GPS and CGE

Greetings...

Recently I won a voucher for One of the Phone type gadget providers in the country..... lucky me!!

However, they also sell the Car Navigation GPS systems. I dont really need one, however, if one of these GPS devices could be modified to integrate with my CGE Mounts GPS capability, I could be tempted to invest my voucher in One.

Has anyone had any experience with such a setup for a CGE Mount?

Merry XMas!!

Im not a Celestron man but if you google Starpatch you may find out if its possible. IMHO it is probobly more trouble then its worth though.

That's an interesting question Steve, what made you think that an ordinary GPS device could be connected to a GPS scope mount?

Seanie.

Don't forget that an in-car GPS is going to need an external power source. It probably wouldn't be a major issue if you already have a powertank but it would be an extra drain on it.

John I seriously doubt if this would be possible. Most consumer electronic devices use a proprietory protocal to communicate with its accessories. Your GPS or a CGE would be no different. You would also seriously risk any warranties on both devices if you tried this.

I'm usually not afraid of tinkering with stuff. But I wouldn;t recommend going down the road you propose.

That's a good point. I was assuming a standard communication protocol but if it's proprietary then it's a non-runner.