Pandora Gps

[binary_bronco]

I saw somewhere a list of compatible hardware for the Pandora and it included some GPS peripherals. I had never even thought about that use, but now I'm pretty psyched about it and I was wondering if anyone had actually tried it out yet? On a related note, does anyone have a recommendation on the software side that I could check out?

Speaking of hardware has anyone actually used a SDIO peripheral before? I hadn't even heard of them before the Pandora(partly because, prior to this, the most complex thing in my pocket was a GBA or graphing calculator) I'd be too afraid of it falling and breaking.

 

[marshal]

I believe most bluetooth GPS should work. I've never used one of them but as far as I understand they are mostly standard.I think they are recognized as a serial device over BT.

 

[Miner49er]

I believe most bluetooth GPS should work. I've never used one of them but as far as I understand they are mostly standard.I think they are recognized as a serial device over BT.

I bought one a few months ago, never got it working...seems to detect it but not much after that!

 

[WizardStan]

Navit is one of the best open source mapping systems I've found.

edit: also to add, I've had it working on my BeagleBoard, so I know it should run just fine on the Pandora, too.

 

[Tor]

For GPS, get yourself a bluetooth GPS with either the MKT chipset or the SiRF Star III chipset. They will work nicely with whatever navigation/mapping/gps software coming up for the Pandora, and these chipsets will be low-power, high-sensitivity, fast-locking. Shop around and you should be able to find a good deal on something.

I got myself a Holux M1200 for about 27 quid a year or two ago. Works with all the devices I have (including the Nokia N800 tablet).

 

[Polossatik]

Navit is one of the best open source mapping systems I've found.

edit: also to add, I've had it working on my BeagleBoard, so I know it should run just fine on the Pandora, too.

The main problem is maps and then indeed software. Any open source program I know uses http://www.openstreetmap.org/
This is not as "good" yet as commercial maps (used by tomtom, garmin, etc) in the sence that some area's are covered very well (and are even more up to date then the commercial ones) and other area's are totally lacking any streets.
In general the US has a good coverage (they could import some government payed maps AFAIK) and most big city's in EU also, then it depends if there was someone spending time running around and mapping the area or not. But of course, you can always map your corner of the universe and help them out

I have seen a thread a while ago about a firm who makes Linux based GPS software (commercial) and someone contacted them and there was some initial positive reaction, but I can't find it anymore or know what happend.

 

[valhalla]

http://www.openstreetmap.org/ (...)
But of course, you can always map your corner of the universe and help them out

This is something that can be done while we wait for our pandoras: map our areas so that when Pandora is out we're going to get maps that are a little better.

 

[Sturatt]

Navit is one of the best open source mapping systems I've found.

edit: also to add, I've had it working on my BeagleBoard, so I know it should run just fine on the Pandora, too.

The main problem is maps and then indeed software. Any open source program I know uses http://www.openstreetmap.org/
This is not as "good" yet as commercial maps (used by tomtom, garmin, etc) in the sence that some area's are covered very well (and are even more up to date then the commercial ones) and other area's are totally lacking any streets.
In general the US has a good coverage (they could import some government payed maps AFAIK) and most big city's in EU also, then it depends if there was someone spending time running around and mapping the area or not. But of course, you can always map your corner of the universe and help them out

I have seen a thread a while ago about a firm who makes Linux based GPS software (commercial) and someone contacted them and there was some initial positive reaction, but I can't find it anymore or know what happend.

the thread you are thinking of is this one and the software mentioned is PolNav

 

[fischju2000]

Has nobody seen Google's solution for navigation on Android?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/google-navigation-video-hands-on-you-want-this/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/google-adds-free-turn-by-turn-navigation-car-dock-ui-to-android/

 

[WizardStan]

1) Considering it was just announced today, there's a very good chance that not anyone has seen that. Just saying
2) Even if it could run on the Pandora, it would still need to download the maps somehow.

 

[Sturatt]

Has nobody seen Google's solution for navigation on Android?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/google-navigation-video-hands-on-you-want-this/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/google-adds-free-turn-by-turn-navigation-car-dock-ui-to-android/

that looks really cool, but like stan said, you would need some kind of usb 3g dongle thing as i doubt there will be a way to download maps and use it offline

 

[musicalwoods]

1) Considering it was just announced today, there's a very good chance that not anyone has seen that. Just saying
2) Even if it could run on the Pandora, it would still need to download the maps somehow.

As long as you plan the route in a wifi zone, it will cache your entire route.

 

[DAP]

1) Considering it was just announced today, there's a very good chance that not anyone has seen that. Just saying
2) Even if it could run on the Pandora, it would still need to download the maps somehow.

As long as you plan the route in a wifi zone, it will cache your entire route.

What happens if you miss a turn?

 

[WizardStan]

1) Considering it was just announced today, there's a very good chance that not anyone has seen that. Just saying
2) Even if it could run on the Pandora, it would still need to download the maps somehow.

As long as you plan the route in a wifi zone, it will cache your entire route.

Rand McNally + BIC = cached route, and it'll even help you get back on track if you get lost, no wi-fi required.