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⚠️HamishBowman: /* Device used as a recording slate in the field */ re-import geopap

2014-08-28T23:34:28Z

Device used as a recording slate in the field: re-import geopap

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	[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.jpg\|600px\|center\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset's <tt>roadsmajor</tt> and <tt>usgsgages</tt> vector maps (exported as GPX with {{Cmd\|v.out.ogr}}) draped over an MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}}) in ''Geopaparazzi''.]]		[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.jpg\|600px\|center\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset's <tt>roadsmajor</tt> and <tt>usgsgages</tt> vector maps (exported as GPX with {{Cmd\|v.out.ogr}}) draped over an MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}}) in ''Geopaparazzi''.]]

	* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset or MBTiles SQLite database suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10. Currently the best way to export Spatialite vector layers is to use {{Cmd\|v.proj}} to pull them into a lat/lon location in GRASS, then in QGIS enable the GRASS Toolbox and connect to the mapset, add the GRASS vector layer, and right click on it in the layer list on the left and choose "Save As...". Select spatialite as the file type.		* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset or MBTiles SQLite database suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10. Currently the best way to export Spatialite vector layers is to use {{Cmd\|v.proj}} to pull them into a lat/lon location in GRASS, then in QGIS enable the GRASS Toolbox and connect to the mapset, add the GRASS vector layer, and right click on it in the layer list on the left and choose "Save As...". Select spatialite as the file type. Import projects back into GRASS with the {{AddonCmd\|v.in.geopaparazzi\|version=7}} addon module.

	=== Device used for live data input ===		=== Device used for live data input ===

⚠️HamishBowman: +spatialite export for geopap

2014-08-27T07:48:01Z

+spatialite export for geopap

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	[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.jpg\|600px\|center\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset's <tt>roadsmajor</tt> and <tt>usgsgages</tt> vector maps (exported as GPX with {{Cmd\|v.out.ogr}}) draped over an MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}}) in ''Geopaparazzi''.]]		[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.jpg\|600px\|center\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset's <tt>roadsmajor</tt> and <tt>usgsgages</tt> vector maps (exported as GPX with {{Cmd\|v.out.ogr}}) draped over an MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}}) in ''Geopaparazzi''.]]

	* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset or MBTiles SQLite database suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10.		* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset or MBTiles SQLite database suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10. Currently the best way to export Spatialite vector layers is to use {{Cmd\|v.proj}} to pull them into a lat/lon location in GRASS, then in QGIS enable the GRASS Toolbox and connect to the mapset, add the GRASS vector layer, and right click on it in the layer list on the left and choose "Save As...". Select spatialite as the file type.

	=== Device used for live data input ===		=== Device used for live data input ===

⚠️HamishBowman: /* Device used as a recording slate in the field */ renamed r.out.mbtiles

2014-05-20T05:18:56Z

Device used as a recording slate in the field: renamed r.out.mbtiles

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	It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be quickly mature in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)		It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be quickly mature in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)

	[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.jpg\|550px\|center\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset roadsmajor and usgsgages vector maps (exported as GPX with {{Cmd\|v.out.ogr}}) draped over and MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles_prep}}) in ''Geopaparazzi''.]]

	* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.~~mbtiles_prep~~}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app~~. Geopaparazzi will convert the tile tree into a MBTiles SQLite database in the background which can later be copied back onto the main desktop computer~~. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10.		[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.jpg\|600px\|center\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset's <tt>roadsmajor</tt> and <tt>usgsgages</tt> vector maps (exported as GPX with {{Cmd\|v.out.ogr}}) draped over an MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}}) in ''Geopaparazzi''.]]

			* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset or MBTiles SQLite database suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10.

	=== Device used for live data input ===		=== Device used for live data input ===

⚠️HamishBowman: /* Running GRASS software on Android */

2014-05-18T03:38:26Z

Running GRASS software on Android

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	Since GRASS is written in C, Bourne shell script, and Python, and Android apps are written in Java, the GRASS software will not be available as an App any time soon.		Since GRASS is written in C, Bourne shell script, and Python, and Android apps are written in Java, the GRASS software will not be available as an App any time soon.

	However, on a jailbroken/"rooted" Android device you can install [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=debi&fdid=info.guardianproject.lildebi Lil' Debi] which will allow you to run an embedded version of Debian/Linux for which GRASS is already packaged.		However, on a developer mode/jailbroken/"rooted" Android device you can install [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=debi&fdid=info.guardianproject.lildebi Lil' Debi] which will allow you to run an embedded version of Debian/Linux for which GRASS is already packaged.
	This is similar to, and perhaps a bit easier than, the [[Raspberry Pi]] install.		This is similar to, and perhaps a bit easier than, the [[Raspberry Pi]] install.

⚠️HamishBowman: +geopap screenshot

2014-05-18T03:24:31Z

+geopap screenshot

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	The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.my.fake.location My Fake Location] app is useful during testing indoors when no GPS signal is available.		The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.my.fake.location My Fake Location] app is useful during testing indoors when no GPS signal is available.

	It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be ~~available~~ in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)		It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be quickly mature in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)

			[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.jpg\|550px\|center\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset roadsmajor and usgsgages vector maps (exported as GPX with {{Cmd\|v.out.ogr}}) draped over and MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles_prep}}) in ''Geopaparazzi''.]]

	* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles_prep}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. Geopaparazzi will convert the tile tree into a MBTiles SQLite database in the background which can later be copied back onto the main desktop computer. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10.		* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles_prep}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. Geopaparazzi will convert the tile tree into a MBTiles SQLite database in the background which can later be copied back onto the main desktop computer. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10.

	[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.png\|400px\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset roadsmajor, and usgsgages maps (exported as GPX with v.out.ogr) draped over and MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles_prep}})]]

	=== Device used for live data input ===		=== Device used for live data input ===

⚠️HamishBowman: /* Device used as a recording slate in the field */ r.out.mbtiles_prep

2014-05-18T02:01:35Z

Device used as a recording slate in the field: r.out.mbtiles_prep

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	It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be available in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)		It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be available in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)

			* The {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles_prep}} script can be used to prepare an offline TMS tileset suitable for the fine [http://moovida.github.io/geopaparazzi/ Geopaparazzi] Android field notes app. Geopaparazzi will convert the tile tree into a MBTiles SQLite database in the background which can later be copied back onto the main desktop computer. GDAL has read support for MBTiles since version 1.10.

			[[Image:Geopaparazzi_NCsoils.png\|400px\|thumb\|North Carolina sample dataset roadsmajor, and usgsgages maps (exported as GPX with v.out.ogr) draped over and MBTiles tileset of the combined soilsID and elevation_shade raster layers (exported with {{AddonCmd\|r.out.mbtiles_prep}})]]

	=== Device used for live data input ===		=== Device used for live data input ===

⚠️HamishBowman: /* Device used as a recording slate in the field */

2014-05-16T00:34:45Z

Device used as a recording slate in the field

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	The [https://f-droid.org/ F-Droid] project hosts many Free and Open Source applications for Android, including GPS loggers, see the [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?page_id=0&fdcategory=Navigation navigation apps section]. Check both the F-Droid site/app and the Google Play store for the latest versions, one or the other can sometimes be out of date.		The [https://f-droid.org/ F-Droid] project hosts many Free and Open Source applications for Android, including GPS loggers, see the [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?page_id=0&fdcategory=Navigation navigation apps section]. Check both the F-Droid site/app and the Google Play store for the latest versions, one or the other can sometimes be out of date.

	The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.my.fake.location My Fake Location] app is useful during testing.		The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.my.fake.location My Fake Location] app is useful during testing indoors when no GPS signal is available.

	It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be available in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)		It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be available in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)

⚠️HamishBowman: +dummy gps app for testing

2014-05-16T00:34:07Z

+dummy gps app for testing

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	The [https://f-droid.org/ F-Droid] project hosts many Free and Open Source applications for Android, including GPS loggers, see the [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?page_id=0&fdcategory=Navigation navigation apps section]. Check both the F-Droid site/app and the Google Play store for the latest versions, one or the other can sometimes be out of date.		The [https://f-droid.org/ F-Droid] project hosts many Free and Open Source applications for Android, including GPS loggers, see the [https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?page_id=0&fdcategory=Navigation navigation apps section]. Check both the F-Droid site/app and the Google Play store for the latest versions, one or the other can sometimes be out of date.

			The [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.my.fake.location My Fake Location] app is useful during testing.

	It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be available in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)		It is expected that FOSS field software for archeological and geophysical field surveys will be available in the near future, sooner if we help. :-)

⚠️HamishBowman: /* Android cell phone as a hotspot */

2013-10-25T23:30:44Z

Android cell phone as a hotspot

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	("tethering" often refers to USB or Bluetooth connection to a single computer, here we look at a WiFi hotspot for many computers to use simultaneously)		("tethering" often refers to USB or Bluetooth connection to a single computer, here we look at a WiFi hotspot for many computers to use simultaneously)

	There are many guides and helper-apps on the internet, to start with [https://support.google.com/android/answer/182134 Google's help page on the subject]. Your particular phone may or may not include support (many carriers like to charge extra for this capability), in which case you may need to "root" it, re-flash to a custom ROM (e.g. CyanogenMod), or find another phone to use.		There are many guides and helper-apps on the internet, you might start with [https://support.google.com/android/answer/182134 Google's help page on the subject]. Your particular phone may or may not include support (many carriers like to charge extra for this capability), in which case you may need to "root" it, re-flash to a custom ROM (e.g. CyanogenMod), or find another phone to use.

	* Settings → Wireless & networks → Tethering & portable hotspot → Set up Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.		* Settings → Wireless & networks → Tethering & portable hotspot → Set up Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.

⚠️HamishBowman: +cat hardware

2013-10-25T23:27:40Z

+cat hardware

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	[[Category: Android]]		[[Category: Android]]
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