[OSM-talk] bluetooth gps with linux

[Immanuel Scholz]

Hi,

> > So I was wondering what's the easiest way to do this? I expect I can
> > just make a bluetooth serial port connection and then just receive the
> > nmea strings? I've tried googling but can't seem to find the info i
> > want. Any pointers will be helpful as I'm new to this. I'm keen to
> > start recording tracks in east london.... Thanks!
> 
> I'm assuming this is a non-logging GPS?
> 
> In OS X, once I create a Bluetooth Serial Connection, I just 
> 'cat /dev/cu.Bt-GPS >> nmeafile'
> 
> I'm not sure how difficult this will be in Linux, or if this helps you.

It's just the same in Linux. :-D  (usually /dev/ttyS2 or so..)

You can also start gpsd from command line like this:

$ gpsd -D3 > cvsfile

Then you get a somewhat parseable space-seperated CSV file. And the best
about this one: You can use any application on top of GPSD (like qpeGPS
or gpsdrive) to navigate.

Ciao, Imi.