Re: [MCN-L] handheld GPS devices for recording object locations
I'm thinking you should just use an app on a smartphone? There are tons around but it sounds like you need something basic - An app that allows you to go to a location and record a POI with some form of data and then export the list. iOS or Android should be fine. Just check how good the GPS unit is on the device or you could use something like this app which averages GPS coordinates to give a more accurate location: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.destil.gpsaveraging So in short save $200 and use what you have in your pocket! Cheers Glen Message: 2 Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:23:37 -0400 From: Wilson Jarred jarred.wil...@ringling.org To: mcn-l@mcn.edu mcn-l@mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] handheld GPS devices for recording object locations Message-ID: 00b0a68556ff3c4b89af7ff7ba7314f4010896dd3...@henri.rma.ringling.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii This message also went to the RCAAM list - please excuse any duplication. Hi all, I want to see if anyone out there has a recommendation for a handheld GPS device. We are going to attempt to use GPS coordinates for recording specific locations of objects on the grounds of our 66-acre campus. There seems to be a few big names in the market (Garmin, for example), and I'm thinking of something in the $200-$300 range. But I'm having trouble narrowing it down. Has anyone researched such equipment and have any advice they would be willing to share? Thanks in advance for your help! Best, Jarred Jarred Wilson Associate Registrar The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 tel. 941-359-5700 x1504 fax 941-359-7716 www.ringling.orghttp://www.ringling.org/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
Re: [MCN-L] handheld GPS devices for recording object locations
Edit: That app did seem like it hadn't been updated in a while. Try: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blogspot.solheimsoftware.gps.location.saverhl=en I've used Ultra GPS Logger in the past while drive testing some tours; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flashlight.lite.gps.logger And try this search on the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/search?q=ultra%20gps%20loggerc=appshl=en Plenty of options ;-) Glen On 12 June 2015 at 09:42, Glen Barnes g...@mytoursapp.com wrote: I'm thinking you should just use an app on a smartphone? There are tons around but it sounds like you need something basic - An app that allows you to go to a location and record a POI with some form of data and then export the list. iOS or Android should be fine. Just check how good the GPS unit is on the device or you could use something like this app which averages GPS coordinates to give a more accurate location: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.destil.gpsaveraging So in short save $200 and use what you have in your pocket! Cheers Glen Message: 2 Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2015 17:23:37 -0400 From: Wilson Jarred jarred.wil...@ringling.org To: mcn-l@mcn.edu mcn-l@mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] handheld GPS devices for recording object locations Message-ID: 00b0a68556ff3c4b89af7ff7ba7314f4010896dd3...@henri.rma.ringling.org Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii This message also went to the RCAAM list - please excuse any duplication. Hi all, I want to see if anyone out there has a recommendation for a handheld GPS device. We are going to attempt to use GPS coordinates for recording specific locations of objects on the grounds of our 66-acre campus. There seems to be a few big names in the market (Garmin, for example), and I'm thinking of something in the $200-$300 range. But I'm having trouble narrowing it down. Has anyone researched such equipment and have any advice they would be willing to share? Thanks in advance for your help! Best, Jarred Jarred Wilson Associate Registrar The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 tel. 941-359-5700 x1504 fax 941-359-7716 www.ringling.orghttp://www.ringling.org/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
Re: [MCN-L] handheld GPS devices for recording object locations
Hi Jarred, You may want to check out Mapillary (http://www.mapillary.com/map). It's based on Open Street Map and focuses on geolocation and walkable spaces. It's proven tech and well regarded. Happy Healthy Vibes, Timlynn Timlynn Babitsky Head Archivist and Project Director The Softalk Apple Project www.SoftalkApple.com Twitter: @TimlynnBabitsky, @Softalk_Apple ---current focus--- www.SoftalkApple.com (first FactMiners museum/archive project) www.FactMiners.org (Open Source #Play2Learn game community) www.diyplanetwalk.com (collaborative community ecosystem) mailto: timlynn.babit...@softalkapple.com Direct/cell Timlynn USA: 641-919-1458 -Original Message- From: mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Wilson Jarred Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2015 4:24 PM To: mcn-l@mcn.edu Subject: [MCN-L] handheld GPS devices for recording object locations This message also went to the RCAAM list - please excuse any duplication. Hi all, I want to see if anyone out there has a recommendation for a handheld GPS device. We are going to attempt to use GPS coordinates for recording specific locations of objects on the grounds of our 66-acre campus. There seems to be a few big names in the market (Garmin, for example), and I'm thinking of something in the $200-$300 range. But I'm having trouble narrowing it down. Has anyone researched such equipment and have any advice they would be willing to share? Thanks in advance for your help! Best, Jarred Jarred Wilson Associate Registrar The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 tel. 941-359-5700 x1504 fax 941-359-7716 www.ringling.orghttp://www.ringling.org/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
[MCN-L] handheld GPS devices for recording object locations
This message also went to the RCAAM list - please excuse any duplication. Hi all, I want to see if anyone out there has a recommendation for a handheld GPS device. We are going to attempt to use GPS coordinates for recording specific locations of objects on the grounds of our 66-acre campus. There seems to be a few big names in the market (Garmin, for example), and I'm thinking of something in the $200-$300 range. But I'm having trouble narrowing it down. Has anyone researched such equipment and have any advice they would be willing to share? Thanks in advance for your help! Best, Jarred Jarred Wilson Associate Registrar The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 tel. 941-359-5700 x1504 fax 941-359-7716 www.ringling.orghttp://www.ringling.org/ ___ You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l@mcn.edu To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: http://mcn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l The MCN-L archives can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/mcn-l@mcn.edu/
