anyone use a a gps unit from bgmicro?

aoLhaTer · 03-20-2003, 03:43 PM

they used to sell a motorola that was P/N ACS1397 and they also have ACS1394 which is shown in this pdf http://www.bgmicro.com/pdf/acs1394.pdf
(Trimble CM3)

this unit any good?
think its hard to assemble?
think it will work with any software?

thanks

millec · 03-23-2003, 12:28 AM

I have not used either model but have used Trimble products extensively. Trimble is the leader in the GPS market *by far*. If they made it, it is good. Trimble is who supplies the US Military and whose products are standard equipment for survey engineers, GIS professionals, etc.

--Craig

aoLhaTer · 03-23-2003, 12:34 AM

i was ready to buy the last one they had left but they said it was defective

really good deals too
all their gps units were under 30 bucks

ill let you guys know if they get more in (have a person there emailing me if they do)

Skraggy_uk · 03-27-2003, 03:57 AM

Billy at BG is cool.

I was able make a $10 order, and have it shipped to the UK by Airmail.

aren't many small surplus companies that will do that for you.

if they have anything I need again, I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again.

hardware_dave · 03-27-2003, 05:06 AM

I got two gps modules from them , they work ok. One is in the van with a spare laptop for netstumbling. You will need to know how build a converter , the outputs are ttl not rs232. If you are ok with an iron you will be ok. The antena needed is 5 volt and will cost you more than the module , I had a 3volt antena handy and so far it's ok <grin>.

Dave