GPS base map of Tripoli & Libya coming soon!

Anything that will help me navigate my way around the country will be of help mate, count me in as interested. Oh aye, flying out on the 15th of December, will give you a shout nearer the time.

Clansman wrote:

Oh aye, flying out on the 15th of December, will give you a shout nearer the time.

Just in time for some Christmas spud!

Sandman6 wrote:

Clansman wrote:

Oh aye, flying out on the 15th of December, will give you a shout nearer the time.

Just in time for some Christmas spud!

Aye tell me about it, what does roast camel with all the trimmings taste like anyway washed down with fruit juice of course

Good idea.

Maybe, just maybe you can base it on the new postal codes, if it ever surfaces.
But, well done mate, that is DEFINITELY something that should be available in the Libya

so how do actually determine addresses like "opposite the malik supermarket, along aswat road" for instance? what happens if malik supermarket goes bankcrupt one day and aswat road is 5 kilometers long? I never got to figure that out..

Rocko wrote:

so how do actually determine addresses like "opposite the malik supermarket, along aswat road" for instance? what happens if malik supermarket goes bankcrupt one day and aswat road is 5 kilometers long? I never got to figure that out..

huh?

Changes occur all the time, which is why updates are required!

Sandman6 wrote:

We are currently developing a GPS base map for the Tom Tom Go 500/700/900 series for Tripoli - this will probably be based upon the Google Maps format and will include among others, landmarks and waypoints for places of interest and lots of other useful features. If this proves to be successful, we will extend the coverage area to include the coastal belt and maybe even some of the interior region and oilfields.

If there is sufficient demand, we will also consider developing base maps for other GPS devices.

Unable to give any costs just yet, at least until the Beta version is complete. Please note that this map WILL NOT be avaliable anywhere else.

Please indicate your interest here.

Very interested in buying one of you

Sandman6 wrote:

Rocko wrote:

so how do actually determine addresses like "opposite the malik supermarket, along aswat road" for instance? what happens if malik supermarket goes bankcrupt one day and aswat road is 5 kilometers long? I never got to figure that out..

huh?

Changes occur all the time, which is why updates are required!

haven't got myself a car yet, in the meantime  will it work if I strap it to my head mate ?

Clansman wrote:

Sandman6 wrote:

Rocko wrote:

so how do actually determine addresses like "opposite the malik supermarket, along aswat road" for instance? what happens if malik supermarket goes bankcrupt one day and aswat road is 5 kilometers long? I never got to figure that out..

huh?

Changes occur all the time, which is why updates are required!

haven't got myself a car yet, in the meantime  will it work if I strap it to my head mate ?

Clansman, You buy it we fix it in my car.

Samakauk wrote:

Clansman wrote:

Sandman6 wrote:

huh?

Changes occur all the time, which is why updates are required!

haven't got myself a car yet, in the meantime  will it work if I strap it to my head mate ?

Clansman, You buy it we fix it in my car.

Nice of you to volunteer to be my driver, 10LYD per day sound about ok with you

Sandman: you just found a Beta tester here. If anything I can do let me know

Clansman wrote:

Samakauk wrote:

Clansman wrote:

haven't got myself a car yet, in the meantime  will it work if I strap it to my head mate ?

Clansman, You buy it we fix it in my car.

Nice of you to volunteer to be my driver, 10LYD per day sound about ok with you

I will drive you for free, as u will be driven by a health and safety advisor your safety is guaranteed, somehow

Samakauk wrote:

Clansman wrote:

Samakauk wrote:

Clansman, You buy it we fix it in my car.

Nice of you to volunteer to be my driver, 10LYD per day sound about ok with you

I will drive you for free, as u will be driven by a health and safety advisor your safety is guaranteed, somehow

Now that bit in bold is worth far more than 10LYD per day

Clansman wrote:

Samakauk wrote:

Clansman wrote:

Nice of you to volunteer to be my driver, 10LYD per day sound about ok with you

I will drive you for free, as u will be driven by a health and safety advisor your safety is guaranteed, somehow

Now that bit in bold is worth far more than 10LYD per day

I told you its free,,, "free" is a friend's offer, and friends worth far more than 10000000 LYD.

keep up the good work!

The issue we have at the moment is a lack of quality base maps to work with.

We can make a Vector map - this will run on your GPS device, it will show you where you are (in relation say, to driving down Gargaresh Road), but won't take you from point A to point B.

What we need is a quality base map in order to make a Raster version. This is the type of map which you're all used to seeing on the GPS and which allows you to input waypoints, POI's and is directional capable.

Keep watching this space, we'll get there (pun)

You have a user here.

great news about the tom tom hope it takes off soon .....

Any update on the production of this map?  I'm looking for a GPS map for Libya but as yet, one doesn't seem to exist.  Would definately be interested in buying yours if you make it.

I recently saw a GPS device in one of the shops in Fateh tower ground floor of unknown brand that had a full Libya map. Asking price was around LD 250, I am not 100% sure.

I was looking was something that would be usable in North America as well but it did not have any other maps installed. The merchant mentioned that I could download the maps from internet but decided not to chance it so I didn't buy.

Maybe worth a try if you are interested, than you can post your evaluation of the device here so others can make up their minds.

thankyou for the reply.  I think i've seen the device you are on about.  I'm looking for just the maps though.  I have a built in GPS in my car but there are no maps for libya on it.  I can add tomtom maps to it so i'm hoping this will solve my problem

Sandman6 wrote:

The issue we have at the moment is a lack of quality base maps to work with.

We can make a Vector map - this will run on your GPS device, it will show you where you are (in relation say, to driving down Gargaresh Road), but won't take you from point A to point B.

What we need is a quality base map in order to make a Raster version. This is the type of map which you're all used to seeing on the GPS and which allows you to input waypoints, POI's and is directional capable.

Keep watching this space, we'll get there (pun)

Let us know when that changes.

There is a base map of Tripoli available...but we haven't figured out how to steal it yet

Well, if you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them..

please keep us informed. demand for this is most definitely present.

Sandman6 wrote:

There is a base map of Tripoli available...but we haven't figured out how to steal it yet

I know someone working on a similar project a tourist map for Tripoli with a lot of experience and has access to maps

if ur interested let me know .

HI,
I bought a Garmin Nuvi 1440 and downloaded an IMG file which has all the main roads in Libya and details for all the roads in Tripoli.  The names of some streets are indicated and there are several points of interest.  This is what I did: (1) I downloaded the map file from: garmin.na1400.info/routable.php, and named it "gmapsupp.img".  (2) I then inserted a microSD card in the slot of the Garmin Nuvi 1440, connected the Garmin to my PC and then using file manager I created a directory called "Garmin" in the microSD card. (3) I then downloaded a software called "IMG2GPS" (freely available - use a bittorrent if you have any problems) and uploaded the file to the Garmin directory on the SDcard using the "Folder/Card" option.  (Remember that the Garmin website provides free software updates and the USB drivers in case you need them.) Perhaps the IMG file can be used for Tom Tom.  Hope this helps someone!!

hi Sandman6 is there any update

You know that I'm in.  Have lots of tech q's and would love to get together to talk more about it.  I should be arriving in BG in a few days from Alexandria.  If ya'all need any help let me know... would be glad to fill my time with something like this.

Very interested and shure that I'm not the only one! :-) Good luck! Make a good job! :-)

Sandman6 wrote:

There is a base map of Tripoli available...but we haven't figured out how to steal it yet

...yes, and the person behind it is my business partner, which has been working on the project for the past 4 years to set it up and get the necessary clearance from the authorities.

if you should need any help, please let US know

Hi I will visit Libya, this Cristhmas so I am looking for a gps map. my gps is garmin oregon 450. Is anyone that can lead me.

thanks a lot

Here is a map for Garmin devices, there are some software programmes to install the IMG files on mapsource, just google it.

http://mapcenter.cgpsmapper.com/maplist … 33&rgn=All

Hope it works, I haven't tested it yet since i have not moved to Lybia yet.

Jotxo

you can use GPS from Diwan Co.

thanks.
I found this map http://garmin.na1400.info/routable.php

Absolutely fantastic... as soon as it's ready I'll take one - please keep us all updated - many thanks.

Perfect guys, interresting and badly needed anyway. I have spent the last 10 Years in Libya !!!!

we're still waiting mate