Tweaking TrackNS

RedRocket · 04-21-2003

I'm working on some enhancements (hopefully) to rogerRabbit's TrackNS script. The big one is to plot some hint of AP related data on the real-time track. Since all the script gets is a count of New and old APs, I'm changing the track color depending on the AP counts reported. I also added a 'dotted line' track, and the size of the dot indicates the total count of APs being heard.

http://216.39.145.11/images/NSTrackSample.jpg

In the sample image, green indicates a 1 or more new AP found, and yellow is 1 or more existing (and 0 new). Dot size grows by (total APs / 2) pixels. I seem to recall that no more than 6 APs total were see at anytime when I created this sample. Dots are spaced 50ft apart.

The colors I picked suck, so I'm trying to find a set of colors that will work better.

I hope to post the new script soon.

EDiT · 04-23-2003

Looks great. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

RedRocket · 04-28-2003

Well, I was going to post it, but I can't upload ZIP files, despite seeing old posts that do.

blackwave · 04-28-2003

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Originally posted by RedRocket
Well, I was going to post it, but I can't upload ZIP files, despite seeing old posts that do.

hmm.. just noticed that...

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You have attempted to upload an invalid type of attachment. The valid extensions for attachments are: gif jpg png txt bmp jpeg

... it's possible the database was getting too big... :/

gmiller220 · 04-28-2003

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Originally posted by RedRocket
Well, I was going to post it, but I can't upload ZIP files, despite seeing old posts that do.

Couldn't you change it to file.zip.txt to attach it? If not pm and I'll host it for you.

RedRocket · 04-28-2003

Lets try it this way: TrackNS Zipfile

RedRocket · 04-28-2003

Excerpt from the readme:

New features compared to rogerRabbit's original TrackNS:

- All setting are now in the system registry rather than TXT files
- Track plot can be either the original line style or a Dot style
- Track plot can be colored based on new/old APs located in the area
- Track plot in dot-style can change size based on # of APs found in the area
- Audio is supported
- Audio can be enabled/disabled
- Audio tones for SNR level can be suppressed.
- The MapPoint application window can be kept on top and sized to overlay part of Network Stumbler
- A .PTM file with prior track data can be loaded on startup
- Zoom level is only set once, allowing native MapPoint controls to be used for Zoom.

RedRocket · 04-28-2003

One more thing. If audible SNR feedback is disabled, the script will try to play a ns-tick.wav file. (here) I found the Pinball game supplied with Windows 2K/XP is a excellent source of alternate NS sounds.

Eyecannon · 04-28-2003

There's a version of TrackNS that does this:

http://wardrive.eyecannon.com/stumbmap04.jpg

and improved version like that would own. I have the script somewhere if you need it...

RedRocket · 04-28-2003

The latest TrackNS I found is 0.1.5, which scribbles the GPS points on the map in real-time, and logs breadcrumbs to a file as well. It appeared that the breadcrumbs where to be imported later, but perhaps they can be entered in real-time via MP's data-query features. Network Stumbler does not pass down the AP details in the current version, so real-time plotting of AP location is not possible. I use Stumbverter to plot them on the same map I used for the track in a post-processing phase.

Eyecannon · 04-28-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by RedRocket
Network Stumbler does not pass down the AP details in the current version, so real-time plotting of AP location is not possible. I use Stumbverter to plot them on the same map I used for the track in a post-processing phase.

As I just posted, that version of TrackNS DOES plot AP's in realtime...

RedRocket · 04-29-2003

I'm eager to see that. If you have a copy, please post it here in the forum. I've seen several people here (myself included) interested in any real-time mapping tools.

Eyecannon · 04-29-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by RedRocket
I'm eager to see that. If you have a copy, please post it here in the forum. I've seen several people here (myself included) interested in any real-time mapping tools.

http://forums.netstumbler.com/showth...&threadid=3794

That's the one

RedRocket · 04-30-2003

That script does not plot individual APs in real time either, but it is ready to do that once Network Stumbler is updated to call the OnScanResult script entrypoint. Right now, all any script gets is a count of the new and known APs since the last scan, and the best SNR of all of them. Stumble-map-track uses these counts to plot the circles. I had hoped it may be actually plotting AP range rings, which currently is only possible with post-processing of a NS text export file.

So, being a newbie to the forum (and wardriving in general), I didn't read through everything to see that something similar had been done.

I think I actually tried that script, but it didn't work for me (probably due to other problems).

Eyecannon · 04-30-2003

.... I have used that script, despite what it says it does plot those range circles in realtime. Maybe you should TRY IT?!

04-21-2003	#1 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	Tweaking TrackNS I'm working on some enhancements (hopefully) to rogerRabbit's TrackNS script. The big one is to plot some hint of AP related data on the real-time track. Since all the script gets is a count of New and old APs, I'm changing the track color depending on the AP counts reported. I also added a 'dotted line' track, and the size of the dot indicates the total count of APs being heard. http://216.39.145.11/images/NSTrackSample.jpg In the sample image, green indicates a 1 or more new AP found, and yellow is 1 or more existing (and 0 new). Dot size grows by (total APs / 2) pixels. I seem to recall that no more than 6 APs total were see at anytime when I created this sample. Dots are spaced 50ft apart. The colors I picked suck, so I'm trying to find a set of colors that will work better. I hope to post the new script soon.

04-28-2003	#9 (permalink)
Eyecannon Ward River Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Santa Monix Posts: 679	There's a version of TrackNS that does this: http://wardrive.eyecannon.com/stumbmap04.jpg and improved version like that would own. I have the script somewhere if you need it... __________________ No, officer, YOU are under arrest! http://eyecannon.com/wardrive.html

04-30-2003	#14 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	That script does not plot individual APs in real time either, but it is ready to do that once Network Stumbler is updated to call the OnScanResult script entrypoint. Right now, all any script gets is a count of the new and known APs since the last scan, and the best SNR of all of them. Stumble-map-track uses these counts to plot the circles. I had hoped it may be actually plotting AP range rings, which currently is only possible with post-processing of a NS text export file. So, being a newbie to the forum (and wardriving in general), I didn't read through everything to see that something similar had been done. I think I actually tried that script, but it didn't work for me (probably due to other problems). Last edited by RedRocket : 04-30-2003 at 11:15 AM.

04-30-2003	#15 (permalink)
Eyecannon Ward River Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Santa Monix Posts: 679	.... I have used that script, despite what it says it does plot those range circles in realtime. Maybe you should TRY IT?! __________________ No, officer, YOU are under arrest! http://eyecannon.com/wardrive.html

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04-23-2003	#2 (permalink)
EDiT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 29	Looks great. I'm looking forward to trying it out.

04-28-2003	#3 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	Well, I was going to post it, but I can't upload ZIP files, despite seeing old posts that do.

04-28-2003	#6 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	Lets try it this way: TrackNS Zipfile

04-28-2003	#7 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	Excerpt from the readme: New features compared to rogerRabbit's original TrackNS: - All setting are now in the system registry rather than TXT files - Track plot can be either the original line style or a Dot style - Track plot can be colored based on new/old APs located in the area - Track plot in dot-style can change size based on # of APs found in the area - Audio is supported - Audio can be enabled/disabled - Audio tones for SNR level can be suppressed. - The MapPoint application window can be kept on top and sized to overlay part of Network Stumbler - A .PTM file with prior track data can be loaded on startup - Zoom level is only set once, allowing native MapPoint controls to be used for Zoom.

04-28-2003	#8 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	One more thing. If audible SNR feedback is disabled, the script will try to play a ns-tick.wav file. (here) I found the Pinball game supplied with Windows 2K/XP is a excellent source of alternate NS sounds.

04-28-2003	#10 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	The latest TrackNS I found is 0.1.5, which scribbles the GPS points on the map in real-time, and logs breadcrumbs to a file as well. It appeared that the breadcrumbs where to be imported later, but perhaps they can be entered in real-time via MP's data-query features. Network Stumbler does not pass down the AP details in the current version, so real-time plotting of AP location is not possible. I use Stumbverter to plot them on the same map I used for the track in a post-processing phase.

04-29-2003	#12 (permalink)
RedRocket Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 24	I'm eager to see that. If you have a copy, please post it here in the forum. I've seen several people here (myself included) interested in any real-time mapping tools.