GPS

Adding GPS to Your Electronic Product (and How to Scale Up)

Adding GPS to Your Electronic Product (and How to Scale Up)

If you’re planning on making a product with GPS capabilities here’s what you’ll need to know about available GPS modules and their relative cost.

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Camera Restrica

This “Camera Restricta” Stops You from Taking Lame Photos

A prototype iPhone accessory prevents you from taking predictable, touristy photos by locking down the shutter when it detects that you’re standing in a commonly photographed area.

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Smart Bike Tweeted its Cross-Country Journey

Smart Bike Tweeted its Cross-Country Journey

Precious is the name of the sensor laden anthropomorphized bicycle modified by New York makers Zolty, Mattias Gunneras, and Michael Lipton of Breakfast. The project started when its rider, Janeen, had decided to ride across the US on the TransAmerica Trail to raise money for LIVESTRONG. The crew at Breakfast wanted to lend support and saw it as an opportunity to create something different and exciting.

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New in the Maker Shed: Ultimate GPS Breakout

New in the Maker Shed: Ultimate GPS Breakout

It’s hard to find a good, reliable GPS module, which is why haven’t carried one. But when when we tested the Adafruit Ultimate GPS, we knew it was worthy enough to be in the Maker Shed!

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GPS-Based Puppy Pedometer

GPS-Based Puppy Pedometer

Becky Stern is up to some really cool stuff over at Adafruit. This GPS Dog Collar (as shown on her adorable dog, Olive) uses a a GPS sensor, OLED display, and Adafruit’s Atmega32u4 Breakout Board to track your pet’s progress towards a goal distance.

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