GPS and Google Maps

[Hameli]

I want to make a project where i can input the XYZ coordinates in google maps and i get the directions in raspberry pi, I'm a beginner and i have no clue where to start or what do i need.

[topguy]

Input how ? GPS ?
Google maps running where ? On Pi ?
Getting directions as text, voice, graphics ??

I got more questions than answers so maybe you should take the time to describe your project in more detail.

Checking out googles Directions API seems relevant:
https://developers.google.com/maps/docu ... ions-panel

[Hameli]

I mean like imagine having your iphone where you search for a location in google maps and you get the directions, i would like to do the same but instead of an iphone i will use the Rpi.

[ame]

You need a Raspberry Pi, a USB wifi dongle, a display and a battery.

[ame]

And a GPS module, of course.

[InsideJob]

It doesn't do the navigation part but FoxTrotGPS can pull maps and satellite images from Google. My Garmin is great for navigation but when I want to see what shops are nearby I always use FoxTrot. The Google maps even show where stuff is inside of buildings like at the mall. Open Street Maps are better for finding things like public parking lots and bike trails though. So I get the best of both and I don't need an Internet connection once the maps are downloaded. Warning though, the map tiles are TINY and I had over a MILLION of them. Try copying a million files with Linux some time.... my computer slowed down to a crawl.

Have been wanting to try GPSDrive with my Pi but unfortunately its not in the Raspbian repo.