The "Locus Maps" Thread

[chrsbe]

A big step forward. Locus Maps on android auto.

 

[landmannnn]

A big step forward. Locus Maps on android auto.

That took long enough

 

[LeonD]

For what is worth, to assist me in remote areas without cellular service, I use the Bad Elf GPS Pro (https://bad-elf.com/). It’s a Bluetooth GPS receiver that connects to your phone or tablet and works seamlessly with apps like Google Maps and GAIA GPS mapping (make sure to download the maps before you head out). I have used the Bad Elf Pro extensively with the GAIA GPS Maps in areas without service, and it has been very accurate, reliable for navigation and recording my track.

It’s my understanding that the bad elf pro is not considered a legacy product, but Bad Elf has a newer device — the Bad Elf Flex Mini — which is reported to be even more accurate. I’m not entirely certain, but there may be ITAR export restriction, so availability outside the U.S. could be limited.

 

[OkGo]

For what is worth, to assist me in remote areas without cellular service, I use the Bad Elf GPS Pro (https://bad-elf.com/). It’s a Bluetooth GPS receiver that connects to your phone or tablet and works seamlessly with apps like Google Maps and GAIA GPS mapping (make sure to download the maps before you head out). I have used the Bad Elf Pro extensively with the GAIA GPS Maps in areas without service, and it has been very accurate, reliable for navigation and recording my track.

It’s my understanding that the bad elf pro is not considered a legacy product, but Bad Elf has a newer device — the Bad Elf Flex Mini — which is reported to be even more accurate. I’m not entirely certain, but there may be ITAR export restriction, so availability outside the U.S. could be limited.

The GPS built into most phones will likely get you good enough coverage, at lower power usage, than this (?) if you are using Google maps, I suspect the phone isn't far. The meter grade accuracy should be fine for most automotive needs

 

[LeonD]

The GPS built into most phones will likely get you good enough coverage, at lower power usage, than this (?) if you are using Google maps, I suspect the phone isn't far. The meter grade accuracy should be fine for most automotive needs

Do non cellular tablets, like the Ipad, have built in GPS?

 

[OkGo]

Do non cellular tablets, like the Ipad, have built in GPS?

Outside of the apple ecosystem, almost everything does gnss, with all four of the major providers.

Within the apple ecosystem, I believe you do need gsm capability to get gnss - but that does not imply you need to be connected to gsm for location to work. Assume you have a device without GPS - and If that is the corner case to solve for, a £15 gnss dongle should work. Or you can run something like gpsd and push location data from the phone.

But if you are in fact using a device that has no GPS/GNSS capacity, I don't think being off-grid or on-grid is a difference. How are you getting your GPS when you are on-grid ?