MapThis! Firmware & GPS Compatability

[fokia]

Gps non working could have something to do NMEA data parsing by the scripts... if using some older devices those could not comply with recent nmea standart.

[vfk]

what about gps receiver with USB port which are compatible with NMEA ?

[fokia]

what about gps receiver with USB port which are compatible with NMEA ?

Dependes on NMEA version... an if it's trully a USB port that ain't easy without further somewhat complex hardware...

[vfk]

it is like this: http://www.jama-electronics.com.pl/w...products_id=84
sorry it is in polish because couldn't found in english

[kochiro]

Gps non working could have something to do NMEA data parsing by the scripts... if using some older devices those could not comply with recent nmea standart.

Of course. However the point of the thread is to simply state which units work and which don't as well as which work with some 'tweaking'.

If Deniska is able to provide additional flexability in the software via config files to handle these older units then I'll modify the post to include those units in another section and detail what would need to be changed as well.

I'll add some info regarding NMEA parsing to the first post though. Do you have any idea when the "standards" would have changed or been formalized?

Thanks,
Jay

[deniska]

what about gps receiver with USB port which are compatible with NMEA ?

Sorry, no usb support...

[A Fn NOOB]

Most GPS "mice" have USB cables, but spit out serial data. There is usually a device embedded in the cord near the USB end that converts the serial data to USB data. That little "lump" in the cord is a small PCB usually made by Prolific Co.


If you are trying to interface your GPS to the PSP, the first step is extensive Googling for all the specifications you can find.

If you have successfully mated your GPS to the PSP, make a post here to help others with similar models!

[pr0cess0r]

the green screen application work but the mapthis say data:bad

can you tell me how you edited the config files pleas.

[fokia]

the green screen application work but the mapthis say data:bad

can you tell me how you edited the config files pleas.

You need to put fakefeed=0 in ms0:/psp/game/mapviewer/system/config.txt
If it works with the green screen proggie I guess the baud is correct

Also: need to take of any UMD from the tray; turn WIFI OFF!; Wait for sat signal (Orange led blinking in Holux 236) then turn gps on pressing [] (square) button

By the way wich gps unit are you using?

[fokia]

Of course. However the point of the thread is to simply state which units work and which don't as well as which work with some 'tweaking'.

If Deniska is able to provide additional flexability in the software via config files to handle these older units then I'll modify the post to include those units in another section and detail what would need to be changed as well.

I'll add some info regarding NMEA parsing to the first post though. Do you have any idea when the "standards" would have changed or been formalized?

Thanks,
Jay

GPSlim236 uses NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) 183 v2.2 - latest NEMEA version(v3.01) was out in jan 2002...

Just for the record...