Set Up GPS Controller and GPS Status for Bluetooth

  1. Connect the GPS receiver to the Allegro MX.

  2. Start GPS Controller. Tap Start > File Explorer > My Device > Program Files > GPS Controller.

  3. Tap Skyplot > Setup > GPS Settings.

  4. Tap the down arrow in the GPS Receiver Port field and select the COM port the GPS receiver is connected to.

    Select COM Port

    Select COM Port

  5. Scroll down to NMEA Output, click the wrench icon, and then complete the following settings:

    1. Tap the drop-down arrow in the Output Interval field and select 5s

    2. Tap the drop-down arrow in the Receiver Port/Primary field and select Bluetooth 2.

    3. Exit GPS Controller.

    NMEA Output Settings

    NMEA Output Settings

  6. Start Bluetooth COM. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth COM.

    Bluetooth Discover Devices

    Bluetooth Discover Devices

  7. Tap Discover Devices. Select the GPS receiver using COM7 (corresponds to Bluetooth 2 setting in GPS Controller).

  8. Tap Connect and then exit Bluetooth COM.

  9. Start GPS Status and display the Options window. Tap Start > GPS Status > Options.

    GPS Status Options

    GPS Status Options

  10. Tap the down-arrow in the Port field and select COM7. When you finish, exit GPS Status.

    GPS Status and GPS Controller are now setup for Bluetooth communication with the GPS receiver.