Thruster87 Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 Any updates on modifying the cheap eBay 7" gps for use in aircraft.I would like one thank you. Cheers T87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 You should be able to get one like this and just install OziExplorer on it. If you'd like me to buy the unit and Ozi and the maps and set it up for you, lets talk. Cheers, Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 this[/url] and just install OziExplorer on it.If you'd like me to buy the unit and Ozi and the maps and set it up for you, lets talk. Cheers, Ross Any chance of posting a pic of a working screen /screens to show what it can do??????:confused: Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 There's pics of OziExplorer in action in this post. Is that what you mean? I haven't set up one of the 7" units yet, but it would be easier than setting up a Navman or Mio because it already has access to Windows - you don't have to unlock it. It should be simply a matter of downloading and installing OziExplorerCE, loading my waypoint file and the customized screen you can see in the above post, buying and loading the maps you want and go flying. You can also buy the PC component and install that so you can design your own screens, create routes and waypoints, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Oh yeah - you wouldn't be able to use my custom screen because the resolution will be different. I could do one for you based on what you want to see - if I were to set it up for you. Or you could play with it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 Does it make a difference if the unit is a touch screen or normal buttons,USB or just a slot for the SD card ?? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I don't think I understand the question. Touch screen is usual - there's no room for a keyboard, and just having a few buttons would suck. An SD (or some other format) card slot is normal - to ensure enough storage to load maps and stuff. They usually have a USB interface to connect to your PC. You transfer stuff (maps, routes, waypoints, screen designs, etc.) to the unit via the USB, or take the SD card out and plug it into your PC to copy stuff to it. Stuff=technical term Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 I wasn't up to date on these screens and how the software that is downloaded would work.Been too busy building the plane. So thanks for the info much appreciated.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic36 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 just having a few buttons would suck.plug it into your PC to copy stuff to it. Stuff=technical term O.K so 'stuff' is a technical term, but I'm a little confused about 'suck' Should I add them to the Aviation Terms section Regards Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthjay85 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 please excuse my ignorance if i am way off the mark here as i am pretty new to the aviation industry and extremely new to this forum. But are you interested in setting up a navigational item for flying???? if so i did read a post about a guy flying around australia and used a navman s150 and loaded it with some software that worked just fine as the navman already runs a windows based platform. here check it out for yourself. Middle Marker | adventures of a wanderlust pilot ... scroll down just a little bit till april 22nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 please excuse my ignorance if i am way off the mark here as i am pretty new to the aviation industry and extremely new to this forum.But are you interested in setting up a navigational item for flying???? if so i did read a post about a guy flying around australia and used a navman s150 and loaded it with some software that worked just fine as the navman already runs a windows based platform. here check it out for yourself. Middle Marker | adventures of a wanderlust pilot ... scroll down just a little bit till april 22nd Basically YES PLEASE that's' what I want but in a 7" screen and the features of a AVMAP or Garmin at $250.00 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes PJ. I use one in my plane and love it. In this thread, I go into plenty of detail on how. You'll also see in there that others have been successful, including a Navman S150 from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetiredRacer Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Thanks for the info here guys. We bought one of those ebay 7" gps's last night. At that price it's not a big deal if it :kboom: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthjay85 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 @thruster87: sorry I cant be of much more help. surely it wouldnt be to hard to find out which of these nav's use windows running systems if it doesnt say it on the ebay page maybe contact the seller. as far as other running systems im sure there is another product that can apply to it. @slartibartfast: awesome I will check that thread out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Picked up one on eBay for around the $250.00 with the following specs.Can't wait to play around with it System CPU: SUMSUNG 400Mhz S3C2440A—400 Mhz Operation System: Latest Firmware WinCE 4.2 SDRAM : 64MB, ROM: 64MB Inbuilt Rechargeable battery (last 10 - 15 mins) Inbuilt FM Transmitter (transfer navigation voice guidance to car sound system) Inbuilt Bluetooth (hand-free conversation) Inbuilt AV-IN Port (works as a LCD monitor, easy to swap back between TV and GPS Interface, also can connect to the reversing camera to obtain rear image.) Inbuilt Scientific Calculator Fully Access WinCE Registry files Fully Access WinCE System Files Navigation Built-in GPS module 20 channel SiRFstarIII Chipset turn-over GPS antenna Hot/Warm/Cold Start Time: 1/38/42 seconds - Super Fast! Location Accuracy :10m, 2D RMS; 5m, 2D RMS, WAAS enabled Multimedia Video: asf,avi,mp4,wmv Audio: mp3,wav,mid Photo viewer: BMP,JPG,PNG,GIF Text Viewer: TXT Built-in 2 Watt Max. speaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I looked at that one for you and decided that the internal battery life of 10-15 mins was not good. If you keep it connected to power, then it won't matter. Looks good otherwise. The OziExplorerCE file you need to install on it is this one (ARM compatible CE 4) from the official site here. Let us know how you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 I will be running it via the A/C 12v system so the battery life didn't really come into it.Once I get it I will have to go back to your earlier posts so see where to put the files.Much appreciated for all your help. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 That'll look good in my Triton :thumb_up: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 That'll look good in my Triton :thumb_up: Is this itTriton aircraft[ATTACH]8403.vB[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brett Campany Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Is this itTriton aircraft[ATTACH]11749[/ATTACH] Nope, this is it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 Can you put the garmin Australia OZTopo v2.1 roads maps on these units???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 According to their website - no. Those maps can only be read by Garmin mapSource. It looks like the unit you bought doesn't have any road software installed. Most of the other units on eBay have full road nav software. If you want that, you are going to have to buy a road nav program - and they aren't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thruster87 Posted July 9, 2009 Author Share Posted July 9, 2009 It states it has Two Latest Q4 2008 Aus Maps what ever they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xair1159 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I already use the "old" OziExplorer on a PDA, great bit of software, I will be interested to see the latest version. A couple of questions for anyone using these new cheap Ebay systems: Any problems with signal reception - can they be placed anywhere in the cockpit? Is the 5" screen good enough, or is it best to go the whole 7" (!) Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mad Dave Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I have another question, how do people go with battery life? Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now