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Subject: 
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
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lugnet.robotics.handyboard
Date: 
Wed, 20 Oct 1999 14:52:26 GMT
Original-From: 
William Ho <ukho@tm.net.myIHATESPAM>
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I learned that somebody has successfully connected GARMIN GPS to HB.  If I am
not wrong , this GPS is not be able to receive any signal in building.  If this
the case, GPS is only good for outdoor robotics.  Another thing is about the
accuracy of the GPS, it is about 1 to 15 feet which I think is not good for
detail mapping.

Please comment.

Regards,
William


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  Re: GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
 
(...) Yes, I have done it, perhaps others. I use mine nearly every day connected to a GPS, but it has nothing to do with robotics. You're a bit off on your accuracy though, the spec actually says you'll be within 100 meters 95% of the time. I think (...) (25 years ago, 21-Oct-99, to lugnet.robotics.handyboard)

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