Another GPS question
#11
06-25-2016, 01:55 PM
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Have you checked out the app Maps.me NO CELL service required.. I just did a post here on HD about this app... Nice 'Plan B'
http://maps.me/en/home
http://maps.me/en/home
#12
06-25-2016, 01:58 PM
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#13
06-25-2016, 03:29 PM
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Have you checked out the app Maps.me NO CELL service required.. I just did a post here on HD about this app... Nice 'Plan B'
http://maps.me/en/home
http://maps.me/en/home
#14
06-26-2016, 12:03 AM
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Hello all,
Looking at getting a Harley GPS. Have the "non" Harley Zumo 660 now and have had nothing but problems with loading routes from rider planner even when I get one loaded it sometimes dosen't stick to it, have also used base camp which I find is terrible.Has anyone tried the new Harley 590 or should I just buy the Harley 660. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Looking at getting a Harley GPS. Have the "non" Harley Zumo 660 now and have had nothing but problems with loading routes from rider planner even when I get one loaded it sometimes dosen't stick to it, have also used base camp which I find is terrible.Has anyone tried the new Harley 590 or should I just buy the Harley 660. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
As for not sticking to the route - it looks at the begin/end point and plots the fastest route if you have no intermediate waypoints. When I had my 660 I found Basecamp to be a PITA. I used it more to give me time & distance to my destination or find an unfamiliar location. I'm not big on planning routes.
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06-26-2016, 07:35 AM
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Keep in mind that all GPS units will operate the same way.
When you build a route on a computer, you are using that software's mapping algorithms.
Now when you import that route into a GPS unit (any of them), the only thing that gets imported are the starting point, ending point, and any way points in between.
The GPS unit then uses its built in mapping algorithm to calculate the route between those points.
If you want to force the GPS to follow your exact route, you have to make sure you have enough data points so that no matter what map you use, it takes the same route between points.
If there are multiple ways to get from point A to point B, then you might need more data points.
If there is only one way to drive between those points, then you won't need as many way points.
When you build a route on a computer, you are using that software's mapping algorithms.
Now when you import that route into a GPS unit (any of them), the only thing that gets imported are the starting point, ending point, and any way points in between.
The GPS unit then uses its built in mapping algorithm to calculate the route between those points.
If you want to force the GPS to follow your exact route, you have to make sure you have enough data points so that no matter what map you use, it takes the same route between points.
If there are multiple ways to get from point A to point B, then you might need more data points.
If there is only one way to drive between those points, then you won't need as many way points.
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06-26-2016, 08:23 AM
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I have the Zumo 390LM with the TPMS so I can also keep check on tire psi on the go.
I also use my phone and the Waze App, works fine with no cell coverage.
BTW - If you are out on your bike, phone on, it needs to be charging, guys.
I bought the Deltran to USB 2amp with a usb cable so my passenger can also charge their phone right off the battery tender pigtail cruising down the road.
A dead phone is no good for anybody.
Remember, most smart phones require the 2 amp charging, especially if anything is running on the phone, just saying...
I also use my phone and the Waze App, works fine with no cell coverage.
BTW - If you are out on your bike, phone on, it needs to be charging, guys.
I bought the Deltran to USB 2amp with a usb cable so my passenger can also charge their phone right off the battery tender pigtail cruising down the road.
A dead phone is no good for anybody.
Remember, most smart phones require the 2 amp charging, especially if anything is running on the phone, just saying...
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