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    Mini SDIO Bluetooth GPS RECEIVER

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by toughhog, May 18, 2010.

  1. toughhog

    toughhog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    surfing ebay I found this device GPS Receiver
    Wouldn't it be good to hack it for locating it inside a CF-19 screenside cover (or top cover or inside the GPS lateral location).
    Finding a suitable 3,3V source for the bluetooth would be the most difficult task... mmmh, maybe not the only one! :rolleyes:
     
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  2. onirakkiss

    onirakkiss Notebook Deity

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    There is enough 3.3V inside ur tb :),
    BUT the biggest problem is the antenna location.
    And it is not necessary to use RF for the communication of devices inside of an laptop.
    Have a look into the threads in this forum and u will find a lot of solutions, how well or not someone solved the internal GPS reception.
     
    onirakkiss, May 18, 2010
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  3. toughhog

    toughhog Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, I've read many threads about the internal GPS solutions, but this one seemed very easy to realize: just power it and you're ready to go!
     
    toughhog, May 18, 2010
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    The size, according to the SD Bluetooth GPS RECEIVER SDG-812 specs, is 62 mm x 24 mm x 2.1 mm (or, more conventionally: 2.44" x .945" x .083").

    Sounds like it could fairly easily be integrated into the lid of a CF-29. :yes:

    The price isn't too bad, either: $63.35 from this source.

    Hey, [url="http://forum.notebookreview.com/members/toughbook.html'] Toughbook![/url] :notworthy:
     
    TopCop1988, May 18, 2010
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  5. onirakkiss

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    :)

    If it's so easy, why don't u try it urself? Would be nice if u will find an other solution.
    (Think on a fuse in line!)
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    I have nothing to say here.
     
    Shawn, May 18, 2010
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    chevytruckman1234 Newbie

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    Deere I am intrested just dont know how to PM
     
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  8. toughhog

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    ...you got the point ;) ,but I didn't say it was easy (I said it seems easy :) ): I'm willing to try, but before it's nice to have some inputs from the more expert gents in this forum :)
     
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    chevytruckman1234 Put an email address in your profile.

    Shawn
     
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    toughhog, May 19, 2010
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  11. onirakkiss

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    ...depends on ur point of view :)
     
    onirakkiss, May 19, 2010
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