GPS for LCDs

**djkl407** · 03-29-2005, 03:48 AM

I'm new here, please help
I got regular 7"LCD wit tv tuner built in, is there anyway i can hook gps on there?

**0l33l** · 03-29-2005, 03:53 AM

What kind of 7" LCD do you have? If you have one with RCA in, then good luck reading anything on it.

**Shotty** · 03-29-2005, 04:00 AM

Ok,

First up, you can't really connect a GPS right upto a screen. You'll need to plug it into a computer, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) First. You will then need to install some software, here are some examples.

- iGuidance
- Microsoft Map Point
- Destinator

Do you have your LCD plugged into a computer in the car? If so you'll just need a USB GPS unit (here, here and here) and to set that up with some GPS mapping software.

If you have a PDA you'll need to perhaps get a bluetooth GPS unit (ebay search) and set it up that way.

**JC-S60** · 03-29-2005, 05:24 AM

Eh, back in the days we had navigation systems in our cars that weren't pc-based and didn't need a usb gps

Maybe this guy wants to connect a VDO / Pioneer or other system to the monitor?

Anyway, as long as the screen doesn't have RGB input, it will be hard to read, and not always easy to connect.

**Saab9-5** · 03-29-2005, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by JC-S60

Maybe this guy wants to connect a VDO / Pioneer or other system to the monitor?

True, even though the suggestions posted so far are good, there isn't any real information to go on.

@djkl407 - You gotta give us something in order to help you out. Post some details such as:

- What is the LCD monitor's manufacturer/model number?
- Do you already have a GPS unit you're trying to connect?
- If so, what is the GPS's manufacturer/model number?
- What is your end goal?

**djkl407** · 03-29-2005, 12:53 PM

2 7"sunvisor TVs, and an indash dvd/tvtuner built-in. Ima hook xbox to it for now since pc cost too much,and yes, the tvs are rca input

**Tx_Cat** · 04-04-2005, 07:35 PM

Hey question here. I have a Pioneer 7" LCD. Will any USB GPS receiver work?? I've found quite a few on ebay for like 39.99 and such, dont really want to spend alot of money. What ya guys think?

P.S. Example Here