ipaq gps to laptop
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 19:59
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can a hp ipaq rx5700 PDA running tomtom be used as a gps receiver linked to a laptop running discoveraus
If so, how do I do-it
thanks guys
Reply By: Gerhardp1 - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 20:48
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 20:48
No, based on the specs below.
There is no "GPS Out" port available, it would have to be serial or USB to be used for connecting to the Laptop as an input. The Mini-USB appears to be only for synchronising and charging.
But why not ask HP - they may actually tell you that the Mini-USB can be used to transfer GPS signals to the Laptop. The Software you install on the laptop to synchronise with may have some clues in it as
well - have a look in the options/preferences of the software. Also have a look at your windows devices when it's all plugged in - if you have an extra COM port appearing, you could aim discoveraus at it and see what happens.
Expansion slot
I/O Slots available for additional devices: SD slot supporting 1-bit SDIO and 4-bit SD/MMC type memory standard
I/O port
1 mini-USB connector for synchronization and charging
Memory slots
SD Slot: supports 1-bit SDIO and 4-bit SD/MMC type memory standard
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 21:28
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2007 at 21:28
What are you trying to achieve?
DiscoverAus can run on a laptop but if you specifically want to run it, you would be better off buying a GPS Receiver mouse which connects to the Laptop's USB port.
Why DiscoverAus. Because you already have it?
You may be better off installing OziExplorer and NatMap Premium maps onto your PDA and use TomTom in the metro areas and Ozi anywhere else.
You can even run both at the same time if you include GPSgate on your PDA to share the GPS input across multiple applications.
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