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mozillalocationpython 0.5.1
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# mozilla-location-python
Uses nmcli on Linux in a short, simple Mozilla Location Services with Wifi from Python.
Goal was to be as simple as possible.
Note that a similar service with better accuracy is available from [Google](https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/geolocation/intro).
Let us know if you’re interested.
## Install
`sh python -m pip install -e . `
### prereqs
Linux system with NetworkManager (e.g. Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, etc.).
## Usage
`sh ./MozLoc.py `
Returns dict() containing lat lng accuracy N BSSIDs heard.
In urban areas, accuracy ~ 5 - 100 meters.
### convert to KML
You can display your logged data in Google Earth or other KML value after converting by
./csv2kml.py in.log out.kml
with
pip install simplekml
Note that your time MUST be in ISO 8601 format or some KML reading programs such as Google Earth will just show a blank file.
E.g.
2016-07-24T12:34:56
## Contributing
Pull request if you have another favorite approach.
Would like to add Bluetooth, should be simple.
## Notes
[Inspired by](https://github.com/flyinva/mozlosh)
[Alternative using Skyhook and geoclue](https://github.com/scivision/python-geoclue)
[Raspberry Pi NetworkManager](https://raspberrypi.stackexchange.com/a/73816)
### Raspberry Pi 3
Debian comes without NetworkManager by default.
Be careful as you lose Wifi password etc. by this procedure
Install network manager and remove the old
`sh apt install network-manager apt purge dhcpcd5 `
reboot
upon reboot, try
`sh nmcli dev wifi list `
you should see several wifi access points and signal.
try the MLS geolocation program above.
License
For personal and professional use. You cannot resell or redistribute these repositories in their original state.
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