One of my pals runs the UK maps(not sure what software) on a PDA and has a wee bluetooth gps attachment that goes along with it. Very 007.
1:25,000 scale UK mapping software ?
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One of my pals runs the UK maps(not sure what software) on a PDA and has a wee bluetooth gps attachment that goes along with it. Very 007.
SY885 v2. It was from Ebuyer and then WHSmith had some for £40 for a while. http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146672
It took about half an hour to have TomTom running on it, and after some more serious fiddling, now has iGO8 and Memory Map too.
Plenty of info at: http://www.gpsmodding.com/index.php
http://navigo.wikispaces.com/SY885v2
It took about half an hour to have TomTom running on it, and after some more serious fiddling, now has iGO8 and Memory Map too.
Plenty of info at: http://www.gpsmodding.com/index.php
http://navigo.wikispaces.com/SY885v2
Thought it must be that one, thinking of getting the v2 plus, 20 quid more and can be used as a hands free and bluetooth for laptop in my van!
Not been done yet on http://www.gpsmodding.com/index.php but will be in the long run no doubt!
Thanks
very informative!
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
One of my pals runs the UK maps(not sure what software) on a PDA and has a wee bluetooth gps attachment that goes along with it. Very 007.
I have a MWG ZincII Phone/PDA with built in Sirf III Gps. Better than a PDA as it's battery lasts a lot longer. I have an ACER PDA with flip up gps but the battery just wastes quickly. You can be out walking, spot a flower or beastie, take a photo then search the web for an ID. It takes Micro SDcards too.
The phone was free with a £20 monthly contract.
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=161302
Nick
yep Memory map for me i got it a few years ago because it also ran Shipping charts as well and use it to log dives etc had central southern chart kit
have All UK on 1:25k as well
tho Antinic has much better 3D etc MM had better Waypoint info etc (for my use may have changed now its been a few years since i looked)
you can also scan and calibrate your own maps etc maybe a sketch of your Fav woods
i run it on My XDA Exec PDA Phone but dont have a GPS
still use it as a basic map with a compass or just a Points to note log ie Sloes here
i am looking for a new phone with built in GPS that will allow MM to run i think Nokia GPS are locked into Nokia mapping ??
ATB
Duncan
have All UK on 1:25k as well
tho Antinic has much better 3D etc MM had better Waypoint info etc (for my use may have changed now its been a few years since i looked)
you can also scan and calibrate your own maps etc maybe a sketch of your Fav woods
i run it on My XDA Exec PDA Phone but dont have a GPS
still use it as a basic map with a compass or just a Points to note log ie Sloes here i am looking for a new phone with built in GPS that will allow MM to run i think Nokia GPS are locked into Nokia mapping ??
ATB
Duncan
I love memory map. I have a Garmin colorado 300 and use garmins topo maps, and city navigator systems. The City Navigator is good, but the Garmin Topo maps resemble childrens scribbling!!
There has been alot of talk of problems with Garmins new "Discovery Maps", these are 1:25k, and load onto Colorados and Oregan, and are pretty expensive from what ive heard! I think the best way to use memory map is to load them onto a PDA!
There is also the "Satmap" system, but this has had mixed reviews, and is pretty expensive too!
There has been alot of talk of problems with Garmins new "Discovery Maps", these are 1:25k, and load onto Colorados and Oregan, and are pretty expensive from what ive heard! I think the best way to use memory map is to load them onto a PDA!
There is also the "Satmap" system, but this has had mixed reviews, and is pretty expensive too!
Just for completeness, there is an open source (ie, free) gps mapping product available. It means a bit of effort on the user's part and is nowhere near as flash as the bought ones.
However, you can map your own area and upload it for others to use and mapping is available for different countries too.
I realise this isn't a 'plug and play' product but, for those interested in mapping and wanting to contribute, you can find them here:
www.openstreetmap.org
and the Wiki at:
wiki.openstreetmap.org
However, you can map your own area and upload it for others to use and mapping is available for different countries too.
I realise this isn't a 'plug and play' product but, for those interested in mapping and wanting to contribute, you can find them here:
www.openstreetmap.org
and the Wiki at:
wiki.openstreetmap.org
I have a Nokia 5800 with Viewranger OS maps installed on it for the whole Country at 1:50000 plus viewranger allows you to pick squares at 1:25000 to make up your own maps. I used it on the last Loch Lomond trip and it worked a treat.
Stephen
Stephen
Hmm, very tempted to get the national parks version. I've already got the memory map version, wonder if I can get that onto my phone....
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
There are totally free NASA radar mapped maps available, contours and rivers etc. Only Garmin units can load them.
http://www.smc.org.uk/ContourMaps.htm
I was using my MWg today, kept my nephew busy as we plodded up to the Succoth Caves (near arrochar) Used google maps, lost phone signal then switched to Fugawi 1;50k and the built in sirf iii GPS. Then took photos with the phone onto the MicroSD card.
Nick
http://www.smc.org.uk/ContourMaps.htm
I was using my MWg today, kept my nephew busy as we plodded up to the Succoth Caves (near arrochar) Used google maps, lost phone signal then switched to Fugawi 1;50k and the built in sirf iii GPS. Then took photos with the phone onto the MicroSD card.
Nick
I was quoted £30 for the pre loaded card in Tisos in Edinburgh, it turns out the Garmin site are selling them at £129
they can shove that price where the sun don't shine! Think of how many explorer maps you can buy for that dosh! Sometimes I really don't understand why they price things so highly when their competitors are far cheaper.Nick any chance of a grid ref for those caves and directions? Ole Smokey and I are planning a trip there but have heard they are very hard to find.
I was quoted £30 for the pre loaded card in Tisos in Edinburgh, it turns out the Garmin site are selling them at £129
Nick any chance of a grid ref for those caves and directions? Ole Smokey and I are planning a trip there but have heard they are very hard to find.
Thats crazy money! no wonder people aquire them from other sources!!
I think these are the contour maps used in the Openstreetmap stuff I mentioned above. You can download maps from Openstreet to work on just about any device.
Scots_Charles_River
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I'll PM you the details. The large cave (howff) is huge. There was a candle there y'day. Big enough for a grp of ten easily. The smoke funnels up if you have a fire. Can be busy at the weekend. Good waterfall for clean water/showers is just to the side.
It is easy to find them and the muddy track and worn opening show you the entrances.
We, me and a 7yr old, did 7 of 9 caves.
I took Primary and Sec. kids there when I worked at Blairvadach OEC 94-97. There was a safety
review and a survey of the geological safety. We reviewed the Activity Guidelines and the risks
were mainly from the steep drops between caves.
Great fun.
Nick
Wee Scots Magazine Article
http://www.arrocharheritage.com/GlenloinCaves.htm
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