GPS Solutions Demystified

thatsam · 4th February 2008, 14:20

Satish,
What format of files do you need for the GPS? If file formats are not proprietary (like garmin etc) then there are applications available that will download maps of google and save them in the right format.

I personally use a GPS from Sony for the Playstation Portable. I download and use maps from maps.google.com. They are slightly outdated for highways but work very well within the cities.

Good luck!

ashthedivx · 4th February 2008, 15:48

Any information about the pricing of Bluetooth GPS modules ? How much does it costs, warranty ? Anyone...

jvsatish · 4th February 2008, 16:25

Hi thatsamthe maps in the device have a g12 extension. I searched extensively online and confirmed with some dealers also, none of them have the required software and maps for it. The nearest match would be the device from mapmyindia - which has similar hardware config, but they refused to give me the software even to check if it can work with my device....so, for now the device is an expensive, not so good looking paperweight!

bblost · 5th November 2008, 11:27

My friend got this Magellan Maestro 3100 as a gift.
Can someone please help me load maps into this.
How do I load the maps and where do I find them

Please help.

tsk1979 · 5th November 2008, 12:15

Which format maps does this thing take, if its possible I will generate one for you. Do let me know do you need hyd or entire india

bblost · 5th November 2008, 12:17

^ how do I find that out.

I found a hack for this model here. It also describes the files inside the device. I have verified the same on the unit.
Step 1 back up all of the orignal files on the Magellan

Would love to have all India. The friend who owns this is a long distance tourer and he would find it very helpful.
Thanks.

On the device is a sticker that says windows CE Core 5.0

Bass&Trouble · 5th November 2008, 12:43

I have a ASUS P320 phone. I dont know which category it falls under - i.e. merely windows mobile phone, or GPS enabled phone. So what do I have to do to get GPS going on it, for navigation? And yes, same for the HTC Touch Diamond too, please!

tsk1979 · 5th November 2008, 12:45

B&T if you phone has in built GPS it will be mentioned prominently. If not, you can buy a bluetooth GPS receiver.
I think Diamond has GPS built in.
For windows mobile gopher is a good software(free), but I think your phone would come with navigation softwares etc.,

rjstyles69 · 5th November 2008, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

So what do I have to do to get GPS going on it, for navigation? And yes, same for the HTC Touch Diamond too, please!

Same here, got myself a P3300 and it has dedicated hardware for GPS. How do I use it is my question ?

ashthedivx · 5th November 2008, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

I have a ASUS P320 phone. I dont know which category it falls under - i.e. merely windows mobile phone, or GPS enabled phone. So what do I have to do to get GPS going on it, for navigation? And yes, same for the HTC Touch Diamond too, please!

You will be needing GPS software for using the GPS thingy. I am notsure which software has been bundled with but you can get mapmyindia software iNav which is pretty up-to-date. If buying seems to be costlier affair to you... try to find ahem versions

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Same here, got myself a P3300 and it has dedicated hardware for GPS. How do I use it is my question ?

In india HTC Provide Mapking GPS software along with their GPS phones. You need to install it. By default you'll be getting 1 city map for free, which you can download from their site. Though mapking ain't the best choice being old dated maps, I would advice to look at mapmyindina iNav software for the same.

Bass&Trouble · 5th November 2008, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsk1979

B&T if you phone has in built GPS it will be mentioned prominently.

Not mentioned prominently anywhere on the phone or box of Asus P320.

Whats a bluetooth GPS receiver? A second device that I need to carry with me? Approx cost?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashthedivx

You will be needing GPS software for using the GPS thingy. I am notsure which software has been bundled with but you can get mapmyindia software iNav which is pretty up-to-date. If buying seems to be costlier affair to you... try to find ahem versions

I have a software on the Asus which is called "GPS Catcher". On launching, you get a screen with a big "Update" button, which upon pressing always fails. I tried installing google maps also, but I dont know what to do after that. I have completely lost my way concerning navigation.

tsk1979 · 5th November 2008, 14:15

You can get free maps from openstreetmap, and use them.
If you don't have any software, install gopher with india.pak file. This runs on Windows CE.
I can whip up a DIY guide for Windows CE phones if you want me to.

ashthedivx · 5th November 2008, 14:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

I have a software on the Asus which is called "GPS Catcher". On launching, you get a screen with a big "Update" button, which upon pressing always fails. I tried installing google maps also, but I dont know what to do after that. I have completely lost my way concerning navigation.

GPS Catcher is a third party software for downloading satellite data via gprs/internet, it only helps GPS software to speed up the GPS search time.

Which Software did you got along with P320 by the way ?? You need to install the software else need to lookout for alternate software for using the GPS thingy.

esteem_lover · 5th November 2008, 14:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

Not mentioned prominently anywhere on the phone or box of Asus P320.

Whats a bluetooth GPS receiver? A second device that I need to carry with me? Approx cost?

I have a software on the Asus which is called "GPS Catcher". On launching, you get a screen with a big "Update" button, which upon pressing always fails. I tried installing google maps also, but I dont know what to do after that. I have completely lost my way concerning navigation.

Don't think you need another device. Your Asus has in built GPS receiver. All you need is a map software which is probably pre loaded in your device. If not download google maps.

Try the update button too, but before that make sure GPRS is subscribed for & working well. This could probably download the map software required for your phone.

Hope that helps.

tsk1979 · 5th November 2008, 14:42

B&T is your phone Windows Mobile?
If so the answer is simple
Install OSMTracker
OSMtracker - OpenStreetMap
Download India map, and unzip it and put it on SD card etc.,
http://downloads.cloudmade.com/asia/india/india.osm.bz2
Then start the OSM tracker application, and voila, you are on.

4th February 2008, 14:20	#46
thatsam Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore/Pune Posts: 12 Thanked: 0 Times	Satish, What format of files do you need for the GPS? If file formats are not proprietary (like garmin etc) then there are applications available that will download maps of google and save them in the right format. I personally use a GPS from Sony for the Playstation Portable. I download and use maps from maps.google.com. They are slightly outdated for highways but work very well within the cities. Good luck!
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4th February 2008, 15:48	#47
ashthedivx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,356 Thanked: 24 Times	Any information about the pricing of Bluetooth GPS modules ? How much does it costs, warranty ? Anyone...
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4th February 2008, 16:25	#48
jvsatish BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi thatsamthe maps in the device have a g12 extension. I searched extensively online and confirmed with some dealers also, none of them have the required software and maps for it. The nearest match would be the device from mapmyindia - which has similar hardware config, but they refused to give me the software even to check if it can work with my device....so, for now the device is an expensive, not so good looking paperweight!
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5th November 2008, 11:27	#49
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,000 Thanked: 15,305 Times View My Garage	My friend got this Magellan Maestro 3100 as a gift. Can someone please help me load maps into this. How do I load the maps and where do I find them Please help.
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5th November 2008, 12:15	#50
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,822 Times View My Garage	Which format maps does this thing take, if its possible I will generate one for you. Do let me know do you need hyd or entire india
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5th November 2008, 12:17	#51
bblost Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 11,000 Thanked: 15,305 Times View My Garage	^ how do I find that out. I found a hack for this model here. It also describes the files inside the device. I have verified the same on the unit. Step 1 back up all of the orignal files on the Magellan Would love to have all India. The friend who owns this is a long distance tourer and he would find it very helpful. Thanks. On the device is a sticker that says windows CE Core 5.0 Last edited by bblost : 5th November 2008 at 12:19.
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5th November 2008, 12:43	#52
Bass&Trouble Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,754 Thanked: 124 Times	I have a ASUS P320 phone. I dont know which category it falls under - i.e. merely windows mobile phone, or GPS enabled phone. So what do I have to do to get GPS going on it, for navigation? And yes, same for the HTC Touch Diamond too, please!
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5th November 2008, 12:45	#53
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,822 Times View My Garage	B&T if you phone has in built GPS it will be mentioned prominently. If not, you can buy a bluetooth GPS receiver. I think Diamond has GPS built in. For windows mobile gopher is a good software(free), but I think your phone would come with navigation softwares etc.,
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5th November 2008, 14:15	#57
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,822 Times View My Garage	You can get free maps from openstreetmap, and use them. If you don't have any software, install gopher with india.pak file. This runs on Windows CE. I can whip up a DIY guide for Windows CE phones if you want me to.
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5th November 2008, 14:42	#60
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,822 Times View My Garage	B&T is your phone Windows Mobile? If so the answer is simple Install OSMTracker OSMtracker - OpenStreetMap Download India map, and unzip it and put it on SD card etc., http://downloads.cloudmade.com/asia/india/india.osm.bz2 Then start the OSM tracker application, and voila, you are on.
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