[OSM-newbies] OSM on GARMIN nuvi 250W

[Samuel Longiaru]

I have been using a Nuvi 255 and have had no issue other than the fact
that the units only seem to last 6 months or so when strapped to a
motorcycle.  So I stocked up on them when the local Canadian Tire had
them on sale for $49.  But for maps, I'd recommend you take a look at
the near real-time service offered at http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ .
Looks like the site is currently using data from July 25.  Once there,
you can either select individual countries or select your own tile set
for customized coverage.  You will get an email link to a download when
the map has been processed.  Looks now like there is only about a 5
minute processing time.  Download the gmapsupp.img file and as Richard
said, just load it onto your micro SD in the /garmin directory.  On the
255, I then have to go to Tools/Settings/Map/Map Info on the unit to
uncheck the Garmin database and check the OSM World Routable.  Et Voila!

It's a great service.  Love it.

Sam
Kamloops

  

-----Original Message-----
From: H.S.Rai <hardeep.rai at gmail.com>
Reply-to: newbies at openstreetmap.org
To: newbies at openstreetmap.org
Subject: [OSM-newbies] OSM on GARMIN nuvi 250W
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:18:12 +0530


Is anyone using routable map on Garmin's Nuvi 250W for Canada or USA.
Which source is good one? and what format it takes. It looks map in
.bin format are there in folder: ExtData

Help is needed to identify goos dource and procedure to copy and use it.

Thanks in advance.



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