GPS mapping and GPS units you use

**Waihou Thumper** · 14th October 2012, 14:51

Looking at a Garmin Handheld 62s...Had the 62CSx and the CS, this looks great and I cannot get it cheaper overseas....
Dick Smith $499 on special...
I will have to get a new RAM cradle for it though, approx $10 nzd plus a bit of postage.
The size is different and so is the power management.

**pomgolian** · 17th October 2012, 05:42

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

Looking at a Garmin Handheld 62s...Had the 62CSx and the CS, this looks great and I cannot get it cheaper overseas....
Dick Smith $499 on special...
I will have to get a new RAM cradle for it though, approx $10 nzd plus a bit of postage.
The size is different and so is the power management.

I have also looked at that from what i have read the new power supply is a USB from the old four pin plug which on some other threads i have read is playing up so people are running on rechargeables rather than the USB getting wet and causing probelms, looks good though.

**Rosie** · 17th October 2012, 07:22

Originally Posted by pomgolian

I have also looked at that from what i have read the new power supply is a USB from the old four pin plug which on some other threads i have read is playing up so people are running on rechargeables rather than the USB getting wet and causing probelms, looks good though.

I'm running my 62s off the bike via the USB and all has been good so far.
It's a good unit, I'm really pleased with it, but it is my first GPS, so I don't really have anything to compare it to.

**NordieBoy** · 17th October 2012, 08:04

One bonus with the Oregon, the usb port is internally waterproofed.

**Waihou Thumper** · 17th October 2012, 19:11

Might go back to the CSx or the CS, the older Garmin with the four pin plug worked well. I see that the USB connection is at 90 degrees to the socket, thus I think preventing it from popping out so often. 16-18 hours with rechargeable eneloops ain't bad. Does it really need to be hard wired?

**NordieBoy** · 17th October 2012, 20:03

There's a 62s for sale 2nd hand in Nelson for $390 odd.
I could probably get it cheaper if anyone wants it...

**Waihou Thumper** · 18th October 2012, 04:28

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

There's a 62s for sale 2nd hand in Nelson for $390 odd.
I could probably get it cheaper if anyone wants it...

I am looking at getting one this weekend, or a device similar. There are two on auction 60CSx and a lesser 60CS.
Cheaper sounds good. If you can, let me know the price, might be interested. Ta. The ones I am following - 60CS is local and going for $199 NR and the CSx is $350 reserve met.
Something in the middle I suppose price wise. The thing is, the CS means I can use existing power cable, cradle and all is compatible. The 62s, gotta start again and purchase almost all.....Maybe the older but wiser GPSMap units are the ones to follow?

**NordieBoy** · 18th October 2012, 07:16

I'm waiting for some decent Garmin style apps for my Android phone...

**Rosie** · 18th October 2012, 07:19

Originally Posted by Waihou Thumper

Might go back to the CSx or the CS, the older Garmin with the four pin plug worked well. I see that the USB connection is at 90 degrees to the socket, thus I think preventing it from popping out so often. 16-18 hours with rechargeable eneloops ain't bad. Does it really need to be hard wired?

My 62s doesn't like the vibes so much when it's running on batteries - it loses power intermittently, but doesn't have a problem when it's plugged in to the bike. My GPS mount is a home-made alu job, so probably transmits a lot more vibes than a commercial (or ram-mounted) one.
My charger is also a random one from something else, that had the same micro (or is it mini?) USB plug, so it doesn't have the 90° bend in the plug - makes it easier to install.

**NordieBoy** · 18th October 2012, 07:44

Originally Posted by Rosie

My 62s doesn't like the vibes so much when it's running on batteries - it loses power intermittently, but doesn't have a problem when it's plugged in to the bike.

Smear some vasaline around the batteries including on the contacts.
On the contacts stops the arcing when the batteries vibrate and around the sides of the battery damp the movements.
Messy but works. Better than tape as that can put a bit much pressure on the back and compromise the waterproof seal.

Are seals waterproof? I know frogs aren't, that's why they have to spend so much time in the water.
Drugs are good...

**pomgolian** · 19th October 2012, 09:36

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

I'm waiting for some decent Garmin style apps for my Android phone...

I've been looking but all there is that you can add routes to that uses topo maps is Ihike which isnt fantastic, surely something better has to come along. Anybody build apps ?

**NordieBoy** · 19th October 2012, 13:29

Originally Posted by pomgolian

I've been looking but all there is that you can add routes to that uses topo maps is Ihike which isnt fantastic, surely something better has to come along. Anybody build apps ?

Look at DualSportMaps...

**Eddieb** · 23rd October 2012, 10:06

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Look at DualSportMaps...

Ouch $24. Thats the most expensive app I've seen.

**NordieBoy** · 23rd October 2012, 10:48

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Ouch $24. Thats the most expensive app I've seen.

Yep. He (CraftyCoder on AdvRider) didn't want people to pay $2 and then realise it wasn't what they wanted and shit on it in the ratings.
At $24, people are going to do some homework first.

He's also got a remote control for it...