new earthmate usb to serial app

bellerophon · 05-19-2005, 08:30 PM

http://www.delorme.com/support/gps/lt20001.asp

allows you to use up to three diff applications with one gps mouse. sorry if this has been mentioned already.

tj!2k4 · 05-19-2005, 09:01 PM

nice!

MatrixPC · 05-20-2005, 09:33 AM

This is coolllllll.
I want to try it out. I am very happpy with Xport2 and Compass, but let see what Delorme has to offer.

GizmoQ · 05-21-2005, 11:25 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loaded this new driver and it took considerably longer to initialize the first time, but its working great now. And it brought down my CPU usage by almot a third. (I an running RR, MM, and Gpssecure) With the internal GPS virtual splitter, I can now put Map Monkey and GPSSecure on separate ports (I'm sure this is what's saving me CPU load).

As an added benefit, I actually locked 12 sats almost all day -- that's incredible since I usually average 4.

I only noticed one issue today and probably should do some more monitoring before I call Delorme: when sitting still the GPS loses signal off and on and the coordinates tend to float around, apx 100 ft. So when I reviewed my logs later the marker is jumping all over the street when I'm supposed to be sitting still.

I highly recommend this driver upgrade to anyone with the USB Earthmate or LT-21 from Delorme.

ACleanSC4 · 05-22-2005, 03:30 AM

exactly what i've been waiting for...thanks for the link!

SnyperBob · 05-22-2005, 07:47 AM

Wow, I thought this was something I already - I was wrong. Check it out! Thanks for the link

NOW I CAN USE GPSecure without having to walk on water to get it to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xdjxklusivex · 05-22-2005, 01:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SnyperBob

Wow, I thought this was something I already - I was wrong. Check it out! Thanks for the link

NOW I CAN USE GPSecure without having to walk on water to get it to work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

have u confirmed that it works with our older models and not only the Earthmate® GPS LT-20 Receiver

skippy76 · 05-22-2005, 10:32 PM

I've tried installing it and am having a few issues. I've actually uninstalled the previous version of the driver and am trying with just the new version... Not having much luck!

0l33l · 05-22-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by skippy76

I've tried installing it and am having a few issues. I've actually uninstalled the previous version of the driver and am trying with just the new version... Not having much luck!

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DeLorme Serial Emulation Driver for USB Earthmate® GPS and Earthmate® GPS LT-20 Receiver

bellerophon · 05-22-2005, 11:27 PM

I'm on the older model and no problems so far. installed it right over the old one. Glad I could help guys.

xdjxklusivex · 05-26-2005, 04:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bellerophon

I'm on the older model and no problems so far. installed it right over the old one. Glad I could help guys.

mine dosnt let me run the virtual ports :-(

MatrixPC · 05-26-2005, 09:42 AM

I install on the none LT model. It works but not the way I like it to be.
- The GPS still list as HID device.
- The monitor program show that I have 10 sat lock.
- Routis show I have 11/12 sats, but the signal bars are all RED. MNEA data stream look weird compare to what it look with the prior driver.
- D3 has no idea where the GPS receiver is.

Result? Just go back to the other version and run Compass/Xport2 cuz I can have more than just 3 COM ports to play with

Jstarko0329 · 06-09-2005, 10:19 PM

I've got the app installed and the app locates the receiver and locks fine, but I can't get iguidance to recognize the virtual ports. Any ideas?

d_sellers1 · 06-11-2005, 03:25 AM

Think I'll add this to the collection of software to install when I return.

Derek

RPM_VR4 · 06-12-2005, 08:12 PM

This new driver is awesome. You should remove your old 1-device USB-to-Serial driver first. My one problem with it is that it has baloon pop-ups which make the start bar apeear infront of CF, but you can fix that by either dissabling baloon pop-ups or unchecking "keep task bar on top of other applications".