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| Do I need a GPS? |
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1map works both with and without GPS.
With GPS you are able to see your current location and direction of travel on the map.
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| I want to use GPS features of 1map. What should I have for it? |
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1) 1map software. You can download the software, and get additional information
and support from us. |
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2) RIM pager. If you have not already purchased the device, you can look at
http://www.blackberry.net. 1map supports RIM Blackberry 957. |
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3) GPS device that has serial port and supports NMEA protocol. For example,
you can purchase a Garmin's GPS device (www.garmin.com),
or purchase any other GPS with serial port and NMEA. |
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4) A serial cable to connect your GPS to your RIM pager. |
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| What kind of GPS reciever do I need? |
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GPS receiver should have a serial interface and be set up to work in NMEA mode
at 4800 bps. Most GPS devices on the market can do that.
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I have GPS reciever. How can I connect it to the pager?
Where can I have a cable? |
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The following options are available: |
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a) Buy a RIM-to-GPS(Garmin) cable from GeorgeCo Cables;
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b) Buy a GPS-to-COM port converter like this one:
http://www.gpscables.com/g10282.html
and connect it to your pager's cradle; |
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c) Assemple the cable yourself.
Pinout on the RIM side:
1 GND1 - Connected to RIM 957 common plane
3 GND2 - Connected to RIM 957 common plane
7 TxD - Transmit data (from RIM957)
8 RxD - Receive data (from GPS receiver)
A data sheet for this connector series may be found at Hirose Electric site
When the handheld device is held facing you, pin 1 of this connector is on
the lower left.
The connectors can be bought on http://www.newark.com
Newark parts # 95B9040
Manufacturer parts # 3540-16P-CV
Manufacturer: Hirose Electric
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If you have GPS device from Garmin (www.garmin.com):
Pinout on the GPS side is described in its user's guide,
connector can be bought directly from GPS manufacturer. |
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