Re: TI-H: GPS, may be possible!


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Re: TI-H: GPS, may be possible!




I'm not sure, but the computer uses a mapping software that contains the 
maps. There would be NO way to put that on the calc, but what if the GPS 
reciever simply sends the Lattitude/Longitude coordinates. You could 
connect it via the TI-Graph link cable and read just the coordinates. 
You could then have it display the data on screen. Another possibility 
would be a visual display. Hit enter and it shows a graphical location 
of your position. Hit enter again and it goes back to the full data 
readout. You wouldn't have much detail on the map, but you could create 
a "map" of the edges of continents and possibly even countries and 
states if there is sufficient memory. you would have a flashing dot or a 
cross hair to show position relative to the borders or shores. If there 
is sufficient memory you could possibly even have major cities as single 
points. The map wouldn't zoom in far, since there are few, if almost no 
details, but another optional mode might be a custom map. a map of a 
single town or of the country roads you often get lost on, or maybe your 
general region with friends houses pinpointed. It would be cool, and 
maybe even possible!

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>well you can buy a gps reciver for laptops...i belive it is for serial 
>port...if someone could write a program to use it and figure oyt how to 
>interface it(probably close to imposible) then it might work .but its 
>not all that far fetched. leme know if anyone has thought about 
>this...or isw working on it.

>>I was wondering if anyone is working on or has completed a Global
>>Positioning Device for the TI?
>>Hunter
>>Stoner@avana.net

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