Holux

Holux was founded in 1994 in in Hsinchu, Taiwan and was a producer of consumer GPS devices like loggers and navigators.

Holux discontinued their business in 2019 (GPS provider Holux Technology to lay off entire workforce (07/2019)(Taiwan News Formosa TV)) or 2020.

Software

In Windows you can download tracks from the device with the ezTour program, which displays it on top of Google maps.

In Linux, GPX tracks can be downloaded using using mini USB cable by using:

• MTKBabel (download from SF page or your package system).
• Gpsbabel.
• BT747 - a cross-platform Java program. Using BT747 you can display your tracks on top of OSM maps.

If mtkbabel is available for your distribusion it is likely to be the most hassle-free option.

Devices

GPSport 245

Holux GPSport 245
Description	receiver
GNSS	20 channels chipset: MTK3318
Memory	Internal: 4MB (200.000 max logging).
Connectivity	usb
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	100€

• same chipset as m-241
• fits on bicycle, yet ergonomically not fit for bicycle
• no bluetooth
• no cables for measuring speed on wheels
• no customization of displayed information (e.g. you have to scrolled through "saved trees" and calories information, no way of putting current speed and distance on the same screen)
• internal battery

GPSport 260

Holux GPSport 260
Description	receiver
GNSS	channels chipset: MTK3329
Memory	Internal: 4MB (160.000 max logging).
Connectivity	usb
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof

• fits on bicycle
• no bluetooth
• no cables for measuring speed on wheels
• internal battery

M-241

Holux M-241

Holux M-241
Description	receiver;logger
GNSS	32 channels chipset: MTK3329 augmentation: EGNOS; WAAS; MSAS
Memory	Internal: 128MB (130.000 positions max logging).
Display	Monochrome LCD (32mm x 8.9mm /128 x 32 pixels)
Connectivity	usb;bluetooth
Batteries	One AA removable battery
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	65$
Website	http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_spec.jsp?pno=341

Main article: Holux M-241

M-1000C

Holux M-1000C

Holux M-1000C
Description	receiver; logger (no)
GNSS	66 channels chipset: MTK MT3329 augmentation: EGNOS; WAAS DOP: hdop;vdop
Memory	Internal: 4MB (120000-300000 max logging).
Connectivity	usb;bluetooth
Batteries	Nokia BL-4C (20h lifetime)
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	56$
Website	http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_content.jsp?pno=351
Pros	carefree
Cons	no buttons (eg. mark waypoint)

M-1000C is a small data logger with internal 4MB (some models 2MB) storage, replaceable nokia standard battery (BL-4C), bluetooth connectivity, only 3 status LEDs and zero buttons (apart from the power switch). Capacity of the 4MB model is 120000-200000 data points depending on the amount of logged details, battery capacity is around 18-22hrs.

• Uses the MTK 3329 chipset: 66 channels, 1575.42MHz, L1 C/A code receiver
• Acquisition time: hot less than 1 sec, cold less than 36 sec, AGPS supported.
• Accuracy: normal < 3m; EGNOS/WAAS < 2.2m
• Velocity: < 0.1 m/s
• Time: 0.1 microsecond GPS synch
• Limitations: altitude < 18,000 m; velocity < 515 m/s; acceleration 4g
• Battery: Nokia BL-4C (850mAh Li-ion); appx 20 hrs
• Operating temp: -10 - +60 C; humidity 5% - 95% non condensing
• Size: 62.5 x 41 x 17.1 mm
• Product page @ Holux.com

M-1200E

Holux M-1200E
Description	logger
GNSS	66 channels chipset: MTK MT3329 augmentation: WAAS; EGNOS
Memory	Internal: 4MB (200.000 max logging).
Connectivity	usb;bluetooth
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Website	http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_spec.jsp?pno=394

Compact, lightweight, wireless bluetooth/USB GPS data logger.

Discontinued devices

The following are discontinued and are becoming increasing hard to get hold off. We recommend you get something else instead.

GM-210

Holux GM-210
Description	receiver
GNSS	12 channels chipset: SiRFstar II
Memory	Internal: .
Connectivity	ps2
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Website	http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/holuxgm210.php Review on Pocketgpsworld.com

Holux GM-210 works with Windows Vista, Ubuntu Feisty and PalmOS. It's only an cable-based GPS-Receiver, so you need an extra device like a Palm or notebook. The GM-210 has a PS/2 port and several adaptor cables to USB/Mini-USB/Serial. No specific drivers needed, works with gpsd (Linux).

GR-213

Holux GR-213
Description	receiver
GNSS	channels chipset: SiRFstar III
Memory	Internal: .
Connectivity	usb
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	70€
Website	http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_content.jsp?pno=127

This was a simple receiver that could be connected to any computer. Delivered with a driver for Windows. To make it run under Linux, just compile your kernel with support for pl2303 serial-to-usb (as a module or into kernel), then everything should be fine with GPSd.

It featured a magnet; useful to fix it on the car roof. I could ride at 130 km/h in quite heavy wind without having it to move a millimeter. It is also completely waterproof.

It output standard NMEA.

GPSlim236

Holux GPSlim236

Holux GPSlim236
Description	receiver
GNSS	20 channels chipset: SiRFstar III augmentation: Waas; Egnos
Memory	Internal: .
Connectivity	usb; Bluetooth
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	50€
Website	_

This is a Bluetooth device, about the size of a small matchbox (67 x 46.3 x 19mm). Its lithium battery lasts about 10 hours, and is a standard model so you can get a cheap spare from eBay, etc. You can charge it via mini-USB but can't transmit data over this, as you need a special cable from Holux. I haven't tried this - Bluetooth is fine for me. The USB cable gives the possibility to upgrade the firmware (enable WAAS/EGNOS) and disable the Static Navigation (bad for pedestrian use) with SirfDemo. Standard NMEA output.

More info:GPSlim 236 review

GPSlim240

Holux GPSlim240
Description	receiver
GNSS	20 channels chipset: SiRFstar III augmentation: waas;egnos
Memory	Internal: .
Connectivity	usb;bluetooth
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	90€

Also a Bluetooth device as the GPSlim236, but this unit is more compact (64×22×15mm) and with slightly less battery life (somewhere between 6-8 hours). Data is transmitted over SPP Bluetooth and gives standard NMEA output. Receiver should be up to 3 meters away. Packaging includes USB cable and car lighter adapter (Caveat: This should be obvious, but always remember to check the package contents list before buying; never had any trouble so far, but it's always good to be careful) for charging up the battery. Claims to have WAAS/EGNOS demodulator included, but never tested this. The unit has room for a lanyard which is not included in the package. Its only control is the on/off switch, and it has three LEDs for indicating low battery power, Bluetooth connection status and GPS signal acquisition.

This unit was successfully used with Bluetooth-enabled laptops and Nokia N80 with only one firmware-related problem. Care should be taken not to use SiRFdemo's "Synchronize Protocol/Baud Rate" option on Bluetooth devices, or to otherwise tinker with this unit's baud rate, as this caused it to output garbage from that point onward. Turning it off and back on didn't work. Letting it run out of battery charge didn't work. What solved it was opening up the unit, finding the battery and shorting two of the three battery terminals.

M-1000

Holux M-1000
Description	receiver
GNSS	channels chipset: MTK MT3318 augmentation: EGNOS; WAAS
Memory	Internal: .
Connectivity	usb;bluetooth
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Website	http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_content.jsp?pno=222

Wireless bluetooth GPS reciever with MTK chipset.

M-1200

Holux M-1200

Holux M-1200
Description	receiver
GNSS	32 channels chipset: MTK MT3318 augmentation: RTCM; EGNOS; WAAS; MSAS
Memory	Internal: .
Connectivity	usb;bluetooth
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	25£
Website	http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_content.jsp?pno=394

The M-1200 is a Bluetooth device, though can be used with a custom USB lead. It is a sealed unit with a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Recharge via USB or included car lighter lead. It uses the MTK MT3318 chipset and claims up to 23 hrs per charge. Colour LEDs show satellite lock, bluetooth connection and low charge.

RCV-3000

Holux RCV-3000

Holux RCV-3000
Description	Receiver;logger (no)
GNSS	66 channels chipset: MTK MT3329 augmentation: WAAS; EGNOS
Memory	Internal: 4MB (200.000 max logging).
Host system	unknow (operating system: unknown)
Display	none, only 3 color LED to show the status for satellit signal,bluetooth connection, battery charge)
Connectivity	usb;bluetooth
Batteries	1 x Lithium-Ion 3,7V / 1050mAh - type : BL-5C-H (20 hours lifetime)
Features	addresses points of interest mass storage mode Waterproof
Price	57 Euros (08/2016)
Website	http://www.holux.com/JCore/en/products/products_spec.jsp?pno=440
Pros	Can receive GPS satellit signals in train (french TGV), tramway and bus, should works in cars
Cons	Can not receive GPS satellit signals behind a double glazing window of an office building, ezTour software for RCV-3000 (http:// market.holux.com/Software/SU/ ) is too old and not works fine (maps), instead use the latest BT747 java software release available (BT747_2.X.2013_full) at https:// sourceforge.net/projects/bt747/files/Development/ and in "Log Operations" tab, "Convert" part choose "holux GR-245" or "Holux GPSport 245/RCV-3000" for output file format if you don't want data error for speed and altimeter.Download Java JRE 8 required by BT747 here : https:// www.java.com/en/download/
Notes	a clone? Linux lsusb tool said that is a "Bus 003 Device 003: ID 0e8d:3329 MediaTek Inc. Qstarz BT-Q1000XT" Note that as of 2019 there are two versions of the RCV-3000 - the one described above with the MTK MT3329 chipset and the 'New Version' which has an MTK MT3333 chipset. The new version is currently not usable with linux (gpsd or bt747). The only way I can get data from the new version is via the supplied (Windows) utility.

Device web page : http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Holux_RCV-3000