Problems
(as best I understand it)
1) BU-353 is set to binary mode by default
2) Linux GPSD prefers NMEA 0183
[Elsewhere there are instructions for installing a RAR package on Raspian for building the Global Sat proprietary driver, but this ended in a dead end for me]
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STEPS
1) Identify where the device is being assigned
Find the name / company (eg. Prolific ..)
$lsusb
$ Bus 001 Device 011: ID 067b:2303 Prolific Technology, Inc. PL2303 Serial Port
Then determine the where it's assigned
$dmesg
. . . .
[ 3616.831274] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: Prolific Technology Inc.
2)
In terminal, change it from binary to NMEA mode (*note, I determined mine was assigned to USB1.
You might find yours is USB0 etc., modify as required)
$ gpsctl -f -n -s 4800 /dev/ttyUSB1
$ /dev/ttyUSB1 identified as a SiRF 9GSD4e_4.1.2-P1_RPATCH.05-F-GPS-4R-1510281 11/03/2015 307 at 4800 baud.
gpsctl:SHOUT: switching to mode NMEA.
3) Using Open Plotter 'serial' menu
assign alias to appropriate device
/dev/ttyOP_ gps
set data type to NMEA 0183
'Apply' changes
4 Assign
Open the connections tab, select 'ADD to GPSD'
5 Check
in terminal run
cgps -s
6 OpenCPN
Setup: Options / connections
Add connection, Network
Select GPSD
Problems
(as best I understand it)
1) BU-353 is set to binary mode by default
2) Linux GPSD prefers NMEA 0183
[Elsewhere there are instructions for installing a RAR package on Raspian for building the Global Sat proprietary driver, but this ended in a dead end for me]
---
STEPS
1) Identify where the device is being assigned
Find the name / company (eg. Prolific ..)
$lsusb
$ Bus 001 Device 011: ID 067b:2303 Prolific Technology, Inc. PL2303 Serial Port
Then determine the where it's assigned
$dmesg
. . . .
[ 3616.831274] usb 1-1.3: Manufacturer: Prolific Technology Inc.
2)
In terminal, change it from binary to NMEA mode (*note, I determined mine was assigned to USB1.
You might find yours is USB0 etc., modify as required)
$ gpsctl -f -n -s 4800 /dev/ttyUSB1
$ /dev/ttyUSB1 identified as a SiRF 9GSD4e_4.1.2-P1_RPATCH.05-F-GPS-4R-1510281 11/03/2015 307 at 4800 baud.
gpsctl:SHOUT: switching to mode NMEA.
3) Using Open Plotter 'serial' menu
assign alias to appropriate device
/dev/ttyOP_ gps
set data type to NMEA 0183
'Apply' changes
4 Assign
Open the connections tab, select 'ADD to GPSD'
5 Check
in terminal run
cgps -s
6 OpenCPN
Setup: Options / connections
Add connection, Network
Select GPSD
Bu-353 Driver
I am trying to use a globalsat bu-353 gps with backtrack 2 and a dell latitude cpi (233 mhz 256mb ram 1 usb port). It is detected when it is plugged in, but after 20 minutes it says there are still not enough satellites in view. This download contains the Euronav supplied USB to Serial adapter driver for 32 & 64 bit Windows OS, Mac OS.X and Linux. Installation Instructions: - Download the file and save it to your computer, do not click run. Locate the download (usually in a Download folder) then unzip BU-353.zip. The BU-353-S4 is a USB GPS receiver that features a highly sensitive, low power consumption chipset in a ultra compact form factor. The BU-353-S4 is powered by a SiRF Star IV GPS chipset, and will provide you with superior performance in urban canyons, and in dense foliage.
