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Reply With Quotewhich GPS are you using? i have the delorme but i'm not too happy with it
I’m trying to find a way to “split” a serial cable so that I can use a single GPS on two computers at the same time. The GPS I have is fully automatic meaning it needs no initialization in order to start sending NMEA sentences. Can I just split the Rx and the ground and run them to the two computers? I have seen some serial port debuggers that do just that.
which GPS are you using? i have the delorme but i'm not too happy with it
Alex
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Epia C3, 512 ram, syntax mobo, 80 gig WD, Mediacar, GPS w/Routis, all behind drivers seat, 7in Lcd Lilliput VGA with Touch, wireless adapter for stumbling, Consult ODB1 adapter and data scanner.
Garmin 35. I love it! It's pricely but I had to get it.
To follow up with the topic, I bought the parts to do the "split" today so I'll try to get it working soon.
I don't see why not, just try it I would say. maybe first measure if you have a voltage difference between the two grounds. If there is, I would reconsider or run a thick cable between the computer chassis' before connecring the GPS
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why did you choose the garmin35 over the 16? how much did you pay?
Alex
90 300zx twinturbo conversion
Epia C3, 512 ram, syntax mobo, 80 gig WD, Mediacar, GPS w/Routis, all behind drivers seat, 7in Lcd Lilliput VGA with Touch, wireless adapter for stumbling, Consult ODB1 adapter and data scanner.
I've had the Garmin 35 for about two years. I'm not sure why I didn't buy the Garmin 16, maybe it's relatively new? I haven't heard to much about it. I think I paid about $200 for the Garmin 35 back in the day.Originally posted by spyhunter
why did you choose the garmin35 over the 16? how much did you pay?
interesting...i have the earthmate and its....ok. i just don't like the software too much, which do you use?
Alex
90 300zx twinturbo conversion
Epia C3, 512 ram, syntax mobo, 80 gig WD, Mediacar, GPS w/Routis, all behind drivers seat, 7in Lcd Lilliput VGA with Touch, wireless adapter for stumbling, Consult ODB1 adapter and data scanner.
Which part of the software dont you like?? please explain because im in the market of getting a gps nav softwareOriginally posted by spyhunter
interesting...i have the earthmate and its....ok. i just don't like the software too much, which do you use?
Originally posted by cproaudio
Which part of the software dont you like?? please explain because im in the market of getting a gps nav software
hmm well becaiscally i need to play with it some more. my main issue is that i haven't got it to work with my earthmate yet. and i kind of don't like the look of it compared to other products..i'll keep the board posted once its working on the new computer
Alex
90 300zx twinturbo conversion
Epia C3, 512 ram, syntax mobo, 80 gig WD, Mediacar, GPS w/Routis, all behind drivers seat, 7in Lcd Lilliput VGA with Touch, wireless adapter for stumbling, Consult ODB1 adapter and data scanner.
Funny you mention the splitting function.
A friend of mine did just that sharing the Garmin GPS35 (actually the standalone guts with separate antenna...long story)
Anyway, the GPS35 will put out two serials anyway, but the neat part is that since you don't need to talk to the Garmin...just receiver the data...you only have to split the data line.
There may be some signal loss, but it is a one way transmission, like patching into cable tv.
I would put the junction in a shielded box (metal) and use shielded cable runs from the splitter.
the splitter is simply splicing all your items desiring gps feed together and hook to the data out.
only use the one data line...not the clock or anything else.
I don't remember if they had any problems...I'll ask.
OK talked to them...it worked just fine.
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