The satellite navigation system has become a part of the life of almost every motorist. You will be prompted in time to turn, the number of kilometers to the point of arrival and even the location of the traffic police posts. If you have a laptop that you are used to using, and even got the hang of doing it in the car, then you can easily turn it into a navigator.
Necessary
- - computer;
- - GPS receiver;
- - software for GPS.
Instructions
Step 1
Buy a GPS receiver. It is a small device that can be connected via USB or Bluetooth and is used to receive signals from navigation satellites. By itself, it does not contain maps or information about your route, it just defines your place in space. Please consult a specialist about the model of the device. In different localities, GPS works differently, so you need to choose the most optimal models for full-fledged work.
Step 2
Connect the GPS receiver to your laptop. To do this, use the connection method provided by the manufacturer. It is more convenient, of course, to use the USB port. The receiver must be supplied with a CD with drivers and software. Install the accompanying programs into the laptop operating system. Try to install everything in the system directory of the local disk.
Step 3
Install the navigation software. This is exactly the application that will position your position on the map, based on the coordinates received from the GPS receiver. There are many navigation programs. Read the reviews on the internet, check out the features and screenshots, and choose the one you like. You can also install several applications at once in order to compare their characteristics while working.
Step 4
Set the navigation software to receive a signal from the GPS receiver and check the connection. Download and install the latest terrain maps for the navigation program of your choice. Unfortunately, a GPS receiver does not cost much less than a full-fledged navigator. Moreover, modern navigators contain installed software. And the navigators themselves are small in size and specially designed for ease of use in the car.
