PocketPC+GPS Receiver into an adapter??

highroyds · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 12, 2005 Posts: 21

Hi,

I've just recenty bought a Pocket PC (Dell X30) and a GPS receiver which all works great.

I have seen these 2 items and wondered if it was possible to use them with the above items??

PC Cigarette Adapter
http://www.whitedog.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=695

AC/DC Adapter for home use
http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod403.html

cheers for any advice

Highroyds

lbendlin · Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 10:42 pm Post subject:

Now tell me again - why would you want to use GPS with your server or desktop at home?
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highroyds · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 12, 2005 Posts: 21

8O 8O

Does it really matter??

I'm just asking for advice if these items would work with it or not.

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lbendlin · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 4:02 am Post subject:

Yes it would work, but it would also be a waste of energy. At home you can use the standard 5V power suppy of your Pocket PC to feed both the Pocket PC and the serial GPS.
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highroyds · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 12, 2005 Posts: 21

The power supply that I have for the PDA hasnt got anywhere to go into the GPS receiver. I only have a lead that will fit into a cigarette lighter.

Thanks for the advice.

lbendlin · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 2:22 pm Post subject:

On my old iPAQ 3630 I can connect the 5V power to the iPAQ, then connect the Y-cable to the serial port and - without plugging in the cigarette lighter adapter - the GPS receiver will get power through the iPAQ and will be able to get a fix etc.
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highroyds · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 12, 2005 Posts: 21

ok cheers, the power supply thats on the Dell X30 is the same as the com port 1 where the GPS plugs in.

But thanks for your help. I'll be looking at getting one of the 2 above power supplies or both.

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