an invitation to participate in
Contemporary Cartographies Comob Network
24th November 2010
7pm until 10pm

Comob is a spatial and social mapping app for iphones. For the Contemporary Cartographies // 01 launch we will be creating a temporary comob network and need you to join us. Download and launch the app on your iphone, and share your current location with the rest of the network (see image).

The whole network will be projected live onto a large screen at The Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, for the evening. Watch as other users arrive and leave the gallery or attend the event virtually while you are physically elsewhere. Remember to launch the app on your way to the gallery so that others can see your movement through the city.

You can download a free iPhone app ‘Comob net’ from the app store.
On the settings screen use the group name “mmdc” and a username with no spaces or blanks, and email lauramansf (at) gmail.com with your username.

Please note if you use Comob your location is shared with other members of the group who can track your positioning once your application is turn on and activated.

iPhone
Download the free iphone app ‘comob net’ from the app store.

Select ‘settings’, then enter a

1. username = any name you choose, with no spaces or blanks

2. (only if you want to register with us at comob - not necessary for this project)

3. group name = ‘mmdc’ for this event

‘4. show names’ = turns the names on or off on your screen only (others can still choose to show your name on their screen)

5. ‘proximity sensor’ = turns the proximity sensor in your screen on or off. When it is on the screen will turn off if you put your hand over the top of the screen. Select on to preserve battery life.

6. Advanced Settings (not necessary for this project)

7. Choose between map, satellite and hybrid for how you view the background map

8. Choose between none, all and conv.hull for how you view connections with other users. ('all' is recommended)

Return to ‘map view’.

You should now see everyone who is part of the group.

When you log out your last location is still visible in the map.

By participating in this work your username and location will be viewed by other participants.

(for further technical help see the 'comob net help' page on www.comob.org.uk)