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Bridex Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 07, 2006 Posts: 7
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: Hard-wire GPS in car |
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javascript:emoticon('') Hi, I'm looking for a bluetooth gps receiver which can be hard wired into the car electrics, and will auto switch on when car is started. it will need bluetooth connection to enable it to connect to my N73 and TT6. Any suggestions would be gratefully received. Thanks. |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Holux GPSlim236 will perform this way, which ever device you go for you need to make sure the GPS unit has a true on/ off switch (not just a press once to start style button) also you need to ensure it doesn't auto power down when the Bluetooth link is lost to the PDA (which some devices do) - The GPSlim236 is ideal for this application - Mike |
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laimtoh5 Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 13, 2007 Posts: 19
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | Holux GPSlim236 will perform this way, which ever device you go for you need to make sure the GPS unit has a true on/ off switch (not just a press once to start style button) also you need to ensure it doesn't auto power down when the Bluetooth link is lost to the PDA (which some devices do) - The GPSlim236 is ideal for this application - Mike |
Mike - I bought a Holux GPSlim 236 and want to power it permanently, from the car's lighter socket (I am wiring one in under the dashboard, unswitched via a low voltage cutout device to save the battery from going flat).
I've heard it mentioned that the battery will need to be removed to avoid memory effect or similar, so is it safe to operate the device with no battery, permanently fed in this way? |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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laimtoh5 wrote: | Mike - I bought a Holux GPSlim 236 and want to power it permanently, from the car's lighter socket (I am wiring one in under the dashboard, unswitched via a low voltage cutout device to save the battery from going flat).
I've heard it mentioned that the battery will need to be removed to avoid memory effect or similar, so is it safe to operate the device with no battery, permanently fed in this way? |
Indeed it is, I had mine wired in just such a way in the boot of my last car for many months without any issues. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Xman Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 26, 2006 Posts: 70
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Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2008 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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Hardwire the 236 would be fab... I am tired of so many cables!... Could it be done to the radio cables? Are there any instructions on how to do it and what parts are needed?
Just gimme a hand and I will go for it! |
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