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Tag: OpenStreetMap

If you find OpenStreetMap a bit difficult to plan off-road routes, try OpenRouteService

2025-08-032025-08-03 Danie
An interactive map displays a route (41 km) with options to download in various formats, including JSON and GPX.

OpenRouteService (ORS) is an open source route planner service that leverages OpenStreetMap data to provide a variety of routing and spatial analysis services. It actually uses a forked and modified version of the GraphHopper routing […]

Blognavigation, opensource, OpenStreetMap, technology

Bringing OpenStreetMap Data Into Minecraft

2024-12-312024-12-31 Danie
The image shows a city scene, in the style of a Minecraft video game. In the foreground, there is a wide road with crosswalks and what looks like a bus stop or a small transit station. The background is dominated by skyscrapers of varying heights and colors, showcasing a mix of architectural styles. There are green spaces visible between some of the buildings, hinting at parks or planned landscaping.

Over the years, dedicated gamers have created incredible recreations of real (and not so real) locations and structures within the confines of Minecraft. Thanks to their efforts, you can explore everything from New York City […]

Bloggaming, minecraft, OpenStreetMap, technology

StreetComplete is a gamified Android app specifically for casual contributors to OpenStreetMap Editor for mapping in the field

2023-07-232023-07-23 Danie
A map prompting whether there is a cycleway at that point on the map, and of what type.

The app is made specifically for casual contributors and beginners as no prior knowledge about OpenStreetMap (such as tagging schemes) is required to contribute with this app. Furthermore, there is a bit of gamification and […]

Blogmapping, opensource, OpenStreetMap, StreetComplete, technology

Magic Earth: A New Google Maps Alternative Launches on Android Auto based on OpenStreetMap

2023-04-302023-04-30 Danie
View of phone screen with dashcam view of the road ahead and overlays for speed limit etc

Magic Earth now supports Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) systems powered by the phone’s camera. The application can monitor the road ahead and provide functionality otherwise available in integrated ADAS technology fitted into the car. […]

BlogMagicEarth, navigation, OpenStreetMap, privacy, technology
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