[Qgis-user] GPS tracking tool

[Noli Sicad]

I am investigating how to use Android phones (e.g. cheap Aus$159) [1]
with GPS to work on QGIS Tracking tool. Using the serial port and BT
(bluetooth) [3]

[1] http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1559207

Another thing, snapping photo with geo tags works out of the box with
Android phones, a bonus. Huawei IDEOS is far better GPS than the
expensive Samsung Galaxy S phones.

Android GPS using gspd (serial port)
[2]http://www.praetorian.com/blog/?p=291

GPS 2 Bluetooth
http://www.androidfreeware.net/download-gps-2-bluetooth.html

Anybody manage to use Bluetooth GPS with Qgis tracking tool?

Noli



On 11/25/10, John C. Tull <jctull at gmail.com> wrote:
> I believe any device with a connectivity option (usb or serial) and nmea
> output will do. You will need to check the specs, but if you can get hold of
> a used Garmin device with an output option and a cable, you will be in good
> shape.
>
> There are also units without displays if you won't be needing that. For
> example, http://goo.gl/jWvme , although I have not tried one of these
> myself.
>
> Good luck,
> John
>
> On Nov 24, 2010, at 8:04 AM, Donnet , Sebastien wrote:
>
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> do you know what type (brand, model) of hand-held GPS devices (reasonably
>> price if possible) that are known to work with the Live GPS Tracking tool?
>>
>> ...looking to buy one. :)
>>
>> cheers,
>>
>> S.
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