Thursday, 14 July 2011

Bluetooth connection!

Now that I've got Gingerbread on the device - next step is to get bluetooth and GPS working:

Plugged in the bluetooth dongle:  is recognised by the device and I can turn on bluetooth (the bluetooth options weren't on the Froyo version).

Scan for devices - finds bluetooth GPS unit, and will pair with it.  But not recognised as GPS unit.

Visit market - download and install Bluetooth GPS provider.  Also get GPS essentials while I'm there.

BT GPS provider installed - turn on and connect - is showing satellite info from GPS receiver.

Start GPS essentials - shows GPS data including lat long and position on map.

Looks as though it's all working ok.

A bit fiddly to connect up all the bits - might be an easier way to do it - but at least it works!


Open Orux Maps - shows map centered on current location - seems to work ok.

(OK, stationary in my study at the moment, will need to see what it does with movement tomorrow)

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