Connect Uinta to a Geode Using a Virtual COM Port

18 Jan 2022

Note: For general information on connecting Uinta to either an internal or external GPS receiver, refer to the Uinta User Manual.

As explained in the Remove Virtual COM Ports article, three generic virtual ports are created when Geode Connect is installed (see the Geode Manual for install instructions). An additional virtual COM port is assigned to the Geode when it is connected. Uinta can then be connected to this virtual COM port to receive GPS information from the Geode.

To connect Uinta to the virtual COM port:

  1. Locate the virtual COM port assigned to the Geode.

Note: See the Windows Bluetooth Pairing article to learn how to locate the assigned virtual COM port.

  1. Open Uinta.

  2. Select the satellite icon in the upper left corner.

  3. In Location Source, select the outgoing COM port assigned to the Geode.

Note: The device name may not match the device, but the COM port number selected in Uinta must be identical to the one listed under Device Manager on your device.

  1. Tap Connect.