getodk / getodk/docs

Add explicit section on using an external GPS device

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Description

Using an external device is briefly mentioned in a note at https://docs.getodk.org/form-question-types/#location-widgets

@mathieubossaert has some great resources described on the forum

A goal should be to write this generically since the state of the art changes quickly.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with the location-widgets section at docs.getodk.org/form-question-types/#location-widgets and read the linked forum resources. Add a generic, explicit section explaining use of an external GPS device, accounting for changing technology. Verify the documentation builds successfully with the repository's Sphinx setup.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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