PSPnavi: How to turn your PSP into a GPS Navigation System or a Map Viewer

[AdamRav]

^Put the mapviewer folder in the GAME380 folder on your memory stick

and it should work

[remoir]

u could try to put the mapviewer folder inside PSP:\GAME folder. Worked for me.

Previously when i put it inside GAME150 folder, my GPS receiver was always OFF. Now its ON after i put it inside the PSP:\GAME folder.

[BouncE]

did you try hitting square to turn it on? everyone says the 290-gps takes forever to lock on at first.

[cornyname]

OK i need help! I have no idea what im doing. well i did get mapthis on my psp and everything and i got maps on it and stuff, but i cant run it because i dont have the right firmware. At the moment i have fw 3.90. Whats the best firmware to get to run mapthis and whats the best way to install it, and i dont get what kernal is when ppl talk about it. Im kinda not good at this stuff but i want gps. Can some one please help me. My AIM screen name is Cornyname89. Thanks!

[Nieko]

Read the stickies first, then explain exactly what you're doing and what's not working.

There are plenty of tutorials out there for installing custom firmware (from www.dark-alex.org).

[cornyname]

wait so you dont have to use a pandora battery or whatever to make a custom firmware that runs mapthis?

[gwapingn8]

quick question... I have read 12 pages of this thread... but wasn't too sure if anybody have asked this question...

I have a map of Toronto.
I have a gps-290.
My Gps state is ON.
Able to grab to a few sattellites..

But it's unsually unstable at times...

There are times when I get good signals and there are times where I've been driving for 30 minutes then I'll finally lock in.

also... How much sattellites do I need to be able to lock-in accurately.

or is it just the way it is...

please somebody let me know..

[Nieko]

The wikibook has some info on why your location isn't always accurate. You need at least 3 satellites to get your location.

[fischauge]

I've been driving for 30 minutes then I'll finally lock in.

Thats the reason, don`t drive while you are trying to get a fix. You`ll get a much faster lock if you are not driving.

[mikemaxwell2502]

hey all. been suffering through the forums, havent found what im looking for. has anyone put up a website with a compilation of maps, in folders, for download? im sure the idea has come up, it being a HUGE waste of time reproducing the same maps on an individual basis over and over again which would all be identical copies. except for poi i guess. anyways, anyone know where a site like this exists??? thanks in advance!