mikeD
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FWIW the Blob on the cover is soft. Gave it a tweak with my finger nail and it is white underneath. It is a bit like the 62/64 key pads but much softer
It does not touch the cell and seems to fit right in the corner of the main unit by the end of the terminal when closed . there is room for it
I doesn't affect the battery in the lid, see pic attached showing where the cell fits
I have made my own Cassettes in the past using eneloop pro, shrink wrap and a piece of triangular wood to press the " charge " button. Even With the added thickness they still fitted
( now I just use bare cells and a 40 min usb fed charger,, Better than leaving it 8hrs + to charge
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ood tip on the Cell cover seam though
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I have now measured my Eneloop pro AA batteries
Max size is 14.3mm x 50.1mm
I have included a label from a label maker machine which I have on each cell
I also sized
GP ULTRA from Amazon
13.9 x 50
Duracell plus
14 x 50.2
Looking at wiki there seems to be a size range for AA with
MAX RANGE 50.5 X 14.5
I attach a photo of the inside of the back.
It seems that there is no ridge upon which the cell sits. Robert's suggestion would need excavating the whole length of the back panel which would be IMHO difficult.
I also fwiw measured the depth of the cavity from the sealing lip/top of the seal groove and get 12.3 and 2.3mm giving 14.5mm
It seems that the seal needs to be to the top of the seal groove to get a proper seal
Mike
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I use eneloop pro in my 66 with out problem or apparent case closing issue
As a matter of interest have you tried measuring with a micrometer the difference you are experiencing?
Can't check mine till next week
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Thanks Kunarion
I will try re attaching
For the record yes it is connected via BT and it gives the % loaded
It is not simple to get it to show the %, I have tell it to sync the PQ, it says...being downloaded...
To get the percentage I have to quit /back then choose lists and enter and it generally shows the %
It is annoying to get to 99% loaded then it fails!
Will post me thread of it persists
Mike
Btw
Just loaded firmware 3.1. Over the air. That went ok
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My 66 is displaying a not unrelated problem
I have created a PQ and am trying to go upload it to the 66 via Bluetooth and my iphone
All goes well until it gets to 99% then I get "sync failed"
Tried it multiple times
Any suggestions please?
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So this is the link to the 66i, not available in the UK yet
I am told it is exclusive to REI . in U.S.
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Yes I have. Results are variable. Sometimes good sometimes not
The definition is not as good as Google earth on an iPhone. It also depends on the ground you are looking at. Open land will be better I guess. I doubt if the images will make much difference to the battery, I think it is having the backlight fired up is the killer.
When I am out I hardly use the backlight. Keep it on 0% ( dab the power key, then + or - to vary the % if you haven't found that yet)
I use talkytoaster here in Uk, good value maps)
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Herewith the link
Looks like an interesting site
http://www.tramsoft.ch/gps/garmin_etrex-legend-hcx-firmware-upgrades_en.html#V0320
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Interesting that this should pop up today
yesterday I spent quite a long time attempting to update my son's etrex legend Hcx .
That too has new software just posted - v 3.2
The GARMIN web updater crashed on first try, maybe because I didn't put batteries in.
After that repeated error messages appeared which eventually said contact Garmin support
Sent email with error log. Nothing heard so far
His software was v 2.7. About 3 versions behind
Tried various links from web and got it to v 3.1
Finally I found
Tramsoft in Switzerland with a link to an exe file which did the job
Will post link after this post goes up
Now working ok on the new version
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Thoughts
Is the unit software up to date? Out of the box the unit will unlikely have the latest. Go to Garmin Express
Another thing to try is to ensure the backlight is at 0% and set backlight timeout to say 30 sec just in case you do use it
In practice I rarely use the backlight.
I have timed my AA Eneloops life at 14 hours or so. Just on and active
I certainly get 8-9 hours plus if I am out and about and using all the pages, navigating etc
I can also recommend a fast USB fed AA charger from Amazon "EBL" about GB£14.. Does 2 AA batts in 40 mins
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FWIW
I would also recommend having a micro SD CARD inserted in the unit , 4-8gb is usually ok
Setup the card with same folders as main device eg GARMIN/Gpx. Etc
In mass storage mode the card will appear as a separate folder
I always put my Pq and third party OSM maps on the card
Why?
Having gone through device versions 60-66 there are odd occasions when one adds a corrupt file , say a PQ, And the whole device freezes and / or bricks
I have found that if this happens, card removal then reboot without generally fixes the problem. The bad file can easily be removed. Then return SD card as before
If the bad file is on the main unit you can be stuck
Call it an insurance policy/action
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Since the 2.5 update I have had to re-register the device with GS.
Did an OTA update yesterday . All ok
Until
I wanted to update a PQ/list I refreshed today
The list didn't show up
(Had already downloaded it to Cachly ok)
Did a Birdseye download ok then tried a live download from a point on the map
Message said device not registered ( or words to the effect...)
Unit says it was.
Deregistered and reregistered again
All lists show up
This Post just for info
Bizarre
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I checked internal charging and was ok. However as said have been using the external fast charger for the AA's since
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I did this update recently and it went ok to the device.
The memory usage after the update was about the same. My device is 3 weeks old. I haven't put much data on it and from ' my memory' the total usage was under 8gb
Not sure if your firmware is the latest, see below for mine. (V2.3)
All the updates were via garExp
Call Garmin support if it still doesn't update
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I think it is 2.3. Although it also says GPS Software 2.5
Take your pick
Garmin express says 2.3
See attached
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Update on my " endless charging" issue
Garmin sent me a brand new unit. Only had the old one active for 5 days
It seems to work ok now
However I have moved on on the battery front
I got new Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA 2450 mAh. To replace existing ones
I also got an EBL fast charger
This combination is IMHO is Excellent.
The batteries are charged in 40 mins which is much better than 6 + hrs on the internal charger
It also is fed by a USB. ( Less wires and power sources!)
I was using the same batteries previously and the " meter" on the unit dropped a "bar" after 90 mins or so of use
Not so now. 2/3 hours before it moves. Back in the charger batteries topped up again in 25 mins
I tried leaving the unit outside to see how long it lasts.
18 hrs. Good signal and screen off
15 hrs with the screen on 0%.
( Turning off the screen doesn't seem to make that much difference)
On Robt. L's recommendation I have bought also a usb ammeter.
It says how much has gone on into the batteries. One reading for 2 bats was 2400mAh. It seems to be the same whether one batt or two. Haven't used meter that much to be sure.
(Not as knowledgeable on these issues as others in this forum).
Anyway
The external fast charger is doing it for me
Small, light and very portable
Is the internal charger to the 66 putting enough charge in. ? I wonder
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Thanks for your suggestion. I will be on to them first thing tomorrow.
Will let you know what happens
Why the 66?
Well, friends call me 'gadget man' but seriously..
I have a map 60,62 ( given to friend) and a 64s as well as the 750t
The latter was my first with a touch screen.
Mmm!?!
I like the size and the features but the way it goes off and does its own thing if you don't lock the screen every time you put it in your pocket, drives me to distraction.
I have reset/reorganised it so many times
Btw I picked up a handy tip to lock screen on the 750 by programming the user key from this forum or the old Garmin one. BUT you have to remember each time
Even 5 days in with the 66 it was like having an old friend back.
All the features of the 750 and a few more
It has a very fast log on as well
I can move around the menus just as quick as a touch screen
It is the same size as the 6* series, so bigger in your pocket than the Oregon but you can't have everything.
Will keep you posted
Mike
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On 12/20/2018 at 5:12 AM, Mineral2 said:
You'll get better battery life with the eneloops anyway. But check that the battery mode is set to alkaline. Otherwise it may be reading the voltage based on the wrong cell and the bars won't be accurate.
This quote has me confused.
I thought ENELOOP batteries are NiMH. Should not the battery type in SETUP>system> Battery ,, be set to this or Pre-charged if using a pre-charged cassette.?
I have had issues with the Batt meters on other " 6* " series in the past . Never been really accurate and regularly under state charge level quite quickly.. Garmin have never sorted this.
Or
Is the tweak " Use Alkaline " when using any NiMh .. The Answer?
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Update on Basic issue
Monday
Spoke to Garmin UK helpdesk.-
Time spent explaining issue to agent who referred to his tech experts "Sounds like a software issue!"
Agreed constant charging was not right . Told that the unit does stop charging when full and will not overcharge.
Checked battery setting without battery cassette. [ out of the box the unit is set to NiMh, ] Changed setting to " pre-charged "
Agreed to give that a Go see if that sorted things
Tried different already charged cassettes, still the same result
Wednesday
Different agent, agreed issue was not right.
Unit being replaced
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Thanks
The short cut I have kicks in after one press of the user key. { like you hitting the screen on/off on your power key]
what it does is lock the screen, I can still see the active screen but it is locked
Coupling the setting for the screen cut out [off after 15/30 secs etc , not the right term ?] and the display disappears
Press The on/off " power " button and it lights up but the screen is still locked
On locking the unit the " X " icon [ back ] on the bottom left of the screen changes to a " padlock "
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Moun10Bike
Thanks for yours post
I have used USB charging using Garmins own cassette and bigger capacity Eneloop AA batteries on both the 64s and the 750 T with no problems till now
Are you using one of the dedicated Cycle units? or one of the GPSmap 6* series?
Did you raise the issues with Garmin or do you just live with it?
Mike
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Thanks Mineral 2.
I will be on to them tomorrow ,first thing
as to your off topic question.
Friends call me " gadget man" !
but seriously
I have a GPS 60, 62 -now with a friend, a 64S and latterly the 750T
I was drawn to the features of the 750T and have enjoyed its features over and above the 64S.
However it is the first touch screen I have had and the fact that it seems to go off and do its own thing when you put it in your pocket drives me to distraction.
It reorganises itself, dives off down various menus etc etc.
I picked up a shortcut, to program the user key to lock the screen. This was posted on this forum or the old Garmin one
That works well but you have to remember to hit the user key.. I don't always
I have reset/reorganised it so many times
Even 5 days in with the 66 it is like having an old friend back. It has all the features of the 750 and a few more .
It does not do its own thing and I can zip though the menus as quick as the 750
Early days with the unit and but for this charging issue I am pleased with it
Will keep you posted
Thanks
Mike
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Any ideas please?
Had unit for 5 days and am using Garmin's AA cassette. (Not supplied with unit)
Cassette comes from my 750T
Having charged the latter and 64S before that via USB the charge usually completes after about 6 hours
Only once has the 66 stopped when full, first time of using . Since then it does not shut off. After 12-15 hours it is still going
This is not right. You cannot tell if charge is complete
I charged the two cells of cassette separately out of the unit so I know it was full. Reinserted cassette, tried again and still hours and hours later, it is still going
Have done this 3/4 times now
I have done a master reset, same Result.
Not seen this problem pop up in forums before
Any suggestions please ahead of me calling Garmin tomorrow
Thanks
Mike
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Fwiw
I have suffered the " brick " problem and recall that after speaking to a Garmin tech. I was advised, after connecting a power source, to keep pressing the power button for up to a minute. Sometimes it can take that long to work.
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Gpsmap 66S or Oregon 700???
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Been there, done that...got them both
Historically moved up through....60/62/64 then got an Oregon 750T
Screen def better than the 64 plus it had more features Inc OTA updates and connectivity.
It works well ( still have it) but I struggled with the screen.
It is so sensitive than it does its own thing unless you are very careful.
Put it in your pocket and it could do anything, change profiles, reset who knows.
I did do a "user button" shortcut to lock the screen which was better but you had to remember...
Frustrating.....
Bought 66ST and I was back to the series I know and love
It is slightly longer than the oregan but sits in my pocket easily
I have not had the problems others have had and now with latest firmware updates it works fine
Can download " lists" OTA although it takes a time
I use third party maps as well as the Garmin ones. (Talky toaster). They all work fine
For me my 110% recommendation is the 66