Re: [Staffslug] GPS and OpenStreetMap
On 27/07/06, Russ Phillips <russ(a)phillipsuk.org> wrote:
On 27/07/06, Richard Smedley <richard.smedley03(a)ntlworld.com>
wrote:
> On Thu, 2006-07-27 at 15:31 +0100, Russ Phillips wrote:
> > After watching the OpenStreetMap talk at LUG Radio Live [1], I've
> > decided that I *have* to buy a GPS to help both OpenStreetMap and Free
> > The Postcode.
>
> Yes, it was that sort of talk, wasn't it :-)
It certainly had that effect on me. I looked at OpenStreetMap some
time ago, but I couldn't afford a GPS at the time. I like maps, and I
like open source, so this really sparked my interest.
> I've been thinking that some of our clients may want to try
> some mapping, to get communities more involved in their area.
> (At least that will be my justification for asking for
> the kit at work ;^)
It appears that hand-held GPS units can be had for about £60-odd. They
don't do driving directions, but are aimed at walkers, cyclists, etc.
At least some of them are suitable for collecting
OpenStreetMap-suitable data.
Russ
Aldi and Lidl are the places to go for those. They probably do them
for a fiver :-) Realistically, they are possibly around £30 for the
hand helds. They seem to be good quality.....
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