Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

First, you need to set a path to save the KML files or set the save interval for KML files to zero. Also you need to use the BTScan to find and set the GPS (it should be paired and ready to connect when the scan is started). You need to run the configure if only to say OK in order to set various things internally to a known state.

I have a 0.31g version that fixes some of these things. I'm still working out a few things so it won't be up for a few days.

Second, it might take some time to link the BT gps.

Third, use the application, statusbar, or taskbar icon to start gpsd. You can start it from the command line but there may be other side-effects.

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

I haved already done these steps but the same things that i described occurs !
I follow your growning creature since the first release 0.30-pre1beta.
I've start the app in xterm only to obtain more debug info.
If you want i can post the strace result with the option that you prefer.

If i start without before:
rfcomm0 connect BT__gps_address
but only with use of the application, statusbar, or taskbar icon the red circle status never disappear and the process never see the sats.
Otherwise if before i use:
rfcomm0 connect BT__gps_address
when i starts the app with use of the application, statusbar, or taskbar icon, the red state change immediatly to the correct green circle status and the sats yellow-green-red symbols appears.
I've also correctly verified (loading in google earth) the data of any stored .kmz files.
In few words, with this method, i succesfully connect or MMapper set to /dev/rfcomm0 or minigpsd (but only one at a time)

I'm waiting for new variants

If i can try it, post the link where to download this release.

Thanks mate for your interest

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

In the bluetooth scan status screen (config, then btscan button), is the address the same next to the setGPS button as the correct address for the BT GPS?

Also do a FULL "ps" (before worrying about the strace). There is btconnect.sh which parameters has to match (normally /dev/rfcomm0 and the address for the GPS) and it should do l2ping to find the gps, then an rfcomm to connect to it.

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

Yes, the GPS BT Addr and Current GPS Saved (in configure panel) are setted correctly to my gps BT address; (OBD BT and V1 BT all zero)

When i start minigpsd i see gps connected but always red circle state:
BUT ONLY if i perform before in xterm:
and then start minigpsd i see the green circle with the sats dots and btconnect.sh:
I have only the SUDSER package with a psw setted for the root rights, i don't know if it's necessary anything else.

And what 'bout the rfcomm.conf and hcid.conf in /etc.

Maybe i have to modify anithing in these files :rolleyes:

Thanks in advance

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

It doesn't help me one bit seeing a highly edited output of ps. If I wanted selected bits I would have asked for them (you can go "ps >/media/mmc1/x.log" to save the output. Also make sure kml interval is set to zero or that the directory points to something which exists.

I still have no idea what is happening.

You also can try doing

sh -x /usr/bin/btconnect.sh 0 00:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx &

And watch what is happening and where it is hanging up.

Are you starting minigpsd from the application/applets?

DO NOT start any GPS in any other way, not the map, not the location manager. Make sure all GPS activity is off before you do StartGPSD from the applet.

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

Starting minigpsd from the applet with New KML Every 0 these are the processes:


When i do the command after few moments the Bluetooth symbol become blue and the gps bt is connected, after ~1 minute the Bluetooth symbol become white and the phrase appears.

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

Thank you. The ps output is unexpected.

Which version are you using? The current one is 0.31f.

Only a very old version of minigpsd would start rfcomm by itself.

The current version launches btconnect.sh.

Try removing (manually remove /usr/bin/minigpsd if needed) and reinstalling the latest from maemo extras.

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

I have the last public version 0.31f.

Few days ago i have just tried to deinstall and reinstall the app by apps manager utility, but nothing changed.

On my n800 the current version launches btconnect.sh ONLY if before i manually do rfcomm connect my_gps_bt_address.

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

N810 DIABLO_5.2008.43-7
minigpsd 0.31f
minigps doesn't running but Minigpsd SB in status bar menu show
"Stop GPSD" insteat of "Start GPSD"
If I start minigpsd from console and tap "Stop GPSD" in status bar then minigpsd stop. But menu in status bar is the same: "Stop GPSD"

Re: minigpsd - 0.30-pre1 beta
 

In order to resolve these unexpected errors I HAVE ENTIRELY REFLASHED MY N800 WITH THE LATEST DIABLO 5.2008.43-7 FIRMWARE and after installed MINIGPSD as first application.

Starting minigpsd from the applet with New KML Every 0 these are the processes:


When i do the command after few moments the Bluetooth symbol become blue and the gps bt is connected, after ~5 seconds the Bluetooth symbol become white and the phrase appears.