GPS08 question
03-17-2019, 04:58 AM
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GPS08 question
I own a 2010 Radical with stock MXL dash, I just bought smartycam GP 2.2 and a GPS08. My question is: If I connect the GPS08 to the SCHD GP and connect the camera module to the 5pin can connection of the MXL would the dash receive the GPS signal? If so do I need data hub? Thanks
03-17-2019, 07:20 AM
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I own a 2010 Radical with stock MXL dash, I just bought smartycam GP 2.2 and a GPS08. My question is: If I connect the GPS08 to the SCHD GP and connect the camera module to the 5pin can connection of the MXL would the dash receive the GPS signal? If so do I need data hub? Thanks
A GPS08 is 5 pins and will plug into a data hub. A GPS08B is 4 oins and will connect to the SCHD. The connection depends on which one you bought.
03-17-2019, 09:15 AM
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Thanks for the quick reply Matt. I have the 2.2 version of the GP with 5pin GPS connection for GPS08, so I guess I will be OK with just connecting the Exp connection to the MXL and use the GPS data.
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There have been instances where the shell turns with the pin body, but that’s very rare.
Although some shops economize by installing the less expensive 05B and 08B on the camera instead of the more expensive 05 and 08 to the dash or data hub, I prefer when adding the GPS capability to use the 05 or 08 to the dash or the hub. Outcomes have been better and good results more consistent, in my experience.
Although some shops economize by installing the less expensive 05B and 08B on the camera instead of the more expensive 05 and 08 to the dash or data hub, I prefer when adding the GPS capability to use the 05 or 08 to the dash or the hub. Outcomes have been better and good results more consistent, in my experience.
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There have been instances where the shell turns with the pin body, but that’s very rare.
Although some shops economize by installing the less expensive 05B and 08B on the camera instead of the more expensive 05 and 08 to the dash or data hub, I prefer when adding the GPS capability to use the 05 or 08 to the dash or the hub. Outcomes have been better and good results more consistent, in my experience.
Although some shops economize by installing the less expensive 05B and 08B on the camera instead of the more expensive 05 and 08 to the dash or data hub, I prefer when adding the GPS capability to use the 05 or 08 to the dash or the hub. Outcomes have been better and good results more consistent, in my experience.
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I’ve seen cars from three different shops with new gen dashes (primarily MXL2) with B antennas on their SmartyCams for GPS info. When I asked the drivers where the antenna that CAME with the dash went, they say; “I don’t know, the shop put it in...” Hmmm...
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03-19-2019, 08:50 PM
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My preference is to always connect the GPS to the logger instead of the camera, where you can. This way you get GPS to the dash (lap times) when the camera decides not to work, rare, but it happens, especially when you sit on grid long enough for the camera to shut itself off and doesn't restart because you don't recycle power