Garmin Gps

[Chordline]

I know this is a bit ahead of my programing skills, But does anyone have any code for parseing code out from a Garmin GPS III ? It has an RS232 POrt for data out, But i know there is some tricks for getting the code and using only the data you want to use.. So if anyone has done this in the past, i would appreciate the code, so i can put it in my MINPOD folder when i get that stage, i will have something to work with.

Thanks..... ED

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[ngkdc]

http://vancouver-webpages.com/pub/peter/nmeafaq.txt

Lots of information. Do a Google search (DAGS) for NMEA-0183.

Hope this helps,

Rick

[RMDumse]

I've sent my GPS code to LC for inclusion on the downloads page

[nmitech]

The GPS code is now available here,
http://www.newmicros.com/isopod/appnotes/gpsrt2.txt

Thanks Randy

[Chordline]

Thanks Guys. I look forward to seeing your code up soon. I wish i could get a copy of it sent to me ?! Maybe ? Just send to my e-mail at Chordlines@yahoo.com if you wish. From what I have seen we only have 1 RS232 port on the MinPOd, Is that correct ? is there another way around that ? a couple of lines that can be reconfigured for RS232 ? Thanks. This will help to my ultimate goal with the NMI products, A UAV.. I am hoping to use the MINPOD because its size, Maybe if the project calls for it, I can use the Chip size pods, who knows, im doing it for myself. I however have a fatal character flaw, once i get my teeth in something i cant let go until completed... The wife has allready cleared my schedule because im learning the Forth language with the MinPod and my Old robot is getting a face lift at the same time. Tonight I will mount the compass and Sonar. Maybe even the Drop detects if i dont fall asleep first.... Thanks for the support, you guys are great...

ED

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[RMDumse]

Originally posted by Chordline
I wish i could get a copy of it sent to me ?!

Done

From what I have seen we only have 1 RS232 port on the MinPOd, Is that correct ?

Correct, the MinPod(TM) is based on the '803 which only has one serial.

is there another way around that ? a couple of lines that can be reconfigured for RS232 ?

In our beta kernels, V.7x we have added software UARTs to the PE lines.

I am hoping to use the MINPOD because its size, Maybe if the project calls for it, I can use the Chip size pods,

Well, maybe by then we'll have a couple new things out that may help. We're working on a Super PlugaPod(TM) for PJE that will have more internal memory and two serials, and is smaller than a MinPod.

[Chordline]

Thats great code. Randy Your an excellent programmer. I am looking forward to the newwest Hardware from you guys. You make my botics go way beyond where I was before. I am looking forward to the shipments of my books on Forth arriving. I have stocked up on the Mountain Dew, and will be hitting it hard. I would like to get to connect my GPS to the Minpod and have the values displayed on the LCD. But that is a goal.. I got my lcd wired and working today. Its all i had to do at work... It was fun. Thanks Randy..

ED