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#26
Originally Posted by ertszi View Post
Forget GPS and use WII remote. There is already many projects + maemo garage projects Py Axel Wii (http://pyaxelwii.garage.maemo.org/)

Well you could use gps for accuring and sync location coordinates when you are standing still (GPS accuracy as it best). I believe this could be great feature for maemo mapper as well. N800 users wouldn't even need gps because they could just point out start position at map layout. Thats assuming they know where they are.
I had developed pyAxelWii for this purpose of measuring accelaration (0 - 100kph), quarter mile time and also for checking the performance of my motorcycle after various tinkering. One problem I faced is that all the accelaration data should be captured fast otherwise, the end result may change.

I have currently postponed my development since my N800 has been sent for replacement and I expect to recieve it by mid march.

Currently I have a 50$ Bluetooth gps (holux m1000) which I am using to plot my position/speed on a webserver. I have a small board running debian http://www.wireless-products.dk/Lexcom/WP-CV862A.htm

I also plan to interface my car with OBD interface to get more info.

I would be very much interested in development in this area.
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