Using Artemis as GPS receiver for Windows

[alphanimal]

Hi!

Is there a way to use the GPS receiver that is built into the Artemis as a GPS Device for Windows (XP or Vista).
Maybe over Bluetooth or USB / ActiveSync connection.

I tried to set up Bluetooth COM Ports so Incoming BT connections connect directly to the GPS COM port, but without success... no gps data was coming through.

Also I search for a small tool to test the receiver... just a compass or something.

regards,
Daniel

[ww2250]

You cannot just "bridge" the GPS com port to your desktop OS via BT. The BT stack was never designed that way. All BT com ports you use must have a piece of software behind it to fill it with data, or otherwise they are just empty cans.

In your case, you need a GPS splitter to get gps signals from the GPS com port, and then repeat it to a BT com port so that the other end can receive such signal. That will provide a working bridge for your data.

Try software such as gpsgate that works as described above.

[palmbluetooth]

Hello, you can try GPS2Blue is a little free program that will let you use your Artemis as a GPS.
You can find it here: http://users.skynet.be/hofinger/GPS2Blue.html
Enjoy.

[alphanimal]

i got myself GPS2Blue and installed it.

My problem now is, that i cannot set up a BT COM port!
I have the (german) B&Bv3 ROM (WM6). In Bluetooth Settings in the "COM Ports"-Tab. It says "Tap on 'New outgoing port' ..." but theres no button or something. Just the describing text and an empty ListBox.

since I cannot set up my COM port, GPS2Blue won't swich on right?

So... is this a WM6 bug or a B&B Bug or my brain-bug :)
Setting up COM ports in my firmware WM5 OS worked just fine.

Thanks you guys for the info!
but what to do now?

[lbendlin]

GPSgate can do what you want (but it is not free)

[alphanimal]

gpsgate can set up bluetooth com ports? i dont think so

this is not a gps problem anymore!
i posted a new thread for my new problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=315687

[ylatsj]

GPSGate can do it!!

Use this is the registration key:AmzeaBjw

Then your Artemis can pass GPS information to your PC through Bluetooth

[mikealder]

Fransons GPS Gate will enable the sharing of GPS position to a number of different types of device, I am not too sure about posting a registration key for purchased software as these are specific to an individual user??? - Mike