Hi all-
I have the T-Mobile PPCPE and would love to upgrade to the i-mate (XDAII) and have various accessories namely TeleType GPS, chargers, etc. Are the serial port plugs/pins the same? What about the CF port on the new backpack? Is it an IO port? I know The i-mate has SDIO. Sorry if this is a redundant post. I searched and didn't find anything. Thanks! :lol:
Your gps will work ok, chargers will work ok, only problem is with some usb sync/chargers which will discharge the xda2. I know nothing of the backpack. I would be interested to know if your Arkon mount causes brutal rf breakthrough when the xda or xda2 is being used with it? I find it unusable with the inbuilt speaker on the mount.
I hope im not repeating any previous threads but---------
I have an exsisting gps receiver (Global sat BR-305)which i used on my IPAQ 5550. How do i change the wiring (there are some threads on this but not sure if they refer to MY receiver and XDA1). If i bought a universal car mount could this double as a hands free system.
Thanks
PS-Soldering iron is plugged in and smoking away in anticipation.
Once you have the pin/wiring assignment diagram for your gps and the xda carkit it is very easy to match them up. Do you have the diagrams?
No i dont have any diagrams. Couldnt find any for my receiver and therefore not sure what the input plug to the XDA should be wired up as.
Firstly just getting the GPS to plug in to the phone would be good and being able to double as a hands free would simply be a bonus but not essential.
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The info you require is here, http://wiki.xda-developers.com/wiki/Connectors
a direct comparison chart, all you have to do is the soldering bit.
Wow what a response. Thanks very much for that info-its exactly what i needed . A bit of a coincidence you living in Gloucestershire--you could be my next door neighbour for all i know---LOL
Cheers
Doug
Enclosed is a photo of the wires ready to wire up to the XDA plug. Not sure where they go as some of the info posted already refers to other GPS receivers.
Thanks
Doug
Ok i've sussed it out. There is a connection block that joins all the three cables together (The GPS receiver and the 12v powerplug and the XDA lead). Taking it apart shows the colour changes on the tx and rx wires and then gives a logical colour to the wires that need to be soldered to the XDA lead.
There is an excellent tutorial here:
http://www.yorch.net/
Thanks to all for the help received since i joined the forum.
Doug
Hi all,
Wondered if anyone can help me? I have an XDA1 and have just bought a car kit which looks great. However I need to connect my haicom 203e gps receiver with PS2 plug. The box says GPS navigation is optional but the instructions give no info as to how to connect it.
I have a funny looking plug coming off the main cable where the antenna connects and figured that may be something to do with it.
Has anyone got any info how to connect GPS to the kit itself
Thanks
I have had exactly the same combination.....
Have to take a look this afternoon, to my links. There was a great review of the car kit, where all the schematas were drawn....
I cut of the original GPS-Connector of the car kt and used a PS/connector to vonnect my Haicom gps.....
Stefan
By the way: My complete set will be at Ebay in a few days..... ;-)
Thanks Stefan that would be great - I take it you had a plug with 8 wires If I knew what the 8 wires did I could wire up the Haicom via a ps2 connector. Its the function of each of the wires that causes me the problem.
Brian
LumpiStefan said:
I have had exactly the same combination.....
Have to take a look this afternoon, to my links. There was a great review of the car kit, where all the schematas were drawn....
I cut of the original GPS-Connector of the car kt and used a PS/connector to vonnect my Haicom gps.....
Stefan
By the way: My complete set will be at Ebay in a few days..... ;-)
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Ok. Got some bad news for you.... :-(
The site were the CarKit review was is down / erased.....
I´ve got a printout of the schema, that I´ve scanned in.
Also the Connection layout of the GPS and a topic about the muting process....
Hope it helps you...
Stefan
Stefan, do you have any issues using carkit with xda 2? Does it charge ok?
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Stefan, do you have any issues using carkit with xda 2? Does it charge ok?
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No, because i never used this car kit with the XDA II. Never had this device....
So i can´t help you....
Stefan
Stafan,
thanks very much for the info, I'll go away and build the new plug.
Brian
Couldn't beleive it when i saw it........ http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=9908
Compared to this at Expansys........http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=145164&asource=145430
Neither do I!!!
I think there must be a mistake!!!!
Deiota said:
Neither do I!!!
I think there must be a mistake!!!!
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This docking station doesn't have USB host ports. It is available on Ebay for less than via this link. Good value if you're not bothered about using USB devices
Deiota said:
Neither do I!!!
I think there must be a mistake!!!!
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Not mistake.
Expansys - abbreviation from words expansive systems.
leoni1980 said:
This docking station doesn't have USB host ports. It is available on Ebay for less than via this link. Good value if you're not bothered about using USB devices
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If you look, its got a usb host port on the back. Check the description.......
Key Features
* Sync and charge your PDA & spare battery at the same time.
* A/V interface: VGA (15pin) port, Video out port, S-Video (4 pin) port
* Mini USB Port
* USB Port
* LEDs display status
* Complete with mains charger (correct mains charger will be supplied for destination country)
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If you look, its got a usb host port on the back. Check the description.......
Key Features
* Sync and charge your PDA & spare battery at the same time.
* A/V interface: VGA (15pin) port, Video out port, S-Video (4 pin) port
* Mini USB Port
* USB Port
* LEDs display status
* Complete with mains charger (correct mains charger will be supplied for destination country)
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I think you're probably right, I didn't notice the smaller picture. I stand corrected.
What I will say is that the Expansys one IS an official HTC docking station. It has two usb ports and I suspect that it is of a superior build quality to the GPS For Less model.
This does not detract from the fact that the official HTC dock is a bit of a rip off!!!
cradle looks pretty good. No problem with a single USB - can just use a hub i guess!
Plus looks like no logo on it so I can spray it silver to match my Ameo! WOOHOO
Anyone bought one yet?
I received it, a couple of days ago... quality is not that good... difficult to connect my X7500 in it... the VGAexpansion connector is not well aligned with the USB...
Doesn't charge the X7500 itself, but no problem with the spare battery..
I didn't try the VGA or Video out ...
no problem to synchronize with Vista ...
So... I am not sure I would recommend this accessory, although it is very cheap
I've questioned the store and they confirmed IT'S NOT THE HTC.
Even is half the price, I wont buy it...
Best regards,
Deiota
Deiota said:
I've questioned the store and they confirmed IT'S NOT THE HTC.
Even is half the price, I wont buy it...
Best regards,
Deiota
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I suspected it would be too good to be true. I doubt that Expansys would overcharge their customers to that degree as much as I doubt that GPS for Less could undercut Expansys by half. Presumably the cost of the docking station is set by HTC: the long and short of it is that HTC's device is a rip-off, but a cheap docking station with poor build quality and usability (if opinions are to be believed) is equally a rip-off at 30 quid.
The bad build quality is just on persons view, and i doubt gpsforless would have taken it on board if it was crap, as they are also a reputable company. It is also well known that expansys are rip-off merchants, ya just have to check and compare prices with ebay and various other websites on many items to see how they over-charge customers.
newworld666...... Can ya post some pics of various angles of the unit which you have received, then people can judge for themselves, Thank-you
neildunne said:
Couldn't beleive it when i saw it........ http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=9908
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Perfect,
thanks, I've bought just now the gpsforless-dockingstation.
I believe it's enough for me and my wishes.
Really thanks for this info
neildunne said:
The bad build quality is just on persons view, and i doubt gpsforless would have taken it on board if it was crap, as they are also a reputable company. It is also well known that expansys are rip-off merchants, ya just have to check and compare prices with ebay and various other websites on many items to see how they over-charge customers.
newworld666...... Can ya post some pics of various angles of the unit which you have received, then people can judge for themselves, Thank-you
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I've had crap stuff from GPS For Less, like car mounts that fall apart. You get what you pay for. Expansys don't set the price of the HTC docking station, they just may not be discounting it very much or reselling what looks like a very inferior plasticky design.
I find all the Athena docking solutions to be unappealing because of the need to slide the device onto the USB port. It has connectors on the base for the keyboard; why not add a few more pins in the first place for USB/power/VGA and have it drop into the dock.
One more week ... now the HTC 7500 can be connected much easier to the cradle...
I will make some pictures tomorow and post them....
With Vista pro .... I have to take off the USB connector from the cradle and then plus it again.... another way it doesn't get synchronize.. It is difficult to say it is the cradle fault or Vista or X7500 .... just it is anoying..
The fact is that when the spare battery is charging it is almost impossible to charge the X7500 itself ... so I have to control, wheter the X7500 is fully charged or not, quite often...
Just received the official HTC Dock. Good quallity, and when I put a usb stick in one of the ports and my logitech mouse in the other, both worked immediately. I am impressed indeed. This is worth the high price
neildunne said:
If you look, its got a usb host port on the back. Check the description.......
Key Features
* Sync and charge your PDA & spare battery at the same time.
* A/V interface: VGA (15pin) port, Video out port, S-Video (4 pin) port
* Mini USB Port
* USB Port
* LEDs display status
* Complete with mains charger (correct mains charger will be supplied for destination country)
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Its very hard sync withis dock station, the pc dont recognize the pda, need try many and many times, perahps one or two situations recognize.
the usb port, its valuable for mmc card and mouse or keyboard, hothing more.
poor dock station
neildunne said:
Couldn't beleive it when i saw it........ http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=9908
Compared to this at Expansys........http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=145164&asource=145430
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Anyone got the cheaper dock now on expansys, and can comment on the quality
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=151437
Or recommendations for other places to get a dock - need VGA out and fast charging.
mardibloke said:
Anyone got the cheaper dock now on expansys, and can comment on the quality
http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=151437
Or recommendations for other places to get a dock - need VGA out and fast charging.
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Check out this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380062
We did audio mods to the docking stations after we purchased them. Something you might want to consider, and if you're asking about privacy, no the telephone conversation doesn't get transmitted to the TV or AV receiver.
tootallk2000 said:
Check out this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380062
We did audio mods to the docking stations after we purchased them. Something you might want to consider, and if you're asking about privacy, no the telephone conversation doesn't get transmitted to the TV or AV receiver.
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Looks an easy Mod and no problem giving it a try.
Can you point me to a current ebay item that is the same as the one you have?
mardibloke said:
Looks an easy Mod and no problem giving it a try.
Can you point me to a current ebay item that is the same as the one you have?
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Here ya go: http://cgi.ebay.com/Charger-Sync-Do...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Let me know how your modifications went.
Guys
Are you all OK with the common port for BOTH
Charging & Headset
Dont you think this is a weak aspect of HTC as Diamond battery is so weak which necessitate charging it while using ur headset???!!!
Meh. After a while you'll get used to it - HTC like their silly ExtUSB port. Use a bluetooth headset or carry a spare battery.
Is there a way to use your own headphones with this kind of port? And: is there an antenna/headphone cable available in order to listen to the radio with your own headphones?
Jorlin said:
Is there a way to use your own headphones with this kind of port? And: is there an antenna/headphone cable available in order to listen to the radio with your own headphones?
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Of course there is..
Besides, if you look online, you'll see splitters for the ExtUSB, when you can both charge and listen to music at the same time..
As I understood, ExtUSB has 11 pins.. the splitters make it into 2 ports - 5 pins and 6 pins..
It may not look... "perfect" but you'll only use it inside anyway, on a desk (or chair XD )
Thanks for the quick reply. Can you recommend a place to shop for accessories like these?
Frankly speaking.. no idea..
I usually check several places to find a model that doesn't look to cheap, so it'll fall apart in a week, but also not too expensive..
You'll have to google, I guess )
There's a thing that would interest you...
http://www.netimes.com/shop/all-in-one-stereo-headphone-adapter-with-mic-for-htc-extusb-p-324.html
Note, took it from the Diamond Accessories forum, where this topic should be
Thank you!
Jorlin said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Can you recommend a place to shop for accessories like these?
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it's always eBay for me