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jlprojects

Member Since: 10 Dec 2010
Location: now in Ireland
Posts: 48

2011 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Keswick Green

PC based GPS ideas

Hi, I've noticed a few poeple on the forum have installed a PC based GPS system. I'm thinking of doing the same after seeing some of systems fitted. One big problem, where to start. Can anyone help with a list of hardware, I like the option of a 10 or 12" screen. But I am at a loss as to the software to use as there is a lot out there. Any help appreciated. John

18th Jan 2011 3:04pm

bob neville

Member Since: 30 Apr 2009
Location: Marbella
Posts: 3247

John

I am running an old Compaq TC1000 tablet (works surplus so free !) with Memory Map and a USB GPS receiver.

Works for me

Bob

18th Jan 2011 3:42pm

bpman

Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
Posts: 8069

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

I'm sure an iPad would do the job .. http://www.about-electronics.eu/2010/06/11...3-preview/

18th Jan 2011 3:52pm

jlprojects

Member Since: 10 Dec 2010
Location: now in Ireland
Posts: 48

Neville,
Thanks for the input, I'll look at memory map. Most of my travelling is Poland, Romania and shortly Russia so I need to be careful about chosing the right software. John

18th Jan 2011 3:53pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

2010 Defender 130 Puma 2.4 HCPU Rimini Red

i use this set up

18th Jan 2011 5:43pm

jlprojects

Member Since: 10 Dec 2010
Location: now in Ireland
Posts: 48

If I used that where I travel, they would shoot me for it, very nice though. I need to have something more compact. I did see one setup that had a touchscreen on the dash, I think I need something similar. John

18th Jan 2011 5:50pm

Lorryman100

Member Since: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Here
Posts: 2686

You should check out AndrewS install in his Landy

18th Jan 2011 5:53pm

mick

Member Since: 08 Feb 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2109

Andrew, Ken, RLD will have some good ideas or Bobbycrispbox on the D3 forum is into electronic gadgets

18th Jan 2011 6:15pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

assuming you have a GPS receiver, any netbook/laptop will do. Then you have options like memory map which is pretty good.

if its for driving on road rather than offroad you cant go wrong with a garmin 1690. Iin fact even offroad its pretty good combined with topo maps. Note though that topo maps are not as detailed as OS maps, but are useful to show terrain.

18th Jan 2011 6:23pm

discocuzzy

Member Since: 16 Jul 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 1200

You will probably need Fugawi or Garmin Nroute for Russia and eastern Europe.
I have a Car PC with a Global sat waterproof USB gps with a programm called franson gate enabled so i can alt tab between programs (mem map, Nroute, garmin sat nav for PC)

You will find most GPS recievers are manufacturer software specific so the above allows you to spoof the software into thinking you have the correct one.

PC mounted in the bottom of a mobile storage systems cubby box attached to a 10" liliput touch screen on the dash.
Also enables all your Itunes library and DVDs to be viewed, plus a rear view camera fitted if required.
Neat job, touch screen easily removed and stored in the seat pockets when not in use...you can lose the rear view mirror as well

You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things

18th Jan 2011 6:44pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

sounds like a very cool set up disco. is your rear camera via USB or something else? I'm a bit tired of not being able to see directly behind when I have full load

18th Jan 2011 6:50pm

discocuzzy

Member Since: 16 Jul 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 1200

Yep just a reversing camera up on the rack with a direct feed into the touch screen, just have to play with the cable routes to get it to the dash...i just ran mine through a gromet above the rear door and then under all the carpets,under the cubby and up behind the dash

You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things

18th Jan 2011 6:55pm

ken

Member Since: 18 Aug 2009
Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !!
Posts: 4328

Dont start with the LapTop start with Mounting Options first

D3 Set up

Last edited by ken on 18th Jan 2011 7:08pm. Edited 1 time in total

18th Jan 2011 6:57pm

discocuzzy

Member Since: 16 Jul 2008
Location: surrey
Posts: 1200

^ good point, not much room in a defender...have seen the laptop mounted on the passenger side with a remote screen for the driver...also works well but is a bit to in view for my liking. You cannot teach stupid people to do clever things

18th Jan 2011 7:00pm

BigMike

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2253

How did you attach the screen to the dash? bolted or something else?

18th Jan 2011 7:40pm

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