TrackMe GPS/CellID Tracking tool for Google Earth & Google Maps

_LEM_ · Nov 2, 2007

uhmm.. I haven't seen that before... Try to uninstall the program.
After that, go to the folder Program Files\TrackMe and delete whatever is left there. Install it again and see what happens.

_LEM_ · Nov 2, 2007

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Staryon,

Another thing i noticed is that when i put my Kaiser in landscape mode, i can't scroll down in the configuration menu. Would it be possible to add a scroll bar?

Sure. It shouldn't be a problem.

taiseer999 · Nov 2, 2007

staryon said:
uhmm.. I haven't seen that before... Try to uninstall the program.
After that, go to the folder Program Files\TrackMe and delete whatever is left there. Install it again and see what happens.

Thanks for your reply;
Did that already, same stupid error message is coming up, is it due to the rom installed "Another Hybrid Rom Build 18533.0.7.0 with CE OS 5.2.1921" ??

Edit1
PS..

Your other app FFF is runinng fine

Jewcookie · Nov 2, 2007

staryon said:
Updates...

I'm working on a new version that lets you to choose if you want to store your data in a local file or on a remote server.

Also, when you generate KML files you will be able to choose where you want it. (local or remote). So even if you all your data is stored locally, you will be able to place the KML file on a remote server.

By the way.... how do you guys think I should call the data that I get from the GPS? My English is not great and I want to name it in such a way that can be understood by anybody.

Locations? Points? Positions? Fixes?

Thanks

You're doing a great job man. Waiting for the server thingy so i can put it on my server 2. But I'm a server noob so hope it comes with a clear readme

About the position name, I think you should name it GPS positions. Is best to understand for most people I think.

powerppc · Nov 2, 2007

Staryon,

Could you put an option to auto start the search of satellite. So when I start the program, i don't have to click on the start button.

Thanks.

I tried the automatic gps turn on/off after each download. It works fine if it's more than 10 seconds of upload time, but when I set it to 10s, it seems like the GPS is refreshing too much, looks like it's working too hard. No big deal, but maybe the automatic gps turn on/off shouldn't be enabled if the user chooses 10s? Just a suggestion.

Also, aren't you getting too much ping when the upload is 10s? I use 10s while using the program Reperion, but I know Reperion is for industrial use and they get a lot of hits with no or little effect on their server.

_LEM_ · Nov 2, 2007

taiseer999 said:
Thanks for your reply;
Did that already, same stupid error message is coming up, is it due to the rom installed "Another Hybrid Rom Build 18533.0.7.0 with CE OS 5.2.1921" ??

Edit1
PS..

Your other app FFF is runinng fine

Not sure man. I haven't tried that rom.
Just in case, could you double check that you have the Microsoft's Compact Framework installed? I think you can see that from the 'Remove programs' list.

_LEM_ · Nov 2, 2007

powerppc said:
Staryon,

Could you put an option to auto start the search of satellite. So when I start the program, i don't have to click on the start button.

Not a problem.

powerppc said:
I tried the automatic gps turn on/off after each download. It works fine if it's more than 10 seconds of upload time, but when I set it to 10s, it seems like the GPS is refreshing too much, looks like it's working too hard. No big deal, but maybe the automatic gps turn on/off shouldn't be enabled if the user chooses 10s? Just a suggestion.

Also, aren't you getting too much ping when the upload is 10s? I use 10s while using the program Reperion, but I know Reperion is for industrial use and they get a lot of hits with no or little effect on their server.

I don't think it's worth it to turn off/on the GPS every 10s. Keep in mind that when you turn it off, and you turn it on again it will have to get a new fix, and this may take a while. I basically added that option when you plan to upload data like every 30 minutes or even more, so your GPS is not on all the time.

On the other hand,yes, my webserver is kind of slow. Actually I have my connection timeout set to 20s because it fails sometimes.

taiseer999 · Nov 2, 2007

staryon said:
Not sure man. I haven't tried that rom.
Just in case, could you double check that you have the Microsoft's Compact Framework installed? I think you can see that from the 'Remove programs' list.

This is the version preload by default 2.0.7045.0

_LEM_ · Nov 2, 2007

taiseer999 said:
This is the version preload by default 2.0.7045.0

sorry mate. I'm not sure what to tell you. That version that you have should be ok. I hope somebody else can help you.

Regards

GpsPasSion · Nov 3, 2007

Nice app, thanks. I've been using FindU/Reperion for years and I don't think it's a fair comparison since the web part of Reperion is much more advanced.

One suggestion, could you add a "forced position" update and display it with a different color in GE ? Would be handy if you're uploading every 30 minutes. Ideally adding a brief comment maybe.

Good idea to turn the GPS on/off, first time I've seen that.

sarab99 · Nov 3, 2007

great job man, many thanks

_LEM_ · Nov 3, 2007

GpsPasSion said:
One suggestion, could you add a "forced position" update and display it with a different color in GE ? Would be handy if you're uploading every 30 minutes. Ideally adding a brief comment maybe.

Thanks for the suggestion. Added to the to-do list.

tariq_niazi · Nov 3, 2007

Is it possible to some how use GPSGate with the server? What I mean is that in GPSGate, you can have TCP transfer so basically you send the coordinates to the server that in turn makes the kml file? Just an idea.

- TKN

DoughtCom · Nov 3, 2007

I figured I would help out with the project so I made a ASP.Net page that would basically scrape staryon's kml file and then set the mime-type which seemed to help a bit with the google maps. There's still a few errors (something to do with the style) but it at least works in google maps now.

when referencing the kml file in maps.google.com

Put the following in the "Search Map" textbox:
http://www.thedoughtcom.com/trackmehelper/default.aspx?kmlfile=#####.kml

Where ##### is your kml filename setup in the trackme program.

You can also put in the following:
http://www.thedoughtcom.com/trackmehelper/default.aspx?site=#####

Where ##### is your full URL to the kml file.

I tested it a bit this morning and it works like a charm! I take no credit/responsability for this amazing program, just figured I would help until staryon can get google maps working!

Peace
-Shawn

warmkiwi99 · Nov 3, 2007

can't get this to work. can you give a real example of the url?

use <username> for the trackme username part

thanks

DoughtCom · Nov 4, 2007

Sure.... here's a direct link to mine.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=...04,-96.542691&spn=0.001966,0.004227&z=19&om=1

Hope it works for other people

_LEM_ · Nov 4, 2007

DoughtCom said:
I figured I would help out with the project so I made a ASP.Net page that would basically scrape staryon's kml file and then set the mime-type which seemed to help a bit with the google maps. There's still a few errors (something to do with the style) but it at least works in google maps now.

when referencing the kml file in maps.google.com

Put the following in the "Search Map" textbox:
http://www.thedoughtcom.com/trackmehelper/default.aspx?kmlfile=#####.kml

Where ##### is your kml filename setup in the trackme program.

You can also put in the following:
http://www.thedoughtcom.com/trackmehelper/default.aspx?site=#####

Where ##### is your full URL to the kml file.

I tested it a bit this morning and it works like a charm! I take no credit/responsability for this amazing program, just figured I would help until staryon can get google maps working!

Peace
-Shawn

DoughtCom, that's awesome man! thanks a lot for contributing to the program. I will try to fix the mime-type problem that you mention so we make it compatible with Google Maps.

warmkiwi99 · Nov 4, 2007

brilliant - thanks

jcleek · Nov 4, 2007

Looks like Staryon and DoughtCom need to colaborate a bit and make this app all that it can be. It certainly looks promissing!

Staryon, I don't see a list of To-Do items in your first post. Perhaps you can update it to list the things you want to do to the program so people can help flush out requirements and make suggestions? On a selfish note, things I would love to see:

1) Code for those with hosts to be able to use their own servers - this does several things including reducing your bandwidth which isn't free, and can allow say a company to use it and put all of their employees on one page.

2) Direct update for Google Maps - this provides a completely web driven output so that no software needs to be installed. The Google API can definitely support this as DoughtCom has shown.

You already have an awesome capability, but it can do much more without becoming a bloatware application. Please do continue the development, and consider open sourcing it.

Dazzuk · Nov 4, 2007

Superb application. Well done keep up the good work.

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