Hp1 and Tomtom

[nicholshornlake]

Does anyone know if the Hpl and Tomtom will have some type of adapter to connect to each other in the future? I really don't want to buy another gps unit. Any information is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[ST-Bob]

Without software/hardware modification in the TomTom, there is no way to get NMEA serial output from it to the HP-1. You need a dedicated GPS 'mouse' with appropriate adapters gender changers null-modem etc.

I just recently (in the last several days) modified an old Deluo GPS 'mouse' from USB to serial and put the correct male DB-9 cable end on it and 5 volt power supply for car use. Works great and vastly improves HP-1 ease of use when traveling around.

 

[rwier]

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I just recently (in the last several days) modified an old Deluo GPS 'mouse' from USB to serial and put the correct male DB-9 cable end on it and 5 volt power supply for car use. Works great and vastly improves HP-1 ease of use when traveling around.

Hi Bob,

I won't be cutting open any cable tips myself, but I do appreciate a post from one who obviously does NOT agree with the notion that the HP-1 is only for the ___________ (reader selects adjective) challenged.

Thanks

Rob

 

[ST-Bob]

I wouldn't have bought the HP-1 if I didn't already know (or at least suspect) that it could be friendly to the power-user who always tries to get the last ounce of performance out of anything he owns. I've been doing electronic projects and been into GPS and navigation software since almost the infancy of the industry.

The HP-1 is the first scanner I've owned since the 90's when my local police/fire all went to a trunked system and trunking scanners were out of my league both in price and complexity. The HP-1 is a good balance of user-friendliness along with its ability to be modified to suit the individual's taste using 3rd party software etc.

If you're not into cutting up cables, use the Garmin GPS-18x with its DB-9 serial connector and cigar-lighter plug. Apply a gender changer and null-modem adapters between the HP-1 serial cable (purchased separately) and the GPS DB-9 connector and it'll just work perfectly.

Although my eyesight isn't what it once was as I age, I can still solder when I have to. I value the $$$ more than my time in deciding to re-use an old GPS puck I hadn't used in years so I didn't go out and purchase a new one.

Power-users are the minority apparently when you look at the target market Uniden is aiming at. I would bet I'll be answering a lot of questions. Hope I can keep my answers civil for those really 'dumb' questions.

There's no such thing as a stupid question; only stupid people ;^)

 

[UPMan]

For the TomToms you'd have to cut into the unit itself. It does not output location data at all, IIRC.