Comments on: Install GPS in your Dell Mini 9 http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/ Fresh hacks every day Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: darkdude http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-132384 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:02:51 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-132384 It won’t work on 99%. It was the same on almost every EEE mod I heard about. This GPS device is not suitable for work inside your laptop. I did this mod on my… Samsung Q1U UMPC and I was successful, but I had to cut a hole its case. The fix I get is still a bit crappy, but it’s enough for car navigation. This GPS dongle won’t acquire signal from any satellite if its antenna is covered by plastic case of your computer. If you want this mod working get ready to cut a square hole in your precious laptop to let the antenna feel some fresh air :)

]]> By: Garmin 255w GPS http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-112564 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:13:17 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-112564 I feel so good when I read helpful articles like this on the internet.

]]> By: J Eiler http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-111568 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:47:35 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-111568 Thanks to Acabtp for the original post and a great mod. To you haters it does work as he said it would. I am running Windows XP with MS streets and trips and it is perfect. I also ran Roadnav on it briefly but maps were sketchy. This added even more utility to an already great product. My only advice is there are several settings tweeks on the gps and mapping software that werent mentioned and took some time to figure out. Serial to usb emulator and baud rates are often a problem match between this gps and some gps software. Satellite based recievers don’t work indoors – not supposed to… and it wasnt stated it would work with the lid closed – who would want it to anyway? Try the Team MRB power isolator if you want to switch it on and off and save battery. To the Dell rep… I bought it to hack it not for the warranty. Enjoy!

]]> By: strider_mt2k http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-93370 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:32:12 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-93370 Shut up, Dell. We know.

This is a hack site, mom.

]]> By: Scott Collier http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-60287 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:17:14 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-60287 Ehud Gavron is correct. I installed this hack on my mini 9 but while the gps was perfect externally it will not function inside. The NEMEA sentences appear correct but it will not accuire a single satellite.

]]> By: Ehud Gavron http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-57012 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:25:44 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-57012 Note: The Dell Mini 9 GPS hack does not work. The case prevents the unit from receiving the satellite signals. Removing the unit or opening the case makes it work again. This is a cool hack, except for the part where it doesn’t work.

We tested this with two different Skytraq units (same as the hack) and two different Mini 9s. The results were identical: works on external USB. Works with case open. Fails to find a solitary satellite with case closed.

Ehud

]]> By: TandemFixation http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-46371 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:29:19 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-46371 For those of you that are actually using SkyTraq GpsView Software and are having problems, they should be releasing a patched version next monday.

]]> By: DELLChrisM http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-45554 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:29:50 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-45554 Doing this hardware hack will void any Inspiron 910 (Mini 9) warranty you have with Dell.

DELL-Chris M
Dell Community Desktop Liaison

]]> By: S http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-45037 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:12:35 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-45037 you should just solder a usb hub to the pci-e’s usb pins and take power where appropriate for your needs.
you can then still use the pci-e connector for anything, as long as it does not use the usb pins
much like i installed my touchscreen controller using the usb pins off my SSD drive’s pci-e connector.
both run perfectly together.

]]> By: strider_mt2k http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-45002 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:16:58 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-45002 awdard,
that would be awesome, but that would also be catering to modders, which is unlikely to happen anytime soon.
not to mention the fact that they’d charge top dollar for it because it appeals to such a narrow niche of a market.

for now we must bend these machines to our will the old fashioned way.

besides, stripping these laptop USB hubs and devices down and wiring them directly makes them smaller and more flexible in their placement within a netbook or laptop than a pre-made solution ever would.

]]> By: awdark http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-44998 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:40:46 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-44998 Is there any like premade mini-pcie cards with like a 3.3v to 5v step up and maybe a USB hub with solder pads for convenience?

My laptop has one extra connector and it would be nice to take advantage of it

]]> By: strider_mt2k http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-44976 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:37:29 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-44976 I knew that the unused mini pci-e connector would have a USB port in it,(thanks to the Eee Pc folks and their ground breaking work!) but what I didn’t know was where to tap +5volts and ground!

I’ve already stripped down a laptop USB hub for installation into my mini 9.
That should serve as a way to support future internal mods, but hiding the nano receiver from my mouse will do for now! :)

Fantastic work man!

]]> By: Alex ~ http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-44887 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:14:47 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-44887 He did use the guide from dell, it says so on the 5th line.

Good hack though, saved me from having to find a small and good gps unit.

]]> By: Cris Abbott http://hackaday.com/2008/10/07/install-gps-in-your-dell-mini-9/comment-page-1/#comment-44885 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:50:21 +0000 http://hackadaycom.wordpress.com/?p=4442#comment-44885 Sweet… I’ve been wanting to do something like this with my TP x61 tablet ever since i got it… found the perfect space where the intel speed boost chip is, now i just have to make the custom board

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