Satellite Navigation

[scouseman]

Hi All

I am totally new to this seen and am seriously considering buying a GP2X, what I would really like to know is what are the chances of me being able to port a navigation package onto a unit. I considered buying a Gizmondo, but would much prefer a GP2X. Any advice would be most appreciated.

Many Thanks

Scouseman

 

[RiX0R]

I think the biggest problem would be getting a GPS receiver to talk to the GP2X... bluetooth USB dongles are out of the question because of USB limitations.

After that, you can (probably) fairly easily port some open source mapping software.

 

[DynaMight]

I'm sure it can be done, maybe through the EXT port but I doubt it'll ever been use largely used function so you'll never get the quailty navigation software you can get for Ipaqs etc. I see theres a GPS device for the GP32 though

Checkout: http://www.nigelibrown.pwp.blueyonder.co.u...e/gps/index.htm

 

[pea]

I have seen several mini GPS units (though fully featured) with special low power consumption chipsets and built in path antenna which have an SDIO interface! So as soon as a dev has created some nice SDIO drivers, i am sure it will not be a problem.

Links:
Globalsat SDIO GPS

EDIT: By the way, Nigel Brown (toyz 4 boyz) has removed the GPS for GP32 listing from their website over the last few weeks (look in the products section of http://toyz4boyz.co.uk/). It seems the product never made it off the ground. Its a pity since I really wanted one .

 

[theoddbot]

Plenty of GPS receivers speak RS-232, plug one into a serial cable and you're away.