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== Software == | == Software == | ||
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Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager. | Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager. | ||
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Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet. | Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet. | ||
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Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install '''gpxview''' and '''maemo-mapper''' (if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi'''). | Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install '''gpxview''' and '''maemo-mapper''' (if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi'''). | ||
- | + | == Obtaining Geocache data == | |
Geocache location files can be found on many websites e.g: | Geocache location files can be found on many websites e.g: | ||
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Generally *.GPX files contains more detailed information of the caches than *.LOC files. Downloading *.GPX files from www.geocaching.com requires subscription (currently 30$ per year) but *.LOC files can be downloaded freely after registering. Download some caches near you location and transfer them to your Maemo device. | Generally *.GPX files contains more detailed information of the caches than *.LOC files. Downloading *.GPX files from www.geocaching.com requires subscription (currently 30$ per year) but *.LOC files can be downloaded freely after registering. Download some caches near you location and transfer them to your Maemo device. | ||
- | + | == Importing files to GPXView == | |
- | Open GPXView and select '''Import''' -> '''File'' to import one file and '''Directory''' to import all supported files from one directory. | + | Open GPXView and select '''Import''' -> '''File'' to import one file and '''Directory''' to import all supported files from one directory. [[Image:Import.png]] After that geocaches should be visible on GPXViews main screen. [[Image:MainView.png]] For more information how to use GPXView program look help from main menu. |
- | + | == Export POIs to Maemo Mapper == | |
- | + | When you have some caches in your GPXView main screen you can export location of those caches to the Maemo Mapper as a POI data. This makes it easier to get general overview of the cache area. To export caches as Maemo Mapper POI select '''Export''' -> '''Maemo Mapper POI''' from the GPXViews menu [[Image:ExportPOI.png]]. | |
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- | + | == Maemo Mapper Maps == | |
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By default Maemo Mapper uses maps from Open Street Map project. Maemo Mapper can use other map sources also which might suit better for geocashing. For example here in Finland it's possible to use maps from the National Land Survey (Maanmittauslaitos) by installing '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''' package. | By default Maemo Mapper uses maps from Open Street Map project. Maemo Mapper can use other map sources also which might suit better for geocashing. For example here in Finland it's possible to use maps from the National Land Survey (Maanmittauslaitos) by installing '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''' package. | ||
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It's recommend to download maps with some different zoom levels before you go looking for them. Recommended zoom levels for cache hunting goes from level 4 to level 6 depending how accurate and detailed maps are. Higher zoom levels are also good for general overview. You can find more information about how to use Maemo Mapper from [http://talk.maemo.org Maemo Talk] discussions or from programs help section. | It's recommend to download maps with some different zoom levels before you go looking for them. Recommended zoom levels for cache hunting goes from level 4 to level 6 depending how accurate and detailed maps are. Higher zoom levels are also good for general overview. You can find more information about how to use Maemo Mapper from [http://talk.maemo.org Maemo Talk] discussions or from programs help section. | ||
- | + | == Heading to the Cache == | |
- | When you have some caches loaded in GPXView and you have also some maps in Memo Mapper it's time to start your first cache hunt. It's recommend to start with caches which difficulty is one star. If you have *.GPX files you can configure GPXView to show difficulty and terrain in cache list view. | + | When you have some caches loaded in GPXView and you have also some maps in Memo Mapper it's time to start your first cache hunt. It's recommend to start with caches which difficulty is one star. If you have *.GPX files you can configure GPXView to show difficulty and terrain in cache list view [[Image:CacheList.png]] same information can be also seen in '''Main''' tab on cache view [[Image:CacheMainView.png]] for GPX files. See help file for more information about the GPXView configuration. |
- | + | * First thing to do is to check cache description either from the website or if you are using GPX files from GPXViews '''Desc.''' tab [[Image:CacheDesc.png]]. Usually there are very helpful hints and it might be impossible to found cache if you don't read it. | |
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- | * First thing to do is to check cache description either from the website or if you are using GPX files from GPXViews '''Desc.''' tab. Usually there are very helpful hints and it might be impossible to found cache if you don't read it. | + | |
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* Next thing to do is to go outside and start GPS receiver. If you are using device with integrated GPS receiver you only need to select '''Enable GPS''' from Maemo Mappers '''GPS'' menu and for GPXView you need to select '''Enable GPS''' in settings view. If you are using external Bluetooth GPS receiver you should configure it from the Control Panel (Main Menu -> Settings -> Control Panel -> GPS location). | * Next thing to do is to go outside and start GPS receiver. If you are using device with integrated GPS receiver you only need to select '''Enable GPS''' from Maemo Mappers '''GPS'' menu and for GPXView you need to select '''Enable GPS''' in settings view. If you are using external Bluetooth GPS receiver you should configure it from the Control Panel (Main Menu -> Settings -> Control Panel -> GPS location). | ||
- | * When GPS shows your position it's time to go as close as possible to cache location. You can use both Maemo Mapper and GPXView to get there. In GPXView select '''Goto''' tab. | + | * When GPS shows your position it's time to go as close as possible to cache location. You can use both Maemo Mapper and GPXView to get there. In GPXView select '''Goto''' tab [[Image:CacheGoto.png]] and Maemo Mapper just use map to get over correct POI icon [[Image:MaemoMapperView.png]]. |
- | + | == Locating the Cache == | |
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When Maemo Mapper shows that you are over cache icon and GPXViews goto tab tells that you are on correct coordinates it's time to start looking for cache box. Cache box is normally put some place where it's very difficult to find by accident. It can be under rock, hanging in the tree or in urban areas also some magnetic cache box are used. | When Maemo Mapper shows that you are over cache icon and GPXViews goto tab tells that you are on correct coordinates it's time to start looking for cache box. Cache box is normally put some place where it's very difficult to find by accident. It can be under rock, hanging in the tree or in urban areas also some magnetic cache box are used. | ||
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When you manage to found cache box open it carefully and put your name or nickname to the log book. You should remember to put cache box carefully on same place it was and check that it is properly closed. | When you manage to found cache box open it carefully and put your name or nickname to the log book. You should remember to put cache box carefully on same place it was and check that it is properly closed. | ||
- | Now go to GPXView and select '''Notes''' tab and mark cache '''Found'''. You can also write some comments here if you want | + | Now go to GPXView and select '''Notes''' tab and mark cache '''Found'''. You can also write some comments here if you want [[Image:MaemoMapperView.png]]. |
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- | + | == Logging your find (www.geocaching.com) == | |
+ | If you are connected to internet you can log your find directly from Maemo device. Just go to '''Logs''' tab and press '''Post a new log entry for this geocache''' [[Image:NewLog.png]]. This opens a web browser and you can write you log entry. | ||
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