Gps mouse for laptop

[Sparksdisco]

Im in the geelong Victoria area at the moment catching up with famila and was wondering where you could buy a gps mouse from? Is it a case of buying site unseen over the net or are there any retail shops that could help me out in the geelong area? also what should i look for? are there many types? and where can i get the software from? proberly goin to use oziexplorer unless there is better software. will be using it purley for 4WD applacations in the pilbra area.

[simonl8353]

I've had no problems with a mag base puck tpe GPS from ebay (picked up from electronics store in Melbourne (East). I run it with OzeExplorer

see thread
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gps/55292-gps-receiver-usb-bluetooth.html#post729833

[Hastykiwi]

Funny that. Iv'e been exploring this very issue for the last 4 weeks. From what i can see the range of usb GPS receivers is half a dozen of one, or six of the other. I just ordered one of ebay yesterday for 46 plus freight, but given that they are solid state tech, and specs seem to be similar, i can't see to much of a difference here. Certainly would not be paying $80 for one.

The software will be more of an issue. Ozisoft is def the leader. Just found some software that will bring down maps from google and will then convert the selected area to a oziexplorer map file. sweet.

Nick

[McDisco]

If your laptop has bluetooth I would consider a bluetooth gps. Make sure it had at least a SIRF III chip. Mine is a 20 channel unit and it gets great reception!!

Lots of sellers on ebay.

Angus

[Distortion]

I'm using a BU-353 gps mouse which is SiRFIII for around town I'm using Centrafuse as it's got route planing etc,

I've also got Oziexplorer for more remote areas and c-map charts for out on the boat

[miky]

Just found some software that will bring down maps from google and will then convert the selected area to a oziexplorer map file. sweet.
Nick

Can you expand on this please Nick?
Sounds like a great idea.

Mike

[Hastykiwi]

Dont want to hijack this thread but...

hey guys, found a link to download software called MVGoogle. It allows you to select any given area of google eart sattelite images or google maps images, and instantly convert them to an Oziexplorer map file.

[/URL][url]http://www.silber2004.narod.ru/GoogleMV1.zip (http://narod.yandex.ru/100.xhtml?www.silber2004.narod.ru/GoogleMV1.zip)

The page is in russian but just click on the link ending in GoogleMV1.zip and it will down load.

Extract and start.
Again it will be in russian, go to gear symbol and you can change the language to english.


1. What zoom? Don't be too greedy as detailed images need a lot of space and download time. 13x gives you quality similar to NASA satellite images. 14x is the best I can get in some parts of WA. 15x is my favourite: reasonable details, but not so big. 16x is very detailed and I wouldn't go any further.

2. How to do it? My preference is to zoom at size I like and than scroll through the area of interest. Once you got everything, zoom to a smaller number, select the area you looked earlier and zoom you used before. Click Start and in Operating Mode set Internet and Cache. Accept it and image will be created within seconds. Selecting Cache & Internet will take longer but if you don't, some of the map may not already be in the cache. Obviously the larger the area you select to use as a map, the longer it will take to build it from the net. So, go small. If you select to create .map file, you can use it in Oziexplorer immediately. Cache stays on your computer and you can use it later to build on it.


regads
Nick

[miky]

Just got it, just tried it, awesome.

Thanks Nick.

[D3Jon]

Your link works, but the link within that page to the .zip file now gives a 403 error.

Jon

[D3Jon]

OK, found a new link here: Download GoogleMV1.zip from megaupload.com - Filestube.com - download everything (http://www.filestube.com/d553d7ae6f51b93603e9/go.html)

Jon

[GPSAU]

I hope I don't cause problems here but you can go to gpsaustralia.net a forum dedicated to gps and it has an online shop for all sorts of gps including the one you are after.

[Sparksdisco]

Hi Guys,

cant belive my post got hijacked :D:D:D only joking

any way I got my GPS reciver from ebay and its a global sat BT359 its SiRF Star III (whatever that means):blush: but seems to be working well. :):):) now i was just wondering how i can change PDF files into a picture format so i can load them into oziexplorer? and do i have to do that to start with? some advice would be great

[steveG]

Have you seen this tutorial:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gps/58289-how-i-did-downloaded-pdf-ozi.html

Steve

[sschmez]

Have you seen this tutorial:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/gps/58289-how-i-did-downloaded-pdf-ozi.html

Steve

If you have any problems PM me or post here.

[dedi]

hey hey. just ozisoft the aus software org.i know them. What exact model should be as use? I bought some ware before. I knew they made computing games, or surfboards, & the cars…. I done some digs and found they’ll be in melb, where this one thread belongs to with. when soon I buy a car does drivers grasp that this particular software of theirs work, how old, renewing, or has been any good so far, had you used that and only on the gps cars over there or in mind only. Thered be some gradepoint at least when I make a move.? You got any more on this then already. However I think they’re tough one to locate now, as many are, in case may try ring em somewhat about availability and performance and any specs knowingly req. for the rover determined on. on avg the their costs pls,

[p38arover]

What?

[loanrangie]

What?

Your guess is as good as mine, maybe Yoda has joined the forum.

[AK83]

Your guess is as good as mine, .....

"Computing games, surfboards and cars" !!! ... I thought it was fairly obvious this reply was about GPS mouse. [bigrolf]