DIY: Simple PSP-GPS hookup

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April 16th, 2007, 03:41
deniska

Quote:

Originally Posted by rataweb

I have PSP v3.03OE-C and Holux GPSlim236 with MapThis v.0.4.97 for Holux.

At the GPS Info, the windows show:
GPS STATE: OFF

And I tested with gps_viewer, but it don't work. The windows messges is:
CONNECT YOUR GPS TO SERAL PORT AND TURN IT ON
But the GPS is ON!!!!

I rebuild the cable 3 times!!!
My cable:

PSP GND (gold)-----------GPS GND (black)
PSP RX (red/blue) ------1K-----GPS TX (green)

Please, help me!!!!

Thanks.

Check the relevant sectoin of my FAQ in the discussion forum.
April 23rd, 2007, 05:15
an0nymous

hi there, im waking for my GPS to come in so i was just trying mapthis out. i followed the guide, since i dont have a gps yet so iused the non-GPS eboot file. i can get the homebrew running but when i select the map it takes forever to load up i waited like 20mins and its still loading what should i do ??
April 23rd, 2007, 18:26
deniska

chances are you have a problem with that map...
Try re-making it...
If it does not load withing 3 seconds - something is wrong..
April 23rd, 2007, 23:14
an0nymous

i tryed using a diff program and its fine now. but the max zoom out is limited to 8x zoom can i zoom out more ?
April 24th, 2007, 03:28
deniska

depends on the size of your map and the zoom range that you selected...
I have created maps with up to 11 zoom levels (~2Gb on ms)
May 11th, 2007, 11:22
r2000

Hi,
I have a version 1.50 PSP.
I have installed the latest MapThis/Mapviewer.
2 versions of MAPTHIS GPS EDITION (the other one Map This ! GPS EDITION) appeared.
When I tryied to run these, it say "This game could not be started (80020001)". I am sure I have the right eboot in the right place.
It is the same with both.
I also installed GPSViewer but it showed only corrupted Data.

So what is wrong?
May 29th, 2007, 04:56
molik

Hi, there!! May I ask a GPS receiver question? Do you think this GPS receiver(QSTARZ BT-Q818 bluetooth receiver which can receive 32 channels & 32HR via Bluetooth and mini USB for connection) be able to apply to PSP and compatible with the software you mentioned?
June 25th, 2007, 13:57
Bolemichel

May be someone could help me with the GPS viewer. I've connected the Holux 236 with a 1K resitor to the psp and get every sec new NMEA sentences.

But: The LON/LAT values are zero! Also altitude or signal quality is 0.
Seems the device can't fix any satelites... the wheather is a little bit cloudy now and I'm in a building with an open window. May be this is the point... or should I change any config file? I've just unpacked the zip file from post #1
June 25th, 2007, 14:36
r2000

If you get NMEA sentence every second, that means everything is working.

You just have to wait for a position lock.
Go outside in the open and wait for at least 10 minutes if you are using it for the first time.
June 25th, 2007, 15:19
Bolemichel

Yes, I see every second new sentences separated with comma. There I can also see some null values.

But I will give a try outside later. Hope that I mustn't wait the whole 10 mins for a hookup. I finally bought the holux device for quicker connect than the PSP-290...
June 25th, 2007, 16:53
Bolemichel

Finally I would like to share my experiences with you.

Connecting the Holux receiver outside with no clear sky/very cloudy:

Within 5 sec I will see:
LATITUDE: 49.301805
LONGITUDE: 9.652525
ALTITUDE: 0.00
SPEED: 0.00
COURSE: 0.000000
SATELLITES: 00
SIGNAL QUALITY: 00

After 1min I get all my values:
LATITUDE: 49.301805
LONGITUDE: 9.652525
ALTITUDE: 236.50
SPEED: 0.00
COURSE: 0.000000
SATELLITES: 06
SIGNAL QUALITY: 01

So now I'm prepared for getting started with mapviewer.

Next I would like to solder an audio jacket to the cable to get some audio sounds. Will make it tomorrow. Finally the PSP will mounted to the steering bar of my mountain bike, the cable will follow to the back and the holux will be put in my bag under my saddle ;)

Will make some pictures may be next week.
June 29th, 2007, 02:36
mr7

1 Attachment(s)

I Get It

〓★〓PSP＋GR236=GPS〓★〓

I GET IT! IT CAN WORK IN THE HOUSE, 2M TO THE WINDOW.

GPS MODEL：GR236
PSP SYS：3.30 OE-A’
MAP：51 DITU
SOFTWARE VER: MAPTHIS 0497

TEST AERA:
1.XI'AN, SHANXI , P.R.CHINA
2.GUANGZHOU, GUANGDONG, P.R.CHINA

URL:http://itbbs.pconline.com.cn/topic.jsp?tid=7217744

QQ:510844822 (NOTE: GPS FOR PSP)
June 29th, 2007, 02:42
mr7

1 Attachment(s)

MapsDownloader

Maps Of Guangzhou ,by 51ditu Site.
June 29th, 2007, 02:49
mr7

1 Attachment(s)

Demo

Gps Demo For Pc!
If The Gps Moudle Can Not Work , Use The Demo.
June 29th, 2007, 08:35
Bolemichel

could you please make a picture of your selfmade cable to the holux receiver?
July 3rd, 2007, 13:51
e12174

Quote:

Originally Posted by deniska

Here is a farely simple way to connect your PSP to a GPS receiver:
http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/images/psp_gps.JPG

You'll need:

- Holux GPSlim236 (~$100)
- Intec G6704 PSP Remote Control (~$11). Alternatively you can rip the connector of your original remote control.
- USB (Mini B) cable ($5-10) (don't use the included USB power cable)
- 1K 1/4watt resistor (>$1)
- Electric tape ($2 roll)

Tools:
- Soldering iron
- Multimeter (for checking the connector pins, alternatively you can use just a circuit made out of a low voltage bulb and a battery)
- Razor blade (to cut and clean stuff)

Basically, you just need to cut the USB cable and PSP remote plug, figure out which wires go to the connector pins, listed below, and connect them according to the diagram:
http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/images/PS...CONNECTION.jpg

Use caution when connecting the wires, make sure all of them are carefully insulated. You don't want to short any of them, since this may brick your PSP or GPS device.
Also, GPSlim 236 spec says that the TXD voltage may range from 3.2 to 5 V, so 1K resistor may not be enough to lower the voltage in some cases. So buy a few resistors: 5k,3k,2k,1k and see if your circuit works with a bigger value resistor first..

Once your cable is finished, test your setup with a little GPS viewer program that I wrote:

http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/bin/gps_viewer.zip
The source code is included in the zip...
Note, the program is written to work in kernel mode, so I doubt that it will work on 2+ fw..
Perhaps someone can look in to how to adjust it...

Here is the screenshoot:
http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/images/gps_viewer.JPG

So, waht's the point you ask? I am planning to plug this in to the upcoming map viewer applcation, which, of course will be able to point your gps location on a google-like map in real time... and scroll the map as you move along...

Special thanks to Art and futaris for helpping me out with serial port comm problems...

Almost forgot a disclaimer: As always, I am not responsible for any damages...

[EDIT]
The setup, described above, should also work with some older (and therefore cheaper) holux models: GR-230, GR-231. You can get those for ~45-60 bucks.

What version i can use for 3.03OE-B Kernel, I tested v0.47~ v0.49 does not work.
July 3rd, 2007, 13:52
e12174

Quote:

Originally Posted by deniska

Here is a farely simple way to connect your PSP to a GPS receiver:
http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/images/psp_gps.JPG

You'll need:

- Holux GPSlim236 (~$100)
- Intec G6704 PSP Remote Control (~$11). Alternatively you can rip the connector of your original remote control.
- USB (Mini B) cable ($5-10) (don't use the included USB power cable)
- 1K 1/4watt resistor (>$1)
- Electric tape ($2 roll)

Tools:
- Soldering iron
- Multimeter (for checking the connector pins, alternatively you can use just a circuit made out of a low voltage bulb and a battery)
- Razor blade (to cut and clean stuff)

Basically, you just need to cut the USB cable and PSP remote plug, figure out which wires go to the connector pins, listed below, and connect them according to the diagram:
http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/images/PS...CONNECTION.jpg

Use caution when connecting the wires, make sure all of them are carefully insulated. You don't want to short any of them, since this may brick your PSP or GPS device.
Also, GPSlim 236 spec says that the TXD voltage may range from 3.2 to 5 V, so 1K resistor may not be enough to lower the voltage in some cases. So buy a few resistors: 5k,3k,2k,1k and see if your circuit works with a bigger value resistor first..

Once your cable is finished, test your setup with a little GPS viewer program that I wrote:

http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/bin/gps_viewer.zip
The source code is included in the zip...
Note, the program is written to work in kernel mode, so I doubt that it will work on 2+ fw..
Perhaps someone can look in to how to adjust it...

Here is the screenshoot:
http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/images/gps_viewer.JPG

So, waht's the point you ask? I am planning to plug this in to the upcoming map viewer applcation, which, of course will be able to point your gps location on a google-like map in real time... and scroll the map as you move along...

Special thanks to Art and futaris for helpping me out with serial port comm problems...

Almost forgot a disclaimer: As always, I am not responsible for any damages...

[EDIT]
The setup, described above, should also work with some older (and therefore cheaper) holux models: GR-230, GR-231. You can get those for ~45-60 bucks.

What version mapthis i can use for 3.03OE-B Kernel, I tested v0.47~ v0.49 does not work. but mapthis v0.3 is work.
July 3rd, 2007, 13:58
e12174

I use PSP kernel 3.03OE-B ,does not work, so I need to change kernel to 3.30 or later is right. now i use 3.03OE-B does not work in v0.47~v0.49 mapthis.
July 22nd, 2007, 07:52
Art

What baud NMEA sentences should be enabled for Map this! ?
I can see two in the picture above.. any else?
July 22nd, 2007, 08:40
deniska

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art

What baud NMEA sentences should be enabled for Map this! ?
I can see two in the picture above.. any else?

RMC,GGA, GSV (for sat info)
July 22nd, 2007, 08:41
deniska

Quote:

Originally Posted by e12174

I use PSP kernel 3.03OE-B ,does not work, so I need to change kernel to 3.30 or later is right. now i use 3.03OE-B does not work in v0.47~v0.49 mapthis.

Make sure you get GENERIC version for holux and not PSP-290 version. The holux version must be ran under 1.5 kernel
July 22nd, 2007, 09:20
Art

I take it the NMEA parser doesn't display anything on the screen, if it didn't interpret it as an NMEA sentence?

I know the data is getting into the PSP because I see it in other apps.
July 22nd, 2007, 12:56
Art

Got it worked out. Check pm.
July 23rd, 2007, 17:06
escape75

This is a bit off topic but has someone managed
to connect a Holux 236 to a serial port on PC?

I tried connecting GPS Pin 3 to PC pin 2,
and Pin 1 to PC pin 5, but at 38400 8N1
I just see a bunch of garbage on screen.

I tried NMEA and SIRF modes as well, I think :)

Do I need a resistor for a PC?

Any ideas?
August 29th, 2007, 01:05
saikoboarder

does anyone now if the holux gps reciever GM-210 is compatible with mapthis, and how to connect it too the psp. and does have someone a wirediagram for it?
August 29th, 2007, 06:06
deniska

I could not find gm-210 on holux.com's product list
August 29th, 2007, 10:00
saikoboarder

no i alo could not find it its an older version gps reciever of a pda and it is with a ps/2 connection for the computer just like a mouse for the computer.
and it has 6 wires on it.
August 30th, 2007, 07:14
swallowtail

any luck using QSTARZ receivers?

I don't know how to start a new thread, but has anybody out there tried using the QSTARZ receivers? Somebody else on this thread just asked about the BT-Q818. This seems to be a very popular receiver at the moment (next to the holux 240 and m1000 at buygpsnow.com). Incidentally, I just sent the question to the cable people at pc-mobile.net. If they reply, I'll post their response here.
Cheers
September 4th, 2007, 02:15
Riotblade

Anyone can tell me if a Holux M1000 GPS works? And where can I get a pre-made cable?
September 5th, 2007, 05:44
deniska

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riotblade

Anyone can tell me if a Holux M1000 GPS works? And where can I get a pre-made cable?

It does.. get the cable from http://www.pc-mobile.net/
September 5th, 2007, 22:33
Riotblade

Quote:

Originally Posted by deniska

It does.. get the cable from http://www.pc-mobile.net/

Thanks for the fast answer. I was doing some research for the M1000 (seems more worth it at the price) and people say the USB port is for charging purposes only. I also looked at that site and it doesnt have anything for th M1000. Would I need to get the one for the GPS Slim?

*EDIT*
Found my answer in another topic. Yes it uses that cable if anybody else is searching as well.

Thanks!
September 6th, 2007, 19:39
swallowtail

"safe" to connect a generic GPS receiver to a PSP using a commercial-grade cable?

I want to contribute by testing out the QSTARZ receivers. I have a qstarz BT-Q1000 (I would think it's the same as a BT-Q818), and a PSP successfully running mapthis, as well as a GHPSP cable from pc-mobile.net (the one normally used for the holux 236/240, -the one without the 1k resistor).
I have a stupid question: Doesn anyone think it's a really -bad- idea if I just hapilly plug these guys together? :p I promise I won't cry if anything happens. If I can summon the courage to try this out, I'll report my findings back to the group.
------
An update: Tragically, I seem to have lost my BT-Q1000 (on my wedding trip before the cable arrived. Yes I brought my PSP on the honeymoon. Not divorced yet.) I am hoping it's in with the family luggage. I'll update this entry again if anybody finds it.
September 7th, 2007, 02:28
r2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by swallowtail

I want to contribute by testing out the QSTARZ receivers. I have a qstarz BT-Q1000 (I would think it's the same as a BT-Q818), and a PSP successfully running mapthis, as well as a GHPSP cable from pc-mobile.net (the one normally used for the holux 236/240, -the one without the 1k resistor).
I have a stupid question: Doesn anyone think it's a really -bad- idea if I just hapilly plug these guys together? :p I promise I won't cry if anything happens. If I can summon the courage to try this out, I'll report my findings back to the group.

I am sure it will not do any harm to try.
September 7th, 2007, 05:51
deniska

Quote:

Originally Posted by swallowtail

I want to contribute by testing out the QSTARZ receivers. I have a qstarz BT-Q1000 (I would think it's the same as a BT-Q818), and a PSP successfully running mapthis, as well as a GHPSP cable from pc-mobile.net (the one normally used for the holux 236/240, -the one without the 1k resistor).
I have a stupid question: Doesn anyone think it's a really -bad- idea if I just hapilly plug these guys together? :p I promise I won't cry if anything happens. If I can summon the courage to try this out, I'll report my findings back to the group.

I doubt this would work, but chances of damaging your psp are also negligeale if you try to plug this in...
September 7th, 2007, 16:26
saikoboarder

can anyone help me?
ik have a usb gps mouse(BU-303)
can i use this with mapthis, and if it can could someone tell me how to use or configur the usb cable of the reciever.i could not find a site of this product where ican see the wire diagram of this reciever.can anyone help me.
October 25th, 2007, 20:24
macdo

Deniska, is there any site with info about MapThis, list of recievers, software downloads and resumed instructions beyond this thread?

Best Regards,
macdo

Sorry I found it.
November 30th, 2007, 05:26
swallowtail

Alas, it is as Deniska predicted. Connecting the Qstarz BT-1000 didn't work. I plugged it into my PSP using the "GHPSP" cable (from pc-mobile.net). The Qstarz receiver seemed to realize it had been plugged into something (because the blinking lights changed), but the PSP could not detect it (GPS state: off). I didn't try fiddling with any of the settings (baud rate).
Incidentally, I WAS able to get the holux M-1000 to work with mapthis using this same cable (it works great).
December 17th, 2007, 12:44
pemenro

Hi:

http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/bin/gps_viewer.zip link is broken.

Where i can download gps_viewer file?

Thanks and regards.
April 5th, 2008, 15:00
mattza4life

wats the point

wats the point of havin all the wires? cant we just download a program and plug a reciever in?
April 5th, 2008, 16:30
AdamRav

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattza4life

wats the point of havin all the wires? cant we just download a program and plug a reciever in?

Yea you can do that

but with this DIY cable your get better locks and better signal strength

i haven't tried it myself but from the others experience it works a charm

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