments) but when press the OK button in the corner of the screen and go into the external GPS again, the programport is still on com 4 but when i go into the hardwareport it says (in the small box were you can choose com 1 - 9) "nothing" (it might not be the word in english because im am danish so i havent put it on english) Is there really a thing i have missed? and btw, i have tryed with and without the auto administrate GPS I really hope you can help me!
Kildenmaf
Leave the settings alone
Just connect to Com 4 at the default baud rate with your software.
djfuego said:
Just connect to Com 4 at the default baud rate with your software.
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The com4 in programport or hardware?
The hardware tab is used only when using external GPS hardware. If you are using the Diamond's built-in GPS, it uses the setting on the Programs tab, and you can ignore the Hardware tab.
GeckoDev said:
The hardware tab is used only when using external GPS hardware. If you are using the Diamond's built-in GPS, it uses the setting on the Programs tab, and you can ignore the Hardware tab.
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Okay, thanks
GeckoDev said:
The hardware tab is used only when using external GPS hardware. If you are using the Diamond's built-in GPS, it uses the setting on the Programs tab, and you can ignore the Hardware tab.
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but should the auto at the last page be or off?
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but should the auto at the last page be or off?
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I have it on (checked). I have only used the GPS with Google Maps, and it works fine for me. The settings in Google Maps are to let Windows control it.
hmmm
okay thanks again
I have two identical balckstone, loaded with energy WM 6.5
Under the same identical conditions one of them can get GPS signal (I am using Garmin XT and I am in Bali, Indonesia)
The other one cannot link the GOS signal. I have tried many applications like
- chartcross GPS test
- HTC GPSTool
- QuickGPS
Garmin appl says GPS is OFF
The testing software say cannot link the GPS
It seems that there is a hardware faulty, but before I confirm that, can somebody suggest other good GPS tools, so I further my testings?
Thanks
Saulo
my both Blackstones Touch HD are equipped as follows:
- OS version 5.2.23016
- Windows Mobile 6.5
- Energy ROM
on the faulty phone, none of the GPS default tools can link the GPS
Thanks and waiting for suggestions....
Saulo
saulo866 said:
my both Blackstones Touch HD are equipped as follows:
- OS version 5.2.23016
- Windows Mobile 6.5
- Energy ROM
on the faulty phone, none of the GPS default tools can link the GPS
Thanks and waiting for suggestions....
Saulo
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Try to install a new Radio ROM
I upgarded my touch hd to 6.5 recently and now my GPS can not find the satalites.
Using Gmaps I set windows to auto - baud to 56000 and I have tried comms 0,1,4,6,8 without any joy.
Can HD with 6.5 work with GPS?
I search the forum for an answer but no luck either
Thanks
Ray
Well, iGO is working under 6.5.
And so does Google maps...
However, settings should be 57600 baud on COM 4 (at least thet's how they're set in my iGO)...
And you should use QuickGPS to get ephemerals...
No luck I'm affraid. Did all this and it will not find the satalites.
Thanks
blueisland said:
No luck I'm affraid. Did all this and it will not find the satalites.
Thanks
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Hi blueisland,
Working perfectly on my Touch HD.
What I would do.
Since I don't know what rom you've put on your phone is get
HTC GPS TOOL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=360477
and
GPS test from chartcross http://www.chartcross.co.uk/products/WM00002_details.asp
Now what to do:
Very important : sorry for the caps, GO OUTSIDE so no obstructions above the receiver
Start HTC GPS TOOL : go to 'function' -> 'mode' -> 'clear memory'
After that on the top 'open port' and 'start test' now you should see data coming in that window.
Now if you click on 'menu' (bottom right) you can click 'Satellite'. Normally you should see some bars which are the sats that show up.
You can close the appl if you see that.
Start GPS Test : not necessary but this one automatically searches for the com port and baute rate and also show the reception.
Let us know what happens.
Btw: After that you get that working GPSmoddriver is a very nice add on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=571266
no more lag on iGO
I was wondering today if there is a way to have access at glonass satellite system..I saw that there is an app called High Fidelity Position(by samsung) witch is only working on wp7 mango phones..Does anybody know if there is a similar app in cab form or if someone can convert this app from xap form to cab..
I'm wishing to all of you a happy new year!!