Holux GPSlim 236

[markmcrobie]

Is it correct that this receiver doesn't operate while being charged?

Mines only seems to work while on battery - as soon as I plig in the charger, it goes off.

[shogunmark]

Is it correct that this receiver doesn't operate while being charged?

Mines only seems to work while on battery - as soon as I plig in the charger, it goes off.

mine works great and is plugged in to a car charger constantly

[suhongdoan]

Hi Shogunmark,
What software are you using with your "Holux GPSlim 236" ? Thanks
shd

[Jerry-S]

Is it correct that this receiver doesn't operate while being charged?

Mines only seems to work while on battery - as soon as I plig in the charger, it goes off.


Keep an eye on this thread. I have just charged my 236 up so need to let it run out of juice.

I'll post a result when I get to test it.

[Jerry-S]

Just tried with my old Nokia battery.

With the mains charger plugged in, the unit is operating as normal.

Hope that helps.

[andyfield]

Mine works fine whilst charging :)

[shogunmark]

Hi Shogunmark,
What software are you using with your "Holux GPSlim 236" ? Thanks
shd
iguidance v3

[Jerry-S]

I have to add to my posts that when I recieved mine (without plug adapters) I tried my charger in a 2pin - 3pin adapter and the charger wouldnt work.

I plugged it directly into the 3 pin socket and it is fine. Obviously the adapter wasnt making the correct contacts.

Just as a silly question, your charger is illuminating and the green charge light on the GPS is on isn't it??

I know some suppliers of these send the adapters out with them.

[leapinlar]

I have the Holux 236 Slim and the GPS works fine while plugged into the chargers that came with it (both A/C and car). It will not operate with other USB chargers however. It behaves just like you said. It charges while the GPS is switched off, but does not operate with either an A/C adapter or car charger from another device (like my Cingular 8125).

Also the cable that came with the A/C adapter looks like any other USB to mini-5 USB (in fact I have used it as one for my Cingular 8125), but it will not work as a USB cable with the Holux to connect it to my laptop as a USB GPS. Holux says you have to buy their special USB cable to make that work.

[drakethib]

You may have a bad one. Mine works both ways.

[Jerry-S]

You may have a bad one. Mine works both ways.


I am afraid that may be the case my friends.

May be an idea to phone Holux if you havent already done so.

[pcwinks]

I need an extra car charger for my 236 and have tried universal ones. These don't work unless the 236 is switched off, because the 236 mini usb is somehow differant. I think when you plug in a universal car charger in the 236 it goes into mouse mode & switches off bluetooth.I did notice that if you only touched the mini usb ends together it worked ok.plugged all the way in no. I needed to hard reset to get it working . I have contacted holux Europe to see if i can buy an extra Holux car charger. Very annoying!

[sk0t]

Echoing what others have said, universal chargers don't work. I've tried as well. Using the supplied car charger though, never a problem. I've used it on numerous long road trips, powered on and plugged in with the supplied charger without issue. Forgot it on one trip, and experienced the same concerns as others: didn't charge whilst on on a universal charger.

And, just in case the OP is interested, I'm using Mapopolis with mine.

[markmcrobie]

That may be it then - I haven't tried it with that car charger that came with it, I was having the problem while charging it with my O2 XDA Mini's charger (same connection).

Why on Earth would that be though?

[Jerry-S]

That may be it then - I haven't tried it with that car charger that came with it, I was having the problem while charging it with my O2 XDA Mini's charger (same connection).

Why on Earth would that be though?

No offence, but it comes with a mains charger also. Why would you not use that??

Checking the details on them both, they both are 5vdc at 1 amp.

Just going by the connection being the same doesn't necessarily mean that the output voltages are the same.

I have a standard cigarette lighter in my lorry, only problem is, its a 24v connection and would oblitorate any 12v equipment in a split second. But it looks the same !!!

I dont mean to flame you, but if a charger is supplied with something, then why on earth not use it? After all, thats what its there for.

[markmcrobie]

No offence, but it comes with a mains charger also. Why would you not use that??

Checking the details on them both, they both are 5vdc at 1 amp.

Just going by the connection being the same doesn't necessarily mean that the output voltages are the same.

I have a standard cigarette lighter in my lorry, only problem is, its a 24v connection and would oblitorate any 12v equipment in a split second. But it looks the same !!!

I dont mean to flame you, but if a charger is supplied with something, then why on earth not use it? After all, thats what its there for.

Why on Earth would I want to use up 2 plug sockets in my 4-way adaptor for 2 charges that are the same? (one for my phone and one for my GPS receiver).

Since either charger will charge either device, why not just have 1 plugged in, since I'll never actually need to charge both at the same time while in the house?

[Jerry-S]

Since either charger will charge either device, why not just have 1 plugged in, since I'll never actually need to charge both at the same time while in the house?

As I said, I wasnt trying to flame you and your point is taken but the whole purpose of this thread was to ask why it ISN'T doing what you thought it should, even though it charges. (As it should), LOL

If that makes sense, LOL

Ok then looking at the same point but from the other side, will the Holux charger charge the Wizard as it should??