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24 alternatives to Directional antenna alignment using phone motion sensors
Satellite Tracking and Alignment Resource
This tool uses a smartphone's motion sensors to help users align directional antennas. By leveraging the phone's built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, it provides real-time feedback on antenna positioning. The app is… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Directional antenna alignment using phone motion sensors launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Open-source digital stylus using camera tracking and inertial measurements - Jcparkyn/dpoint
2023 · github.com · its alternatives →
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High-precision indoor positioning framework for most wifi-enabled devices. - schollz/find
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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High-precision indoor positioning framework, version 3. - schollz/find3
2018 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Online Compass▲106Use an online compass to instantly find true north and live direction in seconds. Fast, no app needed - turn your phone into a real compass.
2024 · onlinecompass.io · its alternatives →
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Hi HN! I would like to present my project called TOMMY, which turns ESP32 devices into motion sensors that work through walls and obstacles using Wi-Fi sensing. TOMMY started as a project for my own use. I was frustrated with motion sensors that didn't detect stationary presence and left dead zones everywhere. Presence sensors existed but were expensive and needed one per room. I explored echo localization first, but microphones listening 24/7 felt too creepy. Then I discovered Wi-Fi sensing - a huge research topic but nothing production-ready yet. It ticked all the boxes: could…
Oct 2025 · tommysense.com · its alternatives →
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Aegir GPS/LTE/Iridium Tracker. Contribute to cepa/aegir-gps-tracker development by creating an account on GitHub.
2024 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Automatically track your journeys on a stunning map 🌍
2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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A compass that shows landmarks, sunrise/sunset + golden hour
Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Code & schematics for position tracking sensor using HTC Vive's Lighthouse system and a Teensy board. - ashtuchkin/vive-diy-position-sensor
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
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that combines precision navigation with realtime sensor data
2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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EZ-TRAK is a comprehensive satellite tracking suite designed for amateur radio operators, weather satellite enthusiasts, and educational purposes. The software interfaces with an EZ-TRAK BLE device which is mounted to a lightweight foldable portable satellite dish antenna to hand track satellites in real-time, providing azimuth and elevation data for optimal antenna positioning.
2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN, This is a follow-up to our original Show HN post, where I launched the first version of MBCompass. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44155741 Since then, I've added several features based on user feedback and community input... I just released v1.1.9 of MBCompass - Minimal, FOSS compass and navigation app. New in this version: - Theme toggling (Dark/Light) controlled via settings - Fix current location arrow visibility - Compass accuracy alerts - Sensor status indicator - Explicit button for showing the GPS current location - Smooth transitions and many more..…
Jan 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Smart Doppler radar powered by your phone
Feb 2026 · pi-speedlab.us · its alternatives →
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Aria ▲101Gesture control for smartwatches and wearable devices.
2015 · ariawearable.com · its alternatives →
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Improve your cornering with sensors of your smartphone
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Estimote launching precise indoor positioning for robots & AGVs using UWB beacons In the beginning, our hardware and software were capable of just broadcasting and understanding iBeacon packets. But...
2017 · blog.estimote.com · its alternatives →
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Crop health, weather, field monitoring & agronomist support
2021 · doktar.com · its alternatives →
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2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Digital Compass direction app to find your accurate location
2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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