OpenStreetMap
Today I get rid of Eclipse and managed to submit my first plugin to import the proprietary csv format provided by the Columbus V-900 GPS logger.
Get it here: http://web.me.com/oliverwieland/Website/JOSM_files/ColumbusCSV.jar
The V-900 is the real must-have-gadget for mac users (like me). Or - in other words - people who value design more than functionality or fair prices ;-)
The latter version seems to be true, as the data interface of the V-900 is a p..c. of sh.t. The only way to grab the tracks on a mac is to eject the mini SD card, put it into your USB slot and copy the CSV files on your box.
The next problem arises when you would like to see these data in JOSM. No problem for Windows users, but if you are on a Mac, you are screwed. This plugin helps.
Enjoy
Discussion
Comment from Zartbitter on 18 May 2009 at 10:18
Maybe you should include that information in the josm wiki page?
Comment from Harry Wood on 18 May 2009 at 12:37
There's a JOSM/Plugins list on the wiki, but even better there's a page about this GPS unit. You should definitely document your plugin there : osm.wiki/Columbus_V-900
Comment from RussNelson on 19 May 2009 at 12:27
I wrote a Python program to turn the CSV into a .gpx file. Want a copy?
Comment from Johannes69 on 25 May 2009 at 17:23
Russ,
yes, that would be great.
Comment from RussNelson on 27 May 2009 at 01:09
I've uploaded it into the OSM source control, here: http://svn.openstreetmap.org/applications/utils/gps-tracks/columbus-to-gpx/