A fairly minimal Fitbit app that aids navigation through waypoints using bearing / direction.
- Enter waypoints using settings in companion app.
- Wait for GPS to lock (red = disconnected; gray = connected).
- Click Prev / Next buttons (on screen or physical) to toggle current destination.
- Click on Compass to lock / unlock North orientation.
- Remember to exit app after use by clicking the physical Back button.
The format for a single waypoint is:
Waypoint<tab>latitude<tab>longitude
Multiple waypoints are separated by a |, like so:
WP #1<tab>lat_1<tab>lng_1|WP #2<tab>lat_2<tab>lng_2|WP #3<tab>lat_3<tab>lng_3|...
This can be easily done using a spreadsheet application (e.g. Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice, ...)
First, create a table of waypoints for your route, for example:
| Waypoint | Lat | Lng | Separator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dot | 1.280084 | 103.856275 | | |
| Marina Barrage | 1.281401 | 103.87247 | | |
| Garden Service Road | 1.294282 | 103.867362 | | |
| East Coast Park | 1.294848 | 103.883451 | | |
Note: You can use geocode.localfocus.nl to get the coordinates for a desired address.
Then, open the table in your phone using an app like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
Copy waypoint rows, EXCLUDING the header (which in this case would be Landmark, Lat, Lng, Separator)
Paste into the entry box in Enter Waypoints in the app settings.
Note that sending the waypoints via a messaging app may truncate the <tab> character.
- Red = North
- Blue = Destination
- Aqua = Bearing (North / East / West / South Orientation)
The Ionic has it own GPS but does not have a compass. In this scenario, bearing is determined by comparing current location versus a stored previous location.
The next waypoint is automatically selected when near the current waypoint. Hence, a waypoint in close proximity cannot be set as the current one. To disable this, set "Auto go to next waypoint" = 0 in the companion settings.
I only made this project for fun and to learn something new. If this has helped you in any way, please feel free to donate :)
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