GPS reciever

Grunge-Futtoch · 10-28-2004, 05:56 AM

HI I am off to Spain / wherever, somewhere warm for the winter in the next week or so. I want a GPS receiver to permantly mount on/through the roof of my Motor home - RV size isn’t an issue within reason! I have read something about Traffic info and would possibly like a receiver that dose that, but not important. Can any one recommend one I am using Media car, D3. The port can be serial, parallel or USB. I fancy one of the ones that look like a "mushroom". Any ideas Folks Thanks

Steve

Goose · 10-28-2004, 06:49 AM

I use Holux 210.. Very good reciver. I don't know if it kan get traffic info becouse I never thought about that, but as a GPS it is a good reciver and some of my frinds with carputer has it too.

It works fine with mappoint & D3. it is USB but you can get it on serial.

mp3oplecarrier · 10-28-2004, 07:00 AM

I use a Garmin GPS 25 engine with a seperate amplified antenna on the roof, it has a serial connection which keeps things very simple, which is handy for old men like us. Some of these new-fangled USB devices seem to pop up in the forums frequently with problems returning from hibernation etc, although the SIRF and TMC features sound interesting...

Steve

Grunge-Futtoch · 10-28-2004, 08:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mp3oplecarrier

I use a Garmin GPS 25 engine with a seperate amplified antenna on the roof, it has a serial connection which keeps things very simple, which is handy for old men like us. Some of these new-fangled USB devices seem to pop up in the forums frequently with problems returning from hibernation etc, although the SIRF and TMC features sound interesting...

Steve

Cheers I will have a look at both of them.MP were did you get yours from serial seems to be good THE OLD WAYS ARE THE BEST!! I have a week or so to get one in and working, all being well. My usb mouse works fine just want something more permanant, looking into GPS tracking at moment so my boys know where I am and in case I loose motorhome, lost a landi in Moroco a few years ago with all papers and money, so at least this time I may get it back.
Steve

Grunge-Futtoch · 10-30-2004, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mp3oplecarrier

I use a Garmin GPS 25 engine with a seperate amplified antenna on the roof, it has a serial connection which keeps things very simple, which is handy for old men like us. Some of these new-fangled USB devices seem to pop up in the forums frequently with problems returning from hibernation etc, although the SIRF and TMC features sound interesting...

Steve

Hi Steve
Have bought a Garmin GPS 25 HVS from ebay number 5727337154 . just need a antenna now. any recomendations? I think I will have to leave it for a play day in Spain wont get one now in the UK before I leave may be cheaper in Spain or France
Steve

aguila · 10-31-2004, 02:10 AM

how will you send your GPS position so you can track your car?

Grunge-Futtoch · 10-31-2004, 06:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by aguila

how will you send your GPS position so you can track your car?

I may just go this way http://www.followus.co.uk and track a mobile phone in the camper

Dont know yet, I wanted to have every thing done by now, Im off on wed still some thing to play with when I am away. It will keep me amused for a few days. I have seen somewhere a system to buy for £300 with live tracking, aimed at trucks I think
Steve

mp3oplecarrier · 10-31-2004, 07:31 AM

Hi Steve,

I use the Garmin amplified antenna (can't remember the name) you should find them all over..

I get an almost instant fix and rarely lose signal even in built up areas

PS Jealous about the winter sun thing!

Steve

Laidback · 10-31-2004, 07:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mp3oplecarrier

Hi Steve,

I use the Garmin amplified antenna (can't remember the name) you should find them all over..

I get an almost instant fix and rarely lose signal even in built up areas

PS Jealous about the winter sun thing!

Steve

Hey Steve & Steve! I'd like to go this route as well, instant fix/rarely loose signal, sounds good

Post more details if you can (mp3oplecarrier) and post how you get on (Grunge-Futtoch) And if you pass through Madrid, give us a shout!

Grunge-Futtoch · 10-31-2004, 06:17 PM

Hi I may just do that but my motor home is 7.5mtrs long, so Madrid may be out of the question. I think i will head for IZNAJAR I love the lake there its about 100k north ish of Malaga. Then possibly on to Moroco to se if my Landi has turned up. GPS engine on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...e=STRK:MEDW:IT
The Gent has more £26 ish, if he wont send to Spain, I will forward one on if you want.
Steve
And Steve (mp3)
its been a long time coming and a big fall 3yrs ago ( steped back of the top edge of a silo) Thanks for your help I owe you one
Steve

mp3oplecarrier · 10-31-2004, 06:34 PM

That was a good find!

I have the GPS25 LVS which requires 5v, the one Grunge found is able to take a high voltage input, up to 30v if I remember correctly and internally regulate it, so dead easy to connect.

I found with the version that i have, if I connected it to the PC's 5v line so that it came on with the computer, the (PS2) mouse would go haywire. My solution to this was to build a delay circuit that does not apply power to the GPS until the PC has booted, but I believe i may have seen a software solution to this on the forum recently.

I use a Garmin powered antenna mounted on a bracket under my rear sunroof so it has a 360 deg view of the sky and while 'instant' might be a bit optimistic, it does give at least 3 satellites in 5-10 secs. I get to play with quite a few GPS devices with my job and I have not come across one that gives a faster lock. While the PC is in Pieces I have had an old Garmin StreetPilot on my dash, and it's quite frustrating seeing it slowly find one, then another satellite.

I would recommend these to anyone, or even better, the latest version the GPS15 which has WAAS and EGNOS support, even though for both of them you do need to mess with soldering up loads of little wires (but we love that don't we)

Steve

(not the old one)

0l33l · 10-31-2004, 06:39 PM

I use the DeLorme Earthmate USB and I'm happy with it

Grunge-Futtoch · 10-31-2004, 06:45 PM

I am going to put the engine in the case of the pc there is loads of room in there, and pick up a 12v power, cd drive line I think? and put a antenna socket on the back of the case so I can un plug every thing and take the pc in the house (to keep warm) more than safe. condensation is a killer
Steve

Grunge-Futtoch · 10-31-2004, 06:48 PM

Have you seen any radar - laser detector modules that conect to a pc? just thinking Not for my motorhome it weighs 6.5 tonne so speeding is not a option but some times on motoways???????

0l33l · 10-31-2004, 06:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Grunge-Futtoch

Have you seen any radar - laser detector modules that conect to a pc? just thinking Not for my motorhome it weighs 6.5 tonne so speeding is not a option but some times on motoways???????

Maybe you could reverse engeneer the Valentine 1 radar detector. It has this remote module which uses normal phone wire to communicate. If you intercept that signal with a modem then maybe you can get something