GPS Data Logger Software - BT747

If Java not installed, go to Application / Add. Enter Java in Search. Now you have the choice between OpenJava and SunJava. BT747 works with both of them. A driver is not needed, its included in the Linux-kernel used by ubuntu. In the last step, you get BT747 to your comptuer. Go to the webinstall-page and try or install BT747. Or if you like to have all files on your local computer, go to the BT747-Sourceforge-page and download the current stable version.

First you have to download and install the usb-driver for the logger-device. You can use the universal one from the chip-manufacturer: SiLabs. The second step is a little bit complicated, but has to be done only once. First open the "Terminal" in "Application/Utilities".

The process can be split in three big steps:

1. Install the serial link driver
2. Prepare to get the serial link to work (RxTx driver, only once)
3. Install the application

In more detail, it goes like this:

1. Usually the manufacturer did not care about MacOS, so you need to get the serial driver yourself from http://www.silabs.com (CP2102 VCP drivers).

   You do not need that driver if you are using bluetooth.

As on all platforms, the following steps are needed:

1. Install the serial link driver (for USB, to be done only once on a computer)
2. Install the application
3. Get the serial link to work (RxTx driver)

In more detail, it goes like this:

1. Usually the USB driver comes on a CD with your device. If not, you can probably get them from http://www.silabs.com (CP2102 VCP drivers)
2. Installing the application as indicated elsewhere