Extracting data from GPS device to Python

[kemnet]

I have purchased this GPS device GPS Receiver - GP-735 (56 Channel) along with another device needed to connect to is VIA USB.

My ultimate goal is to get latitude and longitude information FROM the device (or any other information I would like) from the device and place it in a python script, Or basically just access the "latitude"/"longitude" information given by the device from a python script.

Apart from connecting the device via usb, I have no idea how to extract this information and turned to this forum for help.

I have looked at this forum where the author's goal seemed similar to mine. However I can't make much of it.

Hoping I could be pointed on the right path to extract data from my device.

Thank you.

[ghans]

You propably want to use GPSD to manage the device :

http://www.danmandle.com/blog/getting-g ... th-python/


ghans

[kemnet]

Seems perfect,
Just hope GPSd will work with this device (will be wiring it to USB)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BVZ ... ge_o00_s00

[gordon77]

here's an example using python...

viewtopic.php?f=91&t=90715&p=653120#p653120

you may have to change the port '/dev/ttyUSB0' to suit.