[Maemo 5] Need compass
 

Interested to have a digital compass like android on our nokia N900. But i didn't get it yet. Anybody make it or have an idea. please do it.

Re: Need compass
 

AGTL gas compass but it only wprks when you are moving. and if i remebmer right, mappero had somekind of compass too.

edit: HAS*

Re: Need compass
 

A digital compass is hardware, you can't add it with software.
As for a compass based on your GPS location AND movement, try Columbus.

Re: Need compass
 

Unfortunately there is no compass on our n900. It would make a perfect accessory for sky map apps and augmented reality apps, like in several modern android devices.

Re: Need compass
 

Get a USB compass.... Thanks to the champs here, host mode works....

Re: [Maemo 5] Need compass
 

I think a compass that work with N900 internel gps and show the direction on moving. is it possible???

Re: [Maemo 5] Need compass
 

See posts #2 and #3.

Re: [Maemo 5] Need compass
 

Get some analogous clock app and point the hour hand at the sun. South (or north - depending on the hemisphere) is between the hour hand and 12 o'clock.
You have to correct that for the deviation of your local longitude from the one of the meridian that defines your time zone (4 minutes for every degree) which is easy because you have a GPS receiver. ;)

Re: [Maemo 5] Need compass
 

GPSJinni is the most minimalistic GPS app that includes a compass. Very handy for keeping the GPS receiver powered on as well.

Re: [Maemo 5] Need compass
 

If you are talented in hacking you could try this: ;)
http://wiki.maemo.org/N900_Hardware_Hacking#Compass

Would love to see it working!