Cheap GPS puck units

Thorn · 12-18-2003

Radio Shack has discontinued the DigiTraveler GPS unit, and is selling them at the closeout price of $29. (Originallly $99.) The DigiTraveler is a "puck" style GPS; about 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) dia. without a display.

Standard NMEA serail output, 4800 baud. (Yes, it works with NS or MS).

It comes in two models: 200-1601 (w/PDA serial cables) and 200-1602 (w/PC serial cable.) Both models are identical with the cables being the only difference. And if you get a PDA model, a PC cable is easy to make.

Mr.White · 12-18-2003

SWEET SASSY MOLASSY!

Do they sell these things online or just at local shacks?

Mr.White · 12-18-2003

OK just got back from the shack and bought the last one. Unfortunately it came with cables for 3670/3835 iPaqs and m125/m130/m500/m505/m515/i705 Palms. I need a cable for a 3765 iPaq. If anybody buys one of these and has a 3765 cable they don't need, shoot me a PM.

Twisted · 12-18-2003

Just got mine too, sounds like all they have left in stock are the PDA versions.

Having the clerk get me 2 more, he says he can get 12, so anyone wants one.......

Update.

Mine came with an IPAQ 3765 compatable cable, loaded up batteries, inialized the unit, and presto, works fine. Once initialized it would start sending location data with 3-4 seconds after the IPaq was turned on, MUCH faster than the etrex.

Works with pocket maps also.

Uses 3 AAA batteries, so the unit will hold it's initialization through power off, I really think I'm gonna like it.

Thanks Thorn!!!!

Thorn · 12-19-2003

Mr. White, you have a PM.

Twisted, you're welcome.

I'm glad it worked out for some other people. It's a hellava bargain at 70% off.

Kazig · 12-19-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Thorn
Radio Shack has discontinued the DigiTraveler GPS unit, and is selling them at the closeout price of $29. (Originallly $99.)

Thanks Thorn,
Local store had 2, but not any more.

fz404404 · 12-20-2003

Does anyone know if it will work with the old Palm IIIxe? If so I want to get one.
FZ

Kazig · 12-20-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by fz404404
Does anyone know if it will work with the old Palm IIIxe? If so I want to get one.
FZ

Go Here and see if they have a cable that might fit, like the GP03?

hydro27405 · 12-22-2003

For the record I got mine for $15.00

Hydro

aFR · 12-22-2003

I have been to four RS's and none of them have any, dude WTF?

Twisted · 12-23-2003

They are a close out item, make sure you ask one of the smarter managers to check availability, and order one from any exsisting stock.

fz404404 · 12-24-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Kazig
Go Here and see if they have a cable that might fit, like the GP03?

Thanks dude, I didn't know about that place.
FZ

trent8773 · 12-28-2003

Here is a link to a serial adapter if you bought the PDA version:

http://www.i-hacked.com/images/laptop-gps.gif

Kazig · 01-12-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by trent8773
Here is a link to a serial adapter if you bought the PDA version:

http://www.i-hacked.com/images/laptop-gps.gif

And if you want to wire directly to the Palm 16 pin Universal cable.

I used the cable that shipped with the GPS unit(It had the wrong connector) and cut it loos from inside the Ipaq connector saving the molded strain relief on the cable.

fz404404 · 01-13-2004

Quote:

Originally posted by Kazig
And if you want to wire directly to the Palm 16 pin Universal cable.

I used the cable that shipped with the GPS unit(It had the wrong connector) and cut it loos from inside the Ipaq connector saving the molded strain relief on the cable.

That's cool, but um.... my PDA only has 10 pins not 16, you have the wiring diagram for a Palm IIIxe? I was looking at that one and seeing if I could figure out the same lines on my connector, but haven't found a wiring diagram that shows what the pins are yet.

FZ

12-18-2003	#1 (permalink)
Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,429	Cheap GPS puck units Radio Shack has discontinued the DigiTraveler GPS unit, and is selling them at the closeout price of $29. (Originallly $99.) The DigiTraveler is a "puck" style GPS; about 3-3/4" (9.5 cm) dia. without a display. Standard NMEA serail output, 4800 baud. (Yes, it works with NS or MS). It comes in two models: 200-1601 (w/PDA serial cables) and 200-1602 (w/PC serial cable.) Both models are identical with the cables being the only difference. And if you get a PDA model, a PC cable is easy to make. __________________ Thorn "Read Altas Shrugged. Compare it to today. Repeat as necessary"

12-18-2003	#2 (permalink)
Mr.White OH such tacos will I give Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,049	SWEET SASSY MOLASSY! Do they sell these things online or just at local shacks? __________________ A good way to threaten somebody is to light a stick of dynamite. Then you call the guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone. "Hear that?" you say. "That's dynamite, baby." -Jack Handey

12-18-2003	#3 (permalink)
Mr.White OH such tacos will I give Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,049	OK just got back from the shack and bought the last one. Unfortunately it came with cables for 3670/3835 iPaqs and m125/m130/m500/m505/m515/i705 Palms. I need a cable for a 3765 iPaq. If anybody buys one of these and has a 3765 cable they don't need, shoot me a PM. __________________ A good way to threaten somebody is to light a stick of dynamite. Then you call the guy and hold the burning fuse up to the phone. "Hear that?" you say. "That's dynamite, baby." -Jack Handey

12-18-2003	#4 (permalink)
Twisted Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 185	Just got mine too, sounds like all they have left in stock are the PDA versions. Having the clerk get me 2 more, he says he can get 12, so anyone wants one....... Update. Mine came with an IPAQ 3765 compatable cable, loaded up batteries, inialized the unit, and presto, works fine. Once initialized it would start sending location data with 3-4 seconds after the IPaq was turned on, MUCH faster than the etrex. Works with pocket maps also. Uses 3 AAA batteries, so the unit will hold it's initialization through power off, I really think I'm gonna like it. Thanks Thorn!!!! Last edited by Twisted : 12-18-2003 at 06:19 PM.

12-19-2003	#5 (permalink)
Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,429	Mr. White, you have a PM. Twisted, you're welcome. I'm glad it worked out for some other people. It's a hellava bargain at 70% off. __________________ Thorn "Read Altas Shrugged. Compare it to today. Repeat as necessary"

12-20-2003	#7 (permalink)
fz404404 Conceptual Continuity Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 19	PDA's it will work with. Does anyone know if it will work with the old Palm IIIxe? If so I want to get one. FZ

12-22-2003	#9 (permalink)
hydro27405 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: MN Posts: 104	For the record I got mine for $15.00 Hydro

12-22-2003	#10 (permalink)
aFR Here To Serve You Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: http://www.awayfromreality.com Posts: 207	GONE?!?!?!?! I have been to four RS's and none of them have any, dude WTF?

12-23-2003	#11 (permalink)
Twisted Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 185	They are a close out item, make sure you ask one of the smarter managers to check availability, and order one from any exsisting stock.

12-28-2003	#13 (permalink)
trent8773 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1	digitraveler PC cable how to? Here is a link to a serial adapter if you bought the PDA version: http://www.i-hacked.com/images/laptop-gps.gif Last edited by trent8773 : 12-28-2003 at 06:57 AM.

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