GPSy is packaged with extensive documentation for registered users. When you register, you will receive a URL that will allow you to download the documentation in Adobe PDF format. The documentation includes detailed instructions on how to connect your GPS unit to your Macintosh, a problem that vexes many users.
Documentation on how to create your own GPS-Macintosh cables; or, how to purchase them can be found at:
http://www.gpsy.com/cables.html
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
GPSy System Requirements 5
Compatible GPS Units 5
Registering GPSy 6
Contact Information 6
Copyright Notice and Disclaimer 7
Chapter 1: A Very Quick Tutorial 8
Chapter 2: File Menu – View Map / Data Logging 10
View Map 10
NMEA Log Files 11
Demo Mode 12
Chapter 3: Edit Menu – Preferences 13
Display Preferences 14
Serial Preferences 17
Static Position Calculation Mode 19
Keyboard Commands 20
Text-To-Speech 20
License Key 20
Chapter 4: Displays Menu 21
Location Panel 21
Heading and Speed Panel 22
Navigation Panel 22
Additional Device Data Panel 23
GPS Satellite Data 24
NMEA Sentence Data 26
Misc. Maritime / Aviation Data 27
Static Position (Anti-SA) 28
Reset Static Position 29
Reset GPSy 29
Chapter 5: Utilities Menu – Time Synchronization 30
Set Macintosh Location / Time 30
Chapter 6: Utilities Menu – Garmin Data Upload/Download 33
Chapter 7: GPSyLink 36
Quick Directions 37
Appendix A: Hooking Your GPS Unit to Your Mac 39
Do we have enough connectors? 39
I am solder, hear me rosin! 40
GPS Data Cable Male DB-9 to Male Mini Din-8 40
Mini Din-8; DB-25; DB-9 Connector Schematics and Signal Functions 41
Buying an Adaptor Unit 43
Making your own Adaptor Unit 43
Appendix B: Fitting StreetAtlas on Your Harddrive 45
Step by Step Method: 46
Appendix C: (Almost) Everything You Wanted to Know about NMEA-0183 48