Post 9kDdTo7ObhS9YCu93Y by gemlog@mastodonten.de
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(DIR) Post #9kDT9TQ8qroC1bL1tY by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-25T20:27:00Z
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Want to find your way from A to B?You should try:https://maps.openrouteservice.orgI've used it a couple of times today, and it was great.* Uses OpenStreetMap data* Service provided by HeiGIT* Doesn't spy on you* Maps look great* Effective routes* Share with friends* Add your own tracks* Export to GPX plus others* Elevation profileYou can also go to C, D, E and many more. 😉 #OSM #maps #routes #routing #FOSS #FLOSS #CrowdSourced
(DIR) Post #9kDTojsyXWn8xmVAye by patricepoly@mastodon.art
2019-06-25T20:34:27Z
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@fitheach nice find thank you !
(DIR) Post #9kDWDKaPwH9Ne9fwdU by gemlog@mastodonten.de
2019-06-25T21:01:20Z
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@fitheach Cool!"What that? Who's there? Google? Is that you? I can just barely hear you now. Hello?"Hmm. No search, no mail, no ads, no maps, no navigation. Guess poor old google is just down to sat images. Maybe...https://gisgeography.com/free-satellite-imagery-data-list/"Say again goog. Say again..."
(DIR) Post #9kDWyKlr4RkNpTRE1o by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-25T21:09:50Z
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@gemlog Well, they also have Android.Do you use satellite images often?
(DIR) Post #9kDY4BSqgXGmentwyu by solene@bsd.network
2019-06-25T21:22:04Z
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@fitheach I use OsmAnd~ available for free on F-Droid :)
(DIR) Post #9kDYyQY3n2Lvek9qim by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-25T21:32:14Z
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@solene Interesting.Is all of OsmAnd Free software? They have a subscription service which: "allows you to get full access to every possible OsmAnd feature". That kind of suggests the Free version is feature limited.
(DIR) Post #9kDZkskgEVN71nALS4 by solene@bsd.network
2019-06-25T21:40:59Z
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@fitheach the paid version on google play is the full one. This version is the only one available for free on f-froid :flan_thumbs:
(DIR) Post #9kDaFiRebUEI2Sy9FQ by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-25T21:46:31Z
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@solene I thought that was probably the case.Does OsmAnd, from f-droid, want access to any of your data?
(DIR) Post #9kDc4gbPJXgZ2xOpqi by gemlog@mastodonten.de
2019-06-25T22:07:00Z
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@fitheach I like to overlay them on the maps.
(DIR) Post #9kDccWHQCOIGsWBUyO by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-25T22:13:07Z
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@gemlog I was just wondering. I've often looked at satellite images out of interest, but never had an actual use for them.
(DIR) Post #9kDdTo7ObhS9YCu93Y by gemlog@mastodonten.de
2019-06-25T22:22:45Z
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@fitheach They have a LOT of things and keep buying more, but we have android covered already - I just didn't list everything.https://www.androidpit.com/best-custom-roms-for-androidhttps://itsfoss.com/open-source-alternatives-android/
(DIR) Post #9kDeI01IdBfkwTzDbk by gemlog@mastodonten.de
2019-06-25T22:31:49Z
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@fitheach GIS normally uses stereo air photos, but sat imagery is also handy at times.Here is some imagery I grabbed from ovi and drew our ski trails on for our local non-profit x-country ski club. Real version is in svg.
(DIR) Post #9kDfQo8sGIC0fFIFto by daniel_bohrer@chaos.social
2019-06-25T22:44:34Z
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@fitheach it wants camera, location, microphone and storage access. (I don't know why mic and camera though o_O, I've blocked both of them) @solene
(DIR) Post #9kDff2L6H22ckZnTPM by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-25T22:47:10Z
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@daniel_bohrer Thanks!Hmmm, disappointing.@solene
(DIR) Post #9kEg66l88wEDR1qCAK by brnrd@bsd.network
2019-06-26T10:26:40Z
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@fitheach Cool stuff!Looks like they need to update their OSM data thoughThat routing won't work... (ORS vs. OSM)
(DIR) Post #9kEi7OrmVR9rn8hC08 by jaze@mastodon.social
2019-06-26T10:49:24Z
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@fitheach Thanks for this. Do you know of any similar service which also incorporates public transportation information?
(DIR) Post #9kEjL1lXI5Hg9cpulM by WandelStock@mastodon.art
2019-06-26T11:03:01Z
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@fitheach Always curious why navigation software adds 20km to the trip? Is gas that cheap?In time it saves 1 minute......
(DIR) Post #9kEpsF65LSMumYfZEu by Stem@framapiaf.org
2019-06-26T12:16:19Z
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@fitheach Main disavantage: i have an error message when i try to calculate too long toll-free routes: «Code 2004: Request parameters exceed the server configuration limits. By dynamic weighting, the approximated distance of a route segment must not be greater than 300000.0 meters». As far as i know, it will be corrected this august.
(DIR) Post #9kEptqSVv88KwmvNRY by el_joa@mastodon.social
2019-06-26T12:16:36Z
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@fitheach Wow, really great! I have use osm.org so far and always wondered if there wasn't a nicer interface - now here it is, thanks a lot!(What would be even nicer: if public transport options (train, bus...) would also be integrated)#osm#openrouteservice
(DIR) Post #9kErmgbWMTb2GSqrCa by esureL@chaos.social
2019-06-26T12:37:39Z
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@fitheach Hmm. Whenever I use OSM-based services, finding places gets harder immediately, even with very simple queries (see attached examples). Looking for a train station in Berlin, ORS either sends me in the US or literally somewhere in the district. Google on the other hand ... instantly gets me.I'm not sure if I can contribute to the search results, but normal user will pretty much always fall back to the solutions that work instantly. :-/
(DIR) Post #9kErpHUKCOVHElisq0 by esureL@chaos.social
2019-06-26T12:38:06Z
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@fitheach Hmm. Whenever I use OSM-based services, finding places gets harder immediately, even with very simple queries (see attached examples). Looking for a train station in Berlin, ORS either sends me in the US or literally somewhere in the district. Google on the other hand ... instantly gets me.I'm not sure if I can contribute to the search results, but normal users will pretty much always fall back to the solutions that work instantly. :-/
(DIR) Post #9kEzb05ssAOyrwzaoy by aoh@mastodon.acc.umu.se
2019-06-26T14:05:12Z
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@fitheach check out http://brouter.de/brouter-web/
(DIR) Post #9kF20LqpJiUHUnAJxg by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T14:32:15Z
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@gemlog I use GIS on a weekly basis, usually for walking and cycling routes. I've never used satellite images. Scale isn't useful and they don't add much info (for me). Contour lines, and such like, are much more useful.
(DIR) Post #9kF2L50V8akbKuZgwa by solene@bsd.network
2019-06-25T23:33:44Z
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@daniel_bohrer @fitheach I don't know, I'm not a developer of that app.Some plugins allow making vocal notes and also take pictures to help creating a google street view like service ( Idon't remember the name of the openstreet map equivalent).
(DIR) Post #9kF2L5DGN8xVyUXsps by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T14:35:59Z
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@solene Ah, I wasn't meaning "read the code".😉 Usually when you install the apps they ask you for permission to acess microphone, camera, GPS etc. @daniel_bohrer
(DIR) Post #9kF3MvLG8x85tSj9o8 by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T14:47:01Z
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@bikecurious I've spent years (on and off) coding stuff for addresses and munging address databases, and it is always hard work. There are dozens of ways of formatting addresses.The developers are keen to help, try asking them:https://ask.openrouteservice.org/
(DIR) Post #9kF3b45IR4SV3v0IBU by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T14:50:05Z
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@brnrd I think they made a new release today. It might be worth trying again.If it still doesn't work try asking the developers:https://ask.openrouteservice.org/
(DIR) Post #9kF4L9BRoDxUCKr2vI by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T14:58:25Z
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@jaze Sorry, no. This service has worked for me when I needed to travel by car or foot. Not had the requirement for public transport info.You could try asking the folk at OpenStreetMap if they know.
(DIR) Post #9kF4gBK33JeUucuKMy by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T15:02:12Z
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@WandelStock Bugs happen.The routing will be based on algorithms, they won't always be perfect.Did this happen because you selected fastest rather shortest roue?
(DIR) Post #9kF4v0uK3bioxFwm00 by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T15:04:51Z
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@el_joa A tough one to crack, and you need resources to keep that information up to date. I bet Google spend a lot of money doing it.
(DIR) Post #9kF52vDl5EPzdQoDK4 by WandelStock@mastodon.art
2019-06-26T15:06:19Z
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@fitheach no, i just drove it that way because i am familiar with this part.Google Maps, Here, TomTom are making the same mistake.
(DIR) Post #9kF5DLhBVRnYdlXpsO by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T15:08:12Z
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@esureL It is true (most) users will try a service and if they don't get immediate satisfaction will move off elsewhere. Human nature, I'm afraid.OSM are always looking for people to help improve the data:https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Getting_Involved
(DIR) Post #9kFB0s3V0Vc5oyIU5Y by penguin42@mastodon.org.uk
2019-06-26T15:49:52Z
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@fitheach the search failed pretty badly for me; try 'Manchester Piccadilly' - the search results are useless for it even though I can see it on the map; similarly Heaton park
(DIR) Post #9kFCle6YkhzpF02TTs by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-26T16:32:17Z
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@penguin42 WFMI entered "piccadilly" and it was the first on the list. "Piccadilly, Manchester" also worked. Entering "Manchester, Piccadilly" didn't work. Funny, huh!
(DIR) Post #9kFhakrFbSNV51HDqC by bikecurious@whomst.dog
2019-06-26T04:59:10Z
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@fitheach I want to like this geocoder, but its formatting addresses really oddly (eg: 2318 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98122, USA is formatted as East Cherry Street 2318, 98122, Central Area, Seattle, King County, Washington, United States) and I can't view the routing after entering in two addresses in Firefox for Android.One other nit, is there any way to set the starting addess as your current GPS location?
(DIR) Post #9kGmtKq1GKPEoOL8U4 by vfrmedia@social.tchncs.de
2019-06-27T10:52:17Z
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@fitheach @iona this is the site I was going to mention yesterday, but it doesn't work when you click on avoid highways (motorways) for a similar journey from the South to the North (apparently something is overloaded). This could be because both fast A-roads and motorways are being classed as "highways" by the algorithm.Otherwise its a fairly decent route planning/mapping site..
(DIR) Post #9kGu0KAaqPPIRhF7w0 by rory@en.osm.town
2019-06-26T08:24:52Z
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@solene @daniel_bohrer @fitheach Mapillary ( https://www.mapillary.com/ ) and OpenStreetCam ( https://openstreetcam.org ) are the 2 “open content” street level imagery services that help #OpenStreetMap.I don't think the #OSMAnd camera app is for that (both have their own apps), but it's for taking a georeferenced photo so that you can add data to #OSM yourself later. It doesn't upload the image(s) anyway.
(DIR) Post #9kH0aep08e3Oe6qrey by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-06-27T13:25:48Z
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@vfrmedia Not a problem I have here, there is either a road or there isn't one. No motorways or dual carriageways.You should let the team know about the issue, they may not be aware of it:https://ask.openrouteservice.org/@iona
(DIR) Post #9mYPBKxsCE7KygV8c4 by zudn@theres.life
2019-09-03T18:35:38Z
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@fitheach Doesn't work well for me. Misidentifies my neighborhood and goes to the airport instead of the center of town when I specify the latter. Needs more work.
(DIR) Post #9mYPTNjMeQOyljJqr2 by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-09-03T18:38:54Z
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@zudn Let the people know at Open Route Service, they are keen to resolve these kind of problems.https://ask.openrouteservice.org/
(DIR) Post #9mYVLFVDxTqeesD6vY by zudn@theres.life
2019-09-03T19:44:40Z
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@fitheach I'm probably not techie enough evento describe the problem. :)
(DIR) Post #9mYVTrFPVWUa2Sv1Ps by fitheach@mstdn.io
2019-09-03T19:46:14Z
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@zudn What you described earlier is good enough for starters. If the devs need more info, I'm sure they will ask.Give it a go.
(DIR) Post #9mYcmhE5gphk8iEPHk by zudn@theres.life
2019-09-03T21:08:04Z
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@fitheach Thanks for the encouragement.