+Team Flushingrouse Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Anyone have a better idea regarding the lanyard attachment for the Meridians? I really don't want a case as I have a nice little pocket on my fanny pack that it slides into... All I want is to be able to attach a "tether" from the GPS to a belt loop or ? just to catch it in case of a fall. I've gone through two of these things and want something better. I know the thread of the insert is 4-40, I believe... I think an "eye bolt" or something of that nature is the answer. Better yet some kind of eye bolt with a swivel. Maybe that's asking too much... Magellan should re-design this. Any ideas? Cheers! Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
Admiral Byrd Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Buy a garmin, the cases don't crack and they come with a lanyard and pc cable. All your Magellan problems solved. Link to comment
+Karma Hunter Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Buy a garmin, the cases don't crack and they come with a lanyard and pc cable. All your Magellan problems solved. Yes, it's terrible that we have to choose between a bad GPS in a good case, or a good GPS in a bad case. Just kidding! I haven't used a Garmin enough to have an opinion, so please let's not start yet another brand debate. I do have a Sportrak Map which fortunately has no cracks yet. My wife just got a MeriPlat. Hers came with a lanyard that looks just like my Sportrak one. Can't say the screw looks like you'd want to yank really hard on it, and the threads being in the middle of the back of the unit isn't ideal, but it seems that it would be a "tether" from the GPS to a belt loop or ? just to catch it in case of a fall. and it folds flat , which does make it some kind of eye bolt with a swivel I agree it could use improvement, but I couldn't tell from your post if maybe the earlier Meridians didn't come with a lanyard at all. If not, I'm sure they'd send you one. Link to comment
Admiral Byrd Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Yeah, I didn't want to start a war either, I've just been reading about a lot of quality control/customer service problems with magellans. Don't take my poke at Magellan seriously. I've never owned one nor used one enough to have an opinion(with the exception of an ancient 315-I think that's what it was-looked like it had an 11 segment style calculator screen). Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted January 23, 2004 Author Share Posted January 23, 2004 No, I really love the unit itself. The problem is with that little screw "thingie" in the back that's supposed to allow you to hook a lanyard or clip to it. The screw itself is o.k. but, the part that makes up the eye is basically paper clip gauge wire that just ends up pulling out of the base, leaving you with a screw... Make sense? I thought someone else may have a fix... I'm not looking for Magellan to replace anything... They should just improve on the fastner portion of the setup.... Link to comment
Leemann Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 (edited) Hello try this use a screw 4-40 type a solder lug just tie onto the lug the lrg hole for the screw. maybe a crimp connecter might work. Leemann Edited January 23, 2004 by Leemann Link to comment
+Stunod Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 I found a 4-40 thumb screw and drilled a hole thru it, then put a small keyring thru the hole. Works great for me. I'll try to get a picture of it tomorrow and post it. Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted January 24, 2004 Author Share Posted January 24, 2004 Stunod, THAT'S what I'm talking about!!! Great Idea!!! I'd love to see the picture... Do you find that it want's to unscrew itself though?... This sounds like an idea I'd like to go with!! Thanks! Bill Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+Stunod Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 Here are a couple of images of the lanyard attachment I use: The thumb screw came from McMaster-Carr (#94567a120) #4-40, 5/16" long. I had to cut the threads down a little shorter...to about 3/16" (use the screw cutter dies on a pair of wire strippers) so that they didn't bottom out in the hole. I've had no problem with the screw working itself loose...I think the swivel on the end of the lanyard helps. Link to comment
vagabond Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 You might want to do a search on the older threads from at least a year ago, someone made a very nice lanyard and had the instructions and pics to show how to do it Link to comment
+embra Posted January 25, 2004 Share Posted January 25, 2004 This looks like a good place to pass along a contraption sold at theclip.com that could serve as a lanyard. The plus to me is that it doesn't rely on the bolt hole, but rather uses an adhesive mount which one can clip in the detachable lanyard. The drawback is that I couldn't figure out any place except just above the screen display to mount it without interfering with dashboard mounts or data cables. Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) Well, finally made my own... This seems like a winner... Very similar to the pics Stunod posted... Maybe I was the only one looking for something a little better than the factory setup... Anyhow!! Cheers! Team Flushingrouse Edited February 2, 2004 by Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 I know people say that the lanyard ring is "paper clip gague metal" but thats some seriously strong unbendable metal, from what i have seen. You can really yank on it, and it doesnt go anywhere. I dont really see the need for another anchor thingie. Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 The thing that got me started on this is the fact that I broke one already and the other is failing as well... I just don't want to risk the breakage of one of our gpsr's... Bill Team FG Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) how did you break it? I've always been more worried about the screw in the meridian than the actual lanyard screw. Edited February 1, 2004 by SBPhishy Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 Well I normally keep the gps in a pocket on my fanny pack... and then loop a lanyard from the back of the gps to someplace near my belt buckle.... It's really just acting as a safety so, I can't drop it or let it get knocked out of the fanny pack pocket... It's possible I got a couple of defective ones to begin with... Bill Team FG Link to comment
+Warriorrider Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 That looks really good Team Flushingrouse. Stunod's too. That's a good idea with the O-ring. I'll bet that helps to keep the screw from working itself loose. Thanks for sharing your pics. Warriorrider Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 That's exactly the intent of the O ring... But, I've found you really have to watch it. There's nothing stopping it from just falling off into the great unknown... Link to comment
+Triac Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) So you fixed the lanyard part, how about fixing that slingshot effect? Oh. forgot this wasn't a G vs. M thing. Go Garmin! See this thread: This one Edited February 1, 2004 by Triac Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 Ahh, the slingshot effect... How fun.. Yeah, it does exist but once you get a feel for it it's not too terrible of a thing to get past. The latest firmware upgrade (5.12) I believe was supposed to lessen the effects of this. I tried it out and ended up going back to what I had. I didn't notice any fix regarding slingshot and they also added a couple of other undesireable things to the interface.... Still waiting for.....? Still lovin' my Maggies... Bill Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+Stunod Posted February 1, 2004 Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) What do you think someone would pay for these?? Is there a market? My legal team will descend upon you with great vengeance and furious anger if you attempt to market my design. Edited February 1, 2004 by Stunod Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 1, 2004 Author Share Posted February 1, 2004 (edited) Edited February 2, 2004 by Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+HalnJen Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I agree it could use improvement, but I couldn't tell from your post if maybe the earlier Meridians didn't come with a lanyard at all. If not, I'm sure they'd send you one. I got my Meridian platinum for Christmas. Mine did not come with a lanyard. Was it supposed to? I really would like to have a way to hook something to it. Link to comment
+embra Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 AFAIK only the colors are coming with lanyards. Link to comment
+Gorak Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 AFAIK only the colors are coming with lanyards. I bought a new Meriplat a couple of months ago and it came with a lanyard. I don't use it though because the it is too inconvenient to remove it every time I set it into my dash mount or connect it to a PC. I really liked the neoprene case with the belt clip that I had for my SportTrak. Too bad Magellan couldn't make a similar case for the Meridians. _______________ Gorak Link to comment
+embra Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Huh--that's the first I've heard that they are now included with Plats (at least some of the time, apparently). Live and learn. Gorak, I'm not familiar with the neoprene SporTrack cases, but have you seen these for the Meridians? Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 3, 2004 Author Share Posted February 3, 2004 (edited) For those interested in the purchase of one of Team Flushingrouse's clips, go to this page..... LANYARDS Team Flushingrouse.... Edited February 4, 2004 by Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 4, 2004 Author Share Posted February 4, 2004 For anyone who wanted one... They're on the way... Thanks! Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+Karma Hunter Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Huh--that's the first I've heard that they are now included with Plats Well, I did say My wife just got a MeriPlat. Hers came with a lanyard that looks just like my Sportrak one. earlier in this thread. I promise I wasn't making it up. It does seem odd though that some have it and some don't. The Team Flushingrouse Lanyard looks great! Will you be trademarking the name Flushing Lanyard? Any plans to make a long version to replace the lanyard screw on Sportraks that holds the battery compartment shut? I feel like I'm gonna break it every time I change batteries... Link to comment
+SBPhishy Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 My MeriGold came with a lanyard. Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 4, 2004 Author Share Posted February 4, 2004 The Team Flushingrouse Lanyard looks great! Will you be trademarking the name Flushing Lanyard? Any plans to make a long version to replace the lanyard screw on Sportraks that holds the battery compartment shut? I feel like I'm gonna break it every time I change batteries... What does the long screw look like on the sportrak look like? If someone would send me a picture I could look into it.... Is it a small screw like the 4-40 threaded one on the meridians? Bill Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
John E Cache Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Anyone have a better idea regarding the lanyard attachment for the Meridians? I really don't want a case as I have a nice little pocket on my fanny pack that it slides into... All I want is to be able to attach a "tether" from the GPS to a belt loop or ? just to catch it in case of a fall. I've gone through two of these things and want something better. I know the thread of the insert is 4-40, I believe... I think an "eye bolt" or something of that nature is the answer. Better yet some kind of eye bolt with a swivel. Maybe that's asking too much... Magellan should re-design this. Any ideas? Cheers! Team Flushingrouse I use a stick on cell phone thingy that has a mating belt clip, dash mount or lanyard Lanyard They sell the dash/belt clip combo at Best Buy, I think. Link to comment
+Warriorrider Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I use a stick on cell phone thingy that has a mating belt clip, dash mount or lanyard Lanyard They sell the dash/belt clip combo at Best Buy, I think. That's kinda cool but looks like it would get in the way when using the the Magellan vehicle mount. Link to comment
+Cherokeecacher Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Huh--that's the first I've heard that they are now included with Plats (at least some of the time, apparently). Live and learn. Gorak, I'm not familiar with the neoprene SporTrack cases, but have you seen these for the Meridians? How sturdy is the button on the case that slips into the belt clip part? I used a similar case for a cell phone once, and the button ripped apart from the case fairly easily. If these are sturdy, I could use this kind of case for my Gold. Thanks for sharing Link to comment
Curious George Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 If you're looking for a case to hold it safely this one fits the Meridians like a glove. And it has a great clip on the back that will attach to a pack strap. Link to comment
robertlipe Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I've seen a couple of variations of this through my Magellan travels. I decided long ago that if I'm going to give up the ability to dock it in the car/cradle, I'll protect the whole unit while doing so thusly but I do see a lot of folks asking for this. (Hint: a well worded plug in the Meridian yahoogroup that didn't come across as crassly commercial might get some business for you.) The question I have not seen answered is about the Meridian case design itself. From a mechanical view, a screwhole meant for tethering a data cable and one meant to support a piece of outdoorsy gear are very different. If this screwhole is anchored in, say, the PCB instead of to ribs in the case itself, it could be Very Bad News as it'd be entirely reasonable for the circuit board to not be mounted to support the unit itself. I've never taken the cover off mine to see how that really is set in the case, but before going nuts with this solution, I suggest someone with a mechanical mindset at least give this a thought. BTW, the screw on the ST battery pod is longer and slimmer, but it already has a lanyard attachemnt. (There's the little detail that the unit is upside down when suspended by the lanyard.) The screw on the power/data port is a 4/40, just like the Meridian and 3xx series. Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 Good point Robert!! About the hole not being sound enough for the unit to "hang" from... My Platinum and Gold both came with a hand lanyard as a stock item. So, I guess I never questioned the strength... I'd believe the threaded insert in the back of the unit can handle it... I've never had any of mine apart either... Too scared to take the things apart.... Any thoughts anyone else? Link to comment
+Stunod Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 (edited) The question I have not seen answered is about the Meridian case design itself. From a mechanical view, a screwhole meant for tethering a data cable and one meant to support a piece of outdoorsy gear are very different. If this screwhole is anchored in, say, the PCB instead of to ribs in the case itself, it could be Very Bad News as it'd be entirely reasonable for the circuit board to not be mounted to support the unit itself. I've never taken the cover off mine to see how that really is set in the case, but before going nuts with this solution, I suggest someone with a mechanical mindset at least give this a thought.I've had mine open before. The brass theaded insert is only attached to the case. There are small wires connecting the 4 contacts to the circuit board. Edited February 10, 2004 by Stunod Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 23, 2004 Author Share Posted February 23, 2004 Quick note: Just recieved more parts. Enough to make 10 more... Got smaller O-rings now so, they should keep themselves on the threads better! Thanks a bunch to all who have shown interest!! Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted February 29, 2004 Author Share Posted February 29, 2004 It's been brought to my attention that there may be a problem with the internal compass not getting along with the metal keyring and or the metal clip used on many of the lanyards... People with them should check into this... I've already replaced the ring on mine with a solid brass ring and removed the clip from the lanyard. I just "thread" the new brass ring onto the lanyard itself... Seems to have fixed the problem on my end. I just thought you all should know... Bill Team Flushingrouse Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted March 8, 2004 Author Share Posted March 8, 2004 I hate to have the last 4 out of 5 posts but, we're good to go again!! Got all the parts we need... Check it out at http://home.wi.rr.com/lcdcreations/lanyards.htm Regards!!! Bill Link to comment
+EScout Posted March 8, 2004 Share Posted March 8, 2004 I get a 4-40 brass round-head machine screw and a small brass washer. File one flat edge in the washer. Stick this in the screw head and solder. Then cover the washer with epoxy putty in the shape of a ball, with a hole through the washer. You can tie your lanyard directly to this. Won't scratch things you put it on and no iron to affect the compass. Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted June 3, 2004 Author Share Posted June 3, 2004 Scout, I tried that and it seemed too weak to me... But, if it's working for you, Great!!! I still have parts if anyone is interested... Probably enough to make at least 3 dozen more(I bought in bulk)... Link to comment
+Stunod Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Scout, I tried that and it seemed too weak to me... But, if it's working for you, Great!!! I still have parts if anyone is interested... Probably enough to make at least 3 dozen more(I bought in bulk)... You haven't sold enough yet to let me start siphoning off the profits into my off-shore pivate banking accounts??? Geez... Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted June 4, 2004 Author Share Posted June 4, 2004 No, not yet.... The storage costs for the materials are killing me as well.... Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted October 31, 2004 Author Share Posted October 31, 2004 Update 10.31.04 I've got 10 left that I made in advance... Should I make more? Is there anymore interest? Do you like yours? Link to comment
+Marky Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I wonder when the Meridian platform will get a re-design and get a built-in lanyard attachment point like the Sportrak Color has. The greatest benefit is that you don't need to remove the lanyard to clip in to a mount or attach the data cable. I've learned to live with the limited memory (not an option for some people, like those that travel a lot). Oh, and I hope that the Meri Color gets the nice higher rez color screen the STC has as well. That would be a really sweet GPS. --Marky Link to comment
+Team Flushingrouse Posted January 20, 2005 Author Share Posted January 20, 2005 Lanyard page is updated. http://home.wi.rr.com/lcdcreations/lanyards.htm THX Link to comment
jsh159 Posted January 20, 2005 Share Posted January 20, 2005 Has anyone seen a see-thru case with a lanyard for the MeriPlats. An earlier reply had a link to one with the belt clip. This would be perfect case only with a lanyard ring at the bottom so one could wear it around the neck. Thanks Link to comment
+TruFinds Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 i don;t mind the lanyard on my magellan color - i only find it really, really, really irritating that i have to remove it before i attach the data cable!!! Link to comment
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