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As Terry says, you will most likely get better performance if you move the GPS dongle further away from the laptop, and place it on the dash board close to window...
I don't know how many honda civics this applies to, mine's a 2000, but...
I noticed a knockout in the center of the dash forward where it meets the glass. It's about 1.5 x 2.5 inches. Lifts right out. I was about to mount some velcro there to hold my Navibe gm720 when I noticed it. I popped it out and it's apparently an access to a large bolt fastening the middle of the dash. The little Navibe fit inside the space like it was made for it! I threaded the cable down through the passenger side, nestled the antenna into the slot, and popped the knockout back in. Very clean.
I noticed a knockout in the center of the dash forward where it meets the glass. It's about 1.5 x 2.5 inches. Lifts right out. I was about to mount some velcro there to hold my Navibe gm720 when I noticed it. I popped it out and it's apparently an access to a large bolt fastening the middle of the dash. The little Navibe fit inside the space like it was made for it! I threaded the cable down through the passenger side, nestled the antenna into the slot, and popped the knockout back in. Very clean.
Does anyone know if the bluetooth has been updated for the 2010 version? I've been using S&T for years, and am thinking about upgrading to a bluetooth receiver, but I don't wanna drop 100 bones on one unless I know its going to work as well as the usb one. TIA!
Most modern Bluetooth GPS devices work with the Bluetooth stack in the computer to provide GPS data on a COM port. This data will support a 4800 bps navigation program such as S&T. It has always been this way and is not a function of the navigation software.
What issue did you have in the past?
Terry
What issue did you have in the past?
Terry
I've never had any issues with bluetooth in general, I just saw on this thread that someone didn't think the bluetooth was as reliable as the USB gps.
Does it have to be exactly 4800bps or does it have to be at least 4800bps?
Has anyone tried the Tele Type 2551? 2551
Does it have to be exactly 4800bps or does it have to be at least 4800bps?
Has anyone tried the Tele Type 2551? 2551
It is not clear from the datasheet on the Teletype 2551 as to whether it would scale to work with S&T. Bluetooth should allow it to but I wouldn't guarantee it. Couldn't you consider something a little newer?
Terry
Terry
I would love something newer... any suggestions? I've googled bluetooth gps receivers and the best article i get is from 2005
Instead of searching the web, try to search this site only. You may find current Bluetooth units users like.
We have been discussing the Qstarz BT-Q818X recently. I'm sure several people could comment on it and it looks like a solid well designed device.
If you're in the US, Semsons has it for a fair price.
Qstarz BT-Q818X Bluetooth GPS Receiver (66 ch MTK2, 42hrs, 5Hz Hardware Switch, Dual USB/Bluetooth) - Bluetooth GPS
Terry
If you're in the US, Semsons has it for a fair price.
Qstarz BT-Q818X Bluetooth GPS Receiver (66 ch MTK2, 42hrs, 5Hz Hardware Switch, Dual USB/Bluetooth) - Bluetooth GPS
Terry