GPS utilities? - Page 3

Inertial · 01-29-06, 01:30 PM

Yes, they can co-exist, but you can't actively use them at the same time. At least not with my CF receiver. You can run one (let's say iGuidance) and have it access the GPS, but you can't have another program accessing the GPS at the same time. The other program can run, but it won't see the signal. You have to use iGuidance to get where you're driving, shut it down, and then start Beeline, GPSTuner, or Vito Navigator, etc.

01-29-06, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Inertial

Yes, they can co-exist, but you can't actively use them at the same time. At least not with my CF receiver. You can run one (let's say iGuidance) and have it access the GPS, but you can't have another program accessing the GPS at the same time. The other program can run, but it won't see the signal. You have to use iGuidance to get where you're driving, shut it down, and then start Beeline, GPSTuner, or Vito Navigator, etc.

Why not use something like GPSGate to share the GPS with multiple apps?

http://franson.com/gpsgate/

-Stan

Ravnew · 01-29-06, 02:43 PM

I just D/L'ed GPS tuner yesterday to try against navigaor II and BeelineGps. After giving it a quick look it seems that it has a GPS share utility build right in. I'm giving it a try tomorrow morning and will see if it actually works. I have all three of the above installed on my X51 along with OCN5 and mapopolis and so far haven't had a problem with any of them. Mapopolis helps in Geocaching since you can use it to find coordinates.

01-29-06, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Ravnew

I just D/L'ed GPS tuner yesterday to try against navigaor II and BeelineGps. After giving it a quick look it seems that it has a GPS share utility build right in. I'm giving it a try tomorrow morning and will see if it actually works. I have all three of the above installed on my X51 along with OCN5 and mapopolis and so far haven't had a problem with any of them. Mapopolis helps in Geocaching since you can use it to find coordinates.

That sounds interesting. Keep us posted on what you find out. Thanks!

-Stan

Ravnew · 01-29-06, 04:47 PM

Ok, just tried using the share GPS feature in GPS tuner. I ran GPS Tuner and Mapoplis at the same time and it worked. It seems that it switches the bluetooth siganl to each program about every 5 seconds. It did crash my axim after about five minutes of using both programs. I'll have to play with the settings and see if I can get it running better.

Inertial · 01-29-06, 07:25 PM

Hmmmm. Reading the manual for GPS Tuner makes it look like the share feature allows your PPC to upload your coordinates live if you have an active internet connection so you share your position with friends. I didn't see anything about sharing the GPS signal between apps in the manual.

Ravnew · 01-29-06, 08:37 PM

Inertial, that's interezting, could be the reason my Axim crashed after a while. I wonder if it was the Axim bluetooth manager that was letting both programs work for a while. I did see that there was a time (seconds) setting in GPS tuner under the share GPS tab. What does the manuel say that's for? I haven't had time to read the manuel yet.

atascadero · 01-30-06, 06:44 PM

Here is yet another option. It's GPSdash2 which also allows the use of third party maps.

Humpa · 01-31-06, 09:17 AM

I've been following this thread, and figured perhaps I ought to throw in my 2 cents. I just wish I had more than 2 cents to throw in. :rolling:

I wanted something that I could use to create a log of my gps position, and I wanted it to work in conjunction with TomTom.
I was eventually able to do this: www.humpa.com/track

I've been using GPSDash2 for this, but was looking for something better. Though I'm not sure why, because GPSDash is working good for me.
I just wanted to be able to make some sort of Humpa Track script, which would plot a representation of my trip and also incorporate into it any phonecam pics I took along the route.
Well, I got all this working, and it works well and is pretty cool - but I haven't done anything with it lately.
I just like writing the code, and once I have it working I tend to lose interest

But you can check out what I've done with it - I use the Google Maps API to show my track. All the markers are pop-up windows with my location, elevation, speed, heading and time. And if there is a phonecam pic, that will be in the pop-up marker window too.
And there are even links at the bottom of the page if you'd rather view my Tracks in Google Earth:
www.humpa.com/track - please check this out and tell me if you think this is cool, or if I'm just an idiot. :approve:
BTW, all of that is automated - I only have to upload the nmea log file and my script does the rest. And for my phonecam pics, I simply use a timestamp for my Subject, and my script will go and look for pics with an appropriate timestamp, and place them accordingly.

Using WM5 to shared the GPS signal works too - though TomTom won't find the windows controled virtual port unless GPSDash is already connected. If I'm not using GPSDash, then I have to tell TomTom to use the actual port that the GPS recevier is on (TT only likes the virtual port if there is something else already using it).

I'm going to try GPSTuner and perahps BeelineGPS - GPS Tuner is looking nice.

beernutz · 01-31-06, 10:57 AM

I'll add another plug for BeelineGPS. I've only recently started Geocaching (only 4 finds to date) but Beeline has been a great utility for me.

Mart · 02-05-06, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by mgvh

I highly recommend the free Loxtrax program available at Magnalox. (I am not affiliated in any way with the site other than as a user.)
It creates GPS logfiles that I record/store on my Axim and is a great way to chart courses, check speeds, elevations, etc. It then can be used with Google Earth or other mapping programs... You can also add in pictures later to turn it into a travelogue.

Here is from the website:
Magnalox visualizes GPS logfiles as annotated, interactive tracks displayed on maps or in three dimensions using Google Earth. It can be understood as a new kind of travelogues, which can enriched with texts, photos and links.

I can't seem to connect with my BT GPS and Loxtrax. It has worked before, but now it says there's something wrong with the interface. Have you got any idea on how to fix this?

BartS · 02-07-06, 11:52 AM

Yes, I have the same problem, but found a workaround. I always have to start the application by selection a pre-recorded file as the GPS source; not a COM-port. After it loads the file, and displays that one, I can switch to the right COM-port (7, on my X51v).

Only then does it work right with 'live' GPS data. But I have to say, this is really a nice program, and best of all, it's FREE ! (no "shareware" program, which asks $30 to get "full functionality")

Bart

Mart · 02-08-06, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by BartS

Yes, I have the same problem, but found a workaround. I always have to start the application by selection a pre-recorded file as the GPS source; not a COM-port. After it loads the file, and displays that one, I can switch to the right COM-port (7, on my X51v).

Only then does it work right with 'live' GPS data. But I have to say, this is really a nice program, and best of all, it's FREE ! (no "shareware" program, which asks $30 to get "full functionality")

Bart

I found this out too. I'll report this on the Loxtrax forum. Maybe someone can fix this. Thanx BartS.

atascadero · 02-13-06, 01:08 PM

CacheMate now has a PPC version if your in to geocaching. Has recieved alot of love from Palm users.

satish_appasani · 02-10-07, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Jeb Hoge

Ministumbler does have GPS logging. I'd like to find a PDA app that uses GPS to log driving performance data, like what automotive magazines use for road tests.

Here are links to few softwares to log driving performance data:
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/GP...ce-29381.shtml
http://www.windowsmarketplace.com/de...9#productSpecs
http://www.mobiletopsoft.com/sport/a...ulator%201.0.2
http://www.maxqdata.com/downloads.htm