Techno Event: Getting the most from technology Event Cache

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Bremar Josrut: All who attended have logged their attendance so it’s time to run shutdown on this Techno event. Once again I want to thank Anton for doing the presentation and for all the helpful little tit-bits that he gave. It has really opened up a new world of possibilities with combining Technology and Geocaching.

Also thank-you for those who attended, your support was greatly appreciated.

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Geocache Description:

This event is for those who want to come and join us between 09H00 and 13:00 to learn more about Geocaching from a technology perspective. If you would like to join us, please post your attendance the event.

 

Have you tried to use GSAK, but found it confusing / difficult to use. Have you thought "Wow! It seems like it could be a cool program if I just knew how to use it"? If so then this techno event is for you!

It would be beneficial for you, if you have one, to bring your own laptop / Macbook, with Wi-Fi capabilities so you will be able to experiment and then with your new found skills and knowledge use the computer tools.

If there are specific topics you would like us to cover and they are feasible, then we will try and accommodate them into the curriculum. Please keep an eye for attendee updates as to what additional topics are going to be covered.

The purpose of the event:

- Paperless caching.
- How to use GSAK and other tools to enhance your Geocaching experience,
- Sending data to GPS devices;
- Generating Stats;
- Having a great social time together!

Some liquid refreshments will be provided during breaks for those attending.

The Itinerary for the day:

 

08H30 - Arrive and set up Internet access.
09H00 - Lesson 1 :

Brief introduction to GSAK

The very basics of GSAK

The interface

Filters

Macros

Setting up and downloading Pocket Queries (Premium Member)

Slicing and dicing the Geocache info using GSAK.

10H15 - Quick smoke break / liquid refreshments

10H30 - GSAK statistics -

Setting up the Badge Generator the html page to Geocaching.com (Basic update)

11H30 - Quick smoke break / liquid refreshments

11H45 - Now the real fun starts - Enjoying the social, swapping and discovering coins and meeting new friends!

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GSAK workshop - Getting the data to work with your GPS, and testing it]

13H00 - Event conclusion

 

Prerequisites:
1) Laptop must have Wi-Fi access so it can access the supplied hotspot at the venue to access geocaching.com for the pocket queries.
2) The free version of GSAK loaded on your laptop / computer without the "nag screen" so you can follow the lessons being presented.

Addition note:
Anton (from DamhuisClan) will bring down to PE the geo-hardware sourced in Gauteng for you, and you can get it from him at the event.

Also as we have access to the church hall with Wi-Fi a small donation to cover cost would be greatly appreciated

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