v1,03 Software Update

[mikealder]

I didn't consider sending on the SD card to another user as piracy, I did it to make greater use of the card I no longer need, this should help others and the supplier. An update to the software is hardly illegal, so I see nothing wrong in forwarding the card - Mike

[robs1972]

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[robs1972]

Incidently I've used my Active 10 for the first time since going to 1.03....I think 'Small Track' should be renamed 'Microscopic Track' ....to be fair I just wanted the option of not having a visible track and that's what they have done.
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[merroarc]

Hi All,
I've just loaded and tried the unit with the new software upgrade 1.03. Also, new nickel hydride batteries with a 1 hour charger.
I went out in the dark and rain last night for 17 miles on and off road. I kept the screen on the whole time at about 40% brightness.
The unit now seems to work perfectly and is bloody brilliant. I finished the ride with all battery bars still showing.
My earlier problem with freezing screen etc was cured by slightly tightening (with advice from Satmap team) the battery contacts.
The zoom is now much faster and easy to use on the bike with my fingerless gloves. I found a few trails off road that I had not noticed before.
I converted the snail trail to a route when I got home. The cut off corners were not too bad, I just edited the way points where I wanted more accuracy.
I've just spoken to Richard and Mark at Satmap, website and version 1.04 probably 2 weeks away. I'm looking to get 1:25000 post code centred custom map for my general ride territory. The 1:50000 seemed pretty good last night, but I really like the detail of the 1:25000.
I too would like to see an improved route system such as toggling on and off, its definitely too much clutter with greyed out routes overlapping.
I would also like the ability to add bends in the route without adding waypoints. I would only want waypoints at junctions or key points of my choosing.
Other than that, Hip Hip Hooray.
Thanks,
Simon

[robs1972]

[merroarc]

Hi Robs,
I've found that software 1.03 improves the speed of zooming and all the other actions. It's worth a try. If not, I would send the unit back for them to fix/ check etc. I'm sure they will do that for you.
I took mine out on a ride again last night for another 90 minutes on the same batteries, it went to 3 bars but stayed like that to the end. It looks like the NH batteries are good for a solid 4 hours in that case. I think I will always load fresh (recharged) batteries for each trip and carry a spare set in case of unforeseen longer trip.
I will probably experiment with the power saving to see what duration I get.
I've also set the unit to "one touch". This allows zooming etc. at the first touch of the buttons.
Thanks,
Simon

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