Rusty's GPS Class

Trail Boss · 02-11-2009, 08:59 PM

TAR Riders,

Rusty (woodbutcher here on TWT) has kindly agreed to give a GPS class during TAR 2009. If you have a gps or want to get one, I highly recommend his class to you.

Here are the details:

Friday night, April 3rd, 7:30 p.m., Isaak's Restaurant banquet room. Seating is limited so first come first served.

Thank you Rusty for volunteering your time and effort to teach this class.

BIG A · 02-12-2009, 07:14 PM

Thank you Rusty!!!!

I for one will be there, am still any electronics, and GPS challenged.

**tricepilot** · 02-13-2009, 07:05 AM

Sign me up please.

Bob (from Mahahual, Quintana Roo, MX)

**WoodButcher** · 02-13-2009, 08:30 AM

Just show up. Bring you questions and even your GPS unit. I'm going to concentrate on Garmin's, but if somebody has another brand let me know and I'll try to prep for that too.

In fact, if someone in the Austin area has a TomTom I can play with for a day or two, I'd really appreciate it.

TexasShadow · 02-14-2009, 05:28 PM

I won't be there, but I am curious: will this be a hands-on outdoor orientation type class?

**WoodButcher** · 02-14-2009, 05:46 PM

Nope. I'm going to concentrate on using a GPS on a bike to follow routes. Particularly the tricks to mixed pavement and offroad routes. I'll cover creating the routes, following them, converting tracks to routes. Also, what to do when things don't go like you planned.

TexasShadow · 02-14-2009, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoodButcher

Nope. I'm going to concentrate on using a GPS on a bike to follow routes. Particularly the tricks to mixed pavement and offroad routes. I'll cover creating the routes, following them, converting tracks to routes. Also, what to do when things don't go like you planned.

Ah, the "When the Best Laid Routes Go Terribly Wrong"

(been there)
Sounds great, Rusty.

bigdon55 · 02-17-2009, 09:24 AM

Sign me up!

SteveON · 02-25-2009, 12:46 PM

Rusty it was nice to meet you at the Sonic on the way back from Big Bend. I look forward to your class.
Steve

bigdon55 · 03-24-2009, 12:36 PM

Rusty or Richard , I need help before Friday!
I am downloading the TAR routes into my GPS.
When I try and simulate running a route it tells me that it will not follow exactly and wants me to recalculate. If I do that it will not send me down all the good roads.
Is there an easy fix other than going through each route and drawing over them in my mapsource?

**WoodButcher** · 03-24-2009, 12:37 PM

PM me or post up what model GPS you are using and what maps you are using. I'll see what I can figure it out.

bigdon55 · 03-24-2009, 12:46 PM

Be on the way shortly!

rwheless · 03-24-2009, 04:25 PM

If one wanted to start using GPS, which device(s) would be best to start with? Any suggestions?

If I get one, I will want to attend the class.

Thanks!

**WoodButcher** · 03-24-2009, 04:41 PM

What/where are you going to use it? Offroad/trail riding/hiking? Then the first that comes to mind is the Garmin GPSMAP 60cx or csx. Bike and car? One of the Garmin Zumo's is a good choice, but not the cheapest way to go. Car only? there are a lot to choose from there, but I'd think about mapping software, mapsets, and whether you just want it for routing or whether you want track logs to see where you've been. And whether it needs to be compatible with a gps you have or might get. ie, don't get a Delmorme PN40 for offroad/hking if you are going to put a Garmin Zumo on a street bike and the car. Might as well settle on one software program to control them both.

rwheless · 03-24-2009, 09:01 PM

I would use it for on and off road navigation on trail rides. I suppose theremight be a use for making way points on a hike.

**WoodButcher** · 03-24-2009, 09:14 PM

Definitely the 60cx or 60csx. Nice durable handheld unit. The 76cx and 76csx are similar screen size, but different from factor. A little bigger and meant for boats. The Delorme PN-40 looks interesting too. The previous version was slow, but this one seems better. With their software you can download routes, waypoints and maps. But you can also download their aerial and satellite images too. So you can have a kind of google maps thing going on. I haven't got my hands on one of those yet though.

But if I were looking for a handheld the 60cx and PN-40 would be the two.

Oh yeah, the s in the csx is for sensor. That means electronic compass and barometric altimeter. Just means the compass works when you are standing still and the altimeter is more accurate. The non-sensor can only tell which way the unit is facing when you are moving and gets altitude only when it has four or more satellites. Both of which are sufficient for most needs.

rwheless · 03-24-2009, 09:23 PM

I may just snake one of those for TAR. See you there.

bigdon55 · 03-25-2009, 07:06 AM

IMO I would stick with a Garmin Unit!
A large percentage of the guys that ride use Garmin. It is very easy to find someone to help you if you have a problem. Then when you learn how to use it, you can help the rest of us.

I use a Garmin 276c for my dual sport stuff and a Garmin 2610 and 2820 for road bike and auto use.
The 276c has an internal battery and will let you follow previous tracks. The 2610 has no battery and will not follow tracks.
Listen to Rusty, he is our go to guy for technical info!

jredford · 03-26-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rwheless

If one wanted to start using GPS, which device(s) would be best to start with? Any suggestions?

If I get one, I will want to attend the class.

Thanks!

My vote would be for the Garmin Zumo 550. Very user friendly and durable. They also have awesome customer svc!

**WoodButcher** · 03-26-2009, 09:17 PM

I just hesitate to recommend so expensive for offroad use only. Besides it is kind of limited by battery life. So it isn't useful for hiking and he would have to wire it in to the bike battery. A 60cx will go over 12 hours on a set of batteries.

02-11-2009, 08:59 PM	#1
Trail Boss TWT Advertiser TWT Site Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 2,931	Rusty's GPS Class TAR Riders, Rusty (woodbutcher here on TWT) has kindly agreed to give a GPS class during TAR 2009. If you have a gps or want to get one, I highly recommend his class to you. Here are the details: Friday night, April 3rd, 7:30 p.m., Isaak's Restaurant banquet room. Seating is limited so first come first served. Thank you Rusty for volunteering your time and effort to teach this class. __________________ Richard "Nice bike. Have you taken her to Mexico? All bikes want their owners to take them there. " - tricepilot Dirt, sweat & gears - adventure is calling

02-12-2009, 07:14 PM	#2
BIG A Join Date: May 2007 Location: Belton Texas Posts: 739	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Thank you Rusty!!!! I for one will be there, am still any electronics, and GPS challenged.

02-13-2009, 07:05 AM	#3
tricepilot Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cibolo, Texas Posts: 6,096	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Sign me up please. Bob (from Mahahual, Quintana Roo, MX) __________________ Oaxaca The Treasure of the Sierra Madre Into the Blue at Quintana Roo Vaquero On Mexican Time Copper Canyon and Batopilas

02-13-2009, 08:30 AM	#4
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,381	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Just show up. Bring you questions and even your GPS unit. I'm going to concentrate on Garmin's, but if somebody has another brand let me know and I'll try to prep for that too. In fact, if someone in the Austin area has a TomTom I can play with for a day or two, I'd really appreciate it. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

02-14-2009, 05:28 PM	#5
TexasShadow Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Exit. Stage West. Posts: 5,894	Re: Rusty's GPS Class I won't be there, but I am curious: will this be a hands-on outdoor orientation type class? __________________ "17 days and 4,500 miles of bliss !! Are we iron butt riders ?? I hope not. They would have rode all we did in 3 days, and never seen a thing." - BigDog Meanderings on Two Wheels Sense of the Desert '06 Wee-strom 'Whee!' '96 DR350se New Boyfriend

02-14-2009, 05:46 PM	#6
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,381	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Nope. I'm going to concentrate on using a GPS on a bike to follow routes. Particularly the tricks to mixed pavement and offroad routes. I'll cover creating the routes, following them, converting tracks to routes. Also, what to do when things don't go like you planned. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

02-17-2009, 09:24 AM	#8
bigdon55 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs Posts: 1,138	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Sign me up!

02-25-2009, 12:46 PM	#9
SteveON Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 28	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Rusty it was nice to meet you at the Sonic on the way back from Big Bend. I look forward to your class. Steve

03-24-2009, 12:36 PM	#10
bigdon55 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs Posts: 1,138	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Rusty or Richard , I need help before Friday! I am downloading the TAR routes into my GPS. When I try and simulate running a route it tells me that it will not follow exactly and wants me to recalculate. If I do that it will not send me down all the good roads. Is there an easy fix other than going through each route and drawing over them in my mapsource?

03-24-2009, 12:37 PM	#11
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,381	Re: Rusty's GPS Class PM me or post up what model GPS you are using and what maps you are using. I'll see what I can figure it out. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

03-24-2009, 12:46 PM	#12
bigdon55 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs Posts: 1,138	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Be on the way shortly!

03-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#13
rwheless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	Re: Rusty's GPS Class If one wanted to start using GPS, which device(s) would be best to start with? Any suggestions? If I get one, I will want to attend the class. Thanks! __________________ Randy Houston, TX '07 KTM EXC450R '05 CRF450R

03-24-2009, 04:41 PM	#14
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,381	Re: Rusty's GPS Class What/where are you going to use it? Offroad/trail riding/hiking? Then the first that comes to mind is the Garmin GPSMAP 60cx or csx. Bike and car? One of the Garmin Zumo's is a good choice, but not the cheapest way to go. Car only? there are a lot to choose from there, but I'd think about mapping software, mapsets, and whether you just want it for routing or whether you want track logs to see where you've been. And whether it needs to be compatible with a gps you have or might get. ie, don't get a Delmorme PN40 for offroad/hking if you are going to put a Garmin Zumo on a street bike and the car. Might as well settle on one software program to control them both. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

03-24-2009, 09:01 PM	#15
rwheless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	Re: Rusty's GPS Class I would use it for on and off road navigation on trail rides. I suppose theremight be a use for making way points on a hike. __________________ Randy Houston, TX '07 KTM EXC450R '05 CRF450R

03-24-2009, 09:14 PM	#16
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,381	Re: Rusty's GPS Class Definitely the 60cx or 60csx. Nice durable handheld unit. The 76cx and 76csx are similar screen size, but different from factor. A little bigger and meant for boats. The Delorme PN-40 looks interesting too. The previous version was slow, but this one seems better. With their software you can download routes, waypoints and maps. But you can also download their aerial and satellite images too. So you can have a kind of google maps thing going on. I haven't got my hands on one of those yet though. But if I were looking for a handheld the 60cx and PN-40 would be the two. Oh yeah, the s in the csx is for sensor. That means electronic compass and barometric altimeter. Just means the compass works when you are standing still and the altimeter is more accurate. The non-sensor can only tell which way the unit is facing when you are moving and gets altitude only when it has four or more satellites. Both of which are sufficient for most needs. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

03-24-2009, 09:23 PM	#17
rwheless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 15	Re: Rusty's GPS Class I may just snake one of those for TAR. See you there. __________________ Randy Houston, TX '07 KTM EXC450R '05 CRF450R

03-25-2009, 07:06 AM	#18
bigdon55 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs Posts: 1,138	Re: Rusty's GPS Class IMO I would stick with a Garmin Unit! A large percentage of the guys that ride use Garmin. It is very easy to find someone to help you if you have a problem. Then when you learn how to use it, you can help the rest of us. I use a Garmin 276c for my dual sport stuff and a Garmin 2610 and 2820 for road bike and auto use. The 276c has an internal battery and will let you follow previous tracks. The 2610 has no battery and will not follow tracks. Listen to Rusty, he is our go to guy for technical info!

03-26-2009, 09:17 PM	#20
WoodButcher Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,381	Re: Rusty's GPS Class I just hesitate to recommend so expensive for offroad use only. Besides it is kind of limited by battery life. So it isn't useful for hiking and he would have to wire it in to the bike battery. A 60cx will go over 12 hours on a set of batteries. __________________ Rusty Myers "Ivan, did you see the sunrise this morning?" - T. Magnum, P.I. 1999 DR650 - still not from this century 2006 DR200 - little engine that could 2009 R1200GS Adventure - finally, a new bike

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