OEM GPS Modules.

**frodobaggins** · 02-05-2005, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by camsgs3

Im a little confuse here, From the pic I see, how would this mount in the case? Can I mount it some where in the trunk/anywhere, Does a M10K have an "internal" serial port? and how are you getting 3.3v in the car?

thanks

yes the m10k has an internal serial port
3.3v comes off the ATX power supply

**scott_fx** · 02-06-2005, 01:55 AM

Originally Posted by IntellaWorks

The whole setup cost about 135.00 but really blows away a USB GPS mouse. These GPS mods were designed for system developers and advanced GPS applications.

If your looking for a completely "embedded" CarPc then this would be the way to go, its great to hear from others that are using this hardware...

I think the things I like about it most is that, I'm not using up a USB port I'm using up only 3.3v to power it up, it's smaller than any other GPS device (.75 * .5 * .5) L x W x H and its more capable than the normal USB devices you can buy.

this may be a total noob post but, care to do a little write up on how you wired this up, etc...?

**Creoden** · 02-06-2005, 01:27 PM

I was looking through the documentation and this looks like it is the proper wiring config for the unit.

on another note, where can you buy these units?

Creoden

**mp3oplecarrier** · 02-06-2005, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Spaghetti

WAAS standard doesn't work over here apparently

WAAS works by using a geostationary satelite to correct your position and give greater accuracy, the problem is that it is stationed above the United States!

We will have our own version soon as the European Space Agency is going to position one above mainland europe. The standard for this is called EGNOS and will be compatible with WAAS although you may need a firmware update.

Steve

**scott_fx** · 02-06-2005, 01:39 PM

Originally Posted by Creoden

I was looking through the documentation and this looks like it is the proper wiring config for the unit.

on another note, where can you buy these units?

Creoden

Awesome...looks simple enough to wire up...

here is where you can buy one:
http://getagps.com/products/gps/010-00240-02.htm

**IntellaWorks** · 02-06-2005, 02:02 PM

Ok, check this out. Using the internal serial interface on my MII I wired the GPS unit Data out to serial Datain and GPS unti Data in to Serial Data Out... As for the power, right next to the internal COM2 there is a 6 pin IRDA pin configuration, since Serial ports do not have power I could have used a 3.3v line from the ATX power supply but that would have required me to tap into a line...

So what I did was use the 3.3v & ground from this IRDA connector, because I'll never be using that it worked out great.. plus even better was that it is less than an inch away from the internal com port...

**Bravellir** · 02-07-2005, 04:50 AM

And what about the antenna? Does it came with the sensor or we have to buy that?
Anybody has a pic of it?

**mpattonm** · 02-07-2005, 05:00 AM

Originally Posted by IntellaWorks

Ok, check this out. Using the internal serial interface on my MII I wired the GPS unit Data out to serial Datain and GPS unti Data in to Serial Data Out... As for the power, right next to the internal COM2 there is a 6 pin IRDA pin configuration, since Serial ports do not have power I could have used a 3.3v line from the ATX power supply but that would have required me to tap into a line...

So what I did was use the 3.3v & ground from this IRDA connector, because I'll never be using that it worked out great.. plus even better was that it is less than an inch away from the internal com port...

Could you take a picture of your wiring, please?

**jcdillin** · 02-07-2005, 06:32 AM

you have to purchase the antenna seperately, and you have to make sure that you are buying the unit that has the plug with pins instead of the ribbon cable. for ease of soldering wires.