Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[Chubb]

been using garmin legend etrex cx.. so far so good..

some + points bout it.

-sunlight readable screen

-2 x AA battery (easy to get, no worries bout low batt)

-long battery lifespan

-water proof

-shock proof

[Chubb]

been using garmin legend etrex cx.. so far so good..

some + points bout it.

-sunlight readable screen

-2 x AA battery (easy to get, no worries bout low batt)

-long battery lifespan

-water proof

-shock proof

[CMYRS]

jus got my oregon 300 few week ago...

 

super good.... easy to use... but user interface diff from my old hcx, so have to learn from start again...

 

dude!

how did u manage to mount yr oregon to the bike?

did u use one of those handph rubber suction mounts to the windscreen?

[jonkuek]

I wanna buy Zumo 500, anyone know where i could get a good deal?

[PuTrA]

I have been using a GPS device to guide my travelling around Malaysia and also other parts of the world. With this thing, you will never get lost, you also dun need a tour guide more or less.

 

A GPS (Global Positional Satellite) device can be mounted on the bike, mine at the mirrors.

 

If any one wish to know something about it, can post question here.

 

 

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/tt6389/accessories/SSL20657.jpg

 

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i86/tt6389/accessories/SSL20652.jpg

 

how much do the gps cost?

[jonkuek]

how much do the gps cost?

 

pls refer to the previous page, page 28, i had made a brief price list

[jhawk2820]

I did some checking for you. Your garmin quest can only load one map file at a time. One way is to, from Mapsource, and select the appropriate map tiles from MSM, and MFM and transfer into the device. However, I also read that there are some routing problems in some areas.

 

http://www.malfreemaps.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=274

 

I think the easiest way is to get unlock code for the MSM v2.30.

 

 

you are right. Quest can load so called "multiple" maps which combine under a gmapsupp.img. Using mapsource with maps from Garmin, you can select different country and area that you need and install into Quest, but due to its small internal memory, can really have much maps to install at 1 go .

 

anyway MFM does not need any unlock code and it updating almost every weekly. But MSM did not have an update for the pass 3 months

[jonkuek]

Need help, i had Singapore/Malaysia City Navigator NT v2.72, tried to use MapSource to upload the maps to my Zumo500, but it pop out a funny error, please refer to picture. However, no problem with MSM or MFM. Anyone know how to solve it?

[Demon]

Need help, i had Singapore/Malaysia City Navigator NT v2.72, tried to use MapSource to upload the maps to my Zumo500, but it pop out a funny error, please refer to picture. However, no problem with MSM or MFM. Anyone know how to solve it?

 

The pic abit small.

 

It seems like you do not have enough memory in your Zumo to upload the selected map tiles.

 

Why don't free up some space by deleting the pre-loaded map (usually the biggest single IMG file) after backing it up in your PC.

 

Anyway I have never tried uploading maps directly from Mapsource into Zumo, is that possible ?

[ausa]

I am using GPSmap 60CSx, Just made a copy of the map that my friend newly bought the GPSmap 60CSx in singapore. but when I use that map, and go to find address, ( usually when you click the find address, the region will automatic show Singapore than it go to City for you to select) it does not show Singapore ?? anyone got the solution?

[rajeh_bp]

Anyway I have never tried uploading maps directly from Mapsource into Zumo, is that possible ?

Yes possible... very possible...

[lao uncle]

I am using GPSmap 60CSx, Just made a copy of the map that my friend newly bought the GPSmap 60CSx in singapore. but when I use that map, and go to find address, ( usually when you click the find address, the region will automatic show Singapore than it go to City for you to select) it does not show Singapore ?? anyone got the solution?

 

If the default show Malaysia, just go and change the country to Singapore and you will show the town of Singapore. First town will be AMK

[ausa]

Don't understand what does it mean by " default show Malaysia " ?

But if I change the Micro SD card to the one that I have been using earlier, it will have no problem ???

[lao uncle]

Don't understand what does it mean by " default show Malaysia " ?

But if I change the Micro SD card to the one that I have been using earlier, it will have no problem ???

 

 

Now, I understand why you cannot use the address function for Singapore. The reason is that the lastest version of malsingmaps is the search function of address for Singapore is disabled due to software problem.

 

Hope that they solve it for the next version.

 

Changing your SD card will not solve this problem as it is due to the version of map that your friend give to you.

 

To solve this problem use the POI instead.

[ausa]

IC, I will call my friend to check it out if he have the same problem or not too, Thanks buddy.

[Demon]

The reason is that the lastest version of malsingmaps is the search function of address for Singapore is disabled due to software problem.

 

I have no problem using the address search function with MSM v2.30 or v2.29 on my nuvi.

 

IC, I will call my friend to check it out if he have the same problem or not too, Thanks buddy.

 

It will be useful if you can provide the map info such as the type of map and its version.

[lao uncle]

I have no problem using the address search function with MSM v2.30 or v2.29 on my nuvi.

 

 

 

It will be useful if you can provide the map info such as the type of map and its version.

 

I am talking about ver2.30 uploaded on a 60cs. It cannot do an address search but can do a POIs search.

 

When this version was installed on PDA with gmxt, it too like your nuvi, got no problem searching for addresses.

 

Guess this got to do with the firmware of 60cs.

[ausa]

I have no problem using the address search function with MSM v2.30 or v2.29 on my nuvi.

 

 

 

It will be useful if you can provide the map info such as the type of map and its version.

 

how to check the map version? can you check it with the gps unit or have to remove the disk and use the pc to check

[Demon]

how to check the map version? can you check it with the gps unit or have to remove the disk and use the pc to check

 

From the GPS unit itself.

 

MENU > MAP SETUP > INFORMATION

[lao uncle]

how to check the map version? can you check it with the gps unit or have to remove the disk and use the pc to check

 

For 60cs, press

 

menu>> menu>> setup>> map>>

 

under map setup go to

 

information

 

check the version nos from "EPM-R v2.30 by Antyong/Sunn. Malsingmaps"

this is the version 2.30 which is the lastest version

 

Hope this help, your 60csx may be a bit different.

[jonkuek]

The pic abit small.

 

It seems like you do not have enough memory in your Zumo to upload the selected map tiles.

 

Why don't free up some space by deleting the pre-loaded map (usually the biggest single IMG file) after backing it up in your PC.

 

Anyway I have never tried uploading maps directly from Mapsource into Zumo, is that possible ?

 

Sorry for the small pic, the error message actually quote:

"The map set is approximately 20.8MB, but only 404.6MB is available in the destination. Please select fewer maps and try again."

The strange thing is:

1. Destination had way bigger space than the map require, and its still prompting of not enough space.....

2. The map is a official Garmin Singapore/Malaysia City Nagivator loaded into a official Garmin MapSource software

3. MSM and MFM had no problem with MapSource whereas Garmin City Nagivator had error....

 

Anyway, let me check with Garmin tech support, thanks guys!

p/s: Thanks Rajeh bro for your recommendation of Zumo 500 at Perfect Watch, device works great and the shop assistant was helpful as well!

[ausa]

For 60cs, press

 

menu>> menu>> setup>> map>>

 

under map setup go to

 

information

 

check the version nos from "EPM-R v2.30 by Antyong/Sunn. Malsingmaps"

this is the version 2.30 which is the lastest version

 

Hope this help, your 60csx may be a bit different.

 

Oh yes, you are right it shown exactly as your above, so no can do la to do the search for the address

[rideral]

Hi guys...Pls allow me to ask a silly question. I'm using the Etrex Vista HCx currently and I have MFM and Thailand maps loaded in my GPSr. I would also like to load the free unlocked MSM into my GPSr but the file name "gmapsupp.img" is the same as the one I have in my device storage card inside the Garmin folder if you know what I mean. Therefore if I were to just copy and paste it into my device folder, it will overwrite my current mapsets isn't it? The problem is free and unlocked MSM cannot be opened with Mapsource leh. Just 1 "gmapsupp.img" after I run the "GM-MYSin.exe" file. Can someone advise me on how to have both MSM & MFM in my GPSr please...Thanks in advance!

[Demon]

Hi guys...Pls allow me to ask a silly question. I'm using the Etrex Vista HCx currently and I have MFM and Thailand maps loaded in my GPSr. I would also like to load the free unlocked MSM into my GPSr but the file name "gmapsupp.img" is the same as the one I have in my device storage card inside the Garmin folder if you know what I mean. Therefore if I were to just copy and paste it into my device folder, it will overwrite my current mapsets isn't it?

 

Yes, the exsiting "gmapsupp.img" file will be replaced by the new "gmapsupp.img" file.

 

The Legend, Vista, 60CSx, 76CSx can only recognised one file name ie. "gmapsupp.img".

 

The problem is free and unlocked MSM cannot be opened with Mapsource leh. Just 1 "gmapsupp.img" after I run the "GM-MYSin.exe" file. Can someone advise me on how to have both MSM & MFM in my GPSr please...Thanks in advance!

 

One way is to store each "gmapsupp.img" in a separate SD card. Alternatively, you can combine many "gmapsupp.img" files into a huge "gmapsupp.img" using freeware available in MSM, such as PATCHIMG, SENDMAP etc.

 

It is not advisable to combine MSM and MFM files as the map tiles do not line up, so some routes are disjointed.

 

In term of details such as polygons of HDBs, MFM is almost on par with MSM in certain areas however MSM is still superior in coverage. Eg, there is no Endau Rompin, and all trunk roads on the East Coast of Malaysia are not mapped in MFM.

 

If you do not have access to MSM v2.30, use the MSM v2.15. Get familiar to MSM forum, and do two contributions to get the unlock codes for the latest maps. Otherwise, pay USD20/- for Jerome Maps.

[rideral]

Thank you Demon...I really appreciate that you took time to answer my newbie question....Now I have a clearer picture....

 

As I have two 4GB microSDHC card, I'll copy the free and unlocked MSM map into the other empty card....Cheers!