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05-24-2009, 02:24 PM
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this sounds like a cool app....
it would be nice if there was a feature of the app to allow it to periodically send position data to an email address...(in case the phone gets lost)
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I had similiar idea, however I want it to be a seperate application.
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05-24-2009, 02:28 PM
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I finally had a chance to try the new "Save current Location" and "Load a Location", and it's really fun!
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I am happy when you are! and thanks a lot for your valuable feedback!
I had a couple more ideas:
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When I am less than a mile away, GPSLogger shows that I am "4285 feet" away from my target location, for example. I think it would be easier to understand distance in feet for anything less than, perhaps, 1000 feet. Anything greater than 1000 feet would be easier to understand in miles (ex. 0.81 miles for the above example).
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can we agree that everything above 2500feet will be displayed as 0.xx miles?
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- Is there a way to edit a Location? For example, if I misspelled "geocache near the mall" when I first saved the location, I can't change any Location info, especially if I am no longer near the original location. (Sounds like a stupid example, and I'm sure someone else can come up with a better example)
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Not yet - bust this can be implemented for sure...
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Is there a way to export a Location? Perhaps as a GPX and/or KML (Google Earth) point?
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also on the to do list...
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When my BlackBerry Storm is horizontal (ie. landscape view), the text of the directions (ex. "10ft 180º S") overlaps the image of the compass. I'm not sure if the compass should be smaller in landscape view?
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actually that's by "purpose" - I used the outline font for the text - I thought it would be quite fine since the most important information (the arrow) will be always visible...
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I'm not sure if you've seen the competition, but there's an iPhone app for geocaching that's very similar to what you've come up with for "View: Direction". Looks like it has just a little more information displayed on its screen. Would this be useful or easy to add?
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- might be not that "easy" but indeed the lon/lat values of the destination can be quite useful!
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- The Trimble Geocache Navigator also has a very simple Radar screen that shows the relative location between you and your target location. Looks like the target location is always in the center of the screen, and your location is shown relative to the target. Is this easy to make, too?
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well - actually I am not sure if I want to write another Geocache app (blackstar ist quite nice for that)... but this radar view can be also quite useful for the "Bring Me Home"-Mode... we will see
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-Edit: - just one more idea. Is there a way to manually add a new location (ex. the GPS coordinates for a new location)?
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I am not sure, if I am going to implement such a feature - since this would really the first step to a Geocache app (which I currently does not like to implement)... but what I already had in mind, that it's possible to send your friend a SMS with your current location and then you will be guided into his direction [should work in both directions]... but that is really just a raw idea...
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05-24-2009, 04:12 PM
Just my vote for feet elevation - mountains are always feet (or meters) and not miles. Metric system follows similiarly, meters and not km.
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05-25-2009, 06:11 AM
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Just my vote for feet elevation - mountains are always feet (or meters) and not miles. Metric system follows similiarly, meters and not km.
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elevation should be always displayed in feet/meter in GPSLogger already - if not be so kind and let me know, where this is not the case - TIA |
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05-26-2009, 07:01 PM
Thanks so much for reading my ideas. I just hope that other people will also find them helpful as well.
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can we agree that everything above 2500feet will be displayed as 0.xx miles?
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The reason I suggested 1000 feet is because the freeways usually post distances to exit as "1/2 mile to exit", "1/4 mile", "1000 feet", and "500 feet". At least for me, it's a little easier to picture a distance of "1/2 mile" compared to "2500 feet", even though both represent approximately the same distance. Does anyone else feel the same way about distances, too? Or is it just me? 
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well - actually I am not sure if I want to write another Geocache app (blackstar ist quite nice for that)... but this radar view can be also quite useful for the "Bring Me Home"-Mode... we will see
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I completely forgot about Blackstar! I have it on my BlackBerry, but I rarely use it. You're right that some of the new functions are starting to overlap a little bit with Blackstar...but maybe that's not such a bad thing.
Actually, if GPSLogger becomes more and more like a geocaching app, then people will want you to connect it to geocaching databases, like geocaching.com.  I'd imagine THAT'S a lot of extra work.
I have one more question. Is it possible to view a tracklog (or GPX file) in BlackBerry Google Maps? I don't think I've ever seen this function from anyone else before.
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05-26-2009, 07:28 PM
When I try too open it on my Blackberry Curve, it says "Error starting 'net_rim_m2g' not found". Can anybody help?
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05-29-2009, 10:45 AM
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When I try too open it on my Blackberry Curve, it says "Error starting 'net_rim_m2g' not found". Can anybody help?
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did you installed the right version for your Phone OS? |
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05-29-2009, 11:55 AM
GPSLogger update to 0.6.0
first step to a GeoCache capable application
What's New?- Specify your custom path names when start logging (can be enabled by 'Specify own Path names' in the options)
- Editing path names (via Path Manager)
- Create a new location (via Location Manager) - specify name, lat & lon value [the first step into a GeoCache app]
- Edit name of existing locations (via Location Manager)
- Direction View for OS4.2.1+ will show heading to 'N' (beside the direction to go)
- Direction View will show "estimated time of arrival" (depends from the current speed)
- Location details dialog will show the distance to your current location
- Import of KML Path (additional to GPX import)
- ... much more ...
- New Shortcuts in Path Manager
- New Shortcuts in Location Manager
The GPSLogger v0.6.0 contains a lot of more changes - all the details can be found at the GPSLogger change log webpage
Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage
Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.
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06-02-2009, 08:56 AM
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even if I assume, that F2 and FF2 are equal logins...
- go to the options dialog and specify the Export Format(s)
- from the main screen select 'Manage Paths (prev. recorded)'
- now you should see all your saved Paths
- now select the Path you would like to export and choose either: 'Export Path to Filesystem' or 'Export Path via Email' from the Menu. Please note, that the 'Export Path via Email' item is only visible, when you have specified a recipient in the options dialogue.
I hope this clarify the function.
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I cannot find saved paths! From the options screen I identified both KML and GPX after building a path and "stop logging" , "save current location", but then no fpath shows up in Path Manager, or Location Manager??? |
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06-02-2009, 11:12 AM
Just a question to anyone who might know...While on an airplane phones need to me in "airplane mode" however there are certain devices that are allowed to be in use when in flight. A gps is allowed. Since this program doesnt need internet or the network, can it be used in airplane mode where its just using the gps? Itd be very interesting to track a flight.
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06-02-2009, 11:29 AM
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Just a question to anyone who might know...While on an airplane phones need to me in "airplane mode" however there are certain devices that are allowed to be in use when in flight. A gps is allowed. Since this program doesnt need internet or the network, can it be used in airplane mode where its just using the gps? Itd be very interesting to track a flight.
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I am not positive, but when you put your phone into "airplane" mode it turns off all radios. So if you do that and the GPS still works it should be no problem. GPS does not send a signal, only receive one. |
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06-02-2009, 12:22 PM
Just tried it out. Even with all radios turned off (airplane mode) the gps was still able to function. Nice!!
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06-02-2009, 12:52 PM
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I cannot find saved paths! From the options screen I identified both KML and GPX after building a path and "stop logging" , "save current location", but then no fpath shows up in Path Manager, or Location Manager???
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I assume the path you specified as path directory is some how not accessible - there is a short description how to specify the path in a secure way:
In the GPSLogger Options:
You can specify a 'Path Directory' for GPSLogger.
You can either manually type the path of your path directory or you move the cursor into the text input field and press the #Menu Button of your device and select the menu item: Browse for 'path directory' . Now you can browse over your device filesystem (only directories will be displayed) and go to your wanted path directory. Please note, you have to go into the directory you would like to have as path directory. Once you have reached the directory of your choice select from the menu the item Select directory . This will close the directory browser and brings you back to the options dialog with the selected directory path in the 'Path Directory' text input field.
Please note, that the Menu Item Browse for 'Path directory' is only visible once the cursor is in the 'Path Directory' text input field. |
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06-02-2009, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by topdog9000
Just a question to anyone who might know...While on an airplane phones need to me in "airplane mode" however there are certain devices that are allowed to be in use when in flight. A gps is allowed. Since this program doesnt need internet or the network, can it be used in airplane mode where its just using the gps? Itd be very interesting to track a flight.
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In any case I would first ask the flight attended before turning on any electronic device... Even if the GPS-Antenna is a "receiving" data antenna only (compared to the sending & receiving Antenna of the mobile phone) it still could cause problems... in the past I was not allowed to use portable DVD-players - or my good old gameboy - I don't know if that have recently changed...
But I also have seen already gpl files that must have been recorded during commercial airline flights.
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06-02-2009, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by emacf1
I assume the path you specified as path directory is some how not accessible - there is a short description how to specify the path in a secure way:
In the GPSLogger Options:
You can specify a 'Path Directory' for GPSLogger.
You can either manually type the path of your path directory or you move the cursor into the text input field and press the #Menu Button of your device and select the menu item: Browse for 'path directory' . Now you can browse over your device filesystem (only directories will be displayed) and go to your wanted path directory. Please note, you have to go into the directory you would like to have as path directory. Once you have reached the directory of your choice select from the menu the item Select directory . This will close the directory browser and brings you back to the options dialog with the selected directory path in the 'Path Directory' text input field.
Please note, that the Menu Item Browse for 'Path directory' is only visible once the cursor is in the 'Path Directory' text input field.
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Thank you, that was my problem. |
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06-02-2009, 04:32 PM
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Just tried it out. Even with all radios turned off (airplane mode) the gps was still able to function. Nice!!
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Unless you use a bluetooth (radio send/receive) puck as a gps. That would be a no-no |
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06-05-2009, 05:48 PM
GPSLogger update to 0.6.1
What's New?- Export of Path will show Progress-Bar
What's Fixed?- Path, Elevation & Speed Views will show always all named Locations
- KML-Import fixed (negative values)
- Possible HangUp fix when exporting long paths
Please note, that I have moved all the content to a new domain: http://www.emacberry.com [bb.emacf1.com does not exist any longer]
That's also the reason, that you will get an Information when updating to the new Version [a module with the same name (GPSLogger) exist] - simply continue by pressing "OK".
Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage
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06-06-2009, 09:14 AM
GPSLogger News
What's New?
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06-06-2009, 04:41 PM
pls help someone,, im in saudi arabia .. i want to download gpsloggers .. it says XML is not well formed,... what seems to be the problem my ... server is Jawwal net in Saudi Arabia..
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06-06-2009, 04:49 PM
... then try to Download the DesktopManager Installer ZIP file
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06-09-2009, 12:25 AM
I searched for 8330 - I just got one from VZ today and cannot get the app working. Says "GPS is not supported on your device, sorry".
I used to use bbtracker on my 8800, but when I lost my job, had to leave the phone with them. bbtracker doesn't work either on the 8330. What gives?
(you'll get a kick out of this, but I'm a skydiver and want to track my jumps (altitude, direction, speed, etc) and send to Google...).
Any help is appreciated.
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06-09-2009, 12:44 AM
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I searched for 8330 - I just got one from VZ today and cannot get the app working. Says "GPS is not supported on your device, sorry".
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the provider is the problem - verizon does not make the GPS Signal available to external applications [using the API] - it's sad, but that's it...
forum.emacberry.com • View topic - GPSLogger Not working on Storm 9530 [Verizon]
Sorry
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06-09-2009, 12:56 AM
That's just friggen stupid - It's MY blackberry. Is there a way to reload a standard OS?
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06-09-2009, 01:03 AM
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That's just friggen stupid - It's MY blackberry. Is there a way to reload a standard OS?
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I am sorry - but this is beyond my knowledge... it's a shame since I would love to see a log from a skydive jump! |
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06-09-2009, 07:53 AM
GPSLogger update to 0.6.2
What's New?- "Distance Alerts/Signal" - Peep & vibrate after a user specified distance (in Meter or Feet) was traveled
- Special marks in KML export of "Max Elevation", "Min Elevation" and "Max Speed" Locations
- You can now load a Path into the background and can follow this background path without the requirement to start logging.
What's Fixed?- Export for of ultra long Path (39500+ Locations) supported
All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog
Please note, that I have moved all the content to a new domain: http://www.emacberry.com [bb.emacf1.com does not exist any longer]
That's also the reason, that you might get an Information when updating to the new Version [a module with the same name (GPSLogger) exist] - simply continue by pressing "OK".
Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage
Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.
Matthias
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06-09-2009, 01:47 PM
Something interesting over in the crack berry forum on this post about the code needed in a 3rd party app to fix the problem...
(I can't post links yet)
gps-verizon-8830-update-1279/index88.html#post2766674]GPS-Verizon]GPS-Verizon 8830-Update - Page 88 - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com
8830-Update - Page 88 - BlackBerry Forums at CrackBerry.com
Now, I don't know Sheeite from shinola about where this would go in the app, but if you put a "private build" together with this in it, I would be the first to try it (like, today, before I go over to the VZ store and yell at the sales guy that lied to me yesterday) and give feedback...
And then send you that log as soon as I jump (likely Friday or Saturday)...
(I lost a BB on a night jump Saturday night doing +190mph in a head-down with only moonlight to see our ear-ear grins - Its why I got a new BB yesterday)
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06-10-2009, 10:48 PM
Funny thing, when I delete paths or locations it works fine, but the last remaining path or location seems to not delete. But when I quit the app and re-start I see that they were in fact deleted. Would it be possible to delete using the Del key, with confirmation pop-up? Thank you!
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06-11-2009, 04:14 AM
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Funny thing, when I delete paths or locations it works fine, but the last remaining path or location seems to not delete. But when I quit the app and re-start I see that they were in fact deleted. Would it be possible to delete using the Del key, with confirmation pop-up? Thank you!
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1)List refresh thing is solved...
2)DEL-Key should be already the hotkey
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06-12-2009, 08:56 AM
GPSLogger update to 0.6.3
What's New?- Website: Documentation started
- Website: New Sceenshots of GPSLogger in action
- If a location was loaded it will be always shown in the 'Path View'
- New dialog to enter locations in the Degree, Minutes, Seconds (Milliseconds) format
- Alignment of speed & elevation views based on relative (and not on absolute) time...
What's Fixed?- When using large fonts the path & location details could not be fully read...
- Zoom works again when you are actually logging...
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All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog
Please note, that I have moved all the content to a new domain: http://www.emacberry.com [bb.emacf1.com does not exist any longer]
That's also the reason, that you might get an Information when updating to the new Version [a module with the same name (GPSLogger) exist] - simply continue by pressing "OK".
Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage
Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.
Matthias
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06-12-2009, 09:24 PM
Wanted to "publicly" thank you for trying to get the patch around VZ on the 8330 - as we weren't able to get it working (and we put some big time in trying), I went to VZ and yelled at them - and they upgraded me with a Storm. Well, the logger works on the Storm - and I'm going skydiving tomorrow or Sunday, and I'll post the track here for people to play with...
Thanks again,
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06-12-2009, 10:47 PM
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Wanted to "publicly" thank you for trying to get the patch around VZ on the 8330 - as we weren't able to get it working (and we put some big time in trying), I went to VZ and yelled at them - and they upgraded me with a Storm. Well, the logger works on the Storm - and I'm going skydiving tomorrow or Sunday, and I'll post the track here for people to play with...
Thanks again,
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How long did you have the non-gps-enabled phone to get the upgrade?
Skydiving - that should make an interesting track - zzzzzzzzzzziiiiiiiiiipppppppppppp! |
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Tracked Skydives! -
06-15-2009, 01:25 AM
I did three jumps today (it was a slw day at the DZ) with the Storm - Software worked like a charm.
We normally take off in Hollister, CA - and fly about 15-20 miles south as we get to altitude where we exit the plane of Tres Pinos. As I tracked from the airport, the last 5 minutes are really where the jump and canopy ride are.
How do I zoom in on the storm to look at a particular section of a track? Also, the altitude appears as a "negative" on the track - is this normal (also, it seems that on each ride to altitude, some of the altitude info appears to be missing...)
Attached are the tracks for all to enjoy - loading into google earth right now. Should be interesting.
- Jeff
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06-15-2009, 02:07 AM
Weird - the data does not seem accurate. in the last track, it seems I went instantaneously from 14K' to 3K', and in the second track, I seem to be moving all over the place "instantaneously" over areas I know I didn't fly over (however, the barrel-roll in the plane on the second track shows up well).
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06-15-2009, 06:52 AM
Hi Jeff,
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Originally Posted by taekwondodo
How do I zoom in on the storm to look at a particular section of a track?
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Show the keyboard and use the [i] and [O] Keys...
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Originally Posted by taekwondodo
Also, the altitude appears as a "negative" on the track - is this normal (also, it seems that on each ride to altitude, some of the altitude info appears to be missing...)
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the complete recording is really quite strange!
I spotted several issues - on the 3'rd path (14:59.02) after 11min 51sec there is quite a large shift/jump (location AND altitude) - it really looks like, that your device is getting "off" at a certain point and then after a while it's just click's in (to the correct location) - since you are in the air there can't be any buildings that disturb the GPS signal - might be that the plane electronics confuse the BB? - the second jump is at 17min 41sec [I assume that's the moment when you left the plane] - so everything between 11:51 and 17:42 seams to be shifted by over 2000m... for what ever reason!
Second jump hava similar issue (7:08 - 15:46 seams to be shifted)
Then the most irritating issue - the altitude information in general - it might be a error in my implementation - I'll have to check that in detail at home - but for sure you should have GAINED altitude when you have lifted off... but I do not know, what I could have done wrong here? - the Device pass my code an alt information (in the WGS84 coordinate system) - and I simply store this value 1:1...  |
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06-15-2009, 11:25 AM
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Hi Jeff,
I spotted several issues - on the 3'rd path (14:59.02) after 11min 51sec there is quite a large shift/jump (location AND altitude) - it really looks like, that your device is getting "off" at a certain point and then after a while it's just click's in (to the correct location) - since you are in the air there can't be any buildings that disturb the GPS signal - might be that the plane electronics confuse the BB?
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What's weird, is the track in the plane appears correct - e.g., lat/long, but the altitude gets "stuck".
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the second jump is at 17min 41sec [I assume that's the moment when you left the plane] - so everything between 11:51 and 17:42 seams to be shifted by over 2000m... for what ever reason!
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Again, yes - it seems to "bounce" around where I am in lat/long. Most of our dives yesterday had some horizontal movements, but most of it was vertical. Only at the very end of the jump do we "track" (a term used for horizontal separation a group will do right before opening) - Some people can gain 60-80mph (horizontal) in a track.
I haven't figured out how yet to view the data in a 3D model (I assumed Google earth would allow it, but haven't figured it out yet).
Could there be some processing conflicts? I don't know how "powerful" either the GPS chip is or the processor is in the Storm...
Anyway, it was a lot of fun. Will keep trying it and posting tracks - but most likely not till next weekend. |
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06-15-2009, 12:10 PM
the bounces correlates with a lost/gain of stats that are visible to the device... not very nice! Just for clarification - which was the REAL altitude at which you have left the plane?
BTW - the next Version of GPSLogger will include Option to use absolute Elevation values - so the plot will be correct then (when the option is enabled) - looks like the Storm & Bold have serious problems with the correct reading of the GPS data... [just my personal assumption]
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06-15-2009, 12:17 PM
our typical exit is between 14 and 14.5k. My altimeter logged between 14.2-14.3 on the jumps yesterday. Once out the door, the first 10 seconds is about 1000', then we hit terminal and about 1000' every five seconds till we open.
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06-16-2009, 03:25 AM
GPSLogger update to 0.6.4
What's New?- Option 'Use absolute elevation values': for some reason some devices (like Storm and Bold) seams to return "inverted" altitude value. Even if it's possible in WGS84 to have a negative altitude there are sample logs of users showing negative elevation values > ~250m - this is for sure not correct...
- Location Manager will always show distance to current location in the location list...
- Export format: CSV (incl. double quotes as value encloser)...
- Export option: Only marked locations
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What's Fixed?- KML Export: Marking of Max Speed when at the same location then with Max/Min Elevation
- Added [BACKSPACE] as key shortcut for deleting a path or location in the corresponding manager screens
All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog
Please note, that I have moved all the content to a new domain: http://www.emacberry.com [bb.emacf1.com does not exist any longer]
That's also the reason, that you might get an Information when updating to the new Version [a module with the same name (GPSLogger) exist] - simply continue by pressing "OK".
Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage
Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.
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06-17-2009, 08:09 AM
GPSLogger update to 0.6.4.1 HOTFIX
What's New?- Renamed Option 'Use absolute elevation values' in 'Use inverted elevation values' (and adjusted the internal implementation)
What's Fixed?- Logging will record altitude again
Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage
Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.
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Creating a Location.... -
06-23-2009, 06:20 PM
Looking for some help here, I have created a point in deg min secs, but when I view the details, the lat long has changed a bit!!
For example, I create the location “trial” in the format deg min secs as:
N 46 deg, 24 min, 12 secs, 00 milliseconds
W 67 deg, 36 min, 24 sec, 00 milliseconds
And hit ok to save. Now I pull up my list of points, highlight “trial”, hit menu, then details, and the point comes up as
N 46 deg, 24 mins, 11.100 secs
W 67 deg, 36 mins, 23.100 secs
Can someone else try this and see if they get the same?
I’m new to this stuff, so am looking for some help here.
And I’m not on that Canadian happy smoke.
(Have a 9000 bold, with platform 4.0.0.155, downloaded gps logger 0.6.4.1 (B)
Thanks, Dave
Last edited by hawk37 : 06-23-2009 at 07:23 PM.
Reason: Removed reference to being a mile in error, cause it isn't anywhere near that
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