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klara31 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 29, 2003 Posts: 4
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Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2003 7:16 pm Post subject: 6031-X7 switch to SIRF??? |
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Hi,
I have been using the 6031-X7 for some time now and so far pretty satisfied. But now I am struggling to get it from NMEA output towards SIRF: whenever I use Winfast Navigator, Sirftweak, GPSTweak to 'Switch to SIRF', the Rikaline disconnects, connects and continues to generate output in NMEA. I am apparently doing something wrong, but I cannot figure out what!
Can anybody help me out with clues, tips, or even maybe a 'howto'?
Thanx,
Klara |
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wizy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 26, 2003 Posts: 14
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:16 pm Post subject: Re: 6031-X7 switch to SIRF??? |
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klara31 wrote: | Hi,
Can anybody help me out with clues, tips, or even maybe a 'howto'?
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We do need one for X7 me thinks... The user guide isn't exactly useful. I've tried to switch to SiRF without success. Let me know if you succeed. |
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klara31 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: 6031-X7 switch to SIRF??? |
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[quote="wizy
I've tried to switch to SiRF without success.
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Well, at least I am not the only one who has these problems. How about the other 6031-X7 users out there? Isn't there anyone who can produce a 'howto' on this item, or is everybody having these problems?
Please help!
Klara |
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Dave Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 10, 2003 Posts: 6460 Location: UK
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Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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When using WinFast Navigator, you connect under the default factory settings, e.g. NMEA COM 8 (if that's what it uses), switch to the development view and you should see lots of lines starting with things like $GPGSA or $GPGSV. Now goto COMMANDS, and select the SiRF tab, and make sure the baud rate is set the same as you originally connected, then tap OK and the receiver should switch to SiRF mode and on the Development view screen you won't see commands like $GPGSA or $GPGSV.
Also check out the following article http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/winfastnavigatorppc.php |
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klara31 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Dave,
Thanx for your instructions.
I have followed them, but unfortunately still no succes: after tapping 'OK' in the SIRF tab (with the current baudrate selected), the bottom line remains on 'Connect...'. The bullet at the end of the line (indicating data?) is blinking though. Both green leds on the GPS are also on.
My conclusion from the above is that the receiver hasn't switched to SIRF mode. It seems like it does not recognize the 'go to SIRF mode' command.
I have also mailed to Rikaline, but they are not very responsive |
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klara31 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:42 am Post subject: |
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Rikaline (sales@rikaline.com.tw) has mailed me the following:
Quote: | Concerning your request, actually , so far we not provide the function switchin between NEMA and SIRF in our X7 bluetooth. The only way to solve this problem is that we change alternative sentence for you.
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I do not quite understand how to interpret the last sentence (English is not my native language), but it does state clearly that it is not possible.
Is my conclusion that the 6031-X7 cannot do SIRF at all correct? |
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Dave Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Dec 02, 2003 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Actually I guess it's not beyond scope for them to limit the receiver to NMEA mode and not allow you to switch to SiRF, this could be done in the firmware and may be the case. I'll let you know as soon as I get my hands on one. |
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