| ivanavitch |
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| 07/28/05 10:57 AM |
Real time GPS tracking
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I have written a real time GPS tracker. It's a 600k server which resides on your own PC. I have attached a sample of the output.
2 questions.
Am I allowed to post an executable?
Is anyone interested?
regards
John Scott
| SoFlaChris |
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| 07/28/05 11:28 AM |
Re: Real time GPS tracking
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I would be interested.
| ungreat |
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| 07/28/05 11:47 AM |
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That would be very interesting
| Mapmap |
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| 07/28/05 02:00 PM |
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Quote:
I have written a real time GPS tracker. I have attached a sample of the output.
I can't see the sample!!!
| pedigoc |
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| 07/28/05 10:24 PM |
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It's not attached here...is it elsewhere?
| ivanavitch |
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| 07/28/05 11:31 PM |
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sorry.
now attached
| ivanavitch |
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| 07/29/05 03:58 AM |
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Real time GPS tracking - Server Attached
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First
This is PM ware. If you try it and it works (or doesn't) please send me a PM to tell me you are happy (or unhappy). If you think you need to send money then donate it to your favourite childrens charity. PM me a picture of their smiling faces.
Second
It is very very beta. Very little testing. Very little error handling. But it should not harm your computer.
I have run it on w98, XP and 2000 and all seem to work. Nothing is written to the registry. To uninstall just delete.
It is very basic. Decodes NMEA strings $GPGGA (lat, lon and altitude) and $GPRMC for your current course. If your device doesn't output the sentences then tell me what they do putput. The view is centred on your current position, directly above your current position and rotated to your course. The default placemark is used.
The software was developed using an eTrex legend for the NMEA input.
Read the readme.txt inside the zip for instruction.
enjoy
John Scott
| Sirous_Nekooei |
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| 07/29/05 05:53 AM |
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Sounds good,
But it didn't work to me.
I have a eTrex (the yellow), put it on NMEA OUT mode.
I checked in mapsource, the com port was com2. so I selected that.
But when I select "connect" nothing happens. I mean, The long-lat in the large box doesn't change.
What is wrong?
Sirous
| ivanavitch |
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| 07/29/05 06:13 AM |
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check the ini file after you shut down.
If lat and lon are 0.00 then the etrex is not locked up.
Try putting the etrex in demo mode.
| CleanMachine |
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| 07/29/05 06:33 AM |
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Quote:
I have written a real time GPS tracker. It's a 600k server which resides on your own PC. I have attached a sample of the output.
2 questions.
Am I allowed to post an executable?
Is anyone interested?
regards
John Scott
Oupps -where is the download link?!?
Does it work with a Bluetooh GPS?!?
| ivanavitch |
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| 07/29/05 06:42 AM |
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See post below entitled Real Time GPS Tracking - Server attached.
I don't know anything about bluetooth. If it can pretend to be a serial port then it should work.
John Scott
| Taz2 |
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| 07/29/05 06:58 AM |
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well, I'd be interested in one...
| ermas02 |
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| 07/29/05 12:37 PM |
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can i see city detail from 300 ft or less?
the picture is not clear at this distance
and I am interested in your program
| jeffpalmer |
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| 07/30/05 09:22 AM |
Re: Real time GPS tracking - Server Attached
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This server software appears to be extremely useful, although it's not parsing the NMEA data from my Garmin receiver. I've already written NMEA parsing libraries for linux, and could pretty easily resolve this issue if you would include the source code along with the binary. I'm sure this little piece of software could become very useful, I can also post it on one of my servers or sourceforge it if you're willing. Thanks.
| mohab |
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| 08/09/05 02:07 AM |
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Great software but it dont work for me
Iam using a Bluetooth GPS from Leadtek .
The Server comes with
"Could not bid Socket Adress and Port are Already in Use"
Any idea how to get your softwre run ?
Thanks in advance
| ivanavitch |
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| 08/09/05 10:18 AM |
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It sounds like you already have a server running on your machine.
Shut your server down and try again
john scott
| mohab |
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| 08/09/05 12:48 PM |
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Thank you for the advice
will take a look what kind of server shoud run on my notebook .
Ok found the problem when skpe is runing than your Server give the error
out .if i stop skype (www.skype.com) than it starts fine .
Now just additional COm port would be fine too use it with my bluetooth GPS comunicate via Bluetooth Stick.
Bute one more sugestion
If your server could also chek the COM port tll 16 or beter till 36
than you can bind the Bluetooth GPS witch cominicate over USB dongels
Bluetooth is on
COM15
COm16
COM17
COM21
Com25
Com31
COM35
COM36
Depends on witch USB Port i conekt the Bluetooth Stick.
I think you would help out a loot of peopel wich register on errth plus
to get GPS support and than realise that it dont work .
Best wisches from vienna Austria
| Katamari |
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| 08/09/05 05:03 PM |
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ivanavitch thankyou.
I havent tried it yet because i am waiting for my interface cable to come through, but if it works it would be a superb piece of software.
Have you tried it yourself with it working?
| Katamari |
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| 08/12/05 04:25 PM |
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Working?
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So has anyone succesfully used it yet?
| Sirous_Nekooei |
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| 08/13/05 01:57 AM |
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So has anyone succesfully used it yet?
Yes, It is working.
Sirous
| Katamari |
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| 08/15/05 05:16 AM |
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I have etrex like sirous but when i press select, nothing happens. Ive tried putting it into "demo" but nothing happens still. How do i ensure my GPS is properly connected?
Where is the ini file?
| Katamari |
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| 08/15/05 02:48 PM |
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Quote:
Sounds good,
But it didn't work to me.
I have a eTrex (the yellow), put it on NMEA OUT mode.
I checked in mapsource, the com port was com2. so I selected that.
But when I select "connect" nothing happens. I mean, The long-lat in the large box doesn't change.
What is wrong?
Sirous
I am basically having this same problem. Is anyone else? If so how did they fix it?
| epsom1 |
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| 08/15/05 03:19 PM |
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Was wondering if you can view the maps in real time..as present..or are they all just pre photographs
| epsom1 |
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| 08/15/05 03:24 PM |
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Please forgive my ignorance here...But how does this tracker work.Can I view my own home ..Can I walk out the front and been seen on my pc?
| Hulk |
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| 08/15/05 03:43 PM |
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Please forgive my ignorance here...But how does this tracker work.Can I view my own home ..Can I walk out the front and been seen on my pc?
If you have a GPS reciever and it is connected to a portable computer, and both are moving, and the computer is running Google Earth, you can see a placemark on the map indicating where you are.
| ivanavitch |
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| 08/19/05 08:06 AM |
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Katamari
I updated it and fixed the serial bug another thread
see Updated GPS Tracker
John Scott
| mohab |
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| 08/20/05 06:09 AM |
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Still No chance to even tray this great idea of a software as long its not spport USB On other ports than 1-5 ther will be no chance for Notebook users to get this conrcted.
Best wishes if i read about an update for the com ports i will be with you
Vienna Greatings
| Noeldi |
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| 08/20/05 07:23 AM |
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Re: Real time GPS tracking
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Try to chance the mapped COM Port of the USB device in the Device Manager (see attached file).
On my notebook this nice application works fine.
| mohab |
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| 08/21/05 02:14 PM |
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Hello Noeldi
Thank you very much for the Hints and Help !
It works fantastik .
Thank YOu ivanavitch for the Great Tool
Pleas go forward with your Development
Just for Reffernce
Runing on the Laptop with a Belkin Bluetooth Stick with the Bluetooth GPS from LEADTEC the LIVE GPS
and its very precise too .
Have too stop my Skype uplikation because the server dont work with -But no problem
Will test it in the next days mobile in the Field .
Just some crazi qustions why Googel dont devlop this app .
I pay for Google Plus jsut because of the GPS service and
read later on that they dont support live GPS .
Great Work Ivanavith !
| phillyaj |
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| 08/21/05 05:48 PM |
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Ivanavitch...Great software. Got it working fairly quickly with a Magellan Sportstrak Map. Using a usb/serial cable at 4800. I like the new executable with the nmea string. Shows me things are working. I have a question about the range slider. I can't seem to get closer than say 3000 ft when I change it. I havn't tried it when i'm "mobile" yet, as I don't have an internet connection when I'm in my car. (Working on that..I have a blackberry that I should be able to get working..if Cingular will help). Anyway...Again..great code and nice work. Look forward to future enhancements and consider me when you are looking for beta testers.
Thanks
Andy
| Magicmushroom |
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| 08/21/05 08:35 PM |
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Sounds good but when will we be able to get it, and how big is it?
| acrarer |
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| 09/05/05 06:50 AM |
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USB GPS reciever: Real time GPS tracking
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I'm trying to get my system set up - does it work with a USB GPS reciever? Mine is microsoft brand, but i'm sure it's made by pharos. . .
How would i determine what com port to select?
Thanks for making this - it's brilliant!
| Tisham |
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| 09/28/05 01:16 AM |
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I am working on a SOAP-Enterprise based solution with GPS-GSM/IRIDIUM combo devices and Network feeds. If anyone wants a hobbyist version I am happy to downgrade and put up a server.
Cheers,
Tisham.
| Deepbond |
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| 09/29/05 04:26 AM |
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it would be vert grace full of u can do so
and even temme if we require any addition hardware to use it
| AGREENHA |
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| 06/02/06 01:48 PM |
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Can you confirm if the next version will support additional COM ports ?
I have a Bluetooth Serial Port (COM6) connected Tom Tom GPS. The device outputs NMEA fine to other apps but would very much wish to utilise it with GE as well.
Thx
Andy
| ivanavitch |
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| 06/04/06 05:57 AM |
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Always willing to help.
Is anyone hav ing troubles with "XX is not an integer". I think there are some GPSs out there which output rogue NMEA sentences. If anyone gets this fault, could they please post or PM me a text dump of their NMEA stream (capture in hyperterminal). I would also like details of their GPS model please.
How many com ports do blue tooth items support?
regards
John Scott
| Moaguten |
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| 06/13/06 09:51 AM |
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I downloaded the tracker, unzipped it to a folder, hooked up my Garmin 60CS to the USB port, started the kml-file------but nothing happened except an errormessage from the dynamic link in GE. Did I do something wrong? Maybe I need a serial conection?
| davidhite |
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| 06/13/06 09:11 PM |
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I downloaded the tracker, unzipped it to a folder, hooked up my Garmin 60CS to the USB port, started the kml-file------but nothing happened except an errormessage from the dynamic link in GE. Did I do something wrong? Maybe I need a serial conection?
Your Garmin should have come with virtual COM port support with the USB driver. You need to make sure the driver is installed and the virtual COM port is active. You can also try the tracker in my signature. It does basically the same thing but has a more detailed connection status that might help you figure out what is going on.
| ivanavitch |
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| 06/14/06 04:25 AM |
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Moaguten
The output from the GPS has to be NMEA (serial). Garmin don't seem to be supporting NMEA in their latest offerings.
sorry about that.
John Scott
| davidhite |
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| 06/14/06 09:46 AM |
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Moaguten
The output from the GPS has to be NMEA (serial). Garmin don't seem to be supporting NMEA in their latest offerings.
sorry about that.
John Scott
The 60CS does support NMEA - just not through USB, you must use the serial connection.
| Abuamin27 |
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| 09/01/06 10:49 AM |
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Like to try this with SOAP. Pls let me knowhow can Itestit. thanks
| mitesh2patel |
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| 09/24/08 10:50 AM |
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I cant see the download link for the 600k server, I am much intrested init.