+Gimpy Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Anybody tried the update to version 2.20 on their Garmin V yet? 2.20 Changes made from version 2.08 to 2.20: Improved auto-route calculation process when transiting from poor to good satellite reception. Reset map zoom levels to correct a problem that was preventing areas like parks and lakes from being displayed on the map. Corrected auto zoom behavior while navigating a TracBack route. Corrected intermittent problem that would caused the GPS V to lockup during an off-route recalculation. Disable 'lock on road' feature when navigating a TracBack. Added 'units' selection for distance to the Waypoint Projection page. Fixed auto zoom problem that was observed when doing direct gotos and manual routes. Navigation state changes made without a fix will now be preserved between power cycles. Improved turn-arrow display when multiple turns are in view. Added support for adding and removing via points. Added 'Follow Roads' support to manual routes. Added the ability to display the next turn 'Turn Review' page by using the UP and DOWN cursor keys during autoroute navigation. Added support for selecting interstate names found in more that one state when searching for interstate exits. ( ex. I-470 in KS or MO ) Added 'Shutdown On Arrival' to the 'Guidance' Setup Tab page. Added EOV Hungarian Grid and South African Grid support. Correct reported calculator page problems. Added 'Memory Race' Game. "Gimpy" --KC2KNI-- Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 I am currently running the 2.12Beta so I will download and install the new version tonight. TEAM SHIBBY!!!! Krs, Kar & Na Quote Link to comment
+nscaler Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 Just updated to 2.20. Seems okay but I can't figure out the memory game yet. Haven't tried it outside yet either. nscaler "Anyone not here, raise your hand!". Quote Link to comment
+Team Shibby Posted May 2, 2003 Share Posted May 2, 2003 After running 2.12 for about a month or more, the new 2.20 seems to make the unit perky. At least mine. The updates also seems to address some problems I have had in the past. The true test would be a little road travel, now where can I go.... TEAM SHIBBY!!!! Krs, Kar & Na Quote Link to comment
+GOT GPS? Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 Updated both my GPS V units, one right after the other. Version 2.20 is simular to 2.12beta with some fixes, id imagine. Would be neat if the GPS V used some kind of plug-in memory like the Meridian pictured to the left. Sony Memory stick probably would work for a small unit like the GPS V. -------------------------------------------------- My Old posts as Geoffrey My Current Post as GOT GPS? My Home Page about what is GPS Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 My biggest complaint so far with 2.20 is that the unit now no longer turns Lock on Roads to "OFF" when switching from road to offroad navigation. I noticed this yesterday when I couldn't close the distance on a cache not far off a road (because my position was snapping to the nearby road). This behavior was present in earlier releases of the firmware, and has now returned. Quote Link to comment
Alphawolf Posted May 3, 2003 Share Posted May 3, 2003 quote:Would be neat if the GPS V used some kind of plug-in memory I am excited to see where Garmin goes with the V next. It's been how long since it's release now? Almost 2 years I think? It is still one of the best selling receivers we carry at the store where I work (and we carry about 20 different models.) We pretty much sell every one we can get. This can't be said for any other model we carry, by either of the 2 major manufacturers. That is pretty amazing for a piece of electronics that is nearly 2 years old now! So.....What will they do next? The idea of expandable memory is very intriquing indeed. That would make the V almost perfect in my book. You just know they (Garmin) are aware of the demand for such a feature. We just hope they will accomodate it in future models. The previous attempts, with the e-map and Street Pilot series just make people mad when they realize they have to buy Garmin's proprietary memory at ridiculous prices. I (as a salesman) just can't help thinking it would really boost sales of any great unit like the V, for customers to know they can shop for a standard format in memory and get the best price possible, instead of having to be limited to the obscenely expensive format Garmin previously used. Garmin.....Are you listening??? "Never take a sunset for granted. Stop what you are doing and enjoy it. You never know when it may be your last" Quote Link to comment
+Olar Posted May 4, 2003 Share Posted May 4, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Moun10Bike:My biggest complaint so far with 2.20 is that the unit now no longer turns Lock on Roads to "OFF" when switching from road to offroad navigation. I noticed this yesterday when I couldn't close the distance on a cache not far off a road (because my position was snapping to the nearby road). This behavior was present in earlier releases of the firmware, and has now returned. Gotta be an oversight on the part of Garmin firmware writers. Its just common sense to turn off "lock-on-road" when navigating offroad. Otherwise I gave 2.20 a good workout this weekend and it performed just great. Cheers, Olar "You are only young once but you can stay immature forever" Quote Link to comment
+RobAGD Posted May 5, 2003 Share Posted May 5, 2003 Hummm I updated to the 2.2 and went caching sunday with no problems. No problems with off road near the road as I had a few in DC that were right close to teh road as well as one in Falls Church that was UNDER the interstate. Maybe you missed a setting or something ? -Robert Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 quote:Originally posted by RobAGD: Maybe you missed a setting or something ? Possibly, but I doubt it. I'm getting some very random behavior in this regard since the upgrade. About 1 in 3 times (I'd estimate), it is failing to unlock from roads after selecting offroad navigation. I'm trying to figure out a set of steps that leads to 100% reproduction. Quote Link to comment
kb9nvh Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Here's the changes from the BETA to the release verions: Changes Made From Versions 2.12 beta to 2.20: 1. Improved auto-route calculation process when transiting from poor to good satellite reception. 2. Reset map zoom levels to correct a problem that was preventing areas like parks and lakes from being displayed on the map. 3. Corrected auto zoom behavior while navigating a TracBack route. Quote Link to comment
+jollybgood Posted May 9, 2003 Share Posted May 9, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Moun10Bike: quote:Originally posted by RobAGD: Maybe you missed a setting or something ? Possibly, but I doubt it. I'm getting some very random behavior in this regard since the upgrade. About 1 in 3 times (I'd estimate), it is failing to unlock from roads after selecting offroad navigation. I'm trying to figure out a set of steps that leads to 100% reproduction. http://geocachingwa.org I would do a reset. I had a Vista which was acting very screwy once after updating the firmware. Resetting it did the trick. I forget the key combination for the GPSV for resetting but it just might be worth trying. Jolly R. Blackburn http://kenzerco.com Quote Link to comment
kb9nvh Posted May 10, 2003 Share Posted May 10, 2003 Mines doing it too...after installation of 2.20 it now likes to stay locked on roads even after an offroad route is entered. Also, seems like it takes even more "on button press's" ot get up to high brightness after a turn on? I might go back to the beta 2.12. Todd Quote Link to comment
+Cheval Posted May 10, 2003 Share Posted May 10, 2003 I was out geocaching with my partner. We both updated our GPS V receivers to the 2.2 version. I was using the lovely feature of auto-routing to get us as close as possible to the cache location. As I was driving along toward a cache, I decided not to take the road the GPS was sending me on because I would have to make a left across a busy highway and there was no light there. Usually this is NOT a problem because my GPS will recalculate my route after a missed turn (a very nice feature!!). However, after some crunching, my V beeped at me and showed me a dialog box "Recalculation error." I pressed enter and found that the V had just stopped calculating. I had to find my waypoint (not that hard, but irritating) and point to it again and wait for the calculation. This has happened at least one other time since the upgrade. Before the upgrade, I had never seen that dialog before. Cheval To finish is to win. www.aerc.org Quote Link to comment
+RPaske Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 Have updated to 2.2. Eratic behavior. Automatic routing just in main roads. Perhaps I have to download new maps. BTW, is it possible to go back to the original firmware? If yes, what is the url? Quote Link to comment
+JDan150 Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 It is posable to go back to earlear firmware. I dont know whare to find it out on the net but i have 2.9 beta on my hard drive. Quote Link to comment
SergZak Posted May 13, 2003 Share Posted May 13, 2003 quote:Originally posted by RPaske:BTW, is it possible to go back to the original firmware? If yes, what is the url? John Perry has an archive of Garmin firmware here but it's outdated and doesn't include the GPS V. I have all versions GPS V firmware (including the public betas) and will be happy to email it to you if you'd like. Email me at sergzak@earthlink.net Quote Link to comment
+elsinga Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 All public versions of the GPS V frimware (thus not the beta's) are on my GPS V page, where you can also find the GPS V FAQ page. I also have all beta's, but not donwloadable. There is only one beta worth using though, 2.12beta. -- Robert Elsinga =8-) geocaching (at) elsinga.org Quote Link to comment
kb9nvh Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 OK JaDan150...lets hear about it???? Beta 2.9??? Really. Its not posted yet on the Garmin page is it? Todd Snyder Quote Link to comment
+RPaske Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Thanks for the info. I have downloaded 2.08-my original starting point. I did notice that the routing on my gps was calculating at only the main roads. Perhaps I uploaded the wrong set of maps. All has been corrected now. I will wait and see what happens in the next few days. Quote Link to comment
+RPaske Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Just reloaded garmin V back to 2.08. Installed routable maps from city select and downloaded new waypoints. So, that's all set. When I use mapsource to route from point A to Point B, it routes from my door step to the final destination. But when I route using only the gps it routes from the nearest main road (about .25 miles away) to the final point. Is this common? Quote Link to comment
+RPaske Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 Just a note to all who offered suggestions. The solution has been found. When uploading maps from mapsource into garmin V make sure that the small box is checked which allows for auto-routing. This box appears at the very bottom of the pop-up meno when saving to the unit. Quote Link to comment
+JDan150 Posted May 14, 2003 Share Posted May 14, 2003 OOPS I ment 2.09beta Sorry no cool stuff hear Quote Link to comment
+Plank Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 I keep getting recalculation errors when I go off course. Quote Link to comment
+Lil Devil Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Plank:I keep getting recalculation errors when I go off course. Then don't go off course! Seriously, try re-downloading your maps to the unit. I've seen them get corrupted when upgrading firmware. Lil Devil Quote Link to comment
+Plank Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 I've been trying to do a system reset but the zoom out + quit + on doesn't seem to work. Quote Link to comment
+sbukosky Posted May 19, 2003 Share Posted May 19, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Cheval:... However, after some crunching, my V beeped at me and showed me a dialog box "Recalculation error." I pressed enter and found that the V had just stopped calculating. I had to find my waypoint (not that hard, but irritating) and point to it again and wait for the calculation. I've had this happen twice now. Never happened previously. Also had the V shut itself off for no apparent reason. Steve Bukosky N9BGH Waukesha Wisconsin Quote Link to comment
+GOT GPS? Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 If you are using rechargables and your GPS is shutting off. You need to wrap your batteries with a small piece of clear packaging tape, so that they will not rattle in your GPS, causing premature shut-offs. When you are recharging these batteries, they need open air, so as not to over-heat. -------------------------------------------------- My Old posts as Geoffrey My Current Post as GOT GPS? My profile My Home Page about what is GPS Quote Link to comment
+jollybgood Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Well, I just completed a 1600 mile round trip from Chicago to Winnipeg Canada and back again. Routed by my GPSV 2.2 the entire way. Worked flawlessly. I got one program 'error' in Fargo when I missed a turn off and then decided to eat lunch and ignored the constant "off course" warnings. But no biggie. Jolly R. Blackburn http://kenzerco.com Quote Link to comment
+jollybgood Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Originally posted by Cheval: However, after some crunching, my V beeped at me and showed me a dialog box "Recalculation error." I actually think this is a fix of an older problem. I used to notice the GPSV would start routing with some whacky quirks after going off corse. Left would be Right. Right would be Left. It would seem to forget it was calculating a route, etc. Now the unit flashes "Routing Error" and alerts you it has screwed up and needs help. I find this much more desirable than having it give me bad information. At least I can reset the unit and have it reroute. Jolly R. Blackburn http://kenzerco.com Quote Link to comment
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