[ gpsdrive ] No developer question, but a question about an older version of gpsdrive

[Hamish]

Thomas Schönhütl wrote:
> > In gpsdrive.h you 'll find
> > #define ROUTEREACH (0.02+10*current.groundspeed/(3600*milesconv))
..
> I recompiled 2.10pre2 with
> 
> */ #define ROUTEREACH (0.02+10*current.groundspeed/(3600*milesconv)) */
> #define ROUTEREACH (0.04+10*current.groundspeed/(3600*milesconv))
> 
> in src/gpsdrive.h
> 
> and it seems to be the factor 0.04 which is great on highways, factor 
> 0.03 seems to be the correct in cities. I could only test it on a short 
> route.
> 
> I will try it with different routes and then I will report my experiences.


Instead of different rules for cities/highways could you make a list of the
best time/distance-to-waypoint while at different speeds? Then we could create
a single new formula. i.e. it doesn't have to be linear or rules based.

Sorry it is poorly worded, I hope that makes sense.


thanks,
Hamish


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