Description

This is a Qt based Linux manager application for the Globalsat DG-100 GPS datalogger. It allows the user to control DG-100 settings, download track files off the DG-100, engage live GPS 'mouse' mode, and export GPX files to google earth. It also allows basic viewing of trackfiles via Google Maps.

Status

First release (0.5 Beta) now available for install as tentative .deb package. Release tested on Ubuntu 9.04 and 9.1. Package installs launcher to the Applications-->Accessories menu.

Summary

Use the GlobDoG to connect to your DG-100, and adjust settings (as outlined in the DG-100 manual.)

Use the GlobDoG to display real-time NMEA data from your DG-100 via GPS "mouse mode."

Use the GlobDoG to download your DG-100 recorded trackfiles. View the tracks in Google Maps, and export selected files as standard GPX files. GPX can be imported to Google Earth.

Requirements

• A GlobalSat DG-100 GPS data logger device.
• QT4 support
• Standard Prolific USB to Serial drivers installed

To Be Done

• Improve handling of "unconnected" device. Or device connected after startup.
• General code cleanup
• Change NMEA and DG100 QT dependencies to pure C++ std dependencies.
• Help file, instructions and hints.
• Improve the display of selected trackfiles on google maps.
• (Perhaps) Allow Mouse Mode data to be displayed on a map.