Compatible Bluetooth GPS Devices for Atom

[dlawson5]

I have TomTom software installed on my Atom, I've tried using a Polstar Bluetooth GPS unit to see if that would work but it fails to read the correct Comm port on the atom.

Does anyone know if this is compatible with the Atom, or of any other GPS devices (bluetooth or cabled) that would work?

[ZaZuRaZ]

Hi there

i am working with GPSlim236 from HOLUX and it very good and easy to install.

[dlawson5]

cool, thanks.

What's the battery use like if in use? The problem is that the lighter socket in my car is 'dodgy' to say the least, so the longer the life before i have to charge the better

(hmm...I predict being guided somewhere, losing battery life on GPS, and getting lost....SatNav at its finest.......)

[jeremy_elman]

The BT-77 (Nemerix chipset) from e-bay also works really well, especially considering the price. I have used this in Australia, UK and the US and have had no problems pairing it with the Atom.

Battery life is also good, as I've used it for a whole day with no sign of running out.

[kropotov]

sometimes to connect GPS device, you need to create new OUTGOING port, and pareing the device

[dlawson5]

Thanks jeremy_elman, I will investigate.

Kropotov, I can get it to pair ok, and I have tried setting outgoing ports. The problem is that it won't allow me to set the outgoing port to the correct COM port that I need for the GPS. It comes up with an error.

I checked up on this from Polstar and they said to adjust registry settings. But even this doesn't work and they couldn't give me any information with regards to compatability. But I know the Polstar one I had works as it was working on an iPAQ 6340, installing it as a cable GPS device and setting the baud rate. The outgoing com ports on bluetooth could be set to the relevant ones for the device, and pairing was straight-forward.

[dragsterbox]

Hello, i've installed Tomtom 5.21 and the maps and everything is Ok. but i can't make the link between my gps reciver (Royaltek Star III) and the atom XDA. I've installed the partnership in the settings but it doesn't connect with the antenna. I've seen in my other pda (ipaq hx4700 and ipaq hx2790) that there is a bluetooth manager in the connection setting but there is non in the atom XDA. Do you know what's the solution ?

I've the same problem than you for the outgoing ports, i can't choose the one i want and i can't find the good port in tomtom gps settings.

Thanks

[pibool6553]

sometimes to connect GPS device, you need to create new OUTGOING port, and pareing the device

same with u, kropotov. i use garmin gps10 with ATOM EXEC. work well and smooth. :D

[kropotov]

dlawson5

it's very strange... i have all com ports free, and can choose all, include 8, that tomtom need. Do you have other bluetooth devices, pared with Atom?

[jpfe8851]

I'm using a Garmin GPS10. To get around similar com port issues i install Franson's GPSGATE. A downloadable trial is available to try before you buy. The two advantages of this software solution is that you can nominate virtual com ports meaning you determoine the com port for the TomTom software and secondly you can use more than one GPS software package simultaneously. I run both Garmin Que (navigation) and OziExlorer (topographic and mapping) at the same time. You can't do this without GPSGate. Many bluetooth GPS devices drop their connections regularly. I find that GPSGate holds the connection better and reconnects quickly if it does drop. I highly recommend you try this before chasing around for different GPS devices.

John

[Experimenter]

I am using the Atom with the Holux GPSlim236 and it works like a charm.
Rated GPS battery life is 10Hrs and it uses the nokia 6xxx handphone battery so easy to charge and/or replace when battery gets old.

I had some problems using it initially 'cos built right into the Atom is a GPS management software that manages GPS connections apparently so that you can run more than one GPS application in the Atom and all the applications can share the GPS data. However I find that turning this on tends to lockup the GPS application (MapKing) and sometimes causes lost connections. TURN THIS OFF. Besides, I don't see myself using more than one GPS application (but that may change ! looking for a good track logging software - anyone knows one ?).

The other thing I noticed which makes the connection more reliable is to turn off the secure serial communication.

With those two settings off, works like a charm and no more problems !

[alvinlim28]

Hi,

Not sure if this helps but I am able to get my Atom to work with my Holux BT GPSr using Garmin Que.

Here's the link to how I set it up : http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=41060#41060

So far, it rocks!

[alvinlim28]

Hi,

Not sure if this helps but I am able to get my Atom to work with my Holux BT GPSr using Garmin Que.

Here's the link to how I set it up : http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=41060#41060

So far, it rocks!