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If anyone on the forums knows how to write a bit of code, I think this would be possible. Using textmarks http://www.textmarks.com/dev/docs/recv/ it would allow for the imput of coordinates to send to the textmarks site, which would look up the info from geocaching.com and respond with nearest caches. There is already a textmarks made that looks up the GC code and responds with the GC details via texting (http://coord.info/textmark.aspx) . If it was just coded differently so it could look up the nearest caches to your coordinates this would work. I would try to contact the provider of the service already available (at coord.info) and ask if they could implement this but I can't find any contact details.

Thank you, my phone does have a browser but the data plan doesn't seem worth it for me. I guess I was thinking there could be some way to only use text messaging, seeing as textmarks already can query the cache descriptions and such, I just wish there would be a way to get nearby caches through sms while I'm on the go

I'm finally getting an unlimited texting plan, and am trying to find ways to make use of it. I was wondering if there is any such service that would allow me to send my current coordinates via sms messaging and receive back a list of nearby caches, along with the details. I have used http://coord.info/textmark.aspx but you must know the geocache code to look up the info. Is there anyway to look up nearby caches by just texing my current coordinates? Thanks for the help!

Hello, I am going to cancel my monthly renewed premium membership soon, and I want to know when my premium features will expire. Will they expire right after I cancel my subscription, on the date of my next payment is due, or 30 days after. Thanks for your help.

So you did get it to work then? You can get the toolbar to minimize by clicking the little white arrow on the left, and get it to go on the top or sides by pushing select. Also, when you copy the data file just put it right on the root of the card not in any folder, and put the bunjalloo file anywhere. Then copy your cache file right to the root also so it's easy to type the address in the browser. It will be like File://cache/index.html or whatever the first index file is called. Remember to bookmark the index page so you can find it without having to type in the address. Click the little book, then the book with the plus Also, the person behind the bunjalloo program is constantly updating the program, so remember to update every once in a while. He just added sleep support so the DS will go into battery saver mode when the screen is closed. Also, he is trying to add picture support so the page will display with the images right on the page instead of clicking the green links. One more thing, dont put more than 500 (or 1000 at the most) caches on one index file. It will take too long to load. As for logging, no thats not possible. But you could install a note program on the ds (Such as DS Organize) which allows for the creation of text files on the go. It wouldn't be part of bunjalloo but would still allow you to type your log, then when you get home plug your memory card in and copy and paste. Thanks, if you have any more questions post back here.

yeah, I'd like to see if this works for someone else. Try it out, if you have any problems post back here. Remember use GPX Spinner instead of GSAK, it's easier. Just download GPX Spinner, drag your zipped .gpx file onto the icon on the desktop, then drag the cache file onto your card. You can delete the other files that are made on the desktop.

Yeah, I'd like to see if someone could try it on the PSP's browser also. I advise using GPX spinner (http://www.gpxspinner.com/download/) to turn your files into .html. Let me know if it works. It should be able to display pages better than the DS too, it should even have the pictures and maps if you turn them on in the GSAK or GPX spinner program.

I have been using GSAK to make the HTML files, but it is not free. You get nag screens so you must purchase it. It is easier to download GPX spinner. Just drag the pocket query onto the desktop icon, and the html files will be generated. Then drag the "cache" file onto your sd card, and type in file://cache/index.htm on the bunjalloo browser.

It's funny after I read this thread I thouht I had found a "CCC". I was looking in a bush looking for a micro and thought I saw what was a fake bird with the cache in it. When I saw the eyes of the "fake bird" move I knew I should get outta there. It was sitting on it's nest, and it freaked me out. I was about to lift it up! :-0

Sounds Great! I'll keep this in mind for the summer. Haven't been to a geocaching event yet, maybe now's my chance!

PSP USERS TRY THIS!Actually, There may be a way to view these pages using the PSP's built in web browser also. I do not have a PSP so I cannot try this, but it may work. Just follow these first steps: First you need to download the GSAK geocaching application on your PC. Found Here: (http://gsak.net/) When you have this upload your .gpx files into the program. Then go to File>Export>HTML It will come up with a bunch of options but leave everything the same except go to the advanced tab and at the bottom click .html instead of .htm (I don't think you have to do this but I did it anyway) Next export the folder to a place where you can find it (it is called caches by default. Then copy the entire file onto your Memory Card (by putting the memory card in the computer) onto the Common Folder of your memory card. Then turn on your PSP, Go to your web browser and type: file://Cache/_1index.html If anyone has a PSP and can try this please do so and post back here. If you don't have GPX files readily available you can use the Sampel GPX file that is included in the GSAK download just to see if it works. If this works on the PSP you can view as many pages as you like without being connected, but you will have to be a premium member of Geocaching to generate .gpx files.

This wasn't MEANT to be something that someone should just go out and buy, I'm just giving a solution for people who already have a DS and a flash card. I did not go out and buy the flash card just for this, I had it for a year already, so for me this is a 0$ way to paperless geocache.

I also just figured out how to sort the caches by distance from your home, you just gotta mess around with the settings in GSAK.

the cheapest way to go is to get the card i am using. It's called Datel Games n' Music and is sold at some retail stores (Target, Walmart) for about $25 to $30. I got mine for$20 off ebay. This is the only homebrew card sold at retail stores because it does not play illegal nds roms. It comes with 128mb memory which is enough to store lots of geocaches. It can do lots of other things too (homebrew games,apps, Im posting from a homebrew web browser) Hope this helps, post back if u have more questions!

I use my Nintendo DS Look Here: http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=191444

I've added some pictures if you wanna see how this looks

I'm not saying it's a better solution than anything else, just a good solution for people who already have a ds and use homebrew. (theres quite a lot of homebrew ds users) I would not suggest going out and buying a ds and homebrew card because that would cost about $160 and I'm sure there are cheaper options. I saw some other threads about people wanting to do this so this should work for them. I also tried the ipod way, but theres a limit to the amount of caches stored (1000 notes=300-500 caches). This is basically infinite and sorts them by name, code, distance, ect. It's also really quick using the touch screen on the DS!

The method that I explained DOES use offline webpages. It uses a homebrew web browser to view gpx. files that are turned into .html format and saved on the flash memory of the homebrew flash card. It works very nicely, and sorts the caches many different ways, it loads instantly because it is just loading off the card, and it displays all the info you need (including logs and hints) Oh, and also there's no limit to the amount of cache pages you have stored. The memory that comes with it can store 1000's but I have a 2gig card which could store way more than anyone needs.

Paperless Geocaching with Nintendo DS Homebrew: Solution I am using Datel Games n Music homebrew card, but this should work on just about any of them. This card only cost me about $20 After a few hours of converting files and playing around with some homebrew programs on the DS, I finally figured out a good way to store geocache info on the DS homebrew card. First you need to download the GSAK geocaching application on your PC. Found Here: (http://gsak.net/) When you have this upload your .gpx files into the program. Then go to File>Export>HTML It will come up with a bunch of options but leave everything the same except go to the advanced tab and at the bottom click .html instead of .htm (I don't think you have to do this but I did it anyway) Next export the folder to a place where you can find it (it is called caches by default. Then copy the entire file onto your flash card. Now download the Bunjalloo DS homebrew web browser application onto your computer, unzip the file, and put the .NDS file and data file onto your flash card. This is found here: (http://code.google.com/p/quirkysoft/) Now you must patch the NDS file with DLDI, (SO your card can read it) DLDI info here : (http://wiki.pocketheaven.com/DLDI) and here (http://dldi.drunkencoders.com/index.php?title=Main_Page) Now put your card into the DS and start up Bunjalloo DS. Once the home screen comes up click the green down arrow on the bottom of the screen and type file://Cache/_1index.html It will come up to the navigation screen and will have all of your caches sorted by name and cache number. just follow the links like a web page, but this is not online, it is local viewing. If you have a DS homebrew card and a DS and need any more help feel free to PM me. Thanks, I hope this is a good solution to paperless geocaching!

That would probably work, but I am not a premium member, so I cannot get gpx files. I wanted something where I could manually copy and paste info into. Maybe i'll have to look into the premium membership...

I did find one way to save geocaching pages. Using DSorganize you first save the webpage on the computer as an HTML file, then copy that to the DS card. DSorganize displays the entire webpage, but this is quite a long process for one page. I'm looking for an actual geocaching program. Otherwise I'll have to stick to this way...

Hello, I looking to do geocaching with DS homebrew, but I haven't found a program that has been written. Does anyone know of a piece of ds homebrew software that would allow the input of geocache info? I am using the Datel Games N' Music flash card. If not can anyone make one? Im thinking wifi could be used somehow to download cache info then save for on the go viewing. If anyone can help please respond.

Can anyone make a good program for paperless geocaching? maybe even use WIFI to connect to the geocaching database? then save caches. this would be really awesome. Also, I dont know how to compile this program, is there a pre-compiled version?