Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
SurfShark Antivirus
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - Speed indication?
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

Speed indication?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Navigon Handhelds
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
gassy
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Nov 18, 2003
Posts: 4

PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 10:28 am    Post subject: Speed indication? Reply with quote

I'm a complete newbie to both GPS and Pocket PC. I'm very pleased with the Aldi package, and I've also downloaded the POI-Warner software.

I know that some GPS systems can show your road speed, and although I know my SAAB speedo is very accurate (1% - tested on a rolling road) I would be interested to find out what Medion - Navigator thinks it is. But this doesn't seem to be a display/programme option.

Am I missing something? Or do I need to buy another piece of software?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Roy
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Nov 14, 2003
Posts: 25

PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would like to know aswell. My speedo is out due to bigger wheels being installed. I thought it would be on the program but can't see it like you say
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger
aero
Regular Visitor


Joined: 12/03/2003 01:20:45
Posts: 121
Location: United Kingdom

PostPosted: Wed Nov 19, 2003 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will any of the utilities on this page give a speed indication?

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/menu_technical.php

My Emtac Bluetooth GPS receiver came with a utility called Crux View which also gives GPS info including speed, but I'm not sure if it'll work with the Medion kit. Downloadable at the bottom of the page - 'Crux View for Pocket PC'.

http://www.transplantcomputing.com/techsupport.html
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Dave
Frequent Visitor


Joined: Sep 10, 2003
Posts: 6460
Location: UK

PostPosted: Thu Nov 20, 2003 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, Vito Navigator will, check the review (middle screen) 0.4km/h

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/vitonavigator.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
Roy
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Nov 14, 2003
Posts: 25

PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2003 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is there a program which is free which tells you your speed?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger
aero
Regular Visitor


Joined: 12/03/2003 01:20:45
Posts: 121
Location: United Kingdom

PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2003 1:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Crux View does, and it's free, but we need a Pocket PC guru to tell us whether it'll work with GPS receivers other than the Emtac wireless one.

I provided a link to it in my first post.

Smile
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Darren
Frequent Visitor


Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40
Posts: 23848
Location: Hampshire, UK

PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2003 10:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are a few freeware GPS Info Utilities that will report speed but none will work in conjunction with your navigation software, it's one or the other I'm afraid as only one application at a time can communicate with the GPS COM Port.
_________________
Darren Griffin
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
Roy
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Nov 14, 2003
Posts: 25

PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2003 11:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Quote:
There are a few freeware GPS Info Utilities that will report speed but none will work in conjunction with your navigation software, it's one or the other I'm afraid as only one application at a time can communicate with the GPS COM Port.
yeah that would be fine. Only want to see what the speed works out like.

Quote:
Crux View does, and it's free, but we need a Pocket PC guru to tell us whether it'll work with GPS receivers other than the Emtac wireless one.

I provided a link to it in my first post.
I downloaded that but had troble getting it working[/list]
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website MSN Messenger
Darren
Frequent Visitor


Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40
Posts: 23848
Location: Hampshire, UK

PostPosted: Sun Nov 23, 2003 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try TomToms GPS Info Application. Get it at http://www.tomtom.com/support/ce/downloads/ppcgps207.zip

You'll need to configure the Medion GPS as 'NMEA 0183v2 4800' on 'COM1'

On the Status Tab if you have configured it correctly you will see a line of dots moving from left to right between the GPS and PDA Icons. Once a lock is acquired you will have Lat/Lon and Speed Readouts, you can switch between Km/H, MPH or even Kts! on the GPS tab.
_________________
Darren Griffin
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
pronto
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Nov 22, 2003
Posts: 17

PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2003 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Darren wrote:
Try TomToms GPS Info Application. Get it at http://www.tomtom.com/support/ce/downloads/ppcgps207.zip

.


Tried that on my Aldi/Medion setup and it works perfectly. Reads about
3mph below the speedo - so I guess the speedo is reading high. Don't know what he accuracy of GPS is at about 30mph tho'?

Mike
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Darren
Frequent Visitor


Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40
Posts: 23848
Location: Hampshire, UK

PostPosted: Mon Nov 24, 2003 7:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Given a constant speed on level ground the GPS is as near accurate as you will get in a consumer device. Uneven acceleration or rapid changes in altitude will affect the accuracy.

If you drive at an indicated 30mph on the GPS then you will be as near to excatly 30mph as possible, of course using the speedo at least gives you a margin of error should you encounter our boys in blue or a safety camera one day Thumbs Up
_________________
Darren Griffin
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
peeved
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Nov 27, 2003
Posts: 14

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2003 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Darren wrote:
Try TomToms GPS Info Application. Get it at http://www.tomtom.com/support/ce/downloads/ppcgps207.zip

You'll need to configure the Medion GPS as 'NMEA 0183v2 4800' on 'COM1'

On the Status Tab if you have configured it correctly you will see a line of dots moving from left to right between the GPS and PDA Icons. Once a lock is acquired you will have Lat/Lon and Speed Readouts, you can switch between Km/H, MPH or even Kts! on the GPS tab.


I have downloaded this application and it works as stated on my Medion, there is one question I would like to ask, what does the blue arrow shown top right point to?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Darren
Frequent Visitor


Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40
Posts: 23848
Location: Hampshire, UK

PostPosted: Tue Dec 16, 2003 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is your direction of travel in relation to North with your bearing in degrees below that. So if you are heading due East the arrow would point to 3 'O' Clock and the heading would 90 degrees.
_________________
Darren Griffin
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website
peeved
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Nov 27, 2003
Posts: 14

PostPosted: Thu Dec 18, 2003 9:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Darren wrote:
That is your direction of travel in relation to North with your bearing in degrees below that. So if you are heading due East the arrow would point to 3 'O' Clock and the heading would 90 degrees.


Ah! Thank you very much, all is now clear!

Paul
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
dejongj
Regular Visitor


Joined: 06/02/2003 23:17:38
Posts: 118
Location: United Kingdom

PostPosted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roy wrote:
I would like to know aswell. My speedo is out due to bigger wheels being installed. I thought it would be on the program but can't see it like you say


Depending the car you have, it is quite easy to recalibrate. My 15 year old BMW has got the function on the board computer to 'correct' the speedo if you fit inappropriate tyres. Might be worth checking out as it is a lot safer to use your speedo to check the speed than a PDA.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Navigon Handhelds All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.034 (27 Mar 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping