+pigpen4x4 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 On my PN40, the compass started acting flakey after the firmware update. It acts as though the Electronic Compass is turned off, when I stand still it points differently than the course I was on. Walking around gets it back, usually. Anybody else? Any suggetions? BTW Please don't start the "It's not a compass" thing. It's enough of a compass for what I do. THANKS!!! Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 On my PN40, the compass started acting flakey after the firmware update. It acts as though the Electronic Compass is turned off, when I stand still it points differently than the course I was on. Walking around gets it back, usually. Anybody else? Any suggetions? BTW Please don't start the "It's not a compass" thing. It's enough of a compass for what I do. THANKS!!! Hmmm, I thought I was the only one.... Quote Link to comment
+Team CowboyPapa Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 There are two different compasses, one that works from GPS signals and is good down to 2.5mph of PN-40 speed. Below that speed, approximately, the internal compass is used. That is why you see two different things when moving and stationary. The internal compass should be recalibrated after a firmware update and probably a good idea after changing battery types. Also, may not work well in a vehicle. Check here for more compass calibration help: http://forums.delorme.com/viewforum.php?f=131 Quote Link to comment
+pigpen4x4 Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 (edited) Being a 60CSx user, I'm used to calibrating the compass, a lot. Now I probably look even stranger now, (up down, back and forth....) I have not really noted all conditions, but calibration seems to help until next power cycle. Your explanation of the speeds just reinforces the feeling the E/C is not on. I have checked the munues, and it shows it is on. PP4x4 Edited February 26, 2009 by pigpen4x4 Quote Link to comment
+Rockin Roddy Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Calibrated mine and it works great, thanks for the help!! Quote Link to comment
+Team CowboyPapa Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Calibrated mine and it works great, thanks for the help!! 10-4! Quote Link to comment
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