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[lalicata]

I own a MBP (64 bit) (2.4 GHz Intel Core i7) and using a BU-353 to get GPS data. I am not able to figure out how to use that GPS data to automatically locate me on Google earth. Can anyone help?

[GS_TECH01]

In order to use the BU-353 with Google Earth, please follow the instructions below:

Open up Google Earth. Go to Tools > GPS > Realtime. Check the box that states 'Automatically follow the path' and click Start. It should show you your current position.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[lalicata]

Thank you.

I did as you asked and Google earth is looking for the device to sync with in the following location:
/dev/cu.SerialPort
/dev/cu.Bluetooth-PDA-Sync
/dev/cu.usbserial


I have some screen shots but cannot figure how to send them to you.

Suggestions?

Lee

[GS_TECH01]

Please select the /dev/cu.usbserial since that is the port assigned to the BU-353. Let us know if you got it to work.

If the device is still unable to communicate with Google Earth, you can send the screenshots to support@usglobalsat.com. Also, include a brief description, in the email, of the issue that you're having.

[s_a_s_c_h_a]

hi friends, same problem up to me. the only port globalsat's PL2303_1.4.0.dmg provides is /dev/cu.bluetooth-PDA-Sync a screenshot would simply display no other option in GPS Utility setting's pulldown.

any idea how to tweak the serial port?

thanks to you all

[GS_TECH01]

Can you please uninstall and reinstall the driver? Please download the driver, along with the instructions (MAC OSX USB Driver Reinstall Guide) from here: http://www.usglobalsat.com/store/download/62/osx_10_6_usb_drvr.zip). Make sure to carefully read the instructions first.

Let us know how it goes.