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sunstrip_steve
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 Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject: Garmin Communicator Plugin software version 2.1.0.1 Beta |
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| This is now listed on the download / update page for the i3. Does anyone know what this is? |
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PaulB2005
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Notes:
Supports Windows 2000 and later OS, including Windows Vista.
Supports Internet Explorer 6+ or Firefox 1.5+.
Mac support coming soon.
Although this software is believed to be reliable, it has not yet been released for production and should be used at your own risk.
Change History
Changes made from version 2.1.0.1 to 2.1.0.1:
Initial web release.
Instructions for using this software
Click on "Download" and choose to save the file to your computer.
Choose a location where you can easily locate the file by saving it to a location such as the "My Documents" folder or to "C:\".
Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file and double-click on it.
Once the installation is complete, you may delete the downloaded file.
System requirements
IBM-compatible PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system and an available USB or Com 1, 2, 3, or 4 port.
PC Interface Cable for your GPS unit. The PC Interface Cable may be purchased through your local Garmin distributor or ordered direct from our Online Store. |
Looks like a Browser Plugin to allow some sort of interface with the i3, but i can't find any information on it at all. |
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PaulB2005
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 7:35 am Post subject: |
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and then i strike gold- http://www.garmindeveloper.com/web/communicator-api-0.5/overview.html
| Quote: | Overview
This JavaScript project allows access to Garmin GPS devices.
The JavaScript communicates with the Garmin browser plugin making it easy to transfer GPS device data such as points of interest, waypoints, tracks and routes. |
Also from other pages on the site
| Quote: | | The Garmin Communicator Project is an (soon-to-be) open-source JavaScript library that allows developers access to Garmin GPS devices |
| Quote: | This framework supports:
Connecting to Garmin GPS devices using just a browser and a USB cable.
Exchanging track and location data in the GPX file format.
Receiving data asynchronously, AJAX style. |
I suspect the plugin just gives your browser the communication function. Someone will still have to make an application that runs in a browser or a website that can communicate with it in order to use it. |
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sunstrip_steve
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Interesting - possibly Garmin developing a multi-platform interface to replace the existing ones?
Good googling btw |
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PhilHornby
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| For info - Garmin had already written a Browser plugin for accessing their devices...the Zumo Route Sharing site makes use of it. I tried pilfering it, but it 'knows' it's not been referenced from Garmin.com and so refuses to play ball. That one is an Active X control though. Knowing Garmin, this is probably the work of a team that it unaware of the other's existence ;-) |
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MaFt
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2007 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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| PhilHornby wrote: | | For info - Garmin had already written a Browser plugin for accessing their devices...the Zumo Route Sharing site makes use of it. I tried pilfering it, but it 'knows' it's not been referenced from Garmin.com and so refuses to play ball. That one is an Active X control though. Knowing Garmin, this is probably the work of a team that it unaware of the other's existence ;-) |
could be similar to the google maps api - you get a specific key per website/domain and if someone uses the code elsewhere then it doesn't play.
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PaulB2005
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PhilHornby
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2007 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, it looks like the ActiveX version I stumbled upon, is actually their 'API wrapper' - and is keyed to the website. |
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