tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post2223787911637736913..comments2023-12-24T12:43:33.931-08:00Comments on In the making: GPS for the iPhone and iPod Touch: Smaller, please...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-55469575565784852532008-05-04T13:01:00.000-07:002008-05-04T13:01:00.000-07:00Nice design - but from what I can tell you are usi...Nice design - but from what I can tell you are using the 30pin connector. How are you getting them? It's Apple's proprietary design and I didn't think you can get them without ordering through Apple's licensing program? And they haven't released this in the SDK yet? From what I know that was the problem locoGPS plug in design hit when they were about to go to production... I even pre-ordered one from them and they had to return my money when Apple shut things down. I am sure there are some Chinese manufacturers out there offering knock offs but Apple has been pretty diligent in protecting their IP, especially if you are talking 100's of units. Anyway, I am interested in your solution but hate to get my hopes up... For my money I still think Gomite has it right by going wireless and using real turn-by-turn software....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-54141334006098746402008-04-25T20:54:00.000-07:002008-04-25T20:54:00.000-07:00billy:The enclosure/housing is next. Wait for the ...billy:<BR/><BR/>The enclosure/housing is next. Wait for the next post. For the current software, see my answer below. There is a button that takes you to the Maps app and shows you were you are.<BR/><BR/>j d:<BR/><BR/>The software that Simba wrote (see my older post <A HREF="http://iphone-gps.blogspot.com/2008/04/live-working-gps-demo-on-iphone.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>) has the most basic functions already, e.g. coordinates, speed, heading, you can point your position on the Maps app (this requires that you have a map uploaded or are connected to WiFi or Edge). It is freely available from <A HREF="http://iphone-bugoga.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Simba's site</A> (or you can download it <A HREF="http://mail.migtel.ru/%7Esimbaaz/Hike.zip" REL="nofollow">here</A>). I haven't tried it on the iTouch, but it only uses serial port access which is the same for the iPhone and iTouch. If the current version doesn't run, I am sure Simba can easily recompile it for the iTouch. Give it a try and leave Simba some encouraging feedback as he did a great job making this app.GPShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331238936838868419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-7473884887757788132008-04-25T18:09:00.000-07:002008-04-25T18:09:00.000-07:00Just a brief note on your surveys on the left:I'd ...Just a brief note on your surveys on the left:<BR/><BR/>I'd be willing to pay up to about $80 for the device itself, but the software should be freely available so it can be loaded on iPod touches and iPhones when you move the device from one machine to the other.J Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599932766931063174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-6926401614727096572008-04-23T13:48:00.000-07:002008-04-23T13:48:00.000-07:00Man, your device is probably going to be ready jus...Man, your device is probably going to be ready just in time for me to be taking a trip cross-country after I graduate grad school. :D I am REALLY excited about this.<BR/><BR/>Don't wait for voice guides and traffic info! That can come out later!J Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599932766931063174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-2089685496519728812008-04-21T10:15:00.000-07:002008-04-21T10:15:00.000-07:00Hm, your design already looks like ready to ship -...Hm, your design already looks like ready to ship - glad to see. I'll be amongst the very first buying wave!<BR/>What's about the enclosure? As for me (Russia) it's the most heavy thing to order, as the PCB and soldering is no prob.<BR/>Also - will you just intercept the "Locate" button in Maps for the very first release? Or you'll start up with fully functional product - voice guides, traffic jams etc?<BR/><BR/>Thank you! Waiting EAGERLY!Billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980604666466460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-91934308668061322852008-04-21T10:01:00.000-07:002008-04-21T10:01:00.000-07:00That board looks tiny.That board looks tiny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com