9-18-09...GPS Enabled Weather Radar version 2.2 out

**syrguy1969** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 01:17 PM

New version with some bug fixes + tweaks was just released:

Quote:

Originally Posted by avs777

Version 2.2 now available!

*Note: This application utilizes data connection. Unlimited data plan is recommended.
*Note: This application relies on third party webservices that are subject to change without notice.

*Note: Radar and Satellite data is not available in all regions.

Features:

- Gets weather radar for current GPS location or using cell towers
(to get location using cell towers uncheck "Use GPS" in Settings)
- Ability to manually enter location
- Click anywhere on the map to move to that location
- Different zoom levels
- Animated radar loop
- Multiple resolutions (VGA,QVGA,WVGA,WQVGA) Portrait/Landscape/Square
- Integrates with Showaco TitaniumWeather 4.2 PlugIn

System Requirements:

- WinMo Pro 6 or higher
- NETCF 3.5

Version History:

2.2.01
- Fixed a bug where culture specific decimal formatting prevented GPS fix in Raw interface mode.
- Fixed a bug where in some cases radar image was 1 hour older than what the app showed.
- Webservice enhancements.

2.1.01
- Fixed a bug where culture specific decimal formatting did not allow correct Radar/Satellite image to be downloaded.

2.1
- Fixed reg file to import the GPS Radar to the Titanium Weather (thanks MysticGenius)
- Minor fixes

2.0
- New source of Map/Radar/Satellite data
- Support for more locations * - USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Brasil, Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean
(126W,50N - 66W,24N; 57.4922W,57.4922N - 57.4922E,57.4922S; 57.4923E,59.7901N - 116.7913E,59.7901S)

* Radar Loop is available in USA only.

Download:

GPSWeatherRadarPro_2_2_01.cab

Instructions:

Just download the cab and run it on the device. Go under programs and click the GPSWeatherRadar icon to run the app.

Tips & Tricks:

- Sometimes radar/satellite image may not be displayed due to ... lack of rain in your area

lucky you!
Try zooming out to a wider area, it most likely rains somewhere else

- To integrate with Showaco TitaniumWeather 4.2 PlugIn import "GPS WR Tit Wthr Add On.reg" file located in Program Files\GPSWeatherRadar after installation.
Or use this cab http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...7&d=1249440283 provided by climber1872000
- To back up settings make a copy of files lctn.xml and gwr.config located in Program Files\GPSWeatherRadar.

Screenshots:

Enjoy!

spiritcrusher33 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 06:43 PM

this is exactly what in looking for. thanks man

demonlordoftheround · #3 (**permalink**) 08-10-2009, 10:24 PM

Works like a dream! Fast GPS locks. Thanks for this great find!

**syrguy1969** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 09:54 AM

Updated first post, version 1.5 just released (now I can use it LOL)!!!!!

demonlordoftheround · #5 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 05:52 PM

Yes, version 1.5 is better!

**syrguy1969** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 08:53 AM

I installed and tried it out last night on my Omnia and it is fantastic!!!! Sure it took a minute or so to get the GPS lock, but once I did, I can update any time from the previous lock info without waiting for GPS, and it is 100% easier than trying to input radar info the old way!!!! WOW!!!!! (the loop option is pretty cool as well!!!)

#7 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 09:01 PM

What needs to be done to integrate into Titanium Weather? I have it installed and it located my city but does not show with my other radar images.

**syrguy1969** · #8 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 08:45 AM

lwrdrchvy2....I just edited the first post to incluse a file named radarmerge. It helps merge the radar images into Titanium Weather. I did find I had to run the GPS app alone first to set it up (well....I don't know if it was needed, but it was easier). Give it a shot and see it it is easier for you.

piranah · #9 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 11:29 AM

yea, i had to run gps first (took 20 min to get a lock, darn Iowa

) and then after that the radar was perfect, but it didnt merge into titanium. but ill check out the file in the first post and see if that works...thanks

**syrguy1969** · #10 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 11:41 AM

avs777 doesn't say specifically, but I think this app is meant as a stand-alone app that you need to create an individual panel for, but another user (climber 1872000) created the radarmerge app to have the radar images actually show in the main Titanium Weather panel. A little confusing at first, but it does work.

As far as the GPS goes, I know it takes a while, but for those of us that don't travel so much, once you get your 'home' location locked, you can just update the radar without GPS, so it is a really cool + easy way of inputing the radar into Titanium Weather!!!