Something very useful and entertaining is the use of computer applications to GPS.
There are several programs designed to enhance and facilitate the functions of a terminal, to choose one, the first thing to consider is the compatibility with the brand and model of our apparatus and the ability to transfer data in both directions.
We use Ozi Explorer program, and is what we recommend, you can find a free demo on the network and, if you like, paying a certain amount? Approx. $ 75 – will be yours, with more features (see www.oziexplorer.com).
The applications are many and what to practice:
? We can introduce the waypoints with names, coordinates, etc., via the keyboard, avoiding the cumbersome it can be introduced with the GPS buttons.
? We can also create our routes, and the most interesting thing is that we see on the computer screen and the map on which we go to work, ultimately, we can set a route at home before for doing so and then transfer to our through a GPS? interface? for use on the route.
To see the map need to have it scanned, using either a scanner or digital maps on CD that is in the market, the latter not very suitable, being at 1,250,000 (so far is the only one in Spain) , little detail for our purposes, though if nothing else, we can help give an idea of the situation. To make the map is used, we must first calibrate OZI, introducing at least 3 points of coordinates. The OZI EXPLORER has many more functions that you shall discover as the wish to obtain, but it certainly is exciting.
? Also useful to me personally that fascinates me is, after making a journey, we cross the track? Collected? along the way, the computer can display the route that we propose and compare theory with real, and thus assess the successes and mistakes we have committed navigation. You can see the development of travel, point to point, and completed the route faster or slower depending on the speed that we have taken in each section, as the track record also the speed and altitude.
?The latest in this field is to connect the GPS cable to a laptop or a PDA (Desktop Personal Asistant ? Desktop Personal Assistant) So, through an additional program of OZI EXPLORER and digital maps in the memory of any of them, navigate? Moving map?, Ie put us through a symbol displayed on the map and as we move we can see our offset.
In this section we close the little manual for those who will you please start in this exciting world of GPS and you may have a basic understanding, we hope to serve you and help keep in mind that is built on our modest experience.