Home made GPS logger - Page 3

OaklandStrom · 01-07-2013, 10:44 AM

I want something I can log a two week, 5,000 mile trip on - with no computer. I only travel with a smartphone, and just want something to collect points while I travel, that automatically pauses when I'm not moving.

Get home, and connect it to a computer to see all the data.

zozie · 01-07-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by OaklandStrom

I want something I can log a two week, 5,000 mile trip on - with no computer. I only travel with a smartphone, and just want something to collect points while I travel, that automatically pauses when I'm not moving.

Get home, and connect it to a computer to see all the data.

I just did that actually. Trying to keep it as simple as possible.

OaklandStrom · 01-07-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zozie

I just did that actually. Trying to keep it as simple as possible.

Sounds perfect. Any idea of when you'll have it available? I have a trip coming up, and will be buying something that has these features.

zozie · 01-07-2013, 11:56 AM

When are you going?

OaklandStrom · 01-08-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by zozie

When are you going?

Some time around the MotoGP in Austin. Mid April.
It would be good to do a shakedown first.

nivag · 01-10-2013, 09:09 AM

How does it split the gpx file, is it by on/off or by day/week/month if it's left hard wired and on?

Looks good BTW

zozie · 01-10-2013, 11:31 AM

Right now it's on/off, then you can stitch them together from the Windoz app. (Just writing it in Java so Mac

and Linux users can use it)
There is also a button that pauses it. The files are saved by date and UTC time.
I guess I could put another button on it, if it's pressed and the device is turned on, then it just adds to the previous file but that's more programming work...

modernbeat · 01-13-2013, 11:39 AM

Over on Expedition Portal a hack was posted that allows Bad-Elf tracks to be ported to a shared Google Map using Dropbox. Requires a data-connected smart phone and the Bad Elf GPS receiver, but you might be able to incorporate some of it in your tracker.

http://www.rioleo.org/export-badelf-...google-map.php

rick505 · 01-13-2013, 02:57 PM

I've been toying with making something similar but have purchased a GPS module that apparently has built in logging capability. My plan is to attach it to the Arduino to load the sketch and start the internal logging. Then while applying power to the module (single cell Li-Po battery) attach it to my riding jacket, for example, take a ride and when I return extract the captured data. I just picked up a couple 750mAh li-po batteries and the module appears to at least lock with just the battery connected.

I also picked up this GPS module in a different form factor. Since I'm still learning about both the Arduino and GPS stuff it's been a pretty rough start.

Zozie, are you providing the sketch you are using or are you anticipating making this a commercial product??

Thanks,

Rick

nivag · 01-14-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zozie

Right now it's on/off, then you can stitch them together from the Windoz app. (Just writing it in Java so Mac

and Linux users can use it)
There is also a button that pauses it. The files are saved by date and UTC time.
I guess I could put another button on it, if it's pressed and the device is turned on, then it just adds to the previous file but that's more programming work...

Cheers, I know my phone app is meant to do auto splitting if it gets to a certain size, but it's never a problem as I only have it running when needed due to battery drainage.

Making it Mac friendly is defo a plus point in my book

zozie · 01-19-2013, 02:17 AM

I'm just rewriting in in Java so it'll work on linux/Mac desktops...

Attico · 01-21-2013, 03:41 PM

I have some friends going to baja from ottawa...any chance we could have it running ? I'd love to have the gpx of their trip as planning for our next outing.

zozie · 01-21-2013, 03:57 PM

What's the departure date?

Attico · 01-21-2013, 05:06 PM

first week of feb

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Originally Posted by zozie

What's the departure date?

Davis53 · 01-22-2013, 01:36 PM

Interested

01-13-2013, 11:39 AM	#38
modernbeat Jason McDaniel Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Oddometer: 68	Over on Expedition Portal a hack was posted that allows Bad-Elf tracks to be ported to a shared Google Map using Dropbox. Requires a data-connected smart phone and the Bad Elf GPS receiver, but you might be able to incorporate some of it in your tracker. http://www.rioleo.org/export-badelf-...google-map.php __________________ Jason McDaniel

01-21-2013, 03:41 PM	#42
Attico Wrong way 'round Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Oddometer: 1,462	I have some friends going to baja from ottawa...any chance we could have it running ? I'd love to have the gpx of their trip as planning for our next outing. __________________ "Build a man a fire and he will be warm for the night, set a man on fire and he will be warm for the rest of his life."

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01-07-2013, 10:44 AM	#31
OaklandStrom Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2005 Location: East Bay Oddometer: 1,491	I want something I can log a two week, 5,000 mile trip on - with no computer. I only travel with a smartphone, and just want something to collect points while I travel, that automatically pauses when I'm not moving. Get home, and connect it to a computer to see all the data.

01-07-2013, 11:56 AM	#34
zozie ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Oddometer: 96	When are you going?

01-10-2013, 09:09 AM	#36
nivag Adventurer Joined: Oct 2012 Location: Sauf London Oddometer: 16	How does it split the gpx file, is it by on/off or by day/week/month if it's left hard wired and on? Looks good BTW

01-10-2013, 11:31 AM	#37
zozie ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Oddometer: 96	Right now it's on/off, then you can stitch them together from the Windoz app. (Just writing it in Java so Mac and Linux users can use it) There is also a button that pauses it. The files are saved by date and UTC time. I guess I could put another button on it, if it's pressed and the device is turned on, then it just adds to the previous file but that's more programming work...

01-13-2013, 02:57 PM	#39
rick505 Adventurer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque, NM Oddometer: 40	I've been toying with making something similar but have purchased a GPS module that apparently has built in logging capability. My plan is to attach it to the Arduino to load the sketch and start the internal logging. Then while applying power to the module (single cell Li-Po battery) attach it to my riding jacket, for example, take a ride and when I return extract the captured data. I just picked up a couple 750mAh li-po batteries and the module appears to at least lock with just the battery connected. I also picked up this GPS module in a different form factor. Since I'm still learning about both the Arduino and GPS stuff it's been a pretty rough start. Zozie, are you providing the sketch you are using or are you anticipating making this a commercial product?? Thanks, Rick

01-19-2013, 02:17 AM	#41
zozie ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Oddometer: 96	I'm just rewriting in in Java so it'll work on linux/Mac desktops...

01-21-2013, 03:57 PM	#43
zozie ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Mississauga, ON, Canada Oddometer: 96	What's the departure date?