Google Earth GPS Tracking Solution

**_dopehead_** · 12-14-2005, 12:41 PM

i have been trying to figure this out but i can't, where does google earth put the cached images/db on your computer, it's not in its program directory ?

**MotoDude** · 12-14-2005, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by JackMan

Okay, this look REALLY cool! But if you're using nmeaGE for GE, do you still need to purchase GE Plus? Or is that what nmeaGE (in a sence) does?.. allows you to use your gps mouse with the free GE..?? anyone??

Works with either plus or the free version of GE.

**derbis** · 12-14-2005, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by _dopehead_

i have been trying to figure this out but i can't, where does google earth put the cached images/db on your computer, it's not in its program directory ?

bump on this, same question

**MotoDude** · 12-14-2005, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by _dopehead_

i have been trying to figure this out but i can't, where does google earth put the cached images/db on your computer, it's not in its program directory ?

C:\Documents and Settings\Username\Application Data\Google\dbCache.dat

**_dopehead_** · 12-14-2005, 05:48 PM

found it, thanks

**b8bboi** · 12-14-2005, 06:00 PM

With regards to building the GE cache, this is my game plan. Start logging my driving with an NMEA logger like GPSGate or something. Then play it back into nmeaGE/GE once I'm at home with broadband connection.

Would that work?

**JackMan** · 12-14-2005, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by MotoDude

Works with either plus or the free version of GE.

thank you kind sir! *downloading*

**Bait-Fish** · 12-14-2005, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by b8bboi

With regards to building the GE cache, this is my game plan. Start logging my driving with an NMEA logger like GPSGate or something. Then play it back into nmeaGE/GE once I'm at home with broadband connection.

Would that work?

Well, there's an idea. Looking at the GPSGate website they state that it can simulate GPS coords. From the screenshot I see there it looks like you can enter multiple points, altitude, and set the speed it moves. I've never used the program but this may be the ticket or at least a highly viable option.

**b8bboi** · 12-16-2005, 01:07 AM

I got a "Failed to open serial port" error while trying to read from GPSGate's nmea logger. iGuidance and other GPS software worked fine with the logger. Weird.

**MotoDude** · 12-16-2005, 11:05 AM

I have to admit you guys are using many components that I'm completely unfamiliar with. In fact, I'm completely clueless when it comes to carputers. I stumbled onto this site after noticing all the downloading coming from this forum (a good thing), and I really like what you guys are doing to your rides. I wish I had a carputer!

Last night I was reading this (translated via babelfish), and it finally dawned on me that you guys probably don't have keyboards. Now I can relate to the shortcomings of nmeaGE when applied to in-dash touchscreens. Makes me think we need a version that is designed specifically for touchscreens, which is obviously very different from the traditional keyboard/mouse laptop GUI. Hummmm......