[OSM-talk] Recommended GPS for logs for OSM *and* for vehicle - is there such a beast?

John McKerrell john at mckerrell.net
Wed Aug 27 12:16:42 BST 2008


On 27 Aug 2008, at 11:56, Chris G wrote:

> On Wed, Aug 27, 2008 at 11:29:13AM +0100, John McKerrell wrote:
>>
>> On 27 Aug 2008, at 11:23, Alex S. wrote:
>>
>>> Chris G wrote:
>>>> I'm after a GPS system which I can use to provide data for OSM maps
>>>> and as a 'normal' GPS system to tell me where to go when I'm on my
>>>> motorbike.  Is there anything which can provide both facilities or
>>>> should I give up and buy two separate devices?
>>> [..]
>>>> A receiver which can link up with a PDA might make sense as I  
>>>> need a
>>>> new PDA anyway.
>>>
>>> I use a TomTom One for routing (using their app) and logging (via
>>> Event_Logger, taking data from the raw NMEA stream).  Their "Rider"
>>> is a
>>> bit expensive, but it's designed for motorcycle use.
>>>
>>> Anything Unix-based will enable you to capture the raw stream from  
>>> the
>>> gps for OSM tracklogging before sending it to the routing app.  The
>>> Nokia N810 is one such, as are the TomToms.
>>
>> +1 for a TomTom for these requirements. I prefer NMEALogger [1] as I
>> found Event_Logger difficult to install and bad for other reasons
>> (that I forget now). NMEALogger can be installed via the official
>> TomTom software and runs alongside the existing TomTom software so
>> that you can use both at once, it can also be set to record the raw
>> NMEA stream.
>>
> Just so I'm sure I understand this....
>
>    You have a bog-standard TomTom GPS navigation system which you use
>    for directing you in your car (or on your motorbike).
>
>    You add NMEALogger (or another similar appliaction) so that the
>    raw GPS data is logged.
>
>    This logged data can then be transferred to your PC for use with  
> OSM.
>
>
> Thus I can choose a TomTom (others too?) GPS navigation system for
> my 'bike and then just add the logging facility.

Yup, that's right, with NMEALogger the NMEA file is in a directory in  
the TomTom's memory, you should be able to mount this by plugging it  
into the USB port on your computer and pull the file off. If the  
TomTom can take an SD card and you have one plugged in, the file will  
be on there.

John




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