[Talk-gb-westmidlands] Etrex Legend HCx

[Iain Simpson]

Thanks Mike

In the last 24 hrs I tried 'mkgmap' for a Stafford only map and it 
seemed to work OK. (used page from OSM wiki 
http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Mkgmap)
Nice to see stuff that I put up on GPS.

But then followed Andy's suggestion (backed up by mike) and downloaded 
UK map (renamed as GMAPSUPP) that seems fine.

Linux sees sd card when I plug in USB cable and go 'menu - setup - 
interface - enter'

cheers everyone
Iain

On 09/09/10 18:53, Mike Duffy wrote:
> Hello Iain,
> Using MKG is very hard work to me. Try to find the
> http://talkytoaster.info/maps.htm  web page, he provides up to date OSM maps
> of UK, and UK plus Ireland, for download. Put a folder on your SD card, name
> it Garmin, and unzip the download into it. The files must have the prefix
> GMAPPSUPP.img to work. As a rank amateur, I let Andy do the fine tweaking on
> my Garmin
> Cheers, Mike
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Iain Simpson [mailto:iainsimpson at ntlworld.com]
> Sent: 08 September 2010 16:43
> To: talk-gb-westmidlands at openstreetmap.org
> Subject: [Talk-gb-westmidlands] Etrex Legend HCx
>
> After experience mapping with mike29's Etrex last week I've bitten the
> bullet and got a Legend HCx of my very own to replace the 'Yellow H',
>
> First impressions ! - Wot alot of options !
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> I've sussed a number of them and have downloaded a .gpx track from the
> sdcard. V impressed with the accuracy. I've now switched 'Lock on road' off.
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> Are there any other options I should set for OSM ?
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> The default map display is a bit confusing with the rallying cry 'North
> to M6'.  But I'm about to look into downloading OSM mapping (using Mkgmap)
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> Looks fun
>
> Iain
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> ps : sent originally to wrong address - sorry
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