The official Electronic Tour Guide project blog

Charging stands

We made new shiny acrylic stands for charging devices at the point of sale.
E.g. a table stand, like this one.

Electronic Tour Guide is coming to Berlin

Finally, after the summer lockdown, the restrictions have been lifted a bit and we are here, rushing to test the new version of our Electrionc GPS Guides specifically designed for cycling, segwaying and scooter trips. With optional microphone for the leader and tour group members if desired.

Segway & bike version of Electronic Tour Guide ready for production

Segway & bike version of Electronic Tour Guide ready for production.

We’ve created the special version of Electornic Tour Guide for Segway and bike tours. The devices may operate in independent mode as well as being connected with the leading unit. Depending on selected options, the communication module allows the leader to talk to the group in one way, duplex or in multicast mode consequently.

Nice and usefull enclosure improvement

No more mechanical difficulties with updating of firmware and content anymore!

New enclosure add-on not only improves the aesthetics of the device, but also makes the disassembly and assembly of the device easier than ever. Just remove protection seal, unscrew back panel and take PCB out of enclosure. Copy the new data-image, reset the device and repeat the procedure in reverse order. Is that simple!

This new add-on completely unique and available for our clients only.

New version of Electronic Tour Guide for mini-vehicles equipped with a screen and multi-casting Bluetooth

We’re pleased to announced the new version of Electronic Tour Guide for touristic mini-vehicles with the multiple Bluetooth audio headphones pairing option.

This version of device was created especially for small electric cars and twin bikes. That has 7″ color screen to show your the current position of vehicle, recommended tracks, attraction markers and previously saved locations for simple navigation. The button’s interface providing all features available in wearable version of Electronic Tour Guide + couple of additional, like map zooming and Bluetooth pairing.

New leaflets with up to 25% off

Clients of our partners receive 10 and 25 percent off on rent of Electronic Tour Guide.
The discount is so sweet that even Charles IV wanted to get it :)

To do this, we have come up with extra promo-codes to enter in a special field on the site when ordering the device.

To receive the discount, don’t forget to ask a manager or administrator at the reception in partner’s office.
More information about our partners is on the website.

BItcoin revolution is coming!

Today and forewer! Form this moment and for a long time (as I hope) we have a Bitcoin cryptocurrency payment option. Check it our on the website!

Various color versions of audio-guides for our partners in other cities

Every potential partner form other cities asking me, whether we have a color options of our magic GPS audio-guides? Eventually, once and for all to close this topic and to explore opportunities for expanding device’s aesthetic solutions at once, we have made five additional color species.

Henceforth, our partners could choose not only the technical aspects, but also make their version of device more original. In accordance with the symbols and spirit of the city.

The demo movie filming

You probably have been noticed that now we have a wonderful video on the website, which clarifies various advantages of our ingenious invention.

If you still haven’t seen it — you should definitely see it!

• Firstly, there are original sound content! You can hear how it sounds in reality.
• Secondly, there is everything about the nonlinear narrative auto-focus and interactive prompts, which is a part of our unique know-how.
• Eventually, it’s just a beautiful video showing the true beauty and charm of the city.

And of course, everything is edited entirely in Linux :)

Here is direct link (MP4 video), just in case.