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CoxyD Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 1:14 am Post subject: Why doesn't it work ? help please ! |
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I wonder if anyone can help.I have recently bought an HP Ipaq Rx 3715 PDA upon which i have installed the latest Tom Tom 5 Software.I have also purchased the latest Bt 338(Sirf Chip 111) Bluetooth reciever.
I can pair the two by bluetooth no problem and i know the reciever is working because when i check it with the GPS info software it is showing the reciever picking up the satellites.The problem occurs when i open the Tom Tom software,no matter what i do it does not recognise that the Gps reciever is connected,even though i have selected the right com port it just will not configure the reciever.I have tried everything i know but to know avail.I would be very grateful if there is anyone who can help me,and give me some ideas before i resign myself to taking it all back and trying something else.......... |
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Pocketgps Lifetime Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 2145 Location: Midlands, UK
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:00 am Post subject: |
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Try these settings, but do make sure that you wait several minutes after trying them or any others as TT5 takes ages to work, just usually says No GPS Device or No valid GPS Signal, but you need to wait, if you then see the sats on the earth map being drawn then it will work if you wait long enough.
Bluetooth Serial Port COM6, & other setting is on NMEA 0183v2 Bluetooth. |
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CoxyD Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 2:12 am Post subject: |
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Pocketgps wrote: | Try these settings, but do make sure that you wait several minutes after trying them or any others as TT5 takes ages to work, just usually says No GPS Device or No valid GPS Signal, but you need to wait, if you then see the sats on the earth map being drawn then it will work if you wait long enough.
Bluetooth Serial Port COM6, & other setting is on NMEA 0183v2 Bluetooth. |
Thanks for your help PocketGps,i know how to select Serial port COM6 but i'm not sure how i go about selecting the other setting you have mentioned(NMEA 0183v2)if possible please could you explain where i would select this setting.Thanks for your help... |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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When configuring the GPS in tt select "other wired gps" as the type, then select the correct bt port, finally the baud speed at which your receiver works 4800 or 9600 are a good starter, if its a laterst device you might get away with a higher speed, it seems strange selecting wired for a bt device but its worked for me and loads of others - Mike |
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CoxyD Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | When configuring the GPS in tt select "other wired gps" as the type, then select the correct bt port, finally the baud speed at which your receiver works 4800 or 9600 are a good starter, if its a laterst device you might get away with a higher speed, it seems strange selecting wired for a bt device but its worked for me and loads of others - Mike |
Thanks for your help Guys,i finally got it working this morning after contacting Gpsforless over the phone and got some very helpful advice.
You were correct mikealder,i should of selected "other wired Gps" and not "another bluetooth device" as i had been doing.Seems a bit strange seeing as i am using a bluetooth reciever,still it's working so thanks again for all your help. |
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lupos0_1 Lifetime Member
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 765 Location: Berkshire
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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Strange set up but hey what the ****. If its working right??? |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2005 7:36 pm Post subject: |
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Glad to hear you got up and running - I know its bizzare that you select "other wired GPS" when its a Bluetooth connected device, caught me out for a few frustrating moments, until I found the answer, have you tried sorting out the camera warnings and sound files yet, with the ones from this site - a massive improvement on the standard TT offering and more upto date - Mike |
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CoxyD Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 2:32 am Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | Glad to hear you got up and running - I know its bizzare that you select "other wired GPS" when its a Bluetooth connected device, caught me out for a few frustrating moments, until I found the answer, have you tried sorting out the camera warnings and sound files yet, with the ones from this site - a massive improvement on the standard TT offering and more upto date - Mike |
I have to admit i haven't sorted out the camera warnings and sound files yet,as the ones on here are better could you let me know where i can find them and how i go about installing them on my PDA.Thanks again for your help. |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:20 am Post subject: |
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Fot the camera DB try this link, you get to it from the home page of this site:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras.php
For the additional warnings (and some new voice files/ menu customisation set-ups) try having a look around this site:
http://www.rayflanagan.co.uk/
If you get stuck give me a shout its well worth doing as it enhances the overall feel of TT - Mike |
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