strumble Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Change History Changes made from version 2.94 to 2.95: * Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com * Added big numbers option to the trip computer * Added new trip computer dashboards * Added POI subcategories * Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search * Added change location to Sun and Moon * Added change location to Hunt and Fish * Fixed shutdown on the map * Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles. http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4393 Quote
+Lampengeist Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 again, try this: http://www8.garmin.com/software/Oregon300_295Beta.exe cu Frank Quote
CenTexDodger Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Nevermind Edited April 1, 2009 by CenTexDodger Quote
+Tequila Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Use the following url: http://www8.garmin.com/software/Oregon300_295Beta.exe More great improvements. And my map power off problem has been FIXED. Quote
+Tequila Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I love the flexibility they have added to the Trip Computer. And there is now Search Near available in Geocaching, as well as Where To. Garmin is certainly concentrating on the Oregon. Quote
strumble Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) Edited April 1, 2009 by strumble Quote
+Tequila Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 This is funny. Take a look at the waypoints in your OR after the update. Someone has a sense of humour. Here Lies Tequila Quote
kafkar Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) I love the flexibility they have added to the Trip Computer. And there is now Search Near available in Geocaching, as well as Where To. Garmin is certainly concentrating on the Oregon. Very cool release..I did not believe it is true story on 1st April I've found first problem. After few minutes of playing with device -- white screen on map (grey-gree when switched to different profile) .. Profile change did not help, only restart solve it.. Hopefuly there won't be other .. This is known story since Colorado and could be map combination (autonavigation products) related Edited April 1, 2009 by kafkar Quote
+jotne Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 @strumble Please update header of the first post (in advance modus), so that we know whats inside. Thanks. Quote
strumble Posted April 1, 2009 Author Posted April 1, 2009 Sorry jotne I do not know how to that! Quote
+2Wheel'in Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 @strumble Please update header of the first post (in advance modus), so that we know whats inside. Thanks. I believe this is the page jotne is looking for: http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_de...d=4397#Instruct ........by the way - what's with the "weird" entry next to the "date" that reads "Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles." ??? Why is all that information there??? Bill Quote
+ceeG Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Maybe something to do with the release date ? My Oregon just appeared on my visa, now it just has to appear on my doorstep - and no big numbers in the trip computer and POI subcategories were two of the things I thought I were going to miss from my 60Cx - great timing Gary Quote
+Oky777 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I notice the URL posted shows the update is for a 300, is it safe for a 400t ? Quote
Don Giles Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I have quite a few extra waypoints, "Here lies ..." 10 to be exact. Could these some type of clue? Just a prank by an engineer? I have Here lies ... Chad, Paul, Tom, Brad, Timm, Dan, Adam, Wilson, Chura, and Jerad. Each have their own little sayings... Don Quote
+Tequila Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I have quite a few extra waypoints, "Here lies ..." 10 to be exact. Could these some type of clue? Just a prank by an engineer? I have Here lies ... Chad, Paul, Tom, Brad, Timm, Dan, Adam, Wilson, Chura, and Jerad. Each have their own little sayings... Don I figure they are Colorado developers who took the easy way out. Quote
+2Wheel'in Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I notice the URL posted shows the update is for a 300, is it safe for a 400t ? Here are the direct links for the entire Oregon series: Oregon 300 software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4393 Oregon 200 software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4395 Oregon 400t software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4397 Oregon 400c software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4399 Oregon 400i software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4401 Bill Quote
+g-o-cashers Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Seems to address the map page shutoff and I like the configurations you can come up with on the odometer page. It also fixes a long time gripe of mine -- you could never see time of day with seconds on the Oregon until now. Handy for geotagging when you are in the field. Screen shots and details in the post here: http://www.gpsfix.net/garmin-oregon-beta-295/ Quote
+The Yinnies Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I notice the URL posted shows the update is for a 300, is it safe for a 400t ? Here are the direct links for the entire Oregon series: Oregon 300 software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4393 Oregon 200 software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4395 Oregon 400t software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4397 Oregon 400c software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4399 Oregon 400i software version 2.95 Beta as of April 1, 2009 http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4401 Bill I can just add the 2.95 and it will include everything from the other vesions right? Quote
+g-o-cashers Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Yes, you should be able to upgrade from any previous release. Quote
+Tequila Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 That is correct. It overwrites your existing firmware. Quote
+sprig68 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I can't find the POI catagories...the POI's in my OR looks the same, and I also don't see the easter eggs in the waypoints...what am I doing wrong.. Quote
+2Wheel'in Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) I can't find the POI catagories...the POI's in my OR looks the same, and I also don't see the easter eggs in the waypoints...what am I doing wrong.. That's because they are all 1500+ (give or take)miles away Goto your waypoints, use the ABC touchpad to type in one of the names (see Post 16 above) and tap the green check mark. Bill Edited April 1, 2009 by 2Wheel'in Quote
+Tequila Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I can't find the POI catagories...the POI's in my OR looks the same, and I also don't see the easter eggs in the waypoints...what am I doing wrong.. If you have City Navigator loaded, when you press Where To, you should be able to press the Food category and then get a menu of food types (Italian, Mexican,, etc.) Works fine on mine. Just like the old 60CSx Quote
+sprig68 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 2wheel'in, thanks I found them...Tequila, I don't have City Navigator that's probably my problem... Quote
+g-o-cashers Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 A user on the wiki figured out the strange release notes (and the mysterious waypoints also make sense). Way to go ClimbGuy! http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/message...w/home/10762542 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oregon_Tr...(computer_game) Quote
+Tequila Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 A user on the wiki figured out the strange release notes (and the mysterious waypoints also make sense). Way to go ClimbGuy! http://garminoregon.wikispaces.com/message...w/home/10762542 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oregon_Tr...(computer_game) My kids used to play that game. Glad to see the OR beta team have a sense of humour. And thrilled at the real easter eggs they gave us in this update. Keep em coming. Quote
+mattalbr Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 I like this update very much. Data field options are awesome. Can't decide exactly how I want to lay them out yet. Hope they keep the improvements coming! Quote
yogazoo Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 Great updates in the new release! grumble grumble, no WAYPOINT AVERAGING, grumble grumble. You would think that with a bunch of people e-mailing them about the lack of waypoint averaging in the Oregons they would just go ahead and add it. Is there some legal reason they've kept it out? PS: I feel bad for the Colorado owners. I hope some of these great new features make it over their way. Quote
+The Yinnies Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 A little off subject, but can you use a car charger from a Razr phone for the Oregon? I know it will not charge it. Thanks Quote
+sprig68 Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 A little off subject, but can you use a car charger from a Razr phone for the Oregon? I know it will not charge it. Thanks You can use the razr charger. Just plug it in while in the car. The OR will operate as if it is on AC. Saves battery life while traveling, plus it leaves the back light on all of the time. Quote
madman1892 Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 I'll bet i know why we don't have waypoint averaging on the Oregon yet. Its obvious they have accuracy issues at low/no speeds. This is most pronounced in the drunken tracklogs. Well, if you have accuracy problems while standing still, averaging probably won't work just right. I'm sure its within their technical abilities to add it, and they will, as soon as it will actually do us any good. Quote
pratzert Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) This is just the BETA release. How long does it syat in BETA usually, before it goes final ? Edited April 2, 2009 by pratzert Quote
+mattalbr Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 One complaint from me and the problem started back with v2.93. When plugging into the PC the unit now often locks up. Have to pop the batteries (plenty of juice in them still) and plug it into the PC again. Has not locked up on any of the second attempts. Matt Quote
+mattalbr Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) Just sent an email to the beta reporting address listed in 1st post. ========================================== Thanks for the recent improvements! Trip Computer data field options are awesome. POI subcategories have made finding places easier. Here's a list of my findings. - When plugging into the PC the unit now often locks up. Have to pop the batteries out and back in (plenty of juice in them still) and plug it into the PC again. Has not locked up on any of the second attempts. Started happening with v2.93. - Would like to see 'Voltage' as an available data field. The battery indicator is OK but voltage gives much better information. Don't replace the battery icon, just make the 'Voltage' data field available. - Waypoint Averaging....please! - Data fields should have optional white text on dark field background. I'm all about having options and know that it's possible because the early versions used this format. Thanks again, Matt Edited April 2, 2009 by mattalbr Quote
+Maingray Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 Super new update, love the new features and fix. I'm actually gonna send an attached earthcache image in the next beta email I send... Quote
+kevenh Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 Changes made from version 2.94 to 2.95: Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com Added big numbers option to the trip computer Added new trip computer dashboards Added POI subcategories Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search Added change location to Sun and Moon Added change location to Hunt and Fish Fixed shutdown on the map Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles. I'm intrigued by the last change :? Thanks to Allory for posting about the release here and including links to the various release. Quote
+Maingray Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 dupe thread http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=218189 Quote
+kevenh Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 Ooops! Thanks. Wonder why they changed the wording for the title. It wasn't what I scanned for! Mods/admin - this dupe posting can go to thread heaven. I assume Maingray won't mind. Quote
robertlipe Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 Moderator's note Threads merged. P.S. If you want moderator action, "report this post" is more effective than assuming we read every post... Quote
+Tequila Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 Changes made from version 2.94 to 2.95: Report any problems with beta software to OregonBeta@garmin.com Added big numbers option to the trip computer Added new trip computer dashboards Added POI subcategories Added 'search near' option to Geocaches search Added change location to Sun and Moon Added change location to Hunt and Fish Fixed shutdown on the map Date: April 1, 2009. Weather: Cool. Health: good. Food: 905 pounds. Next landmark: 190 miles. Miles traveled: 364 miles. I'm intrigued by the last change :? Thanks to Allory for posting about the release here and including links to the various release. Last change is a humorous reference to an old video game called The Oregon Trail. There is a more detailed link further back in this thread. Quote
yogazoo Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) I'll bet i know why we don't have waypoint averaging on the Oregon yet. Its obvious they have accuracy issues at low/no speeds. This is most pronounced in the drunken tracklogs. Well, if you have accuracy problems while standing still, averaging probably won't work just right. I'm sure its within their technical abilities to add it, and they will, as soon as it will actually do us any good. Hey tylosaurus, I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with your premise that the Oregon has accuracy problems. The only problem I can see is with the drawing of the track itself. Stationary accuracy and Tracklog accuracy are two different species. Stationary accuracy, i.e. finding a geocache (stationary object) seems to be on par. What really dissapoints is 1) The smoothness/presentation of the tracklog and 2) WAAS pickup and retention. A little more averaging of the tracklog may not be such a bad thing. This may be why, as g-o-cachers noticed in the early days of the Oregon, the tracklog was so heavily averaged. Reduce the averaging and you get what we have now, messy but relatively accurate Tracklogs. After reading other posts and the Delorme posts (PN-40 uses the same chipset) I really think the problem is in the manufacturers firmware specs. Cartesio needs to step it up and issue the companies using their products a fix. I'm so tired of not picking up WAAS on these newer models. WAAS has only been out for what a DECADE?? Come on Garmin, let's dial in the WAAS pickup on these things. Edited April 2, 2009 by yogazoo Quote
+mattalbr Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 Be sure to email them and let them know how you feel yogazoo. Quote
+GeekBoy.from.Illinois Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 ... I'm so tired of not picking up WAAS on these newer models. WAAS has only been out for what a DECADE?? Come on Garmin, let's dial in the WAAS pickup on these things. I haven't done any real testing of this, but it appears that there might be an issue with accuracy when WAAS is enabled and locked. I saw this happening to me this morning. I turned my GPSr on with the new update and it was accurate enough. As I drive towards work, it was already off by 50-75 feet when I was just a few miles from home. I power cycled the unit and it jumped right back to the [seemingly] correct location. I drove another 5-6 miles and the GPSr appeared to have drifted off by 50-75 feet again, so I power cycled again. I turned off WAAS and the unit seemed to remain accurate for the last 10 miles of my trip to work. I hope to perform some more "serious" testing of this over the next few days... Quote
+Tequila Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 I found a dozen caches today. Some multi's. And had no problems with accuracy, power etc. Worked flawlessly. Quote
+Tequila Posted April 2, 2009 Posted April 2, 2009 This a bit obscure. My unit hangs (hour glass shows forever - unit is not locked up) when I do the following Where To / Tracks / BT Hike - Niagara 1 where BT Hike is a track I loaded to the GPS via Mapsource. I can hit Current Track or Go Back arrow to break out of it. All relevant material sent to OregonBeta. Quote
or-tracker Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I have installed several maps generated from raster images with Bmap2mp. Tried to create new route with route planner by tapping next point and use map. After tapping on map Oregon shutoff. If I have these maps disabled all working OK. Sent error log to Garmin. Quote
+Red90 Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 I have installed several maps generated from raster images with Bmap2mp. Tried to create new route with route planner by tapping next point and use map. After tapping on map Oregon shutoff. If I have these maps disabled all working OK. Sent error log to Garmin. Good luck there. Garmin does not approve of custom maps. Quote
+mattalbr Posted April 3, 2009 Posted April 3, 2009 Was going to say the same thing. Somehow I don't see Garmin supporting/troubleshooting your 3rd party maps. Quote
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