Emprum's UltiMate GPS accessory

[tdott]

This thread is for the UltiMate GPS add-on.

Harry, can you please update this thread when NMEA is fully integrated.

Right now, by choice is between this and the XGPS150, who ever gives you the support you need first, I will be buying their device.

For those that are newer:
UltiMate GPS has the following support:
Pros:
- Very good positioning accuracy
- power supply included
- 5Hz update rate is available
Cons
- NMEA is not fully integrated

Other: Attaches to the phone, does not require bluetooth

For the XGPS150
Pros:
- Very good positioning accuracy
- High Timing Accuracy (Real-Time)
- power supply included

Cons:
- 5Hz chip, but only 1Hz delivered to Laptimer right now. (Harry is waiting for the API for a higher rate)

Other: Requires bluetooth.



Harry: Correct me if im wrong, otherwise please keep us updated on support for these devices.

[Harry]

Update on Emprum UltiMate GPS NMEA integration is available here.

- Harry

[Emprum]

This is Roger from Emprum (UltiMate GPS)

A firmware upgrade was just sent to Harry which provides full NMEA support for the UltiMate GPS with Harry's Laptimer.

Emprum's UltiMate GPS has the following support now:
Pros:
+ Very good positioning accuracy
+ Power supply included
+ 5Hz update rate
+ NMEA enabled
+ High timing accuracy (real time)
+ Satellite info available
+ Available for all generations of Apple devices: iPod touch, iPhone and iPad

Cons
- Extra hardware investment

Other:
+ Attaches to the phone, does not require bluetooth
+ Also works on your regular computer over USB
+ Includes custom designed USB cable with quick release button. Cable is designed to support 2.1A charging capability for iPad
+ Comes with free UltiMate GPS App
+ Enabled for firmware updates
+ Lights on accessory can be customized (on/off)

- Roger from www.emprum.com

[tdott]

Thanks for the update, I ordered my UltiMate GPS from amazon a few days ago, will let you know how it goes.

Emprum UltiMate GPS on Amazon

[lmcgrew79]

Ive sent in an email but thought i would post here also. I just received my emprum ultimate gps. Going to the track tom. but cant get this thing working. With emprums app i can pick up the satellites in about 30 sec to a min. With the lap pro timer it seems to recongnize that its connected but im getting a gps rate of 0. Also under sensor list emprum ultimate gps connected @ O.O Hz. Ive deleted and reinstalled lap pro and deleted and reinstalled the ultimate gps app. The firmware on the ultimate app says 1.0.4 but wont allow and update, it says it is up to date?

[lmcgrew79]

Update!! Roger with eporum responded to my email super fast. Ive reverted back to Lap timer 14.0 and it is working fine. I think a little error on the 14.2 update. He said they would have it fixed as soon as its reviewed by apple. Thanks.

[Harry]

Hi,

We are in transition here... As long as the firmware 1.0.6 from Emprum is not available, you need to disable NMEA access in LapTimer 14.2: navigate to Settings -> Expert settings -> GPS Tweaks -> Use GPS Accessories -> Off. This setting will LapTimer access GPS via Apple's location stack (including the UltiMate GPS).

- Harry

[lmcgrew79]

Yep that worked to, thanks Harry. I think i tryed everything but that. Great program by the way. Ive got to say tech suport is by far the best ive seen from you and eporum. Heading to the track in a bit

[Emprum]

The new firmware 1.0.6 for the UltiMate GPS was pushed out to the App Store on Friday October 14, 2011.

Roger from Emprum

[lmcgrew79]

Sorry i said that wrong looks like no missed areas. As they come up red.. I should have said no gps corrections