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Maemo Mapper : GPS devices that work... or not...
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mk500
2006-06-18 , 00:15
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BRAND: Socket
MODEL: Cordless GPS Receiver (8550-00004E) BT
TYPE: NMEA-0183 (v2.30)
Works ?: somewhat (using rfcomm)
Startup Time (avg): 1m
Personal Rating: 6/10
Other Comments: Works great using gpsd and GpsDrive, but Maemo Mapper cannot reliably establish connection. Looking forward to Maemo Mapper version with gpsd support.
UPDATE: Was able to get connection to GPS by doing:
rfcomm connect /dev/ttyS3 00:0E:6D:6B:37:6F 1
in xterm; which resulted in:
Connected /dev/rfcomm0 to 00:0E:6D:6B:37:6F on channel 1
Press CTRL-C for hangup
then entered /dev/rfcomm0 into Maemo Mapper -Thanks Gnuite!
Unfortunately it doesn't work as well as gpsdrive. I often have to quit and relaunch a few times before it starts to work. Also, In my hilly area, I lose fix for a ffew minutes sometimes. When this happens, I have to go through the whole process again. GpsDrive manages to keep running smoothly using gpsd.
Details/Specifications:
DefaultProtocol: NMEA-0183 V2.30
Power Source: Removable rechargeable lithium ion battery
with 5V DC input charging circuit
Operation Time:
8 hrs typical after full charge, continuous
mode, 25°C
Chipset: u-blox ANTARIS®
Frequency: L1, 1.57542 MHz
C/A: 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels: 16 Channels
Antenna Type: Built-in Ceramic patch
Start-up Times:
Hot start: 5 sec
Cold start: 40-60 sec*
Accuracy (without DGPS):
Position without SA: 2.5 m CEP, 5.0 m SEP
Position aided with SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS,
etc.): 2.0 m CEP, 3.0 m SEP Europe, UK, Australia
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Last edited by mk500; 2006-06-20 at
07:28
. Reason: Added rfcomm info.
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