pyNav

A modular, feature-rich navigation software built with Python and PyQt6 that provides GPS tracking, route planning, mapping, and points of interest management.

Overview

Languages: Python

Documentation

A modular, feature-rich navigation software built with Python and PyQt6 that provides GPS tracking, route planning, mapping, and points of interest management.

Features

🗺️ Interactive Mapping

Multiple Map Sources: OpenStreetMap, Satellite imagery, Hybrid maps, Terrain maps, OpenTopoMap, CyclOSM
Real-time Rendering: Smooth tile loading with intelligent caching
Layer Support: Toggle satellite, traffic, and POI overlays
Multi-zoom Support: Zoom levels 1-19 with dynamic tile loading
Offline Capabilities: Map tile caching for offline use

🛰️ Location Services

Multi-Source GPS: Serial GPS devices with NMEA protocol support
IP Geolocation: Automatic fallback using multiple IP location services
Manual Input: Coordinate entry for precise positioning
Real-time Tracking: Live location updates with accuracy indicators
GPS Quality Monitoring: Satellite count, fix quality, HDOP, and accuracy tracking

Turn-by-Turn Navigation: Complete routing with voice guidance ready
Multiple Routing Engines: OSRM (free), GraphHopper, offline routing
Route Optimization: Avoid tolls, highways, or specific road types
Vehicle Types: Car, motorcycle, bicycle, walking routes
Live Route Display: Blue route lines with turn indicators
Navigation Instructions: Detailed step-by-step directions

🔍 Address Search & Geocoding

Address Lookup: Search addresses, landmarks, and coordinates
Multiple Results: Up to 5 search results with confidence scoring
Reverse Geocoding: Get addresses from map coordinates
POI Search: Find nearby restaurants, gas stations, hotels, etc.
Search History: Remember recent searches
Map Integration: Automatic marker placement and map centering

📍 Points of Int

[View full README on GitHub]