Paperless Geocaching Class

[Buy_The_Tie]

I’m thinking about giving a class on the basics of paperless geocaching. Within the last year I have went through the sharp learning curve on pocket queries, PDA’s, Spinner & Plucker, and I’d like to share what I have learned. The class would be pretty basic, as I only have knowledge of this process using Windows XP and the Palm operating system and software. First, I’m curious to know if anybody would be interested in attending this class. Second I’m curious to know if anybody would like to help who has had more experience with other PDA’s and operating systems. I would probably hold it some evening this winter, either at my house, or if there is a greater demand, a library or some other such place.

[TeamLotsacache]

Brian-
I’m sure REI would be willing to host it. They have clinics every Tuesday night. Let me know and I can get you the contact info.

[Snoshu]

Hey, I’d like to help if you need it… I could bring…

Laptop/ 2 Sony Clie’s
GPS Babel
Spinner
Plucker
Easy GPS
Micro S&T
Palm Desktop for Clie’

Lemme know..
Bill
Team Flushingrouse

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[Hotdogs_Off_Trail]

I’d be interested in attending if I have the date open. I’m struggling with a new Palm now but am having problems with the unit itself.

[GrouseTales]

Sounds like a good idea. I’ve been paperless for a couple years now, but would love to see how other people are doing things. I just started using the Plucker/Spinner and Cachemate last month. I’m pretty new to those and could always use a few pointers. A class would be a good way for cachers to see what they like before purchasing a Palm/PocketPC.

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Brian
WGA Vice President
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[Cathunter]

Another thought would be to hold an event cache & make paperless geocaching the main topic of the event. Maybe throw in some advanced GPSr and PC use for Geocaching demonstrations also? I would enjoy seeing how others go about projecting waypoints, uploading track logs, and demonstrations of how others are using the various map software such as streets & trips, metroguide, roads & recreation, USAPhotomaps, etc.

I know of a nice eatery in Kenosha that we could get our own room for everyone to bring their toys to and we could have pizzas and soda (or steak & lobster ) at the ready. I participated in a couple of non-geocaching seminars there previously and it worked out very nicely. I’d be happy to help if this is of interest to Brian & the Group.

[This message has been edited by Cathunter (edited 01-06-2004).]

[Ray]

Show me what you got, I am always running out of ink and paper.

[admin]

I would most certainly be interested. Let me know what you decide. I can probably catch a ride with the beast. (If he doesn’t mind)

[rpaske]

Extra Credit? Check this site out. http://b.hammond.home.mchsi.com/paperless.html

[sbukosky]

Sounds like a good idea. If needed,I might be able to get the company to let me use an LCD projector so everyone wouldn’t have to crunch around a monitor or laptop.

[Lee]

I sure would like to learn more. If Steve cannot obtain a computer projector, I can. I also have some ideas about projecting the display of a PDA onto the large screen (we have those too). Just let me know.

[MadisonJoe]

I would be very interested!

I also just started a new topic called..

“Help!! Is this Palm + gps a good deal?”

This looks like a great deal for paperless Geocaching!

Palm $99.00 + free shipping (if shipped seperate)

Magellan WAAS GPSr only $20.00 (After rebates)

MadisonJoe

[Buy_The_Tie]

Thanks for all of the input so far. Right now I’m developing a course outline and a presentation to go along with it. It’s looking right now like we will cover: Setting up pocket queries, setting up, configuring & using GPX Spinner, configuring and using Plucker, and using Easy GPS. I also plan on lighly touching on Palm PDA software, and using Plucker on the PDA. I still have not looked into a venue yet, but I will soon.

[window licker]

I am trying to go paperless, I just got everything in my pda and I need help!! I would be interested in a clinic or something of that sort!!

[Snoshu]

Licker…

Hey, I’m in Sussex too.. Can’t be more than down the street…

We use a Clie and Spinner/Plucker…

I could meet you somewhere or at one of our houses..etc..

Lemme know!

Bill

Team Flushingrouse

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