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Chapter 2 — Building GPS <strong>Data</strong> Cables and Power Cords<br />

FIGURE 2-23: Label cables clearly to avoid confusion.<br />

GPS/iPAQ Connections<br />

Without a doubt, one of the most common GPS-to-device connections after the GPS-to-PC<br />

connection is the GPS-to-iPAQ connection. The iPAQ is a versatile companion to a GPS that,<br />

with the right software, enables you to do all sorts of things, from plotting your position on<br />

maps to planning and navigating a car journey.<br />

The easiest way to connect a GPS to an iPAQ is using an appropriate cable that you can buy<br />

from the manufacturer. However, another great way to get a connection is to modify an iPAQ<br />

cradle to enable you to get a connection via the cradle.<br />

A good source of cables is http://pc-mobile.net/gps.htm.<br />

You could make the connection via the 9-pin D connector on the cradle (using the pins detailed<br />

earlier), but it’s much more elegant if you make the connection an internal connection.<br />

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