Raising an old OnStar GPS unit from the dead

Computers & Mobile Technology
Raising an old OnStar GPS unit from the dead

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In this PopSci “Void Your Warranty” piece, MAKE contributing writer Dave Prochnow shows you how to use an old OnStar GPS unit on a laptop computer with free software, no subscription required.

Raising GPS from the Dead – Link

Related:

  • OnStar Projects – Link
  • OnStar eavesdropping – Link

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Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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