Post by: goliath013 on October 29, 2004, 03:52:00 AM
I have a version 1.0 xbox with a 2.2 xecuter chip, evox dashboard and an automotive install. I would like to try and get "DeLorme Earthmate USB GPS Street Atlas USA 2003" (only $100) working on my box .
I think that it would work if i installed linuk and ran it using wine but was wondering if anyone had done this before.
Program requires 64megs to run and the xbox has it but should i upgrade?
The program will most likley require a keyboard. Seeing as 1 usb will be for the gps reciever can i run a usb keboard at the same time? Does anyone forsee any problems with the usb gps reciever working on the xboxs usb adaptors?
I havent started any of this but am intrested in figuring as much as i can out.
Any help wouldbe greatly oppritiated
Post by: Jerry-kun on November 02, 2004, 02:32:00 AM
I can't be sure it's working fully until my GPS arrives, and I'm a fairly complete linux noob, so I'm certainly happy with the fact that it's already giving me a map of the area near my house and giving me turn-by-turn directions to my girl's house in another state.
The only problem I ran into was the installer, Installshield and WINE don't play well together. Given that iGuidance was built for a PPC and ported to Windows from there, it's very light on resources and seems pretty self-contained, so getting it running was pretty simple. It's got turn-by-turn with voice guidance, speed warnings, and it lets you avoid tolls and highways if you prefer.
I wish you the same luck with Earthmate, but if I can get GPS installed and running, I'd definitely recommend iGuidance if you run into any snags with your software. Of course, they're both pretty pricey, so if you're on a budget, do your damndest to get that one working, first. If you're not on a budget, I'd recommend setting up a windows-based PC in it's stead... it's still cheaper than a dedicated GPS package.
This post has been edited by Jerry-kun: Nov 2 2004, 10:33 AM
Post by: goliath013 on November 07, 2004, 02:11:00 AM
The iguidance does seem to be a better software option. The software I was looking at runs at a minimum 64 but it is suggested that there be more.
I am currently doing a little research on linux before I dive into purchasing the project but I would be interested to know if you get the system working.
Thanks for the input.
Post by: goliath013 on November 07, 2004, 02:14:00 AM
Post by: Potato Bob on November 07, 2004, 11:42:00 AM
use native linux drivers and software for it
Wine as many ppl dont know is acutall still in its infant ages
Post by: Jerry-kun on November 08, 2004, 05:50:00 AM
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| why use wine? use native linux drivers and software for it |
Well, to tell the truth, that was the original plan, but GPS navigation packages for Linux are few and far between, from what I've noticed. So far I've only come across topo maps and basic street maps... if that's all I wanted I could just print out directions from Mapquest before I go anywhere. :D
As for the GPS mouse, I haven't gotten the chance to test it yet... I switched over to GentooX Pro for speed's sake, I wanted to compile something lightweight that'd only do what I need it to... after a few days compiling, I ended up breaking the hell out of my install... like I said, I'm a linux noob.
The installshield issue I attempted to tackle by normal means, but could never get it to do a direct install on my box... so I ended up installing it on my PC, putting the maps and the installed software into a single directory on the box, and attempted to bring it up. Luckily, it's a simple enough program that it worked that way, nicely.
Now I've just got to get Gentoo back up and running again.
Post by: SigTom on November 08, 2004, 06:33:00 AM
Full featured GPS it seems...havent gotten my BlueTooth GPS to connect to my FC2 laptop yet so I havent used it fully, but from what Ive seen, seems like its a good piece of software.
Post by: dirkoneill on November 11, 2004, 10:08:00 AM
Post by: jonas1 on November 12, 2004, 09:32:00 PM
Off topic, but regarding Xbox in car -- since the Xbox is a 12V unit, is there any where to bypass the Xbox PSU and hardwire the Xbox to the car battery? I've heard of this done with PS2, and was wondering if anyone had done it with Xbox yet...
Post by: kollision on November 14, 2004, 08:08:00 PM
You need to get a power inverter, whcih changes the volatage to fit the car.
Post by: xitius on November 15, 2004, 02:57:00 PM
Post by: bSOXm00der on November 15, 2004, 06:53:00 PM
Post by: statement on November 23, 2004, 09:44:00 PM
Post by: Jerry-kun on November 30, 2004, 04:50:00 AM
The system is complete save for one element... WINE does not like USB devices. It'd all come together smoothly if not for that. iGuidance/Routis is running flawlessly, but the WINE API just can't see the connected GPS mouse, and when it does, it simply crashes linux, forcing me to do a hard reboot.
The only other options I'm seeing are VMware (don't have that kind of money plus the xbox has limited RAM) or waiting around for WINE to implement that kind of support, or some kind soul to either get windows up and running, or port ReactOS.
GPSdrive lacks the turn-by-turn directions unless you've planned everything in advance, and if there's road construction, you're SOL. It'd work nicely as a temp solution, but it'd be lacking in the long run.
As of right now it's unfortunately stopped dead, as I've run out of options. I still have some hope, though.
Post by: Jerry-kun on December 04, 2004, 05:59:00 AM
So, to combat the installshield issues, I scrapped WINE and switched to Crossover Office, which installed the program quickly and easily. I reset COM1 to ttyUSB0, and now I've got a GPS signal coming in.
I still haven't gotten a satellite lock, but from inside the house with the GPS mouse sitting on a window, I shouldn't expect to.
Tomorrow I'm going to pick up a cheap power inverter for testing, and try a live road test to see what happens. I'll let you know.
Post by: Fatsu on January 10, 2005, 03:07:00 PM
QUOTE(Jerry-kun @ Dec 4 2004, 02:30 PM)
So, it turns out the problem was not the software at all, but the dumbass user on the other end. Installing on my windows-based PC and copying over seemed to work just fine, but chances are I lost something important in the process.
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Title: Turning Xbox Into A Gps
Post by: Jerry-kun on January 10, 2005, 03:26:00 PM
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Heh, sorry... life getting in the way again... I start in college next month and I rolled my car on a gravel road in the middle of nowhere, totaling it.
That kinda made the project a little irrelevant, unfortunately.
As for the results of the live test... minimal success. It identified my position after about 10 minutes of sitting stationary in a parking lot, so I set it to take me home, at which point it told me, "Please proceed to the nearest road."
I made it all the way home, with the box thinking I was sitting in that parking lot the whole time.
But, for the record, it does work... just not as fast as it needs to be. One of these days I'll start from a Gentoox Pro install, go over my soldering job (I think my USB port might be failing) and try again.
I'm just more than a little tied down at present, especially with everyone I know shoving xboxes in my face to mod or repair. I think it's about time I started telling them to piss off and learn to do it for themselves.
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Title: Turning Xbox Into A Gps
Post by: neosnightmare on January 12, 2005, 04:05:00 AM
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good luck with this prodject. it has awesome potential. and sorry to hear bout the car. that sucks.
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Title: Turning Xbox Into A Gps
Post by: poida97 on July 17, 2005, 11:57:00 PM
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Hi,
Sorry to dig up such an old thread.
I have read your FAQ page on the xbox-gps setup with great interest, and am interested in doing a similar sort of thing. I've got a hard-modded xbox that I am thinking to set up gentoox on, with a USB receiver like the Holux GM210 (can't find the Deluo).
To possibly fast track the whole thing for me, can you make an .iso image file available for downloading with your whole linux/gpsdrive setup? That would really help out a lot.
Cheers and thanks in advance,
Anthony
Post by: Jerry-kun on January 10, 2005, 03:26:00 PM
That kinda made the project a little irrelevant, unfortunately.
As for the results of the live test... minimal success. It identified my position after about 10 minutes of sitting stationary in a parking lot, so I set it to take me home, at which point it told me, "Please proceed to the nearest road."
I made it all the way home, with the box thinking I was sitting in that parking lot the whole time.
But, for the record, it does work... just not as fast as it needs to be. One of these days I'll start from a Gentoox Pro install, go over my soldering job (I think my USB port might be failing) and try again.
I'm just more than a little tied down at present, especially with everyone I know shoving xboxes in my face to mod or repair. I think it's about time I started telling them to piss off and learn to do it for themselves.
Post by: neosnightmare on January 12, 2005, 04:05:00 AM
Post by: poida97 on July 17, 2005, 11:57:00 PM
QUOTE(m1lk @ Jan 19 2005, 06:09 PM)
Here is a FAQ I wrote on the different questions I received about my XBox. Some of the questions are around how to set up GPS on the XBox and how I got mine to work:
http://350tt.com/xboxcarpc/FAQ.html
What I had to do was set up USB to serial to get the GPS antennea working. Forgot if I had to recompile the kernel for that or not, just check if USB2Serial is included in Ed's most recent Linux port. Best (and I think only GPS device that will work....earthmate would not work for me) is a Deluo USB.
The problem with GPS Drive is that it is not vector based, thus not allowing for SLR (Street Level Routing). SLR is what it is all about IMO, so GPS Drive needs to majically become vector based or you might want to look into WineX and some windows software....allot of good Windows GPS apps out there.
http://350tt.com/xboxcarpc/FAQ.html
What I had to do was set up USB to serial to get the GPS antennea working. Forgot if I had to recompile the kernel for that or not, just check if USB2Serial is included in Ed's most recent Linux port. Best (and I think only GPS device that will work....earthmate would not work for me) is a Deluo USB.
The problem with GPS Drive is that it is not vector based, thus not allowing for SLR (Street Level Routing). SLR is what it is all about IMO, so GPS Drive needs to majically become vector based or you might want to look into WineX and some windows software....allot of good Windows GPS apps out there.
Hi,
Sorry to dig up such an old thread.
I have read your FAQ page on the xbox-gps setup with great interest, and am interested in doing a similar sort of thing. I've got a hard-modded xbox that I am thinking to set up gentoox on, with a USB receiver like the Holux GM210 (can't find the Deluo).
To possibly fast track the whole thing for me, can you make an .iso image file available for downloading with your whole linux/gpsdrive setup? That would really help out a lot.
Cheers and thanks in advance,
Anthony