mozilla-location-python 0.5.1

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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.