http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 15:26:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/answers/novman-f10-windows-ce/ /files/deriv/F56/SEQO/H1YOHU8B/F56SEQOH1YOHU8B.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F56/SEQO/H1YOHU8B/F56SEQOH1YOHU8B.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F56/SEQO/H1YOHU8B/F56SEQOH1YOHU8B.SMALL.jpg The nerdling does anyone know how to install the full windows ce onto a navman f10. i already unlocked it, but most of the operating system is gone only stuff it needs to run the gps is still there
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 23:06:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Viewing-Current-location-on-Offline-maps-on-Androi/
Viewing Current location on Offline maps on Android phones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/GQZ5/H1YOHHVG/FF4GQZ5H1YOHHVG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/GQZ5/H1YOHHVG/FF4GQZ5H1YOHHVG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/GQZ5/H1YOHHVG/FF4GQZ5H1YOHHVG.SMALL.jpg Strydon One can view the current location on the city map without GPRS/4g/Wifi connections needed. Getting Offline maps for Android Phones S/W Needed:    1 on PC: Mobile Atlas Creator  : http://mobac.sourceforge.net/    2 rmap (on Android Phone) : Android Market: rmap 1. Download & Install Mobile atlas ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 09:53:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Real-Time-GPS-Tracker-with-Integrated-Google-Maps/
Real Time GPS Tracker with Integrated Google Maps - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/0450/H1JUGPD4/FV20450H1JUGPD4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/0450/H1JUGPD4/FV20450H1JUGPD4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/0450/H1JUGPD4/FV20450H1JUGPD4.SMALL.jpg jayeshsukumaran This project describes how you can build a mobile real time GPS tracker with integrated Google Maps. I began this project mainly to see if I can integrate all the different pieces of hardware and software to make a workable solution, and it took some time, but finally when everything was said and ...
By: jayeshsukumaran

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:26:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-PIP-Boy/
How to Make a PIP-Boy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/UIDN/H1AH705W/FG9UIDNH1AH705W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/UIDN/H1AH705W/FG9UIDNH1AH705W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG9/UIDN/H1AH705W/FG9UIDNH1AH705W.SMALL.jpg Aleator777      So what exactly is a PIP-Boy, you ask? For those unfamiliar, a PIP-Boy is a device used by the protagonist in the popular Fallout series of video games for navigation, radiation detection, data storage/playback, and inventory management. Being a major fan of the franchise, I decided I wanted to...
By: Aleator777

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:52:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rotating-Car-Mount-for-iPhone-out-of-Recycled-Elec/
Rotating Car Mount for iPhone out of Recycled Electronics and Garage Junk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/GH0M/H0AR6VXO/FMZGH0MH0AR6VXO.SMALL.jpg bigern00 While preparing for a long road trip, I decided to to make a couple of mods to my pickup for system monitoring and convenience.  After adding a USB port in my dash for iPhone charging, i added an OBDII wifi dongle and downloaded an engine monitoring app (Rev2).  Next, I got to work on the mount. I ...
By: bigern00

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:10:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/what-is-the-voltage-and-amps-for-a-garmin-nuvi-110/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif BGeldert what is the output voltage and amps for a Garmin Nuvi 1100 AC wall adpater?
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:56:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Weather-balloon-photography/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Tupin I have been thinking about launching a balloon for a while now, but was concerned with a few problems. I just found this: http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-cost-Near-Space-Without-HAM-Radios-or-Cellphon/ Which is good, because most of the other tutorials I've seen require one or the other. Other...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:37:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Gps-Tracking-Device-Extended-Battery/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/GFP0/GZHJVYU7/FV2GFP0GZHJVYU7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/GFP0/GZHJVYU7/FV2GFP0GZHJVYU7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV2/GFP0/GZHJVYU7/FV2GFP0GZHJVYU7.SMALL.jpg elrog69 First ever post after years of lurking. Searched but couldn't quite get the right answer. I'm trying to extend the battery of my GPS Live tracker. Currently I get 3, sometimes 2 days before the battery gets so low I must recover it. I saw where advertisers are selling 10 day batteries for up to $60...
By: elrog69

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 02:54:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-maps-for-GPS-and-PC-for-free/
Make your own maps for GPS and PC for free - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/448B/GZDY7808/FCU448BGZDY7808.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/448B/GZDY7808/FCU448BGZDY7808.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/448B/GZDY7808/FCU448BGZDY7808.SMALL.jpg andyk75 This instructable shows you how to generate your own maps for your (garmin) GPS device and your PC! Although I'm mostly into Linux now, this instructable shows you how to generate your maps with windows tools. It's just a first shot and I wanted to keep track of what I was doing, because this stuff...
By: andyk75

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 08:50:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/gps-transmitter-chip-tracking-software-google-m/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif chienb is it possible to purchase a gps transmitter chip (smallest possible battery) and have it "upload" its locations in real time on google maps? chip and power source should be as small and thin as possible to fit in envelopes or packages.
By: chienb

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:24:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Help-with-Geomate-Jr-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif joff1965 My first instructable would be to turn my Geomate jr. into a paper weight or door stop as the company (Apishere)has gone belly up! Does anyone know how to put geocache coordinates into the device. The software they provided doesn't work. I guess the problem I'm having is to get LOC files off of geo...
By: joff1965

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 Feb 2012 06:54:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Reverse-Geocache/
Reverse Geocache - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/6FUJ/GY4RG8FN/F1D6FUJGY4RG8FN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/6FUJ/GY4RG8FN/F1D6FUJGY4RG8FN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/6FUJ/GY4RG8FN/F1D6FUJGY4RG8FN.SMALL.jpg fernandv First of all we would like to thank the organisation of the Ghent Arduino Jam Session and especially the main sponsor, Capgemini, which made all of this possible. Target: make a GPS direction finder that shows the direction of the next waypoint, similar to a radio data finder. The direction find...
By: fernandv

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Feb 2012 03:48:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/community/GPS-Repeater-from-a-Hacked-Wirelss-Router/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif chris23892 Hi all. I'm building a GPS Repeater. I'm wondering if any one has ever tried to use the LNA on the Xmit side of a wireless router to amplify and re-radiate a GPS signal? I'm still in the research stage, but I'm thinking I can take the signal from a active GPS USB patch antenna, tie it into the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:12:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Self-made-universal-mount-suitable-to-mobile-phon/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/KG0A/GXUZEI5Q/FPBKG0AGXUZEI5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/KG0A/GXUZEI5Q/FPBKG0AGXUZEI5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPB/KG0A/GXUZEI5Q/FPBKG0AGXUZEI5Q.SMALL.jpg florerorevolution Florero PhoneHook (Florero.ph) is a universal mount applicable to electronic equipment intended for personal use (eg. Cell phones, smartphones, iPhone, iPod, satellite navigation, audio and video players, GPS antennas, laptops, etc..). Florero.ph is suitable to any surface able to support the weight...
By: florerorevolution

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:51:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-GPS-Suction-Cup-Support-Into-A-Camera-Tr/
Turn Your GPS Suction Cup Support Into A Camera Tripod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/B1J8/GXTKPCQZ/F89B1J8GXTKPCQZ.SMALL.jpg Nano_Burger Now that mobile GPS technology is into its 5th or 6th generation, you have probably gone through at least one or two of these techological wonders.  As new faster, sleeker and more feature rich ones come on the market, your clunky old Tom Tom or Garmin loses its appeal or simply breaks. You can rec...
By: Nano_Burger

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:56:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/iPhonesmart-phone-holder-for-motorcycle/
iPhone/smart phone holder for motorcycle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/XX4Z/GX5XKF94/F71XX4ZGX5XKF94.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/XX4Z/GX5XKF94/F71XX4ZGX5XKF94.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/XX4Z/GX5XKF94/F71XX4ZGX5XKF94.SMALL.jpg HiPERnx Hi! I needed a gps for my bike, and i did not want to spend 200€ on a gps + 80€ for mounting hardware. And a iPhone holder would cost me 50€. So i decided to build one, it will work for most smart-phones as long as you can by a "case" for them. What you need What's needed to to this ? # You need...
By: HiPERnx

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 05:42:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-to-build-a-strongbox-for-a-video-camera/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Rockerx I guess that is what I want to build. I basically need a box to hold a camera and a GPS that can also withstand a lot of damage. It would probably be a lot like the rigs they use to send cameras up with weather balloons.  Any recommendations for materials? I can build it well enough, however, I don...
By: Rockerx

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:55:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-universal-car-dock-for-your-phone-G/
How to make a universal car dock for your phone, GPS, or MP3 player. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/OPI9/GW3WR4VQ/FI5OPI9GW3WR4VQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/OPI9/GW3WR4VQ/FI5OPI9GW3WR4VQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/OPI9/GW3WR4VQ/FI5OPI9GW3WR4VQ.SMALL.jpg edjsage I recently became interested in getting a dock for my new Android device as I am using it as a GPS.  However, I realized that the docks I wanted were a little more than I wanted to spend.  Hence, I decided to make my own that fit almost any device and almost any vehicle (my vehicle happens to be a 2...
By: edjsage

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:47:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/Beginning-Mobile-App-Programming/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Sovereignty I was teaching my kids software development. I haven't been in the field for quite some time and was wondering what would be the most appropriate choice for mobile development. For instance, I want to keep Verizon, purchase X, Y or Z phone and be capable of installing custom apps/software/whatever [...
By: Sovereignty

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 07:18:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Windshield-cell-phone-holder/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/Q9NU/GVVPV8VE/FBSQ9NUGVVPV8VE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/Q9NU/GVVPV8VE/FBSQ9NUGVVPV8VE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBS/Q9NU/GVVPV8VE/FBSQ9NUGVVPV8VE.SMALL.jpg paintphone I was recently told that someone was in need of something that can be mounted in the car to hold their cellphone. Somewhere with quick access and optional charging in dock. Was made of gps mount bought from princess auto for $3.99 and a suction soap dish from the dollar store made of clear acrylic....
By: paintphone

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 16:22:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Office-Supply-Sun-Visor-Phone-Holder/
Office Supply Sun Visor Phone Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/488B/GVA8V3EB/F0G488BGVA8V3EB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/488B/GVA8V3EB/F0G488BGVA8V3EB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/488B/GVA8V3EB/F0G488BGVA8V3EB.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver I am going to show you how you can make a nifty phone/media player/gps holder from a couple of office supplies. I don't take credit for this idea, just something cool that I had seen and thought was so cool that I had to make one too. This is a super simple, multi-functional, sleekly styled device ...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:31:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/charge-mobile-5V-USB-phoneGPS-or-other-equipme/
charge mobile (5V USB) phone/GPS or other equipment from bicycle dynamo - 3 Euro - 5 elements only :) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JCKY/GV8UU6QU/FEGJCKYGV8UU6QU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JCKY/GV8UU6QU/FEGJCKYGV8UU6QU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/JCKY/GV8UU6QU/FEGJCKYGV8UU6QU.SMALL.jpg usmiv4o for long distance bikers its very useful to have gps support (sports-tracker with open street maps :)) or just to recharge gsm/mp3/gps but need to charge mobile - my is nokia E72 this is excellent phone but after 6 hours on GPS the battery ends one options is to go and charge on gas station/cofee o...
By: usmiv4o

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:43:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/community/Garmin-TMC-Traffic-Message-Channel-Module/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Tom_Neverwinter Ok I'm looking into this and I am looking to see if anyone has ever built one before? if so can they provide detailed instructions for building one. and if not if anyone would be willing ot suggest ideas on how one might build one. from the parts required I am almost certain that one can build on f...
By: Tom_Neverwinter

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 10:16:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/garmin-nuvi-1100-wont-turn-on/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif abadfart so i installed a bunch of points of interest and it worked great.  that is untell i turned it off to go in to the store when i got back to the car i turned the key and the screen lit up displayed the garmin logo and did not boot past there.  any help would be much appreciated
By: abadfart

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 16:12:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pee-to-Check-In-to-Foursquare-Mark-Your-Territor/
Pee to Check-In to Foursquare - Mark Your Territory - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEL/OYCS/GUFXAIXG/FELOYCSGUFXAIXG.SMALL.jpg blorgggg In case you are unfamiliar with the most amazing new way to physically "check in" to foursquare here is a video that will explain it all: Mark Your Territory is a fully open-source system but because it interacts with the physical world as well as the digital one, some construction is necessary b...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:18:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Reinstalling-GPS-Drivers-During-Hardboot-on-o2-XDA/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/LO6D/GUAZRLO7/F69LO6DGUAZRLO7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/LO6D/GUAZRLO7/F69LO6DGUAZRLO7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F69/LO6D/GUAZRLO7/F69LO6DGUAZRLO7.SMALL.jpg selectauto Hi, I use my old o2 xda zest phone evey day as it has an usefull inbulit gps system that i use for navigating the roads that i'm unfamiliar with.  I feel the gps drivers may have become corrupt as the phone tends freeze for a few momentst until a strong satellite signal is received.  I want to retu...
By: selectauto

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:29:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-Shader-Hood-from-Parts-on-Hand/
GPS Shader Hood from Parts on Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/M1L2/GU4MCA9B/FX5M1L2GU4MCA9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/M1L2/GU4MCA9B/FX5M1L2GU4MCA9B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX5/M1L2/GU4MCA9B/FX5M1L2GU4MCA9B.SMALL.jpg obishawn Living in LA, there's nothing I like better than cruising around the city with the top down. Unfortunately, the open roof doesn't provide shade for my Trip Computer/GPS, so I took some spare materials and a little time and knocked out a lightweight inexpensive shade to solve my problem. I'm afraid ...
By: obishawn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 01:37:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Binder-Clip-Phone-Car-Mount/
Binder Clip Phone Car Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/8DRF/GTXK8I9J/FHR8DRFGTXK8I9J.SMALL.jpg repeet13 Yo, this instructable features one of the most undeniably, infinitely useful office objects ever made: The Binder Clip. You can find them almost anywhere, and their uses, both intended and repurposed, are limitless. In this little 'ible, I'll show you how I made a phone mount for pretty darn cheap (...
By: repeet13

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:53:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/GPS-Navman-Open-street-mapsorg-Can-they-load-on/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif colincolin30 Hi, I know that sd cards wil lload up and work in the Garmin GPS units. Will there work on a Navman s45 series GPS, sold in Australia? regards Colincolin30
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:59:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-GPS-Datalogger/
Arduino GPS Datalogger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRG/YIVQ/GTQVPAI9/FRGYIVQGTQVPAI9.SMALL.jpg jonnyboy323 Do you want to log some GPS data onto an SD card using your Arduino? Do you already own a Sparkfun microSD shield and GPS module? Did you try the Adafruit Sheild (although it is awesome and cheap) but it stole all of your pins? Want it to output into a nice, Google Earth friendly format? Well read o...
By: jonnyboy323

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:49:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/GPS-for-pets/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif carolb4 I am looking for a GPS system that will locate your pet cat or dog that has disappeared.  I know that there are microchips implanted in pets to identify them when they have been displaced and rescued.  There is also telemetry that is used with wildlife to track animals.  Any ideas? 
By: carolb4

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Oct 2011 17:40:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/Android-GPS-app-help/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif unonomehaha Hi, I am looking for either a published app, or a way to make it myself preferably with Google App inventor, GPS app. I want to use it for marking a series of waypoints and storing the latitude and longitude in a list I can email to myself or, import it into the computer someway? The best exampl...
By: unonomehaha

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:35:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-1970s-pinball-machine-into-an-atomic-synch/
Turn a 1970's pinball machine into an atomic synced alarm clock using a gps and an arduino - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/65IV/GSU4F7BD/FL965IVGSU4F7BD.SMALL.jpg alanamon One of the more common problems faced by pinball collectors is where to put the next one. The thought came to me one day - what if I could re-purpose the pinball machine? I could then replace an existing appliance with the pin and my problem would be solved. With that in mind I converted my 1975 Ba...
By: alanamon

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:49:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Share-Outdoor-Adventures-on-TrailRamblercom/
Share Outdoor Adventures on TrailRambler.com - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4R51/GS3BDGAI/F2G4R51GS3BDGAI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4R51/GS3BDGAI/F2G4R51GS3BDGAI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/4R51/GS3BDGAI/F2G4R51GS3BDGAI.SMALL.jpg nwiles Lots of people around the world are taking outdoor trips these days, and there are numerous resources to help you plan a trip.  Trail Rambler is a website devoted to helping people learn about destinations and plan their next trips.  Users can share their maps, pictures, and descriptions of their tr...
By: nwiles

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:30:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/answers/is-there-a-way-to-make-a-key-fob-size-object-to-at/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ndweeds
By: ndweeds

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:36:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LAPTOP-bag-GPS-tracker/
Backpack GPS tracker - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/AOOW/GOWNSU2Q/FJ8AOOWGOWNSU2Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/AOOW/GOWNSU2Q/FJ8AOOWGOWNSU2Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ8/AOOW/GOWNSU2Q/FJ8AOOWGOWNSU2Q.SMALL.gif sajingeo When going on a holiday, vacation or to SPY on your girlfriend having a GPS datalogger in your backpack would be fun and handy... I just got a brilliant idea to turn u LAPTOP bag (+ur laptop) to a PORTABLE GPS data logger, I just feel its really cool to get back home and replay your path, you could...
By: sajingeo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:44:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-home-detector/
Find home detector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/AWUI/GKLJ5MZM/FRWAWUIGKLJ5MZM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/AWUI/GKLJ5MZM/FRWAWUIGKLJ5MZM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/AWUI/GKLJ5MZM/FRWAWUIGKLJ5MZM.SMALL.jpg _macke_ The Find home detector is a device to show me the way home by indicating the direction with a light. It uses a LilyPad, GPS, compass and some LEDs. Using the GPS to get a position and then calculate the direction to the location of my home. The compass is then used to get my heading so it is possi...
By: _macke_

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 07:11:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Post-Processing-with-a-GeoExplorer3-GPS/
Post Processing with a GeoExplorer3 GPS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LPNX/GMJIEB2S/F80LPNXGMJIEB2S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LPNX/GMJIEB2S/F80LPNXGMJIEB2S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/LPNX/GMJIEB2S/F80LPNXGMJIEB2S.SMALL.jpg sigridchang Collecting features with any Global Positioning System (GPS) unit can be beneficial and interesting. Most people encounter GPS units after all the data collecting and processing is complete. We are here to show you the initial stages of collecting navigation points, of course, on a much smaller scal...
By: sigridchang

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:03:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/community/Security-concerns-over-EXIF-data/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif tim_n This is a small security concern which I'd only thought about over night and was worried to check. When you upload images, the EXIF tag data contains info from the camera including if your camera is enabled with GPS, a spot on location. This is only worrying if you're going to post something speci...
By: tim_n

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:24:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Garmin-Etrex-H-Data-Cable/
Garmin Etrex H Data Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/TOPZ/GLL50BGM/FW0TOPZGLL50BGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/TOPZ/GLL50BGM/FW0TOPZGLL50BGM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW0/TOPZ/GLL50BGM/FW0TOPZGLL50BGM.SMALL.jpg nathanb Here is a instructable to build a datacable to connect your Garmin with the PC via USB.  I made this for my sister. The idea is from: http://www.jens-seiler.de/etrex/datenkabel.html There you can also find other instructions to build a datcable- but just for serial connection. The solution at the ...
By: nathanb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:23:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Track-your-location-without-using-GPS-using-LAC-a/
Track your location without using GPS (using LAC and CID) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/GVLB/GLFU9NU5/FNYGVLBGLFU9NU5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/GVLB/GLFU9NU5/FNYGVLBGLFU9NU5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNY/GVLB/GLFU9NU5/FNYGVLBGLFU9NU5.SMALL.jpg ajparag Hi, We all need a tracking device at some point to keep a track on our friends, family or our belongings (vehicles... my precious!) etc. but not all of us can afford the cost of a GPS device.So, i decided to find on the internet if there is a way one can track his/her location using the common cell...
By: ajparag

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:45:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-HUD-for-SnowmobileMotorcycle-Helmet/
GPS HUD for Snowmobile/Motorcycle Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/VOK8/GL4Z6424/F67VOK8GL4Z6424.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/VOK8/GL4Z6424/F67VOK8GL4Z6424.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F67/VOK8/GL4Z6424/F67VOK8GL4Z6424.SMALL.jpg c-bryan.1 The main idea of this project was to be able to "low jack" myself and be able to see what trails I had traveled on in the winter snowmobiling season, then take that data and lay it over a google map to see the detailed lay of the trails and what cities were near the trails that I was not aware of.  ...
By: c-bryan.1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:55:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/A-couple-of-GPS-location-questions/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif bwrussell I need a lightweight way to locate an object that has dropped from altitude and could be 30+ miles from my position. I was hoping that there i a simple, relatively cheap GPS transmitter/receiver system I could attach to the object. All it needs to do is transmit its coordinates at a regular interva...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:34:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Where-the-f-is-my-house/
Where the f*** is my house. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/F8DV/GK3OE02I/F03F8DVGK3OE02I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/F8DV/GK3OE02I/F03F8DVGK3OE02I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/F8DV/GK3OE02I/F03F8DVGK3OE02I.SMALL.jpg paasselin Hello there ;), you might ask yourself what this project is for. When I'm on holiday, I always wonder how far from my house I am, and also like to know the altitude at which I am etc... And that's what this does; it tells you your latitude and longitude, the time (GMT), the altitude, and how fa...
By: paasselin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:25:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Traveling-Geocache/
The Traveling Geocache! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/YUQO/GJHVLAT6/FUXYUQOGJHVLAT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/YUQO/GJHVLAT6/FUXYUQOGJHVLAT6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUX/YUQO/GJHVLAT6/FUXYUQOGJHVLAT6.SMALL.jpg Revolt Lab This project and future projects can be found at my website http://revoltlab.com/  where you can also find my blog. UPDATE LOG: NOW SUPER SIMPLE TO REPROGRAM! Easy FTDI USB interface hardware explained in step 10 Easy FTDI USB interface programming explained in step 13 NEW code uploaded works perfe...
By: Revolt Lab

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Feb 2011 14:30:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/answers/how-do-i-replace-the-touch-screen-on-my-garmin-gps/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif ed29935
By: ed29935

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:45:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steampunk-Geocaching/
Steampunk Geocaching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/5MCA/GJ27ZCWN/FNU5MCAGJ27ZCWN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/5MCA/GJ27ZCWN/FNU5MCAGJ27ZCWN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/5MCA/GJ27ZCWN/FNU5MCAGJ27ZCWN.SMALL.jpg r10n I recently published an instructable for creating a working 'Steampunk Compass' . Starting off with this build its very easy to extend it and create a device that instead of pointing north will point to any programmed coordinate. Something that can always point you towards home, or to a geocache. ...
By: r10n

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:50:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GPS-Guided-Lego-Robot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/5TQC/GIWZL729/F265TQCGIWZL729.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/5TQC/GIWZL729/F265TQCGIWZL729.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/5TQC/GIWZL729/F265TQCGIWZL729.SMALL.jpg dexterindustries.com How to make a GPS-guided robot in 10 minutes or less.   See the whole project, step by step, on the dexterindustries website: http://dexterindustries.com/Project-10MinuteBot-DIGPS.html The robot can be easily programmed with NXT-G, a simple graphical programming language.  
By: dexterindustries.com

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:56:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnetic-phone-holder-for-car/
Magnetic phone holder for car. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/B2AX/GIWZLHKT/FOHB2AXGIWZLHKT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/B2AX/GIWZLHKT/FOHB2AXGIWZLHKT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOH/B2AX/GIWZLHKT/FOHB2AXGIWZLHKT.SMALL.jpg protoman I wanted to put my HTC Hero on my new car but I didn't found a phone holder that fits with this phone due it's a little curved where the buttons are. I've already found a good car holder, but a little expensive (19€). It's a magnetic holder made by an Italian company:http://www.tetrax.com/en and tak...
By: protoman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:12:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/community/What-can-I-do-with-an-old-Gps/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif 1spartan95 I have an old Garmin Nuvi 770. I got it for free. The people at the shop say the computers messed up. The touchscreen probably still works. What can I do with it? 
By: 1spartan95

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