Satnav Launches GPS Navigation Software

tsk1979 · 23rd December 2008, 16:40

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Originally Posted by raj3300

I would like to use GPS in my car.What is the procedure for it?At present I use a Nokia 6275.I would like to have the cost effective option.

Use bluetooth GPS(3000rs) + mgmaps(free)

deepakvrao · 31st December 2008, 09:54

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Use bluetooth GPS(3000rs) + mgmaps(free)

Any source that you could suggest for the BT GPS receiver?

tsk1979 · 31st December 2008, 11:09

you can buy holux directly from dealextreme for around 60$

nishad.hameed · 5th January 2009, 14:30

Holux GPS receivers are available in eBay.in for 2390 INR. Seems much better pricing.

speed0mania · 7th January 2009, 17:36

whats the cheapest way to use my HTC touch as GPS? I'm talking map and BT GPS reciever. How much does the MMI SD card thing cost?

deepakvrao · 7th January 2009, 18:50

Just got my BT receiver from mapmyindia and while they delivered fast [4 days] I would like to warn everyone that there is NO AC charger - only a car charger. This is fine if you are using primarily in the car but if like me you want to use for cycling its a pain.

nishad.hameed · 12th January 2009, 12:35

How much you paid for the package? eBay has the same package at 3.5K... which includes the maps and BT receiver.

tsk1979 · 17th February 2009, 10:37

Hi I have a question regarding satguide miomap.
Does the Satguide unit come with the miomap 2008 or miomap v3.3
If its v3,3 the maps are in fbl format, which means I can buy just the maps from them and use it in my mio, if its miomap 2008, I have to buy the whole software along with the maps.
However I think cost would be similar because they will charge me for the whole bundle(2500rs I think) even if I purchase just the maps.

So for now the question is, can you look into your maps folder and tell me is it fbl file or cpf file?

unni.ak · 9th March 2009, 22:53

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

So for now the question is, can you look into your maps folder and tell me is it fbl file or cpf file?

Its cpf. (20 Charac)

forbhaskarm · 10th March 2009, 11:22

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Use bluetooth GPS(3000rs) + mgmaps(free)

Pardon me on my ignorance on how this stuff works.

Do you connect your Bluetooth enabled mobile/PDA with the bluetooth GPS device? So essentially, use the mobile screen for viewing the maps/direction while the GPS device connects to the satellite to find your current location & use the mgmaps database to find direction?

That's my best guess on this bluetooth GPS stuff would actually work for us. Please confirm.

I have a Nokia E61 mobile - obviously not a Windows mobile, but I do see a couple of tools/software in it- Navigator, Position & Landmarks. Wonder if I can use my mobile by hooking up with this bluetooth GPS device??? Gurus please advise.

tsk1979 · 10th March 2009, 11:34

Well it works this way.
You put a mapper application on your mobie phone. This can be mgmaps. OziexplorerCE, Garming mobile XT etc.,
This application will display the map.
Now this application has to know where exactly is the mobile on the map.
This is where the GPS comes in.
The bluetooth GPS finds its location from the satellites, and generates something called NMEA sentenses.
These are read by the mapping application through bluetooth, via a virtual com port.
Lets say COM2 is assigned to bluetooth device.
Normally 4800baud is all you need, but most applications connect at 57600 Baud(I hope I got the exact number right).
So every second, the NMEA sentence is read by the mapper app on your mobile, and it translates to that "dot" on the map which indicates you.
Some devices use SirF sentences, but NMEA is the most common.

However you do not need to do anything fancy. Most programs come with auto port scan,
So you just connect your mobile with GPS via bluetooth, the program will run and autoscan the ports, and latch on the correct port at correct Baud Rate.

forbhaskarm · 10th March 2009, 14:04

Thanks for the helpful explanation. I will now have to check out my options.

hrag · 10th March 2009, 15:23

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

Normally 4800baud is all you need, but most applications connect at 57600 Baud(I hope I got the exact number right).

My Holux GPSlim 240 connects at 38400.

nishad.hameed · 2nd April 2009, 21:39

mapmyindia has a coverage of 400 cities now. This can be installed into Windows mobiles also.

Fordmanchau · 18th September 2009, 10:03

Guys, just got this in my mail from indiatimes shopping

here is the link to that
Edit: sorry guys not able to post the complete picture but there is a festive offer on GPS device on Indiatimes shopping -check the link
http://shopping.indiatimes.com/i/f/t...-cat-966340-pc--

31st December 2008, 11:09	#78
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	you can buy holux directly from dealextreme for around 60$
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5th January 2009, 14:30	#79
nishad.hameed BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 90 Thanked: 24 Times	Holux GPS receiver Holux GPS receivers are available in eBay.in for 2390 INR. Seems much better pricing.
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7th January 2009, 17:36	#80
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	whats the cheapest way to use my HTC touch as GPS? I'm talking map and BT GPS reciever. How much does the MMI SD card thing cost?
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7th January 2009, 18:50	#81
deepakvrao BANNED Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 300 Thanked: 2 Times	Just got my BT receiver from mapmyindia and while they delivered fast [4 days] I would like to warn everyone that there is NO AC charger - only a car charger. This is fine if you are using primarily in the car but if like me you want to use for cycling its a pain.
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12th January 2009, 12:35	#82
nishad.hameed BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 90 Thanked: 24 Times	Cheapest GPS Receiver + Maps for WM How much you paid for the package? eBay has the same package at 3.5K... which includes the maps and BT receiver.
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17th February 2009, 10:37	#83
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Hi I have a question regarding satguide miomap. Does the Satguide unit come with the miomap 2008 or miomap v3.3 If its v3,3 the maps are in fbl format, which means I can buy just the maps from them and use it in my mio, if its miomap 2008, I have to buy the whole software along with the maps. However I think cost would be similar because they will charge me for the whole bundle(2500rs I think) even if I purchase just the maps. So for now the question is, can you look into your maps folder and tell me is it fbl file or cpf file?
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10th March 2009, 11:34	#86
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	Well it works this way. You put a mapper application on your mobie phone. This can be mgmaps. OziexplorerCE, Garming mobile XT etc., This application will display the map. Now this application has to know where exactly is the mobile on the map. This is where the GPS comes in. The bluetooth GPS finds its location from the satellites, and generates something called NMEA sentenses. These are read by the mapping application through bluetooth, via a virtual com port. Lets say COM2 is assigned to bluetooth device. Normally 4800baud is all you need, but most applications connect at 57600 Baud(I hope I got the exact number right). So every second, the NMEA sentence is read by the mapper app on your mobile, and it translates to that "dot" on the map which indicates you. Some devices use SirF sentences, but NMEA is the most common. However you do not need to do anything fancy. Most programs come with auto port scan, So you just connect your mobile with GPS via bluetooth, the program will run and autoscan the ports, and latch on the correct port at correct Baud Rate.
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10th March 2009, 14:04	#87
forbhaskarm BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Greater Noida Posts: 218 Thanked: 44 Times	Thanks for the helpful explanation. I will now have to check out my options.
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2nd April 2009, 21:39	#89
nishad.hameed BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 90 Thanked: 24 Times	mapmyindia 2009 March launch mapmyindia has a coverage of 400 cities now. This can be installed into Windows mobiles also. Attached Thumbnails
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18th September 2009, 10:03	#90
Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 340 Times	Guys, just got this in my mail from indiatimes shopping here is the link to that Edit: sorry guys not able to post the complete picture but there is a festive offer on GPS device on Indiatimes shopping -check the link http://shopping.indiatimes.com/i/f/t...-cat-966340-pc-- Attached Images Last edited by Fordmanchau : 18th September 2009 at 10:09.
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