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Hello. Thank you so much for developing this Bluetooth remote for Fujifilm cameras. I’m using it on my X-T5 and it is much more convenient than the XApp. I am running it on the Stick C Plus. In seeking to add the GPS functionality, I purchased the M5Stack GPS v1.1. I cannot get it to work with the Stick C Plus. I connect it with the supplied cable. Enable GPS and the 115200 baud. No GPS data is shown on the display. Note that when I enable the GPS toggle, a warning icon is immediately shown on the top bar. Please advise if I have made an error. Thank you.
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@XT5-HOU Thank you for raising this. On first use, and after extended non-use, the M5Stack GPS unit requires a sky view to get proper GPS sync. The unit appears to cache the sync data for some time (to reduce initial sync time), but I'm not sure how long it remain disconnected before effectively resulting in a full reset. tl;dr Go outside for a while 🙂 (please report back if this didn't help and we can investigate further) |
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Many thanks for the quick reply. You are correct. It does take a few minutes to gain GPS data. The receiver needs to be outside with a clear view of the sky. It doesn't seem sensitive enough to pickup a signal within a wooden building even after syncing outside. When the GPS arrow is on, the X-T5 will acquire the GPS data and show the location information symbol (globe) on the display. For completeness, once you go inside and the receiver shows "valid" data on the GPS data display but the icon at the top of the screen has switched from the GPS arrow to the warning triangle, the location information symbol is no longer shown on the X-T5 display nor is GPS data recorded with the image. I am considering adding the M5Stack ATOM TailBat battery to extend battery life. It has a pass through connection to enable the GPS unit to be connected. It is unclear whether there is enough room in the larger 18650C battery pack to cut a hole in the back of it for the GPS cable and connect it to the Stick C Plus. Happy for any thoughts on this. |
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Excellent, I was hoping it was a simple fix.
Thank you for reporting this, I have not fully characterised the lock/lose lock behaviour, so I'm happy it seems to behave as one would expect.
@hijae may be able to offer some thoughts on this? |
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I've already tried this: the 18650C has one blind hole in the back. I used nippers to open that hole, and once I did that, the HY2.0 cable was able to pass through. |
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Very nice. Thanks for confirming! |
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@XT5-HOU Thank you for raising this.
I just tested version
v3.1.2+1on my M5Stick C Plus and I am able to receive valid GPS.On first use, and after extended non-use, the M5Stack GPS unit requires a sky view to get proper GPS sync.
Initially, you will see the time sync, followed by location sync and it can easily take 5-10+ minutes outdoors for this to occur.
The unit appears to cache the sync data for some time (to reduce initial sync time), but I'm not sure how long it remain disconnected before effectively resulting in a full reset.
tl;dr Go outside for a while 🙂
(please report back if this didn't help and we can investigate further)