Re: hardware

so i tried google:
i found your faq at http://gpsdrive.kraftvoll.at/faq.shtml

and noticed:

  Quick Start:

  Build GPSDrive (Requires GTK 2)
  Build new kernel (or module) using "USB Prolific 2303 Single Port Serial
  Driver (EXPERIMENTAL)" Load the new kernel || module
  Do: `mknod /dev/ttyUSB0 c 180 0` (If it doesn't already exist)
  Do: `chmod 666 /dev/ttyUSB0`
  Do: `gpsd -p /dev/ttyUSB0`
  Do: `gpsdrive`
  (provided by Todd E. Johnson)
  Hint: You want to use a kernel >= 2.4.18. ;)


and now its not in simulation mode anymore
but it shows 0/12 then n/a n/a for the other 2 fields( i assume that 
means it cant find any satellites - its at my window - how long does it 
take to connect?)
anything else i should do?

Mike

Michael Mastrangelo wrote:

> are you serious about the 4 hour thing?
>
> i plugged it in and my system log says:
> Jan 27 18:48:36 localhost kernel: usb 4-1: new full speed USB device 
> using uhci_hcd and address 3
> Jan 27 18:48:36 localhost kernel: pl2303 4-1:1.0: PL-2303 converter 
> detected
> Jan 27 18:48:36 localhost kernel: usb 4-1: PL-2303 converter now 
> attached to ttyUSB0
> when i disconnect it, it says:
> Jan 27 18:50:39 localhost kernel: usb 4-1: USB disconnect, address 3
> Jan 27 18:50:39 localhost kernel: PL-2303 ttyUSB0: PL-2303 converter 
> now disconnected from ttyUSB0
> Jan 27 18:50:39 localhost kernel: pl2303 4-1:1.0: device disconnected
>
> when its connected i should do: gpsdrive -t /dev/ttyUSB0 right?
> when i do this, it is in "simulation" mode
>
> when i click Preferences and go to settings 2 tab
> it has "Test for GARMIN" checked (should i uncheck)
> it has /dev/ttyS3 as the interface  (should i change to /dev/ttyUSB0)
> it has baudrate of 4800 (should i change it?)
>
> Mike
>
> C. Falconer wrote:
>
> > Not a lot - you will need to plug it in and leave it for at least four
> > hours, with a decent view of the sky.
> >
> > The unit will probably do a cold start, depending on when it was last 
> > used
> > (and where!)
> > While cold starting it has to download/calculate a new almanac of 
> > satellite
> > motions, which has to start new if interrupted.
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gpsdrive-ahljRfkWE0EwtzFM8z8+AfP6llvjuJOh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:owner-gpsdrive-ahljRfkWE0EwtzFM8z8+AfP6llvjuJOh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael 
> > Mastrangelo
> > Sent: Thursday, 27 January 2005 1:12 p.m.
> > To: gpsdrive-ahljRfkWE0EwtzFM8z8+AfP6llvjuJOh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: hardware
> >
> >
> > I just went to ebay and purchased the HoLux gm-210 usb gps.
> >
> > When it arrives is there anything special I should know? (does it work
> > automatically or should I be looking for drivers or patches for it to 
> > work
> > with gpsdrive?)
> >
> > mike
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-gpsdrive-ahljRfkWE0EwtzFM8z8+AfP6llvjuJOh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:owner-gpsdrive-ahljRfkWE0EwtzFM8z8+AfP6llvjuJOh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On 
> > Behalf Of Hartmut Eilers
> > Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 10:25 AM
> > To: gpsdrive-ahljRfkWE0EwtzFM8z8+AfP6llvjuJOh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: Re: hardware
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Michael Mastrangelo wrote:
> >
> >  
> >
> > > oh sorry i meant what hardware do you suggest?
> > > like what brand usb gps dongle from ebay did you get?
> > >
> > > brands / models would be appricated that work well (with minimal
> > >   
> > I purchased a HoLux GM200 USB GPS mouse and it works like a charm 
> > with my Debian sarge system.
> > I got it from EBay and it cost about 25 Euros.
> >
> >  
> >
> > > configuration) in linux?
> > >
> > > also nmea standard (is this important - it seems some gps devices 
> > > suport
> > > it and others dont - do i need to worry?)
> > >
> > > mike
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