Open Cpn can't see GPS

[bcn]

The "good ole days" song...
A service company throwing the towel.
That companies don't keep up with new software versions is a nightmare, but not fault of the manufacturer of the OS. One finger pointing forwards and several backwards...

Prolific is really famous for driver problems. When you go through the history here at the forum they will show up at every corner.

We have two W10 systems running here (32 and 64bit), another PC was updated "by accident" and from our support for the S-63 plug-in we know no special problem go W10. We had to adopt the plug-in, yes - but this is something that is normal when updating an operating system.

At Opua you should find some expert. Asking at the laundry?

[rgleason]

Find someone who is willing to let you try their gps puck preferably new or recent. So what happens. ---just an idea
Try using your android cell gps (takes more work & not viable long term) but you'll learn more and figure out what is causing thiS

[rgleason]

By the way I don't think the puck changing mode is the problem because the puck provides gps for other programs.

So maybe some program is grabbing the gps port before opencpn gets it, every time. What program might that be?

[bcn]

Originally Posted by rgleason

By the way I don't think the puck changing mode is the problem because the puck provides gps for other programs.

So maybe some program is grabbing the gps port before opencpn gets it, every time. What program might that be?

That´s why I'm insisting in the ProcessExplorer..

[phil23]

Hi BCN OK I have tried again and still get this response.

No other system running, BBU353S4 disconnected I downloaded Process Explorer from address given in your reply, opened "find" and centered "serial" and the attached screen shot shows the result, what am I doing wrong!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil

[knockabout]

we have two w 10 on cf30 laptops /one win8.1 on a cf 19 and wxp on a cf18 all running open cpn / the w10 is reliable stays clean from interference / they are all win 32bit / many different gps's /the 19 has both internal panasonic gps plus use the gps from the ais system /have to switch over from use ais to use x brand gps in the open cpn tools / we tried the generic puck on other machines running w10 and no problems with connectivity / has there been some damage to your puck

[bcn]

Originally Posted by phil23

Hi BCN OK I have tried again and still get this response.

No other system running, BBU353S4 disconnected I downloaded Process Explorer from address given in your reply, opened "find" and centered "serial" and the attached screen shot shows the result, what am I doing wrong!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil

In ProcExplorer VIEW|LowerPane enable HANDLES (or press directly Ctrl+H).
And try the search again.

[phil23]

same result again I am afraid BCN "0 matching items"
Phil

[phil23]

I am now ready to admit defeat and wan to express my appreciation for all the advise that I have been given through the Forum
Phil

[rgleason]

Maybe admit defeat and try a friends Puck, or loading OpenCPN on another machine and try it.

[phil23]

Hi, I have not given up just been away for a bit to have some major mechanical work done on my shoulder.
So to update here's where I am at, see where it goes this time.
Still running Windows 10 however have uninstalled/reinstalled it several times in case of glitch.
I now have 3 GPS units that I have tried, the BU353S4, a NMEA/USB unit from DIGITAL YACHT and a GLONASS GPS toggle from GLOBALNAV.
I have uninstalled/reinstalled openCPN Version 4.4 serveral numerous times incase of a download error. Charts are installed.
With all 3 GPS units I have installed drivers which appear in my devise manager allocating comport and showing devise operable.
In all 3 instances I am seeing data flow and satellites in my GPS Info pane
but nothing in openCPN NMEA debug window, STATUS QUO.
Now to "put the cat among the pigeons" I have done exactly the same on a separate ACER laptop with the same OS and same version of openCPN with exactly the same result.
Any comments??????????

[fgd3]

Originally Posted by phil23

In all 3 instances I am seeing data flow and satellites in my GPS Info pane
but nothing in openCPN NMEA debug window, STATUS QUO.
Now to "put the cat among the pigeons" I have done exactly the same on a separate ACER laptop with the same OS and same version of openCPN with exactly the same result.

If you are seeing data in GPSInfo you will not see data in OpenCPN. If GPSInfo is running it captures the port and the port is not available to OpenCPN. You must stop GPSInfo from running so OpenCPN can acquire the port. Maybe you're not running them together, but it sounds like you are from your post and it sure looked like that was what was happening when you posted screen shots earlier in this thread.

It would really help if you would post screenshots.

Fabbian

[phil23]

Hi Fabian, in each instance/GPS trial I have not had the GPSinfo screen activated I only do so when checking to see if I have data flow and then shut down. In the past I have only put up a screen shot to indicate that in fact the GPS side of the problem appears to be OK.
In the following screen shots I am using the Lenovo note pad with the GLONASS GPS utalising comport 5 as shown in the devise manager.
Phil

[Neptune's Gear]

PHIL, if you come to Auckland, or want to send me the laptop and puck, I'll fix it for you.
Call if you want Matt, 0221539176. I'm at Gulf Harbour.

[rgleason]

Phil, the last sequence of screenshots were very detailed and good. They really help us understand what you are doing, but there is still something missing because it is not working. (It probably won't make any difference, but why not try setting the baud rate for both the GPS and the Opencpn Connectios to 4800? Also, I assume that you did not force Com5, it is just what was selected. Is it possible that you have installed and uninstall so many times that the USB log is messed up?)

After all the time you have spent on this, I think you should take Matt up on his offer, and just drive there if at all possible. There is some step missing or something.

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Some links about USB history to read and consider (I mentioned this earlier):

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...s-usb-problems

Erase all traces of USB drives from Windows registry | Symantec Connect

How to Clear the Record of USB Plug in Equipment: 5 Steps

How to Delete USB Device History Windows 7/8/Vista/XP : FIXED

USB drive or flash problems? How to cleanup and remove old USB storage drivers - TechSpot Forums

http://ranjithhacker.blogspot.com/20...lete-them.html

https://forum.piriform.com/?showtopic=17204
"I use USBDeview v1.25 - View all installed/connected USB devices on your system and it does not need a subscription to download:
http://www.nirsoft.n...vices_view.html

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There is evidence that the USB history can become a problem, but you have tried 3 gps devices, so maybe not.

I used View any installed/connected USB device on your system when my Computer was using Windows 7 to unscramble problems created trying to get rtlsdr_pi and USB key working..

Who knows, maybe the USB history is the problem. You are using Windows 10, so the USB history situation may have changed in that OS.