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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Mar 15, 2009 19:55:42 GMT 1
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Post by McF on Mar 15, 2009 20:32:59 GMT 1
Nice smart job Franklin
Well done and hope it works OK for you
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Mar 15, 2009 21:13:50 GMT 1
Lots of work Franklin, it looks good.
My only thought is how waterproof is the front of the unit?
Is it worth adding a sheet of perspex to shelter the front from direct rain, allowing you to reach under to use the touch screen.
great idea and great post with lots of pics.
Rog.
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Post by Jaz66 on Mar 16, 2009 0:30:54 GMT 1
Hey Franklin. Very inventive and some nice touches...  Clear screen...Mmhh wonder if the kind of material that slips over the tills in bars might be a good option, give added protection and still keep keys/screen touchable? Maybe just cling film it first to see if it works might be start? (have to leave some free space for heat flow etc...) |
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Post by De Graaf van Salland on Mar 16, 2009 21:20:26 GMT 1
On a previous set-up I noticed that it's rather difficult to see the screen, because of the light.
That's why I now built it into a house, which should keep the screen in the shade most of the time.
Rainprotection: I do have a bit of clear plastic, which I can fit into the house (with velcro again). But then I can't touch the screen. And also I'm afraid that the visibility of the screen will be reduced.
Tomorrow I'm going to try it for the first time.
I'll keep you informed !
Franklin
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Post by ruffster893 on May 13, 2009 11:28:14 GMT 1
I've always wanted satnav on my bike. I got hold of a garmin 2620 like they have fitted to beemers but it was huge so I sold it on. As for the prices of contemporary systems I refuse to pay over 300 pounds for a bit of waterproofing. So I got the following unit from ebuyer: Navigo which you can put other nav software on; I've got miomap europe wide installed. You can get bicycle clamps from ebay which I did: BracketHere it is on the bike:  I then fitted a relay with a 12v cigarette socket on a lead which lives in the tool storage tray (toolkit was missing and I'm in the AA for my camper  ) I always use a tankbag so it just comes up into there where I plug the satnav power lead into it and off I go   On my CBR  I use it with headphones and the music player really helps with the boring motorway bits! If it rains I bag it with a tie wrap - you can buy a few of those with the £100's you save! Cheers Will |
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) I always use a tankbag so it just comes up into there where I plug the satnav power lead into it and off I go