From 3e2462eaf4c01865b5ad63f64704b2dd367331b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jakub <106778416+MarekZegare4@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2026 16:15:01 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs(readme): advertise the GPS navigation suite Add a navigation tagline to the intro and a dedicated "GPS navigation" feature-highlights block (waypoints, compass, navigate-to-anything, location sharing, trail, global units); note location nav in the Messages entry and expand the Tools entry to cover waypoints/compass/navigate. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.8 --- README.md | 19 +++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index c7ccc379..a67d5d3d 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,6 +2,8 @@ This branch extends the official MeshCore companion radio firmware for the **Seeed Wio Tracker L1**. Provides support for both the original OLED and the e-ink variant, with additional features and UI enhancements. +It turns the L1 into a capable off-grid **handheld navigator** — waypoints, a GPS compass, and navigate-to-anything (a saved point, a mesh node, or a location a contact texts you) — on top of a polished, multi-language messaging UI. No extra hardware required. + Join the discussion on the official MeshCore Discord: https://discord.gg/sdhYArU2jr Solo firmware thread: https://discord.com/channels/1495203904898728149/1505294337884553447 @@ -21,7 +23,16 @@ Solo firmware thread: https://discord.com/channels/1495203904898728149/150529433 - Enabled sensor screens with support for all onboard sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure, luminosity, CO₂) and GPS data -- [Messages Screen](./docs/solo_features/message_screen/message_screen.md) — view and send messages, open message details, reply with quick messages or custom text, per-channel notification and melody overrides +- **GPS navigation** — a full navigation suite that needs no extra hardware (details in the [Tools Screen](./docs/solo_features/tools_screen/tools_screen.md) docs): + + - **Waypoints** — mark a spot (car, camp, water…) with a short label, see it on the trail map, and get live bearing + distance back to it; the list always offers a one-tap backtrack to where your trail started + - **GPS compass** — heading derived from course-over-ground (no magnetometer needed), shown as a clear scrolling heading tape with a large degrees + cardinal readout + - **Navigate to anything** — a saved waypoint, a node straight from Nearby Nodes, or a location someone shares with you in a message + - **Share & save locations** — send a waypoint to a contact or channel; on the other end, navigate to or save any shared location with one menu + - **GPS trail** — background route recording with an auto-fit map (waypoints + live position), summary stats, and [GPX export](#gpx-trail-export) + - **Metric or imperial** — one global Units setting drives every distance and speed across the UI + +- [Messages Screen](./docs/solo_features/message_screen/message_screen.md) — view and send messages, open message details, reply with quick messages or custom text, navigate to / save locations shared in a message, per-channel notification and melody overrides - [Favourites Dial](./docs/solo_features/favourites_dial/favourites_dial.md) — pin up to six contacts for quick access from the home screen @@ -31,7 +42,7 @@ Solo firmware thread: https://discord.com/channels/1495203904898728149/150529433 - [Screen Lock](./docs/solo_features/screen_lock/screen_lock.md) — lock the device to prevent accidental keypresses, with a lock screen showing time and sensor data -- [Tools Screen](./docs/solo_features/tools_screen/tools_screen.md) — GPS trail recording and export, nearby nodes, ringtone editor, auto-reply bot, auto-advert +- [Tools Screen](./docs/solo_features/tools_screen/tools_screen.md) — GPS trail & waypoints, compass, nearby nodes (with ping & navigate), ringtone editor, auto-reply bot, auto-advert ### E-ink Display @@ -82,12 +93,12 @@ Updating to newer firmware versions usually does not require erasing flash unles | Document | Description | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| [Messages Screen](./docs/solo_features/message_screen/message_screen.md) | Sending messages, context menus, reply, Notif/Melody overrides | +| [Messages Screen](./docs/solo_features/message_screen/message_screen.md) | Sending messages, context menus, reply, navigate to / save shared locations, Notif/Melody overrides | | [Favourites Dial](./docs/solo_features/favourites_dial/favourites_dial.md) | Pinned contacts grid, unread badges, pin/unpin | | [Clock Screen](./docs/solo_features/clock_screen/clock_screen.md) | Clock page, date, configurable data fields | | [Settings Screen](./docs/solo_features/settings_screen/settings_screen.md) | All settings sections with values and interactions | | [Screen Lock](./docs/solo_features/screen_lock/screen_lock.md) | Lock/unlock sequence, lock screen, auto-lock | -| [Tools Screen](./docs/solo_features/tools_screen/tools_screen.md) | GPS trail, nearby nodes, ringtone editor, auto-reply bot, auto-advert | +| [Tools Screen](./docs/solo_features/tools_screen/tools_screen.md) | GPS trail & waypoints, compass, navigation, nearby nodes, ringtone editor, auto-reply bot, auto-advert | ### Upstream MeshCore