125129 - MyGuide 3100 Series Sat Nav Unit

[gmcmen]

The Myguide 3100 is a great little machine, made even better now that I have followed the excellent tips posted by Gmcmen and others

I now have iGo 2006 (my current favourite), iGo v7, and TomTom 6 running on my machine.

Typically I can't leave well alone and am experimenting with iGo8 (2008).

I have downloaded the program file (and a mod to convert it from the demo version), and all the European mapping, POI etc. (about 1.5 Gb)

I have put all this on a fresh SD card with none of the other mods/updates on.

I have changed the ADDONS.TXT to:-

[modules]
Navigate = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO8\\igo.exe"
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"

and the SYS.TXT to:-

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
landscape=1
resolution_dir="320_240"
vga=0

[rawdisplay]
class="landscape"


[debug]
skip_eula=1
enable_roadshadow=1

[map]
auto_nightmode=0

[msnd]
msnd.start=0

On restarting the machine it hangs for ages with the message GPSAPP CTOR but eventually gets going. The little bit of testing I've done it seems that the program is fully operational.

Has anyone got any ideas on how to prevent this unacceptable start-up delay?

Bad news is I can not get it to hang!
Good news is I have it working with no problems.
I tried a few things with sys.txt but it works ok.
Only difference I see in your sys.txt is under
[interface]
landscape=1 {I do not have this line}
although I added it in but it still worked and it loads in 16 secs from I press the button until the Nav menu screen.
If I was you now I would refresh the flash disk back to the original and try it again.
After playing with it the past few hours, I am getting to like it.
It has the features I was looking for,
Advanced planning and a list for favorites.
Thanks again for the hack.

[soak]

I carried out your suggestions gmcmen and even tried a different SD card. Unfortunately the software was still hanging on start-up.

I hit upon a solution after downloading a version of iGo8 which runs in large format on the PC. I downloaded it from:-
http://rapidshare.com/files/91879179/Igo8_PC_big.rar
and the password for the rar file is q1w2e3r4t5y6u7i8o9p0
This worked very well.

I copied the 'contents' folder from this PC version as a direct replacement for the 'contents' folder on the SD card. I was then able to start the Myguide with iGo8 with no problems. I have since added a few more map, POI, Language and Voice files and all still seems well.

Like you gmcmen, I like this version 8 a lot

[anarack]

Here is another thing to try, open sys.txt if you are using MyGuide software it is on the flash disk in the MyGuide folder,
add these lines, save and give it a try.

[gps]
protocol="NMEA"
com_port=7
com_port_speed=9600

Thanks for advice GMCMEN, unfortunately, its still a no-go - I am wondering if my WIN CE is corrupted ie a driver or config for the internal GPS receiver/aerial..

[PoI]

Anyone had problems with the IGO screen dimming smart powersave? I never tried it before adding other apps so dont know if my fiddling has caused it to fail or if it never worked orginally.

Trying to change the backlight setting in control panel doesnt do anything either.

Yours ever hopeful

[Neil FJ1200]

V7...........

I have now successfully installed the Igo 2006 and the V7 software THANX to gmcmen /soak and you all for the prog' the down-load and all the info...nice one.

Just follow GMCMEN's instructions to the letter and it'll work.....

Cheers Neil FJ1200 My Guide, Igo 2006 AND V7 :-)

[frosty03]

Thanks for all the info. I've read all 17 pages.

Does anybody have the asia maps? Singapore/Malaysia? It'll be handy for holidays.... I've tried looking around, but all the sites that "had" it no longer host it. Can anybody help?

[DarkMatter]

Thanks for all the info. I've read all 17 pages.

Does anybody have the asia maps? Singapore/Malaysia? It'll be handy for holidays.... I've tried looking around, but all the sites that "had" it no longer host it. Can anybody help?

Try here:

http://peb.pl/programy-nawigacyjne-i-mapy/226596-rapidshare-igo-8-licencja-do-2-a-3.html

Just copy the required URLs into your address bar. The Asia maps are near the bottom.

You will need to be running Igo 8 though I think.

The password to unlock the downloaded archive files is www.peb.pl (this is the password not a URL)

[frosty03]

Try here:

http://peb.pl/programy-nawigacyjne-i-mapy/226596-rapidshare-igo-8-licencja-do-2-a-3.html

Just copy the required URLs into your address bar. The Asia maps are near the bottom.

You will need to be running Igo 8 though I think.

The password to unlock the downloaded archive files is www.peb.pl (this is the password not a URL)

Yea, its V8 only. From reading above, i think getting V8 to work might be a little too complicated for me.

I'll try to get the igo from *151 working first. I think i've hit on a torrent that has all the map files to use with the igo from *151. Found it on sumotorrent in case anybody wants to know. It is 3.4gb in size, but has ALL the maps/voices, but i'll probably just copy the maps from that torrent and paste it into the igo from *151. The mapname is the same as the link in the zipfile so i suppose it'll work...

Hmm... i wonder if it'll work since the licence.db will be different.... arrrggghhhh

Thanks guys....

[eric7325]

hello,

i am new and with this forum's help, i have installed tontom on my myguide.
which map version do i have to use as i need the western europe map.
i tried 3 different ones , but tomtom does not recognize them.
for example western_europe v6.75.
the maps which are running now are uk and ireland. the are also v6.75.
or do i need maps for a tomtom one or pda version, if there is a difference?

[eric7325]

need europe map , where can i dowload it?

[bobf]

I have the maps for Singapore, Malysia, Hong Kong and Thailand, for IGO - I don't know what system you want them for..

[frosty03]

I've downloaded the file from post 151, and i need the asia maps for the igo version in that file, i think it is the 2006 version, and i think i also need the license.db to use the asia maps.

Can you zip the maps you have with the licence.db and put it on rapidshare or megaupload?

Thanks

[MarkC]

I used this:
http://www.zh-s.de/Typhoon-Parts-Spare-Parts/Parts-Spare-Parts/My-Guide-3100-Series/MyGuide-TMC-Kit-for-3100-Series::1728.html?XTCsid=2af307697eaaf770880b93c1f 425619b

I've just got one of the TMC receivers from there (very fast delivery, came in 3 days!). How did you get it to work though because try as I might all I see in the TMC control center is "Testing...." and "no station name" for all frequencies (that's in iGO 2006).

Mark.

[bobf]

I've downloaded the file from post 151, and i need the asia maps for the igo version in that file, i think it is the 2006 version, and i think i also need the license.db to use the asia maps.

Can you zip the maps you have with the licence.db and put it on rapidshare or megaupload?

Thanks
The Asia files I have for IGO 2006 are available here:-

http://rapidshare.com/files/97490582/Asia.zip.html

[MarkC]

I've just got one of the TMC receivers from there (very fast delivery, came in 3 days!). How did you get it to work though because try as I might all I see in the TMC control center is "Testing...." and "no station name" for all frequencies (that's in iGO 2006).


To reply to my own question - by dint of a lot of driving around I've managed to get sporadic signals but never one lasting very long. The only time I get a signal for long enough to lock and receive TMC messages is when I have the aerial going through the sunroof and across the roof of the car!

Now - is there anyone who knows enough about these aerials to tell me if/how I can extend it so that it can be neatly lead into the roof lining?

Mark.

[jefferss]

I carried out your suggestions gmcmen and even tried a different SD card. Unfortunately the software was still hanging on start-up.

I hit upon a solution after downloading a version of iGo8 which runs in large format on the PC. I downloaded it from:-
http://rapidshare.com/files/91879179/Igo8_PC_big.rar
and the password for the rar file is q1w2e3r4t5y6u7i8o9p0
This worked very well.

I copied the 'contents' folder from this PC version as a direct replacement for the 'contents' folder on the SD card. I was then able to start the Myguide with iGo8 with no problems. I have since added a few more map, POI, Language and Voice files and all still seems well.

Like you gmcmen, I like this version 8 a lot

Soak, I'm getting the same error message as you were. I've tried to get the file you suggested, but it's no longer there.
I'm trying to get this running on my Acer PDA just to see what it's like. Managed to get it going once after the long hang, but ever since it's giving me an error of missing .bmp file and refuses to start. Could you possibly put the file back onto Rapidshare ?.......

[MarkC]

On restarting the machine it hangs for ages with the message GPSAPP CTOR but eventually gets going. The little bit of testing I've done it seems that the program is fully operational.

Has anyone got any ideas on how to prevent this unacceptable start-up delay?


The only time I've had a slow startup at that point was when I had added a large chunk of POI's - I found that it took a minute or two to load them all.

markc.

[MarkC]

Soak, I'm getting the same error message as you were. I've tried to get the file you suggested, but it's no longer there.
I'm trying to get this running on my Acer PDA just to see what it's like. Managed to get it going once after the long hang, but ever since it's giving me an error of missing .bmp file and refuses to start. Could you possibly put the file back onto Rapidshare ?.......

The missing BMP error might be bacuse it is tryingto use the wrong resolution or orientation and thus cannot find the bmp to match. I remember having the same error when trying to get igo8 working but typically I cannot recall the exact fix. This however is the SYS.TXT I use with it...


[interface]
resolution_dir="320_240"
vga=1
landscape=1
show_zoombar=1
show_timezoneslider=1
reset_os_timezone=1
skin="ui_igo8"

[rawdisplay]
class="landscape"

[debug]
skip_eula=1
enable_roadshadow=1
show_prohibited_maneuvers=1
show_multinode_maneuvers=1
showcitynamedistance=8500
Loop_sim=1
supress_straight=1
supress_highway_enter=0

[map]
auto_nightmode=0

[msnd]
msnd.start=0


but note that this is for a MyGuide 3100 and may not be appropriate for your Acer!

markc

[MarkC]

Further news on the TMC front. It seems there is only one spot where it works and thats just north of the M4 behind Osterly park :eek: I seem to remember that someone else also mentioned a spot on the M4 (given its constant jams and closures maybe its as well that TMC works on it). Even so it only works with the aerial outside the car and adjusted just so. Now, that's with iGO 2006 which tunes to Classic FM.

However - much better news with Destinator 7 using Heart FM. Using this program I get a signal much more easily even with the aerial inside the car! Modern technology or what :cool:

Mio and iGO 8 - no TMC at all so far - can't get them to see the hardware.

So where am I then:

iGO ....

Hate the maps which constantly sends me the wrong way up one way streets, suggests illegal right rurns and tries to route me through a shopping precinct that has been closed to cars for at least 6 years.

TMC very poor (though the display of TMC data is nicely handled).

LOVE the program itself - so flexible and intuitive that it is a complete joy to use (especially with "riks" skin).


Destinator...

Much better maps and routings
TMC works better at least in London
TTS works on a MyGuide

Really don't like the program itself all that much.


I'm supposed to be deciding which application I want to buy for the future - hmmm, not getting any easier!

markc

[soak]

To jefferss, message #516
I've uploaded the 'Igo 8 big' file (to run on PC) to Rapidshare. The download reference is:-

http://rapidshare.com/files/97715791/Igo8_PC_big.rar.html

The rar password is:- q1w2e3r4t5y6u7i8o9p0

Even though the iGo8 software is mainly from a demo version, I still find it to be excellent. One slight problem is that there are no help files included.

I have recently read that the cause of the initial hanging on load-up of iGo8 on the Myguide 3100 that I experienced, could be due to the 'SpeedcamUpdates.spud' file in the 'content/speedcam' folder. Deleting or replacing this could be the simple answer to the 'hanging' problem.

[MarkC]

To jefferss, message #516
I have recently read that the cause of the initial hanging on load-up of iGo8 on the Myguide 3100 that I experienced, could be due to the 'SpeedcamUpdates.spud' file in the 'content/speedcam' folder. Deleting or replacing this could be the simple answer to the 'hanging' problem.

That definately caused a problem for me soak, when I used SpeedcamUpdates.spud it took iGO 8 close to ten minutes to start up. It's not a hang as such its just verrrry verrrry veHerrry slow to load :)

I was told elsewhere that there is no "proper" way to get speed cams working in the demo version of 8.

markc

[jefferss]

Thanks very much Soak, ow have that file. I will try leaving out the SpeedcamUpdates first and see if that works, if not will go with the "Big" one.
Many thanks for the prompt and detailed help guys.

[DarkMatter]

For those of you running tomtom and who are having trouble getting it to fit on the screen correctly.

You need to edit the file ttnavigator.bif, which will probably be in the root of your SD card, using notepad and change the line

Platform=PPC

to read

Platform=PNA

This will then ensure that the application fills the myguide screen.

Scratch all of the above, it was a red herring!!

After more testing it seemed that the problem was being caused by running either ceplayer or explorer.

The simple fix turned out to be unchecking the box for the start menu to be 'always on top' in the settings in windows.

Using Explorer:
Start - Settings - Taskbar and Start Menu - Uncheck 'Always on top' box.

This seems to fix all applications that sometimes get 'stuck' at the wrong size.

[nisworld]

Where do I get CE Player from and what does it do exactly?


N.

[MarkC]

Where do I get CE Player from and what does it do exactly?


N.

CEPlayer is the CE version of Windows Media player. You can get it from here http://www.gizmondoforums.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=8075&hl=media+player and probably other places. On my MyGuide it would not play videos without a lot of jerkiness. An alternative is TCPMP Player which I have heard good things about but not tried (I'm not that bothered about playing media on my satnav).

Markc

[Stealingsilver]

My Myguide has just arrived. However I have plugged it into my computer and I keep getting the assending and desending tones of when a USB device connects and deconnects. These tones just keep repeating. I was expecting that the myguide would come up as an external hard drive but it does not. I have tried plugging it into other computers and get exactly the same result.

Is the product faulty or am I doing something wrong?

Cheers

Phil

[aferg67]

My Myguide has just arrived. However I have plugged it into my computer and I keep getting the assending and desending tones of when a USB device connects and deconnects. These tones just keep repeating. I was expecting that the myguide would come up as an external hard drive but it does not. I have tried plugging it into other computers and get exactly the same result.

Is the product faulty or am I doing something wrong?

Cheers

Phil

You'll need to download and install Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5.0. so that the MyGuide is seen as a mobile device rather than an external hard drive.

[PoI]

Sorry to repeat myself but in post 504 I asked if anyone has ideas why the MyGuide / IGO smart powersave might not work. Doesnt work via the backlight control in control panel either.

Can adjust backlight level via settings and control panel but it wont dim down when idle for set time.

TIA

[bibsy]

Sorry to repeat myself but in post 504 I asked if anyone has ideas why the MyGuide / IGO smart powersave might not work. Doesnt work via the backlight control in control panel either.

Can adjust backlight level via settings and control panel but it wont dim down when idle for set time.

TIA

PoI, I get the same as you when trying to use powersave function. I too have installed other apps but I don't think that's the problem.

[Stealingsilver]

Thanks 67

Another question I have downloaded
http://rapidshare.com/files/78264730/MyGuide_Extra.part1.rar.html and http://rapidshare.com/files/78263506/MyGuide_Extra.part2.rar.html. Which are the files that are supposed to contain the igo UK maps for http://rapidshare.com/files/78291969/MyGuide_3100.rar.html.

I have put the files in my igo/maps folder but when I boot up igo it says no maps found

Help please

[airino10]

hi i have a myguide 3100 with 500 mb of internal flas and no sd ,
i put a sd with tom tom and igo2006 and igo 8 , explorer ,
but now the pna not have sound .
with the explorer i'm going on settings\sound from win ce,
but nothing!!
no sound!!
why????

[MarkC]

Thanks 67

Another question I have downloaded
http://rapidshare.com/files/78264730/MyGuide_Extra.part1.rar.html and http://rapidshare.com/files/78263506/MyGuide_Extra.part2.rar.html. Which are the files that are supposed to contain the igo UK maps for http://rapidshare.com/files/78291969/MyGuide_3100.rar.html.

I have put the files in my igo/maps folder but when I boot up igo it says no maps found


What file was in the RAR's? The iGO map for uk and ireland should be named something like "UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl" and be about 100mb in size.

[Stealingsilver]

What file was in the RAR's? The iGO map for uk and ireland should be named something like "UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl" and be about 100mb in size.

Cheers for that. those to downloads don't contain the file UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl. However I have managed to download that file and have placed it in my storage car/igo/maps folder. When I load Igo up it tells me that my map files are outdated and to visit navngo.com. What am I doing wrong?

cheers

Phil

[gmcmen]

Cheers for that. those to downloads don't contain the file UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl. However I have managed to download that file and have placed it in my storage car/igo/maps folder. When I load Igo up it tells me that my map files are outdated and to visit navngo.com. What am I doing wrong?

cheers

Phil

That sounds right, but have you the right map, is it called UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl
if not
http://uploaded.to/file/pz7vlw/UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl

[MarkC]

However I have managed to download that file and have placed it in my storage car/igo/maps folder. When I load Igo up it tells me that my map files are outdated and to visit navngo.com. What am I doing wrong?


Thats a new one on me. I've used that map and never had a complaint about it being out of date. Indeed up till a few weeks ago it was the most recent map. Does iGO just complain or does it complain and then refuse to use the map?

For what it's worth the latest map update from 10/07 can be found here: http://rapidshare.com/users/I175RB but I'm not sure it will help. I wonder if you have the correct licence for the map - I assume so else the map would show as locked. Do you have "basemap.fbl" in your maps folder - thats the basic underlying "world" map. If not you can copy your original MyGuide basemap across since basemap is not licenced. No reason why any of that should solve the "out of date" problem but I'm grasping at straws :confused: I have not been able to reproduce the problem you are having so far.

MarkC.

[Stealingsilver]

Cheers mark and GMCMen. Everything is up and running now

My SD card was corrupted so I had to re format it. Everything works well now apart from the map.

GMC's UK map seemed to be corrupt when I downloaded it. I don't want to re download if it is corrupt as I am on limited bandwidth

I would really like a copy of the map on the link that MARK C gave me. The only thing is that It won't let me download part two of the UK map. It either says I am already dowloading something or I have entered the incorrect code too many times. I tried downloading it on my friends computer and it would not let me either. It is only 1.4 meg. If anyone has it can they send it to me?

Cheers

[MarkC]

It either says I am already dowloading something or I have entered the incorrect code too many times.


I think rapidshare does that if you don't close the old browser window (or else its if you DO close the old window) God knows - something like that anyway :eek:

Try this link then, for part 2: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QE91ZS0V

Rgds, MarkC

[Stealingsilver]

:D :D Cheers Mark :D :D

How has everyone found at adding pois? I have been adding some through IGo POI explorer but if I add to many it says an unexpected error has occured.

nayone else get this?

[bjredondo]

My 3100 stop working two weeks ago.. it seems SD card was corrupted and is not being recognize my device...

Since then I have try almost everything said on this forum without any luck.. the latest problem that I have is than when I load Igo up it tells me that my map files are outdated and to visit navngo.com. I download UK maps on http://rapidshare.com/users/I175RB and IGO do not start when selected it goes back to start menu...

Please if somebody can give guidelines.. I am almost buying a new GPS and forget about Myguide 3100.. I have spend hours trying to make it work..

[MarkC]

How has everyone found at adding pois? I have been adding some through IGo POI explorer but if I add to many it says an unexpected error has occured.


I've not had an error but I find that if I add too many POI's it makes loading iGO very slow tried adding all UK supermarkets and after that it took about a minute to load so I deleted them!.

MarkC

[bobf]

I have experienced the maps are out of date message - there are two solutions that have worked for me, firstly attempt to download a newer map and secondly, ensure you have the 'licence.db' file that came with the map.

[Mike____]

Hi all,

I wonder if you can help please. I have been reading the posts in this thread and thanks to everybody I am now running iGO on MyGuide (which I’m pleased with as I am only a novice when it comes to Computers!)

I have not been able to get TomTom to work yet though. I downloaded the file kindly provided by gmcmen on post #448 and downloaded the TomTom map from the link provided in the readme file (UK and Ireland Map in 2 parts dated 22/08/07). I then saved the 20 files in a directory called “United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland” which sits on the root of the SD Card and reset the unit. I have a GPS signal and the display shows the speed I’m doing when driving around but no map is displayed on the screen. When I try to find out what maps are installed it only shows the Canary Islands.

Is there anything else I need to change to get the software to recognise the UK and Ireland map?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Many thanks
Mike

[gmcmen]

Hi all,

I wonder if you can help please. I have been reading the posts in this thread and thanks to everybody I am now running iGO on MyGuide (which I’m pleased with as I am only a novice when it comes to Computers!)

I have not been able to get TomTom to work yet though. I downloaded the file kindly provided by gmcmen on post #448 and downloaded the TomTom map from the link provided in the readme file (UK and Ireland Map in 2 parts dated 22/08/07). I then saved the 20 files in a directory called “United_Kingdom_and_Republic_of_Ireland” which sits on the root of the SD Card and reset the unit. I have a GPS signal and the display shows the speed I’m doing when driving around but no map is displayed on the screen. When I try to find out what maps are installed it only shows the Canary Islands.

Is there anything else I need to change to get the software to recognise the UK and Ireland map?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Many thanks
Mike

Go here:
http://goleech.org/application/tomtom-6-maps-v6751409-for-all-systems/#more-4002

I use no.2 Western Europe
or No.8 UK

[MarkC]

In case it might help others here are the results of my attempts to get TMC working on the MyGuide.

Since EBuyer no longer sell the TMC receiver I got mine from ZHS - http://www.zh-s.de/product_info.php?language=en&products_id=1728 in Germany 44 euros + 17.50 postage. Their service was excellent and the receiver arrived in three days complete with a free box of matches. Yes, that's right, a free box of matches - strange :)

My first experiences were disappointing - iGO/Mio etc. got seemed to get no signal at all. eventually after driving around for miles I found one spot just north of the M4 where I could get a signal if I trailed the aerial out through the sun roof but even then only if I was parked and facing the right way! TMC looked like being a non-starter.

Then I tried Destinator which worked much better getting a signal from Heart FM quite easily. However with no indication of signal strength in Destinator it was impossible to know if I was getting a strong signal and therefore all available messages, or not. iGO, when it did get a signal was much nicer to use with a good display of TMC messages and a meter showing signal strength. Noticibly, when getting a good signal iGO was getting an average of between 50 and 100 messages covering incidents up to 80 miles away. Destinator has never showed much more than 40 incidents to about the same range. Differences between the two TMC providers perhaps?

Destinator uses TrafficMaster which is broadcast via Heart and Capital FM in London and the choice of two stations makes it a lot easier to get a signal. iGO uses iTMC broadcast via Classic FM. Classic FM has only two transmitters in London neither seems all that strong at least when used with the in-car aerial supplied with the TMC receiver. I was faced with having to change from my favourite iGO to Destinator if I wanted to use TMC. I started wondering if I could connect up to an external car aerial.

Eventually I plucked up the courage to open the TMC unit and look at the aerial connections. The aerial plug is small stereo jack plug and two of the three connections are used - the point (whatever its proper name is) for the signal and the outer for the ground/shielding. Since I happened to have a spare plug I wired it up to a standard car aerial socket (from Halfords) and connected it to a car aerial placed inside the car on the dashboard (just laying at the front against the screen). I was delighted to find that I immediately got a good signal from Classic FM and iGO quickly filled up with traffic messages. Having driven around a bit I am finding a good to reasonable signal most of the time - it comes and goes a bit, not surprising in a built up area but this does not cause a problem (unless you get stuck a traffic lights in a dead area and then iGO starts hunting for a signal after a while - even so its not really a problem).

Next job is to fit the aerial properly outside the car (or arrange a splitter so that I can use the main car aerial but frankly I think it will be easier to stick this one on the roof than to access the wiring for the existing one.

So the upshot of all this that MyGuide TMC will just about work in London with Destinator and an in-car aerial (I found the best placement was up over the interior mirror and then back across down roof towards the rear window) but it works much better if you can connect a proper car aerial. And iGO's TMC control panel is much nicer than Destinators.

A comparison between iGO and Destinator TMC:

iGO shows TMC messages in a pages list with 5 entries per page. You can easily page through the messages should the mood take you. Plus with Rik's skin in split screen mode you can actually have the messages displayed on the map screen. On the down side there is no quick way to reach the TMC screen - you have to go to the GPS status page and then press the TMC button.

Destinators TMC page can be reached easily either by one click on the TMC icon on the map or from the main menu via Route..Traffic. However after that it's down hill. The message list is a plain scrolling list, not paged, showing only two entries at a time. While you are trying to scroll down it constantly resets you to the top of the list as new messages appear or are updated.

Both iGO and Destinator allow you to search for a station manually and both allow you to exclude selected stations. With iGO you can choose to see all messages or only those affecting your route and you can sort either by type or distance. Destinator shows you all messages when you have no route planned and only those affecting your route when you have one planned There are no sorting choices. Both programs let you highlight a traffic message and then show its location on the map - Destinator wins a point here because you can then go "back" from the map to the TMC list whereas iGO just dumps you in the normal map screen with the map centered on the incident.

Destinator has a very loud and annoying "gong" that it sounds when a message arrives (I've since edited it to a quiet "tick" sound). With TTS on Destinator will read out TMC messages though I'm not sure what criterion it uses to select which ones to read. If you don't have a route planned you occasionally hear things like "in 20 miles traffic congestion" - not especially helpful :)

Ok, I've rambled on for long enough. My TMC works and I'm happy.

Thats all!

MarkC

[Mike____]

Go here:
http://goleech.org/application/tomto...ems/#more-4002

I use no.2 Western Europe
or No.8 UK

Many thanks for that link gmcmen – I downloaded the UK Map and TomTom is now up and running. :)

Mike

[Neil FJ1200]

HI, Just wanted to say a big THANKS to "GMCMEN" for the Igo 2006,V7 and Tom Tom. Followed your instructions to the letter......ALL 3 systems and windows explorer working fine.
What a fantastic bit of kit the 3100 is, I've even got "Yoda, Darth Vader, 'Sexy News reader LADY' voices and all the speedcams,red-light cam's,speed zones etc runing fine on Tom Tom v6.02.........

Is it just me or does Tom Tom apear to run FASTER on the My Guide than is did on a Tom Tom One ????

Anyway....Thanks to you all

[pesthouse]

For what its worth I have used the TMC and recieved traffic updates using IGO 2006. I live in gloucestershire and have picked up news around swindon but also got regular updates on a recent trip to cambridgeshire. The ariel on my car just goes from the unit up to the rear view mirror, twists round the sun visor and then comes back down the windscreen pillar. My car has an integrated Navteq satnav but the RDS traffic updates are totally different to those I get on the Myguide. I'm just happy it works, I got my TMC half price with europe maps from Ebuyer, I guess they were giving them away to get rid of them, they are useless with standard My Guide in my experience. Looks like I have a whole load of stuff to catch up on with V7 etc, keep up the good work.

[gmcmen]

HI, Just wanted to say a big THANKS to "GMCMEN" for the Igo 2006,V7 and Tom Tom. Followed your instructions to the letter......ALL 3 systems and windows explorer working fine.
What a fantastic bit of kit the 3100 is, I've even got "Yoda, Darth Vader, 'Sexy News reader LADY' voices and all the speedcams,red-light cam's,speed zones etc runing fine on Tom Tom v6.02.........

Is it just me or does Tom Tom apear to run FASTER on the My Guide than is did on a Tom Tom One ????

Anyway....Thanks to you all

You are very welcome, great to hear my instructions actually work, LOL
I am not a fan of TomTom so I can't answer your other query, but I'm sure someone can.
Happy navigating.

[gmcmen]

If anyone is trying to run MioMap 3.2 on their MyGuide 3100,
here is a copy of the sys.txt you will need.

[debug]
smart_2d=1
slowsim=1
loop_sim=1

[interface]
mio=1
landscape=0
portrait=1
width=320
height=240
base="ui_mio/"
basel="ui_mio/"

[gps]
protocol="NMEA"
com_port=7
com_port_speed=9600

[speedcam]
usemio=-12,90,37,27
;enable_at_startup=1
disable="_SUI", "_GER"

[soak]

Has anyone managed to get 'Memory-Map' (Ordnance Survey maps) working on the Myguide 3100?

I've got Memory-Map v513 running on my PC and have tried the MobileDevice install option. This does transfer the exe file but it fails to run on the 3100. Googling for a solution seems to suggest that Windows CE might not be compatible.

I'd be grateful for any help.

[Neil FJ1200]

Soak....Has anyone managed to get 'Memory-Map' (Ordnance Survey maps) working on the Myguide 3100?
I'd be grateful for any help.


HI Soak....Memory-Map v513 to the best of my knowlage is only compatible with windows ppc 2003/4. As My Guide is running windows CE I dont think it will run. The v513 was built to run on a pc then just send a route and the small section of map to the pda/g.p.s. unit. Memory-Map doesn't install anything to the pda as such,it just sends the route information and the small section of map covering the route.
I have spent many hours too playing with memory map and got it working fine on my HP Ipaq 2210,via a bluetooth g.p.s. reciver.
By the way if you need any maps for Memory-map I have MOST of the U.K. covered :-)
Cheers Neil FJ1200

[nisworld]

So where can I get good voices for my Myguide then???


Anyone?


N.

[Neil FJ1200]

So where can I get good voices for my Myguide then???


Anyone?


N.

To run on/in what sat nav system ????? I have Tom Tom ones :-) ut as for Igo/Mio I don't know if there are any.

[gmcmen]

Has anyone managed to get 'Memory-Map' (Ordnance Survey maps) working on the Myguide 3100?

I've got Memory-Map v513 running on my PC and have tried the MobileDevice install option. This does transfer the exe file but it fails to run on the 3100. Googling for a solution seems to suggest that Windows CE might not be compatible.

I'd be grateful for any help.

I have not tried Memory map (as I don't have a copy! ;) ) but with other games and things, what I did was install them unto a pda then copy the folder from the pda onto the sd card of myguide and run it from there. Some work, some don't.
@ Neil FJ1200 if you have it on a pna you should try to copy the folder across, if it says can not find file "blah blah" search pna for the file and put it in the folder, try again, it can be a long draw out thing, but thats how it is done.

[soak]

Re message 554
Hi gmcmen, I have uploaded the Memory-Map PC installation files (including patches and licence) to:
http://uploaded.to/?id=zj1zgf

I have also uploaded a map file covering the Yorkshire Moors to:-
http://uploaded.to/?id=i5ksia

Other maps are available from torrent sites - about 25gb worth!

Memory-maps works really well on my PC but I can't make the installation from there to the Myguide 3100.
Google gave me this link:-
http://www.dealextreme.com/forums/Forums.dx/Forum.8545~threadid.57137

Purchasers of the Navigo satnav have a thread on ebuyer forums ('In-car Entertainment'). They have also been busy putting TomTom, iGO etc on their devices and, apparently, Memory-Map. Messages #34, 266, 475 & 528 are some of the ones which mention this specifically.

If Navigo-ers can do it surely Myguide-ers can!

P.S. While you're on the Navigo thread check-out the desktop icons and wall-papers they have coming up with.

[gmcmen]

Re message 554
Hi gmcmen, I have uploaded the Memory-Map PC installation files (including patches and licence) to:
http://uploaded.to/?id=zj1zgf

I have also uploaded a map file covering the Yorkshire Moors to:-
http://uploaded.to/?id=i5ksia

Other maps are available from torrent sites - about 25gb worth!

Memory-maps works really well on my PC but I can't make the installation from there to the Myguide 3100.
Google gave me this link:-
http://www.dealextreme.com/forums/Forums.dx/Forum.8545~threadid.57137

Purchasers of the Navigo satnav have a thread on ebuyer forums ('In-car Entertainment'). They have also been busy putting TomTom, iGO etc on their devices and, apparently, Memory-Map. Messages #34, 266, 475 & 528 are some of the ones which mention this specifically.

If Navigo-ers can do it surely Myguide-ers can!

P.S. While you're on the Navigo thread check-out the desktop icons and wall-papers they have coming up with.

Thanks for the links Soak,
Here is your reward,
Install Memory Map to your pc from the links above,
connect your MyGuide using ActiveSync,
Run Memory Map on the PC crack etc,
Click "Pocket Device" "install pocket Navigator"
DO NOT use default location,
select "Storage Card"
you should now have a folder on the storage card called
"Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5"
explore to it and add the files in this download
http://uploaded.to/?id=fok2ty
put the maps in the "qct" folder

Add this line to "Addons.txt"
Memory Map = "", "\\Storage Card\\Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5\\MMPocketNav.exe"

As I have never used this program before, I am not sure how it works,
is it only for browsing maps or for navigation?

Also when you run the program on "MyGuide"
Click "Menu"
"GPS"
"Setup"
Manufacturer "NMEA"
port "Com 7"
Baud ""9600"

If there is any problems let me know and I will try and resolve them.

[soak]

Re message 556
Hi gmcmen,
You're a star!!!!
Thanks to your excellent instructions I now have Memory-Map PocketNav working on the Myguide 3100.

With regards to what the program does:
The PC version lets you browse OS maps in great detail, including 3D views of maps and aerial photographs (and print them if you wish). Maps and pre-planned routes can be downloaded to the Mobile Device. On the Mobile Device the maps and routes are displayed and the GPS navigates you on the OS map. The actual track you have followed can be uploaded back to the PC and the distance covered, elevation profiles etc. studied.
In all, it is a SatNav for ramblers, cyclists etc.

Once again, many thanks,
Soak

[Neil FJ1200]

Thanks for the links Soak,
Here is your reward,
Install Memory Map to your pc from the links above,
connect your MyGuide using ActiveSync,
Run Memory Map on the PC crack etc,
Click "Pocket Device" "install pocket Navigator"
DO NOT use default location,
select "Storage Card"
you should now have a folder on the storage card called
"Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5"
explore to it and add the files in this download
http://uploaded.to/?id=fok2ty
put the maps in the "qct" folder

Add this line to "Addons.txt"
Memory Map = "", "\\Storage Card\\Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5\\MMPocketNav.exe"

As I have never used this program before, I am not sure how it works,
is it only for browsing maps or for navigation?

Also when you run the program on "MyGuide"
Click "Menu"
"GPS"
"Setup"
Manufacturer "NMEA"
port "Com 7"
Baud ""9600"

If there is any problems let me know and I will try and resolve them.

Once again the GMCMEN has sused it again :-) yarra star.......
one question......way way back,I think about #225-ish theres some photo's of your my guide....it's got you name on it HOW DID YOU DO THAT ? Please

Cheers

[gmcmen]

Once again the GMCMEN has sused it again :-) yarra star.......
one question......way way back,I think about #225-ish theres some photo's of your my guide....it's got you name on it HOW DID YOU DO THAT ? Please

Cheers

On the map loader cd that came with the unit, you will find a folder called "PNA"
or on your "flash disk"
inside is a file called "data.zip"
extract this to your HDD
open "ui"
open "common"
you will see 2 images on called "myguidelogo.bmp" and "generic.bmp"
download the 2 in this link (they are the same, just different names)
http://uploaded.to/?id=wjhzik
edit 1 of them to what you want and save it twice as both names.
replace the ones mentioned above with your new ones.
repack to "data.zip"
create a folder on an SD card called "PNA"
in the folder put "DATA.ZIP" "igolaunch.exe" and "LANGSYNC.EXE" (both found on flash or cd"
put the disk in the MyGuide and press "reset"
it will load and say "updating" your done!

Note: if using "winrar" to repack,
important: open the folder "data.zip"
edit
select all
right click "add to archive"
change name to "data.zip" as it will be "data.rar"
enjoy

[Neil FJ1200]

[QUOTE=gmcmen;288464]On the map loader cd that came with the unit, you will find a folder called "PNA"
or on your "flash disk"
inside is a file called "data.zip"
extract this to your HDD
etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc etc

YOU IS "THE MAN"...............is there anything you CAN'T do with this wonderfull little machine ??? Come on GMCMEN tell us how to get it making the morning coffe ? or cooking dinner perhaps ? You can do it.....you know you can :-)

"Respect Dude" as my son would say

[DarkMatter]

I’ve been spending some time trying to pull together information on the possible entries for the SYS.TXT file that is found on iGo based systems (MyGuide, iGo, V7, Mio etc).

Below is what I have so far. Please feel free to add to, or amend it if you have done your own experiments.

Please note that not all of these values may be functional on all systems, and some may require alternate skins.

As usual, only play with things if you’re confident you can recover from a disaster!:eek:

_________________________________________

[gps]
port=<number>
speed=<baud>


[tmc]
port=<number>
speed=<baud>


[interface]
width=
value: x resolution

height=
value: y resolution

skin=
value: “folder_name” - Skin folder name from data.zip

landscape=
value: 0,1 - Landscape=1 changes x and y values of skin file

vga=
value: 0,1 - Vga=1 doubles all the numbers you have set as width and height in sys.txt. So if you have width=400 it will look for a main_800_600.ui file to pull skinning info from.

rotoffset=
value: unknown

mapfontscale=
value: percentage - eg 150 = 1.5 x enlargement of map fonts. (iGO 2006+ and MioMap 3.3 only?)

speedcam_sound=
value: “filename” - Name of sound file from audio folder in data.zip file eg "!alert6"


[debug]
smart_2d=
value: 0,1 - Turns on Smart 2D

slowsim=
value: 0,1 - Whether 'flyover' should be quick or normal speed

loop_sim=
value: 0,1 - Whether 'flyover' should be loop at end

show_segmentdir=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show segmented directions with arrow (one-way filter lanes)

show_oneway=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show one-way roads with arrow. Adds arrow on one-way roads but also on both sides for some 2 way roads.

show_uturn=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show road where u-turns allowed (highlight whole road)

show_residentonly=
value: 0,1 - Whether to highlight private roads (highlight whole road)

show_gps_pos=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show dot where real gps position is

builtupborder=
value: 0,1 - Whether to highlight country borders

show_optional_routeinfo=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show additional info on route (work planned, change of the road... possibly TMC info?)

show_speed_limit=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show speed limit. Adds a min/max? speed to road names, not legal speed limit, but routing speed data.

no_tmc=
value: 0,1 - Whether to disable TMC or not. Removes TMC icon from GPS config screen.

show_pedestrian=
value: 0,1 - Enables 'person' icon when in pedstrian mode with some skins e.g. Andy SKX and robertut

earth=
value: 0,1 - Start up with minimal zoom, showing the planet earth

show_earth=
value: 0,1 - Zooms all the way out to earth

flyover_multiplicator=
value: 0,1,2,3,4,5 - unknown how it works with / against slow_sim

Values and functions of the following are unknown:-

test3d=
test_recalc=
testsound=
testitiner=
clickygps=
showcenter=
show_frc=
show_plural=
log_power=
show_lights=
show_tmc=
show_gps_pos=
show_device_type=
tmc_all_stations=
show_tmc=
replay_tmc=
mapstat=
show_plural=
show_icons=
show_ltn=
compass_type=
pin_sets_start=
log_phoneapi=
use_conn_mgr=
no_extrapolation=
no_depth_shading=
log_network=
mapstat=
mute_os_key=
test_recalc=
test_findpath=
override_speed=
monkeytest=
show_signpost=
sim_speed_factor=


For debugging problems:

[debug]
show_mapid=
value: 0,1 - Whether to numerical mapid prefix before road in popup on map

show_segmentid=
value: 0,1 - Whether to numerical segmentid prefix before road in popup on map

show_roadid=
value: 0,1 - Whether to numerical roadid prefix before road in popup on map

show_device_type=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show message box on startup with device string

show_screensize=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show message box on startup with screen size

show_gx=
value: 0,1 - Whether to show message box on startup with GX library info


For data logging:

[debug]
log_power=
value: 0,1 - Whether to log power details (power.log in app directory)

log_tmc=
value: 0,1 - Whether to log tmc details (GnsLog*****.rds in My Documents directory)

log_1=
log_2=
value: "filename.txt::5" - log app to filename.txt in root of device, debug level 5 (highest)

[fracas]

hello all, just first like to say well done on the info so far! i have read all 19 pages of this thread before i asked a question, probably already explained but everything i tried did not work.:D

got everything running on my myguide 3100, but still cant get any maps to work with TomTom..Just so you know, i am not using an sdcard, i am using the inbuilt flash memory(512mb) will this make a difference???? ive tried many maps in various location's on the inbuilt memory, but have had no luck as yet..am i missing something or do i need to edit a file?? if you can answer this question links to any files needed would be appreciated..

also, why have i not got a maploader cd that people are talking about? do i need it??

last but not least... would it not be a good idea to upload an already configered "with maps" installed flash folder/sd card?? instead of all the random files amongst this amazing 19 pages!! just a suggestion, which i will do myself once sorted..

cheers in advance ;)

[gmcmen]

hello all, just first like to say well done on the info so far! i have read all 19 pages of this thread before i asked a question, probably already explained but everything i tried did not work.:D

got everything running on my myguide 3100, but still cant get any maps to work with TomTom..Just so you know, i am not using an sdcard, i am using the inbuilt flash memory(512mb) will this make a difference???? ive tried many maps in various location's on the inbuilt memory, but have had no luck as yet..am i missing something or do i need to edit a file?? if you can answer this question links to any files needed would be appreciated..

also, why have i not got a maploader cd that people are talking about? do i need it??

last but not least... would it not be a good idea to upload an already configered "with maps" installed flash folder/sd card?? instead of all the random files amongst this amazing 19 pages!! just a suggestion, which i will do myself once sorted..

cheers in advance ;)

The version of TT we are using is designed to run from the SD card and search the SD card for maps. It does work!
http://forums.ebuyer.com/showpost.php?p=277491&postcount=543
as to upload an already configured "with maps",
files are to large (tomtom europe 1.2gb)
maps change, so people could spend a lot of time downloading an outdated map
the uploads are configured specifically for the "MyGuide 3100"
all you have to do is follow instructions and add maps (its that easy).
Why do you not have a map loader cd?
and why have you got 512mb flash? we only have 256mb
is your unit a 3100?
If so it may be a newer version of what we are using, so may not be configured the same.

[fracas]

The version of TT we are using is designed to run from the SD card and search the SD card for maps. It does work!
http://forums.ebuyer.com/showpost.php?p=277491&postcount=543
as to upload an already configured "with maps",
files are to large (tomtom europe 1.2gb)
maps change, so people could spend a lot of time downloading an outdated map
the uploads are configured specifically for the "MyGuide 3100"
all you have to do is follow instructions and add maps (its that easy).
Why do you not have a map loader cd?
and why have you got 512mb flash? we only have 256mb
is your unit a 3100?
If so it may be a newer version of what we are using, so may not be configured the same.

cheers for quick reply m8..

From looking at my myguide box, it says my model is a 3110 with 512mb inbuilt (sticker under the unit itself says 3100 :confused: :D ) so that kinda answers that 1, good old myguide!! lol
i cant imagine it being different from yours apart from extra memory, and conflicting box!

"Why do you not have a map loader cd?" i dunno, my disk has nothing but manuals on it...

didnt realise maps were that big "1.2gb" , the uk one i downloaded was only 214mb???, so even if there is a work around reading from flash instead of sdcard, my internal memory probably wont be sufficient for TT and its map/s :o better go and buy an sdcard.:D

ill stick to the igo for now...

thanks again.

[Terry999]

Thanks for the links Soak,
Here is your reward,
Install Memory Map to your pc from the links above,
connect your MyGuide using ActiveSync,
Run Memory Map on the PC crack etc,
Click "Pocket Device" "install pocket Navigator"
DO NOT use default location,
select "Storage Card"
you should now have a folder on the storage card called
"Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5"
explore to it and add the files in this download


I get the error: "Cannot copy the file. " when installing pocket navigator to the mobile device (in this case a SY885).

[gmcmen]

I get the error: "Cannot copy the file. " when installing pocket navigator to the mobile device (in this case a SY885).

Another way to try it is by copying "MMPocketNav.PPC2K_ARM.CAB" from the PC out of C:\Program Files\Memory-Map\Navigator\PDA onto the root of the SD Card. Put the sd card in the Navgo and assuming you have it unlocked explore to the SD card and run the installation from there.

[gmcmen]

[QUOTE=soak;
P.S. While you're on the Navigo thread check-out the desktop icons and wall-papers they have coming up with.[/QUOTE]

Hi Soak,
The difference between us and them is that, we can create buttons to run programs, they can't! So they must access the desktop to create shortcuts there for to run applications.

[Terry999]

Another way to try it is by copying "MMPocketNav.PPC2K_ARM.CAB" from the PC out of C:\Program Files\Memory-Map\Navigator\PDA onto the root of the SD Card. Put the sd card in the Navgo and assuming you have it unlocked explore to the SD card and run the installation from there.

No it's not unlocked. I was trying to avoid that in case I mess up.

[fracas]

Just found out if you edit

\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\iGO 2006

create a new "string value" "MapDir" =
\Storage Card\iGO\Maps
this is how my one reads, you can use the same maps for 2006 and V7.

If what I have written does not make sense to you, then ask someone who knows what they are doing to do it for you.
Always BACK UP first.

hi mate, it makes sense to me kinda, but!!! when i try to goto regedit on my 3100(assumption of what todo) i get an error and cant continue.. what am i doing wrong? or am i stupidly off track!!:D

[gmcmen]

hi mate, it makes sense to me kinda, but!!! when i try to goto regedit on my 3100(assumption of what todo) i get an error and cant continue.. what am i doing wrong? or am i stupidly off track!!:D

Are you using a mobile registry editor from your pc via ActivrSync to do this?

[fracas]

Are you using a mobile registry editor from your pc via ActivrSync to do this?

ahhh!! no im not. im just using run/regedit on the device itself..

but now after reading this i have dowloaded a mobile registry editor and sorted it..

Cheers Mate ;)

[airino10]

hi,
sorry for my english,
may i have the instructions to installa destinator-r66- and navigon on my Myguide 3100?
once i can try to execute a .cab from sd card the process fail!!!!!

[MarkC]

hi,
may i have the instructions to installa destinator-r66- and navigon on my Myguide 3100?


There are utilities that you can use to install from CAB. I've used CabWUZ from ocp software http://www.ocpsoftware.com/products.php With this program you can do manual installs from cab file (often just a matter of creating folders and copying files).

To make your life easy here - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MNX14OFJ is a preconfigured set up of Destinator - just unzip the files to an SD card and pop it into your MyGuide. It has UK maps included - if you need to add others place them in a new folder in the Destinator folder - name the folder the same as the map file you are installing (look in the file WINCE.INI that comes with the map and find the entry for "MapName" then use that name for the new folder). You may also need to find appropriate voice files for your use - this version has only English. A complete set of voices can be found here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ASRKVNP0

I'll sort something similar for R66 when I have a bit more time.

I would really not bother with Navigon - I got it working as an excercise but it is too slow to be usable on the MyGuide - the map, even at 30 mph, is at least 100 yards behind the cars actual position and calculating a route takes ages. Plus the there are no individual maps for EU countries, you have to have the complete Western Europe map which is close to 2gb. This forces you to install the software on your flash disk and use one entire 2gb SD for the map. It's just not worth it :)

MarkC.

[airino10]

many thx from italy!!!!

[curlew]

The last time I charged mine was a couple of days ago. It has been used for about half an hour since then, and is still showing 85% charged. I am using the proper Myguide adapter (from Holfords). If you are using the USB then it may not be charging the battery to full capacity.

Yorks :)

I have just got a Myguide 3100 - the battery life seems extremely short. Fully charged will only give about 70 minutes. Currently charging overnight with a 12v car supply ( not cigarette lighter). Does anyone know if mains charger improves the charge held or has any comparitive data.:confused:

[Valiant23]

File #151 has been deleted, here is an updated version.
Great if you are starting from scratch.

http://uploaded.to/?id=8npctt

Gmc, you're perseverance and patience is truly commendable, as is your dedication to cracking this little unit wide open. I bought this from Al's fords just before Christmas and was aware that units can be cracked and improved/personalised but never had the confidence to try, for fear of breaking an invaluable purchase. Saying that I was very pleased with the MyGuide software but frustrated at the lack of maps/support.

I'm due to go on holiday to Florida (first family holiday abroad) in about 4 weeks and baulked at the thought of paying about £30 p.wk. to hire one over there, so I thought I'd have a look around.

I read all 20 pages of this thread, enlisted my son as an adviser (someone to blame if I messed up :D ) and then decided what I wanted to do to my machine.

With the help of the post above, I now have MyGuide, iGO 6, and Tom Tom running as well as the apps supplied by Gmc, along with maps to Florida.

I do have a slight problem (not my reason for posting, honest). Some of the games, as mentioned previously, don't fit on my screen. Has anyone managed to fix this somehow and can they recommend/suggest how to do so? Any help would be much appreciated, but if not, I can certainly live with it.

Thanks again GMC.

[JonC]

Hi,
Newbie here! i have just taken the plunge and bought this Satnav.

i was just wondering what type of SD card should i buy? 1gb? i have been looking on P L A Y . C O M and theres some good ones on there. will any work? is bigger, better?

also my order is still in security check how long does this normally take to clear?

I cant wait to get it and start modding! i will read every page on here but all be preparded for a few questions!!

thanks in advance.

Jon

[quark-uk]

Hi,
Newbie here! i have just taken the plunge and bought this Satnav.

i was just wondering what type of SD card should i buy? 1gb? i have been looking on P L A Y . C O M and theres some good ones on there. will any work? is bigger, better?

also my order is still in security check how long does this normally take to clear?

I cant wait to get it and start modding! i will read every page on here but all be preparded for a few questions!!

thanks in advance.

Jon
the unit comes with a 1gig card, I am using a 4 gig, running tomtom, miomap, Turbo-slug (you'll know what I mean when it comes) and memory map and still plenty of room for music and films.

[bibsy]

Hi,
Newbie here! i have just taken the plunge and bought this Satnav.

i was just wondering what type of SD card should i buy? 1gb? i have been looking on P L A Y . C O M and theres some good ones on there. will any work? is bigger, better?

also my order is still in security check how long does this normally take to clear?

I cant wait to get it and start modding! i will read every page on here but all be preparded for a few questions!!

thanks in advance.

Jon

I dont think the brand of card makes much difference Jon. Any decent card will do. If you are modding bigger is better but only up to a point because the machine won't handle cards over 2GB.
Security check is very fast for me but If this is your first order it may take a day or two.

bibsy

[quark-uk]

I dont think the brand of card makes much difference Jon. Any decent card will do. If you are modding bigger is better but only up to a point because the machine won't handle cards over 2GB.
Security check is very fast for me but If this is your first order it may take a day or two.

bibsy
it handles bigger cards than 2 gig you just have to format them to FAT file system. some people have used 8 gig but it slows boot time down.

[JonC]

thanks for all the quick replies.

Yeah it its my first order so didnt expect next day.

i wouldnt know how to format the card, so im going to go for a 2gb one and hope that does me, i do want tom tom, iGo and a few other bits, voices and hopefully europe and Australia maps if possible???

Ive seen on another post that you can download igo maps if you slightly change the readme file, could someone please send me some details for this please.

[DarkMatter]

it handles bigger cards than 2 gig you just have to format them to FAT file system. some people have used 8 gig but it slows boot time down.

Are you sure about that?

You havn't popped in from the Navigo forum by mistake have you??:confused: ;)

[DarkMatter]

I do have a slight problem (not my reason for posting, honest). Some of the games, as mentioned previously, don't fit on my screen. Has anyone managed to fix this somehow and can they recommend/suggest how to do so? Any help would be much appreciated, but if not, I can certainly live with it.


I never found a solution to this (or the occasionally disappearing OK button), so in the end I got rid of most of the games. I'm a fussy sod, and this kind of glitch just ends up bugging me!!

[DarkMatter]

Hi,
Newbie here! i have just taken the plunge and bought this Satnav.

i was just wondering what type of SD card should i buy? 1gb? i have been looking on P L A Y . C O M and theres some good ones on there. will any work? is bigger, better?

also my order is still in security check how long does this normally take to clear?

I cant wait to get it and start modding! i will read every page on here but all be preparded for a few questions!!

thanks in advance.

Jon

I would go for a cheap 2gb card from the source you quote. It should be enough for most things you are likely to want to run.

I noticed a distinct speed improvement using a 2gb Sandisk card over a 2gb Kingston one, so not all cards are equal!;)

[fracas]

I do have a slight problem (not my reason for posting, honest). Some of the games, as mentioned previously, don't fit on my screen. Has anyone managed to fix this somehow and can they recommend/suggest how to do so? Any help would be much appreciated, but if not, I can certainly live with it.

Thanks again GMC.

Hello Valiant, this problem was annoying, but has been sorted way back in the thread(page 8 i think)take old games off and try the ones below. these games work a treat on my 3100..

yet againg the don GMC is responsible for the below!! so rep to him..:p

""you will need these lines in your "addons.txt" file and put the folders in the games folder on your sd card.

[Games]
Asia = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\asia\\asia.exe"
Flux = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Flux\\flux.exe"
Bricks = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Bricks\\Bricks.exe"
Solitare = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Cards\\Solitare.exe"
PacMan = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\PacMan\\PacMan.exe"


Link to games youll need.
http://uploaded.to/?id=gegkfb

[Valiant23]

Thanks fracas.
:)

Every day is a school day.
:D

[MarkC]

hi,
may i have the instructions to installa destinator-r66- and navigon on my Myguide 3100?
once i can try to execute a .cab from sd card the process fail!!!!!

Here is the SD setup for r66 - I've not included the maps this time as I assume you want those for Italy? As before just dump all to an SD card and you are set. If adding it to an existing SD card of course you'll need to amalgamate the ADDONS.TXT files into one (should be obvious what to do).

Here is the SD image: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WHYB4EXN
And here are maps for Italy: http://anonym.to/?http://rapidshare.com/files/49976838/Italy.part1.rar and http://anonym.to/?http://rapidshare.com/files/49979532/Italy.part2.rar

Just put maps into the "Maps" folder in \Route66 (create a "Maps" folder if it's not there).

MarkC

PS: I forgot to mention that Route 66 has no exit button - the only way out of it is to press the reset button. However, you can try instaling BananaPC (http://www.snoopsoft.com/other/index.html) which is a mini taskmanager that stays visible on top of R66 and (usually) lets you exit. To install BananaPC just run the downloaded installer while your MyGuide is connected via ActiveSync and it will install - you'll have to manually add it to ADDONS.TXT. Then run it before starting R66 and you should see its little icons on the top of the display.

[abuumamah]

does anyone know if there is a program similar to notepad that works on the myguide?

[DarkMatter]

Here is a link to a virtual pool game which I quite fancy having on my myguide.

http://rapidshare.com/files/66241927/CVPM106M.Lemon

Once downloaded the .Lemon extension should be renamed to .rar

Unfortunately the installer requires activsync, which I don't use as I connect through vista.

This is as far as I got with it, and so don't know whether there is any way of getting it to install correctly or not.

I'm sure someone will rise to the challenge!:)

I've pretty much got my unit doing exactly what I want now, but await a final release of igo 8 with working speedcams (and not the 5 minute boot time!).

Currently running:-

GPS
iGo2006 plus - UK+IE maps, extra voices, speedcams (inc. modified warning tone).
iGo8 - UK+IE maps, UK 3d terrain, UK buildings, TTS voices.
TomTom6 - Full Western Europe maps, zoned speedcams with custom spoken warnings, extra voices, custom poi's.
V7 - UK+IE maps, extra voices, speedcams (inc. modified warning tone).
MyGuide - Original maps and software - untouched apart from speedcams added.

Media
TCPMP - It seems to be all you really need for media playback.

Games
Bricks
PacMan
Solitaire
Flux
Dots
Asia

I've had numerous other games running, but normally end up getting rid of them due to not fitting the screen correctly etc.

[gmcmen]

Here is a link to a virtual pool game which I quite fancy having on my myguide.

http://rapidshare.com/files/66241927/CVPM106M.Lemon

Once downloaded the .Lemon extension should be renamed to .rar


Hi Darkmatter,
the file is password protected, I know you said it would be a challange, but :confused: :eek:

[DarkMatter]

Hi Darkmatter,
the file is password protected, I know you said it would be a challange, but :confused: :eek:

DOH!:eek:

Password is www.lemonshare.net

Sorry.;)

[DarkMatter]

A quick question for all you compulsive fiddlers out there!

Has anyone found a setting which causes the 'simple' speedcamera warning tone to only sound once, rather than repeating continuously?:confused:

Although I now have a nice 'ting' sound rather than the irritating turkey gobble, I find the repeat limits the kind of warning that you can have.

[DarkMatter]

I can't believe that I've only just stumbled accross the iGo Tuning forum over at pdamill.com.

You need to register to access the forum, but there is a wealth of stuff on there regarding iGo based software.

[Anakinhun]

Hey there!
I managed to get igo 2006plus working from SD card. But it has a strange problem.
It freezes about once a day. And have to hit reset.
Also, when it loads, i hit Igo button, it starts to load igo, but freezes on "geodb ctor".
no matter what i does that every time i restart.
Only solution i came up with: reset, after boot up take sd card out, turn off with power button, turn on again, put sd card in, hit igo button.
This way it loads without problem.
But it freezes after about a day of usage.

it stores information on SD and it gets full? i doubt it...

any idea what's wrong?

[bobf]

Anakinhun

I had a similar problem with my system - have you just installed a new POI file or Speedcams, as the unit is apparently freezing at the point where it updates the internal Igo.db database file. The solution is to allow it to continue (it may take a good few minutes the first time - but after that should load up normally).

[Dazzer]

I have used the Pocket Notepad from. http://tillanosoft.com/ce/downloads.html I installed it quite a long time ago, but don’t remember any issues. If you want to edit the addon.txt etc, I found I needed to recreate these on my PC in notepad first then copy it back in order for it display correctly.

I found the built in keyboard would not always pop up. So I have installed jotkbd.exe from yetanotherhomepage (http://www.yetanotherhomepage.com/j7...es/jotkbd.zip).
It is a quite big on the screen but if you need more space just selecting the function keys to make it smaller then add back the standard keyboard. (It was a bit temperamental until I realized it needed to set it up by enabling all the parts until I got to blank buttons on the title bar and used them to close it down)

If all you wanted was somewhere to write a quick note using the stylus then I prefer Stop Time http://home.comcast.net/~jonsachs/ that has a stopwatch, clock, calendar as well as ‘post it note’ screen where you can use the stylus to write notes (be warned though if you reset MyGuide these notes are lost). When combined with the ‘hiding’ the taskbar (Darkmatter post 523) and BananaPC (MarkC post 587) – maximising the application it all sort of lines up ok.

[Anakinhun]

well, im gonna try waiting then, but the problem was there before intstalling the speedcam file.
Right from the beginning when i first started igo on the device.

the daily freeze is new though, might be the cause of the speedcam file

[DarkMatter]

well, im gonna try waiting then, but the problem was there before intstalling the speedcam file.
Right from the beginning when i first started igo on the device.

the daily freeze is new though, might be the cause of the speedcam file

I think I would try reformatting the SD card, and then copy the files back to it. I have found that it is quite easy to corrupt the data on a card with the constant ejecting and inserting involved with getting things set up how you want (assuming you havn't done it all through activesync).

[abuumamah]

would a 4gb card work in this? and if so any idea which one? if not then which 2gb ones would be to get (from ebuyer obviously)

[DarkMatter]

would a 4gb card work in this? and if so any idea which one? if not then which 2gb ones would be to get (from ebuyer obviously)

As far as I know a 4gb card will not work. I have been more than happy with the 2gb Sandisk cards which I bought from that site with free delivery as mentioned in post #584! They were just over a fiver each.

[gmcmen]

would a 4gb card work in this? and if so any idea which one? if not then which 2gb ones would be to get (from ebuyer obviously)

Yes and no, I have a 4gb that does work (but it is not SDHC), but browsing a map is very slow so I don't use it. I also, I have a 4gb SDHC that does not work. It is very hard to get a 4gb that is not SDHC, I have not tried formatting the SDHC to fat. I might give it a try later.

[gmcmen]

Well I formatted the 4GB SDHC from my camera, to the FAT file system and it does NOT work in the MyGuide (it does NOT work with FAT32 either). The other 4GB that does work is very slow to load and slow to browse maps or zoom in and out, I would NOT recommend it!
If anyone wants to know where I got it, eb@y look for one that is NOT marked SDHC.

[DarkMatter]

Anyone had any luck getting MioMap 3.3 with TTS running on their MyGuide?

I've got TTS on V7, but it's quite stuttery. Plus I prefer the MioMap interface.

Can 3.2 be upgraded to run TTS?

---------------------------------------

UPDATE:

I've managed to sort this now thanks.

I've got miomap 3.3 with 3 TTS voices working ok. Just the top left direction icons are playing up a bit at the moment!

[abuumamah]

Ok i'm in the process of trying to get iGo 8 to work.

I've downloaded all the files, replaced the content folder with the iGO pc version and applied the patch.

Result: when i load iGO8 it hangs very long on geodb (whatever it is!) and then says igo.exe has performed an illegal operation. Thereafter i can't run iGO8 at all unless I reset it but then its the same thing

Any suggestions? as i think iGO8 looks much better

[DarkMatter]

Ok i'm in the process of trying to get iGo 8 to work.

I've downloaded all the files, replaced the content folder with the iGO pc version and applied the patch.

Result: when i load iGO8 it hangs very long on geodb (whatever it is!) and then says igo.exe has performed an illegal operation. Thereafter i can't run iGO8 at all unless I reset it but then its the same thing

Any suggestions? as i think iGO8 looks much better

Try this one instead (no patch required)...

http://rapidshare.com/files/95248871/iGO8_PC_PDA_PNA.zip

Zip password is www.peb.pl

You can also get the 'extras' you require from here...

http://peb.pl/programy-nawigacyjne-i-mapy/226596-rapidshare-igo-8-a-3.html

[gmcmen]

There is a new release of iGO 8 doing the rounds, it circulated yesterday, but has not been cracked yet. It is due for official release in 2 weeks time.

[DarkMatter]

There is a new release of iGO 8 doing the rounds, it circulated yesterday, but has not been cracked yet. It is due for official release in 2 weeks time.

Ooooooo....keep us posted gmcmen!:D

So far I'm quite impressed with the TTS voices in miomap 3.3. Much better pro-nunciation (for some reason ebuyer won't allow the correct spelling) than those in iGO8.

Not so impressed with the speedcam handling though....you can't actaully set a speed for a mobile camera, and so never seem to get a warning for them (apart from on screen), so I guess I'll have to reclassify all mobiles as gatsos.

Just got a couple of glitches with the skin to try and iron out now.

[DarkMatter]

For those of you who havn't tried yet, here is a little skin for iGO 2006 Plus which adds some nice extra features to the original software, and which seems to work well on the MyGuide.

http://rapidshare.com/files/42242707/MioPlus.zip

All you do is create a new folder in the iGO (or whatever you have called it) folder on the SD card called 'skin' and insert the small downloaded zip file into it. Then hit the reset button and off you go!

Here's the link to the authors information on the skin (you may need to register).

http://my.pdamill.com/viewtopic.php?t=2729&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=430

[gmcmen]

So far I'm quite impressed with the TTS voices in miomap 3.3. Much better ****unciation than those in iGO8.

Hi DM,
I must give MioMap 3.3 a try, do you have a copy of sys.txt? and are you using v7 TTS with it?

[DarkMatter]

Hi DM,
I must give MioMap 3.3 a try, do you have a copy of sys.txt? and are you using v7 TTS with it?

SYS.TXT

[debug]
mute_os_key=1
smart_2d=1
slowsim=1
loop_sim=1
tts_min_ready_wav= 1
tts_getaway_time=300

[interface]
mio=1
landscape=0
portrait=1
width=320
height=240
base="mio/320_240/"
basel="mio/240_320/"
;compass_circle_icon="circle.spr"

[gps]
port=7
baud=38400

[speedcam]
usemio=-12,90,37,27
enable_at_startup=1
disable="_SUI", "_GER"

The version I got hold of had the original samantha voice included, and I just merged in the other files from the V7 tts folders to add emily and jill. As far as I can tell the files and folder structure is identical to that in V7.

I'm just trying to find a pna version now that doesn't have the missing/corrupt navigation icons (top left porthole when in cockpit mode).

EDIT:

This looks like a good place to start....

http://rs83.rapidshare.com/files/73948017/ItWorks.rar

It's a skinned version, but I'm sure that can be disabled if not to your liking (just rename the skin folder to no_skin or something)!;) It also comes with two TTS voices installed.

[abuumamah]

Try this one instead (no patch required)...

http://rapidshare.com/files/95248871/iGO8_PC_PDA_PNA.zip

Zip password is www.peb.pl

You can also get the 'extras' you require from here...

http://peb.pl/programy-nawigacyjne-i-mapy/226596-rapidshare-igo-8-a-3.html

Thanks for that DarkMatter. Igo8 all working now.

[JonC]

ok well here i go.

I downloaded what i needed from post 151 onto original sd card which came with the myguide. i have now bought a 2gb sd card which i want to use, how can i transfer all info from the myguide sd to my new 1 without a card reader?

also where can i get iGo and tom tom maps? also i want celebrity voices on mine, is it possible??

is there any difference of iGo to myguide if i just copy the map folders over??

and i want to try out miomap and memory map, where can i get these?

sorry one more! when i downloaded the bits from post 151 i thought it had the speed cam info but i dont think it worked, is it better to join the pay yearly site and download them or get them from Madmans link for free speedcams?

thanks in advance.

i cant wait to get home and mod this now!

[DarkMatter]

ok well here i go.

I downloaded what i needed from post 151 onto original sd card which came with the myguide. i have now bought a 2gb sd card which i want to use, how can i transfer all info from the myguide sd to my new 1 without a card reader?

also where can i get iGo and tom tom maps? also i want celebrity voices on mine, is it possible??

is there any difference of iGo to myguide if i just copy the map folders over??

and i want to try out miomap and memory map, where can i get these?

sorry one more! when i downloaded the bits from post 151 i thought it had the speed cam info but i dont think it worked, is it better to join the pay yearly site and download them or get them from Madmans link for free speedcams?

thanks in advance.

i cant wait to get home and mod this now!

Hi JonC,

To briefly answer your questions....

If you want to do any serious modding on this device I would recommend that you spend a few pounds on a card reader. Using ActiveSync for transferring a large amount of data can be painfully slow.

Yes, you can get updated maps and celebrity voices (for tomtom). Google is your friend here.

The main benefit of using iGo 2006 over the standard MyGuide software is the ability to update the maps. iGo8 adds more features.

There are some links for miomap and memory map a few posts back I think.

There is no substitute for the accuracy of the camera database at pocketgpsworld. If you're happy to pay the subs, I would go for this. There's no harm in trying the free database from Madmans link, but when I looked I wasn't too convinced about the quality.

Be prepared for many late nights, as once you realise what you can do with this device, it gets quite addictive.

Have fun!

[JonC]

Thanks for the reply!

And you were right it was painfully slow using active sync but I got there in the end. I downloaded the free speed cams file and its all working fine but the alert is very annoying! And iGo takes an age to load!

I tried to put V7 on there too I have a smiley faced icon :) but when I click on it, its comes up with an error, something to do with the pna??? :confused:

Also have tom tom on there but still says no maps! I downloaded a canary islands one for a practice extracted it to the navigator file but I must have done something wrong!

So if I just search on google free tom tom celebrity voices or maps I will be able to download them? Would a torrent site be a good place to start?

I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the people who have posted info on this forum, I wouldn’t have had a clue where to start without you.

I am now a hooked modder of my Myguide!! :D

[gmcmen]

Thanks for the reply!

And you were right it was painfully slow using active sync but I got there in the end. I downloaded the free speed cams file and its all working fine but the alert is very annoying! And iGo takes an age to load!

I tried to put V7 on there too I have a smiley faced icon :) but when I click on it, its comes up with an error, something to do with the pna??? :confused:

Also have tom tom on there but still says no maps! I downloaded a canary islands one for a practice extracted it to the navigator file but I must have done something wrong!

So if I just search on google free tom tom celebrity voices or maps I will be able to download them? Would a torrent site be a good place to start?

I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the people who have posted info on this forum, I wouldn’t have had a clue where to start without you.

I am now a hooked modder of my Myguide!! :D

MioMap look at DM's post no. 610.
TT maps must go on the root of the sd card, not in any other folder.
Maps - read post no. 543
v7 if you get a smiley face, it normally means the path to the file in "addons.txt is not correct,
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO7\\iGOpna.exe" It is important that this part is correct, iGO7 is not the same as iGO 7 (it is not case sensitive). I would try using "explorer" and find your way to the .exe file and run it from there. If that fails and you still get an error, Make a note of the error and get back to us.

[JonC]

First of all Thank you!

when you say put the maps in the route of the sd card, so am i wrong for putting it in the navigator file where tom tom is? should i leave the map files in the canary island folder or take them out?

also not really a problem but when i use igo/myguide and go onto the moterway the voice tells me now entering HIGHWAY, made me laugh anyway! is that just because i had the US VOICE??

[gmcmen]

First of all Thank you!

when you say put the maps in the route of the sd card, so am i wrong for putting it in the navigator file where tom tom is? should i leave the map files in the canary island folder or take them out?

also not really a problem but when i use igo/myguide and go onto the moterway the voice tells me now entering HIGHWAY, made me laugh anyway! is that just because i had the US VOICE??


On the root, means when you click the icon for "Storage Card" or "SD Card" and it opens to view the folders, this is where you should have your TT maps in their own folder. When you open your "storage card" you will have folders like "iGO", "Navigator", "V7" etc and a TT map e.g "UK_and_IE_plus_major_roads_of_WE 1409" or "Canary_Islands" or if you want both. (and yes leave them in their own folder)
I would assume your "HIGHWAY" problem is what you thought, that you are using US voice!

[doodlebug]

I've got the igo8 from a download link posted in #605 and am having a few problems with fatal errors. Namely, when you click on the cursor option and the 2d map option a fatal error immediately pops up. Have i got a dodgy download, or is there something else amiss?

Once again, thanks to all who do all the donkey work so donkeys like me can enjoy the fruits of their labour!

[gmcmen]

I've got the igo8 from a download link posted in #605 and am having a few problems with fatal errors. Namely, when you click on the cursor option and the 2d map option a fatal error immediately pops up. Have i got a dodgy download, or is there something else amiss?

Once again, thanks to all who do all the donkey work so donkeys like me can enjoy the fruits of their labour!

I don't as I did not use that version, I found another version if you want to try it? (I have not tested this one either)
http://rapidshare.com/files/82162509/8_PDA_PNA.rar
pw = pepper

[doodlebug]

I'll give it a go tonight and let you know how i get on - got to wait before i can download again! :rolleyes:

[abuumamah]

I've got the igo8 from a download link posted in #605 and am having a few problems with fatal errors. Namely, when you click on the cursor option and the 2d map option a fatal error immediately pops up. Have i got a dodgy download, or is there something else amiss?

Once again, thanks to all who do all the donkey work so donkeys like me can enjoy the fruits of their labour!

I also get a fatal error but only when after I exit the application. Once i'm in i can use with no problem but i exit that's when i get the error. I'm not too bothered as long as it doesn't happen during the application but i'll try the download in latest post from gmcmen

Thanks to all especially gmcmen who have put in a lot of time and effort :D :D :D

[DarkMatter]

I also get a fatal error but only when after I exit the application. Once i'm in i can use with no problem but i exit that's when i get the error. I'm not too bothered as long as it doesn't happen during the application but i'll try the download in latest post from gmcmen

Thanks to all especially gmcmen who have put in a lot of time and effort :D :D :D

Strange. The version that I downloaded from there (can't be sure it's exactly the same) has been rock solid. Maybe there is something different in your sys.txt file?

Here is mine for iGo8....

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="320_240"
vga=0

[rawdisplay]
class="landscape"


[debug]
skip_eula=1
enable_roadshadow=1
tts_min_ready_wav="1"
tts_getaway_time="100"
sound_q_length="200"
no_file_cache="0"
cache="1024"

[map]
;auto_nightmode=0

[msnd]
msnd.start=0

[DarkMatter]

I'll give it a go tonight and let you know how i get on - got to wait before i can download again! :rolleyes:

If you're using rapidshare, and don't have a fixed IP address with your ISP, then just disconnect your broadband connection and then restart it. No more waiting!;)

[DarkMatter]

I've now ditched V7 in favour of the better TTS voices included with miomap 3.3.

So GPS now currently running:-

iGo2006 plus - UK+IE maps, speedcams (inc. modified warning tone), Andy Elliot 8.5.1 skin with spoken speedcam warning patch, extra voices.

iGo8 - UK+IE maps, UK 3d terrain, UK buildings, TTS voices. (don't use at the moment as speedcams are unusable in this release)

TomTom6 - Full Western Europe maps, zoned speedcams with custom spoken warnings, extra voices, custom poi's.

MioMap3.3 - UK+IE maps, Quicksilver Reborn 1.3 skin, updated TTS voices, speedcams with modified warning tones (MioMap 3.3 or the QR1.3 skin appear to use both !alert5 and !alert3).

MyGuide - Original maps and software - untouched apart from speedcams added.

NOTE: If you want to keep your original MyGuide maps working on the unit, then avoid using either 'igo2006' or 'miomap' as folder names for those respective apps, as MyGuide will look at the maps in those folders rather than those in the MyGuide/maps folder! Obviously they will appear as locked in the MyGuide software.

Of course I suspect that only one of those folder names is the culprit, but I'm not able to test at the moment. I called mine 'igo2006plus' and 'miomap33', and it works fine.

[DarkMatter]

So if I just search on google free tom tom celebrity voices or maps I will be able to download them? Would a torrent site be a good place to start?

Here would be a good place to start....

http://www.ozpoi.com/TomTom_Voices.html

If you are happy/confident using torrent sites, then you will be able to find lots more.

[gmcmen]

If someone needs a particular voice I could upload it, I had downloaded a lot at one time but I don't use them anymore. If I get the chance to upload them all, I will.

[zumtotal]

Can the same maps be used with iGO2008 as with iGO2006Plus? For example, I currently use: UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl

Zum

EDIT: Just found a nice review of 2008 - looks great!
http://mobile****nal.com/review/igo_8_continue_straight/introduction.html

The stars represent a well known part of the human anatomy otherwise known as gluteus maximus, beginning with 'a' and ending with 'e'.

[gmcmen]

Can the same maps be used with iGO2008 as with iGO2006Plus? For example, I currently use: UnitedKingdom7PPC_2007.07_070726.fbl

Zum

EDIT: Just found a nice review of 2008 - looks great!
http://mobile****nal.com/review/igo_8_continue_straight/introduction.html

The stars represent a well known part of the human anatomy otherwise known as gluteus maximus, beginning with 'a' and ending with 'e'.

No you must iGO 8 maps.

[doodlebug]

Strange. The version that I downloaded from there (can't be sure it's exactly the same) has been rock solid. Maybe there is something different in your sys.txt file?

Here is mine for iGo8....

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="320_240"
vga=0

[rawdisplay]
class="landscape"


[debug]
skip_eula=1
enable_roadshadow=1
tts_min_ready_wav="1"
tts_getaway_time="100"
sound_q_length="200"
no_file_cache="0"
cache="1024"

[map]
;auto_nightmode=0

[msnd]
msnd.start=0

This is what i've got as well. My addons file (if this is likely to help) is:

[modules]
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
MP3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\ceplayer.exe"
Navigate = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0

[Navigate]
iGO = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
iGO8 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO8\\igo.exe"

[Games]
Asia = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\asia\\asia.exe"
Flux = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Flux\\flux.exe"
Bricks = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Bricks\\Bricks.exe"
Solitare = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Cards\\Solitare.exe"
PacMan = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\PacMan\\PacMan.exe"

[doodlebug]

Here would be a good place to start....

http://www.ozpoi.com/TomTom_Voices.html

If you are happy/confident using torrent sites, then you will be able to find lots more.

Sorry, i'm confused about the whole voices issue so if this has been asked before - apologies. Will these work with igo8?

[doodlebug]

I'll give it a go tonight and let you know how i get on - got to wait before i can download again! :rolleyes:

It's a time limited demo version of igo8. Didn't really investigate it after that point. I did notice it had a slimmed down sys file:

[interface]
skin="ui_igo8"
resolution_dir="320_240"
vga=0

[rawdisplay]
class="landscape"


[debug]
skip_eula=1
enable_roadshadow=1

[map]
auto_nightmode=0

[msnd]
msnd.start=0

[DarkMatter]

Sorry, i'm confused about the whole voices issue so if this has been asked before - apologies. Will these work with igo8?

These are Tom Tom only I'm afraid.

You can add TTS (text to speech) voices to iGo8, which then gives it the ability to speak street names with varying degrees of success!

[JonC]

Hi,

Thanks for the link to the voices, i will let you know how i get on!

i downloaded the itworks download from rapidshare, how do i put this on the myguide do i just drag and drop? what do i now have to change on the addons.txt? also what is the igopc?

[DarkMatter]

This is what i've got as well. My addons file (if this is likely to help) is:

[modules]
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
MP3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\ceplayer.exe"
Navigate = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0

[Navigate]
iGO = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
iGO8 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO8\\igo.exe"

[Games]
Asia = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\asia\\asia.exe"
Flux = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Flux\\flux.exe"
Bricks = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Bricks\\Bricks.exe"
Solitare = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Cards\\Solitare.exe"
PacMan = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\PacMan\\PacMan.exe"

Here is mine, but I doubt addons.txt is the cause of your problem.

You could try renaming the folder containing iGO2006 to 'iGO2006plus' rather than just 'IGO' as there may be some code in igo8 which looks to see if this 'IGO' folder is present (a problem I recently discovered in the standard MyGuide software).

Also you might like to change the icon on your Navigate button!;)

[modules]
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
Media = "icons/media.bmp", "",0
GPS = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0

[GPS]
MyGuide = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"
iGO8 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO8\\igo.exe"
iGO2006 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO2006plus\\igopna.exe"

[Media]
TCPMP = "", "\\Storage Card\\tcpmp\\player.exe"

[Games]
Asia = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\asia\\asia.exe"
Dots = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Dots\\Dots.exe"
Flux = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Flux\\flux.exe"
Solitaire = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Solitaire\\Solitaire.exe"
PacMan = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\PacMan\\PacMan.exe"
Bricks = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Bricks\\Bricks.exe"

[DarkMatter]

Hi,

Thanks for the link to the voices, i will let you know how i get on!

i downloaded the itworks download from rapidshare, how do i put this on the myguide do i just drag and drop? what do i now have to change on the addons.txt? also what is the igopc?

Extract the archive to a folder called miomap33 on your SD card. It's a .rar file, so you may need to install a program on your PC to extract it (I use 7zip which I would recommend http://www.7-zip.org/download.html).

Add the following line to your addons.txt file....

MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

Copy your iGO2006 maps into the miomap33\maps folder.

Enjoy!

[JonC]

Ok I now have tom tom up and running with some celebrity voices too, i much prefer the iGo though so is there anyway i can have the voices on the iGo. Also V7 works now but only when I load it through the explorer, still has a smiley face as its icon.:)

Sorry Dark Matter you have been a great help, but i didn’t understand your last post what is the archive folder? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, :confused: Im learning everyday though!

P.S thanks for the tip about unplugging the broadband for rapidshare

[gmcmen]

Ok I now have tom tom up and running with some celebrity voices too, i much prefer the iGo though so is there anyway i can have the voices on the iGo. Also V7 works now but only when I load it through the explorer, still has a smiley face as its icon.:)

Sorry Dark Matter you have been a great help, but i didn’t understand your last post what is the archive folder? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, :confused: Im learning everyday though!

P.S thanks for the tip about unplugging the broadband for rapidshare

Hi JonC,
The problem with V7 must be in this line of your "addons.txt" probably one of the last 2 parts.
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO7\\iGOpna.exe"
What this line means;
V7 (a name to identify the program)
=
"", "(which icon to use, if it is left like this it will use the default icon)
\\Storage Card (location of program)
\\iGO7 (name of the folder on SD Card where program is located, this must be the identical name)
\\iGOpna.exe" (name of the executable file that launches the program, this must be the identical name)

[doodlebug]

Hello all,
I've downloaded igo8 again and after a hesitatnt start it seems to have sorted itself out. However, i'm come full circle and am getting fatal errors again. Having messed around with it for a little while i'm pretty sure it has to do specifically with the cursor function. I'm using a Poland map, as i'm in Poland, and the cursor default seems to be the centre of Warsaw. I'm also in a no signal area sitting in my flat. Is there any way to alter the cursor settings manually or will this depend, simply on picking up satellite signals?

The error message i get is:
exception 0xC0000005
Address 000E5664
A google search of the full term results in nothing. A search of the exception line and windows ce seems to throw up a lot of results which could be anything from windows ce to the program/part of the program

I also found this: http://foro.todopocketpc.com/showthread.php?t=160125&page=61 but not speaking the lingo, i've no idea what their talking about

[gmcmen]

Hello all,
I've downloaded igo8 again and after a hesitatnt start it seems to have sorted itself out. However, i'm come full circle and am getting fatal errors again. Having messed around with it for a little while i'm pretty sure it has to do specifically with the cursor function. I'm using a Poland map, as i'm in Poland, and the cursor default seems to be the centre of Warsaw. I'm also in a no signal area sitting in my flat. Is there any way to alter the cursor settings manually or will this depend, simply on picking up satellite signals?

The error message i get is:
exception 0xC0000005
Address 000E5664
A google search of the full term results in nothing. A search of the exception line and windows ce seems to throw up a lot of results which could be anything from windows ce to the program/part of the program

I also found this: http://foro.todopocketpc.com/showthread.php?t=160125&page=61 but not speaking the lingo, i've no idea what their talking about

I think DarkMatter may have addressed this issue a few posts back, have you changed the name of your iGO 2006 folder on the sd card? If you want to test to see if another program is causing the problem, run iGO8 on an SD Card with no other software on it and check if the error still occurs.

[doodlebug]

I changed the name as suggested, but still no cigar. I'll try it on a clean SD card when i get back tonight.

[DarkMatter]

I changed the name as suggested, but still no cigar. I'll try it on a clean SD card when i get back tonight.

Not too sure what else I can suggest really. I guess there could be a problem with the map, so it may be worth trying a different map just to see if the problem persists.:confused:

[DarkMatter]

I'm using a Poland map, as i'm in Poland, and the cursor default seems to be the centre of Warsaw. I'm also in a no signal area sitting in my flat. Is there any way to alter the cursor settings manually or will this depend, simply on picking up satellite signals?

I don't think there is a way to set a default cursor location when no signal is present, but I could be wrong.

[DarkMatter]

Ok I now have tom tom up and running with some celebrity voices too, i much prefer the iGo though so is there anyway i can have the voices on the iGo. Also V7 works now but only when I load it through the explorer, still has a smiley face as its icon.:)

Sorry Dark Matter you have been a great help, but i didn’t understand your last post what is the archive folder? Sorry if that’s a dumb question, :confused: Im learning everyday though!

P.S thanks for the tip about unplugging the broadband for rapidshare

No, you can't use the tomtom voices on iGO based systems.

It is possible (with a lot of work) to modify the voice files for iGO, but without professionally recorded voice commands the results will almost certainly sound much worse than the standard voices.

Re the archive question.......the file you downloaded was itworks.rar I think?

I assumed from your question that you didn't know what to do with this file. Just think of it as a zip file, but one that needs a special program to unzip (extract) it. Once unzipped you can copy the contents to a folder on your SD card and modify addons.txt accordingly.

[DarkMatter]

If anyone is unsing the Andy Elliott 8.5.1 skin to provide spoken speed camera warnings for iGO 2006 plus, I have modified the speedcamera patch and generated a new UK male voice file using tomtoms Andy voice, so that the voice is now loud and clear. If I get time at some point I may try adding a new female voice.

I've also removed the other languages from the menu selection, leaving only the english ones.

Note that the modified voice will only say the actual speed limit for 30,40,50,60 & 70 MPH gatso/mobile/spec limits. For all other instances (rare unless you want KPH) the warning will be spoken, but you will need to refer to the screen for the camera trigger speed.

All MPH and KPH spoken warnings are sill present in the two US voices.

If anyone wants these mods, let me know and I will try to upload it somewhere.

[gmcmen]

You could try this version, it is the one I am using.
http://uploaded.to/?id=cay831

But as DarkMatter said, if it is the map, this will not cure it.

[lee_wil]

Hi,

I am having a lot of problems getting a signal and/or position accuracy when I have a signal, so I was hoping to buy and external antenna. Having looked at the myguide website its just a blank page for the 3100 antenna.

So I guess my question is are external antenna generic so that I can use any with the 3100 or are they model and make specific?

Is this a common problem or possibly a faulty internal antenna?

Thanks in advance for any advice...... cheers Lee

[TeaTree]

Thanks for the links Soak,
Here is your reward,
Install Memory Map to your pc from the links above,
connect your MyGuide using ActiveSync,
Run Memory Map on the PC crack etc,
Click "Pocket Device" "install pocket Navigator"
DO NOT use default location,
select "Storage Card"
you should now have a folder on the storage card called
"Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5"
explore to it and add the files in this download
http://uploaded.to/?id=fok2ty
put the maps in the "qct" folder

Add this line to "Addons.txt"
Memory Map = "", "\\Storage Card\\Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5\\MMPocketNav.exe"

As I have never used this program before, I am not sure how it works,
is it only for browsing maps or for navigation?

Also when you run the program on "MyGuide"
Click "Menu"
"GPS"
"Setup"
Manufacturer "NMEA"
port "Com 7"
Baud ""9600"

If there is any problems let me know and I will try and resolve them.

I had an odd problem when I tried to do this: when I

Click "Pocket Device" "install pocket Navigator"

then

select "Storage Card"

the pop-up, rather than saying how many bytes are available as it does for "Main Memory" just says "<unavailable>", and fails to install to it. However, the Storage Card is visible through the ActiveSync explorer, and I can transfer files to and from it directly. I've tried two different cards, one "empty", the other with v7, TT, and iGo2006 installed; both give the same result. It's as if there is a registry setting on the MyGuide which is inhibiting installation to anything other than Main Memory. Anybody else seen this (and more importantly, fixed it)?

[bobf]

TeaTree I've encountered this problem whilst installing a number of programs, all I've ever done is select the Storeage card anyway and ignore the message and it has always worked.

[JonC]

Hi everyone.

just a quick question.

here is my addon.txt does it look right to everyone? as V7, Mio map and my games their icons are just smiley faces :).
mio map and v7 only work when i go through explorer.
hope you can help.

[modules]
GPS = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
Video = "", "\\Storage Card\\tcpmp\\player.exe"
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO7\\iGOpna.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

[GPS]
MyGuide = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"
iGO My Way 2006 Plus = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\V7\\iGOpna.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

[Games]
Checkers = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\checkers\\checkers.exe"
H Man = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\hman\\hman.exe"
Memory = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\memory\\memory.exe"
Reversi = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\reversi\\reversi.exe"
Lines = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\lines\\lines.exe"
Sokoban = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\sokoban\\sokoban.exe"

[gmcmen]

Hi,

I am having a lot of problems getting a signal and/or position accuracy when I have a signal, so I was hoping to buy and external antenna. Having looked at the myguide website its just a blank page for the 3100 antenna.

So I guess my question is are external antenna generic so that I can use any with the 3100 or are they model and make specific?

Is this a common problem or possibly a faulty internal antenna?

Thanks in advance for any advice...... cheers Lee

I have never read of anyone mentioning this before, nor have I any experience of it, so sorry I can not be of help. :(

[gmcmen]

Hi everyone.

just a quick question.

here is my addon.txt does it look right to everyone? as V7, Mio map and my games their icons are just smiley faces :).
mio map and v7 only work when i go through explorer.
hope you can help.

[modules]
GPS = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
Video = "", "\\Storage Card\\tcpmp\\player.exe"
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO7\\iGOpna.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

[GPS]
MyGuide = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"
iGO My Way 2006 Plus = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\V7\\iGOpna.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

[Games]
Checkers = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\checkers\\checkers.exe"
H Man = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\hman\\hman.exe"
Memory = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\memory\\memory.exe"
Reversi = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\reversi\\reversi.exe"
Lines = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\lines\\lines.exe"
Sokoban = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\sokoban\\sokoban.exe"

Here is your problem,
[modules]
GPS = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
Video = "", "\\Storage Card\\tcpmp\\player.exe"

remove the following lines under [modules]
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO7\\iGOpna.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

I also see your two V7 lines are not the same;
the correct one should be under [gps]
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO7\\iGOpna.exe"
or
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\V7\\iGOpna.exe"

[TeaTree]

TeaTree I've encountered this problem whilst installing a number of programs, all I've ever done is select the Storeage card anyway and ignore the message and it has always worked.

Thanks for the reply, but I'd already tried ignoring the message; installation failed. However, what you've told me does mean that installation may be failing for some other reason....

[gmcmen]

Thanks for the reply, but I'd already tried ignoring the message; installation failed. However, what you've told me does mean that installation may be failing for some other reason....

Try this it may work, copy to sd card, put maps in "qct" folder.
http://uploaded.to/?id=x7jbwp

Let us know if it works, I can not test it as I have used ActiveSync to install it and I don't know if it will work without the registry entries.

[JonC]

Thanks for the replys, i have changed the addons.txt to what you said the icons are still not right, i am going to take V7 off and put it back on then reset see if that helps.

Does anyone know where i can get the following maps for either the iGO or Tom Tom.
Sicily, New Zealand and Australia. i would rather it on the iGo as i prefer that.

Thanks

[gmcmen]

Thanks for the replys, i have changed the addons.txt to what you said the icons are still not right, i am going to take V7 off and put it back on then reset see if that helps.

Does anyone know where i can get the following maps for either the iGO or Tom Tom.
Sicily, New Zealand and Australia. i would rather it on the iGo as i prefer that.

Thanks

Can you post your current "addons.txt" for us to take a look?

[JonC]

Here is my addons txt:
[modules]
GPS = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
Video = "", "\\Storage Card\\tcpmp\\player.exe"

[GPS]
MyGuide = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"
iGO My Way 2006 Plus = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\V7\\iGOpna.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

[Games]
Checkers = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\checkers\\checkers.exe"
H Man = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\hman\\hman.exe"
Memory = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\memory\\memory.exe"
Reversi = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\reversi\\reversi.exe"
Lines = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\lines\\lines.exe"
Sokoban = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\sokoban\\sokoban.exe"

and here is my igo path if this helps:
[pre_init]
LangSyncOn = "\\flash disk\\langsync.exe"

[pre_quit]
LangSyncOff = "\\flash disk\\langsync.exe"

[GPS]
iGO My Way 2006 Plus = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"

[modules]
Navigate = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"
Settings = "icons/settings.bmp", "settings", 1

[gmcmen]

Here is my addons txt:
[modules]
GPS = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
Video = "", "\\Storage Card\\tcpmp\\player.exe"

[GPS]
MyGuide = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"
iGO My Way 2006 Plus = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\V7\\iGOpna.exe"
MioMap 3.3 = "", "\\Storage Card\\miomap33\\miomap.exe"

[Games]
Checkers = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\checkers\\checkers.exe"
H Man = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\hman\\hman.exe"
Memory = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\memory\\memory.exe"
Reversi = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\reversi\\reversi.exe"
Lines = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\lines\\lines.exe"
Sokoban = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\sokoban\\sokoban.exe"

and here is my igo path if this helps:
[pre_init]
LangSyncOn = "\\flash disk\\langsync.exe"

[pre_quit]
LangSyncOff = "\\flash disk\\langsync.exe"

[GPS]
iGO My Way 2006 Plus = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"

[modules]
Navigate = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"
Settings = "icons/settings.bmp", "settings", 1

I don't see a problem, if the folder names and the .exe files are correct.
One thing you should change is to remove this part from "igopath"
GPS]
iGO My Way 2006 Plus = "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO\\igopna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\tomtom.exe"

Why? because "addons.txt is a continuation of "igopath.txt"
igopath is for the flash drive and addons is for additional stuff on an SD card, if that makes sense.
One line I would put into "igopath" is
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
then you can always use explorer, no matter what SD card is inserted, you can then remove it from "addons".
Make these changes, do a reset and see what happens, all the fun is in experimenting :)

[lee_wil]

I have never read of anyone mentioning this before, nor have I any experience of it, so sorry I can not be of help. :(

I guess I must have a faulty antenna then..... thanks getting back to me will probably see if I can get a replacement unit then.

Cheers

Lee

[smiffya]

If anyone is unsing the Andy Elliott 8.5.1 skin to provide spoken speed camera warnings for iGO 2006 plus, ....
... modified voice will only say the actual speed limit for 30,40,50,60 & 70 MPH gatso/mobile/spec limits.
.... If anyone wants these mods, let me know and I will try to upload it somewhere.

:rolleyes: Hmmm This all sounds very interesting ... have I missed an earlier post where skins were mentioned ... can u give more details or a link to more info?

Does this apply to just vanilla iGO 2006 plus... or alos to the myguide3100 built in version? ... but yes I would be grateful for anything that changes the speedcam waring from the "stangled parrot" ... also anything that add more detail to the left had part of the cockpit ... eg there is space for more metrics than just the 3 provided below the direction ICON.

thanks again :)

[caldon]

My 3100 arrived today, but reported that it couldn't find any map files. It seems that it cannot see the SD drive.

I can load the basemap and Ireland map onto the 'flash drive', and then the navigate opens and displays the maps. But there is no evidence of an 'SD drive' to load anything onto.

I have tried a 2GB SD in place of the supplied 256MB SD, and that does not appear either.

Can someone advise me whether the 'SD Drive' should appear in the 'Mobile Device' folder (alongside the 'Flash Drive')? Or should I be looing somewhere else for this elusive storage device?

[DarkMatter]

:rolleyes: Hmmm This all sounds very interesting ... have I missed an earlier post where skins were mentioned ... can u give more details or a link to more info?

Does this apply to just vanilla iGO 2006 plus... or alos to the myguide3100 built in version? ... but yes I would be grateful for anything that changes the speedcam waring from the "stangled parrot" ... also anything that add more detail to the left had part of the cockpit ... eg there is space for more metrics than just the 3 provided below the direction ICON.

thanks again :)

Hi there,

I'm just trying to iron out a bug with the specs camera average speed display (this bug is in the the standard iGo software) at the moment. I have also added a female voice and fixed a couple of other bugs since I first posted. I will upload the complete skin when I've finished (hopefully later tonight).

To answer your other questions:-

1. I don't know what effect the skin would have on the MyGuide software (I don't use it anymore)
2. Yes, the skin I'm using adds 2 extra metrics boxes to the left hand side + the whole left hand pane slides out of view with one tap if you want more map space!

[DarkMatter]

:rolleyes: Hmmm This all sounds very interesting ... have I missed an earlier post where skins were mentioned ... can u give more details or a link to more info?

Does this apply to just vanilla iGO 2006 plus... or alos to the myguide3100 built in version? ... but yes I would be grateful for anything that changes the speedcam waring from the "stangled parrot" ... also anything that add more detail to the left had part of the cockpit ... eg there is space for more metrics than just the 3 provided below the direction ICON.

thanks again :)

OK, here is the link...

http://rapidshare.com/files/107537600/AndyElliott8.5.1_Speedcams.zip.html

Full credit goes to Andy Elliott on the pdamill.com forum for this skin. Please register and visit that forum for more info on the skin and the various options available.

This is my customised version, so you'll have to live with my colour/icon choices etc for now.

The speedcam patch is purely English language only, with two new UK voices and improved US voices over the original. Also I've (hopefully) fixed a bug which was preventing speeds being spoken on specs cameras.

I've applied a patch to try and sort out the specs average speed bug (the average speed appears to show in kmh rather than mph once a specs camera is passed) but I havn't been able to test this yet.

Either way, I don't think the handling of specs cameras is any more broken than in the original iGo code! You may need to tap the camera icon to clear the average speed monitor if it doesn't pick up the second specs camera automatically, again this is no different to the standard behaviour.

Just unzip the file, and place the SKIN folder inside your iGo2006 folder on your myguide (same place as lang, maps, poi folders etc). There is no need to unpack the zip files within the SKIN folder. Then just restart and start playing!:)

To stop using the skin at any time just rename it to oldSKIN (or something similar) and restart.

If anyone can look at the specs code and improve it, then please do, as I have a feeling that I havn't fixed the problem completely.:(

EDIT:

Ok, now I know it isn't fixed. The average speed doesn't always pop up when passing the first specs camera, plus when it does the average is actually multiplied by about 2.5 times or something. Maybe it's camera speed + av.. speed in kmh? I thought that it was a straight kmh to mph conversion required, but it obviously isn't. Any programmers out there?

EDIT 2:

Revised version available - see post #701

[DarkMatter]

My 3100 arrived today, but reported that it couldn't find any map files. It seems that it cannot see the SD drive.

I can load the basemap and Ireland map onto the 'flash drive', and then the navigate opens and displays the maps. But there is no evidence of an 'SD drive' to load anything onto.

I have tried a 2GB SD in place of the supplied 256MB SD, and that does not appear either.

Can someone advise me whether the 'SD Drive' should appear in the 'Mobile Device' folder (alongside the 'Flash Drive')? Or should I be looing somewhere else for this elusive storage device?

I presume you have been able to move the maps using a card reader and activsync, which should rule out a problem with the card itself.

If you are connecting through activesync, then yes, the SD card should be visible along with the flash drive.

In your Flash Disk\MyGuide folder, do you have a sys.txt file that starts with this line?

sdcardpath="\\Storage Card\\"

I suspect you may have just been unlucky and got a faulty one.

[gmcmen]

My 3100 arrived today, but reported that it couldn't find any map files. It seems that it cannot see the SD drive.

I can load the basemap and Ireland map onto the 'flash drive', and then the navigate opens and displays the maps. But there is no evidence of an 'SD drive' to load anything onto.

I have tried a 2GB SD in place of the supplied 256MB SD, and that does not appear either.

Can someone advise me whether the 'SD Drive' should appear in the 'Mobile Device' folder (alongside the 'Flash Drive')? Or should I be looing somewhere else for this elusive storage device?

Yes if you are using ActiveSync to explore it, you should see a drive called "Storage Card" in the same window as "Flash Drive"

[spirit72]

Hi i downloaded speed camera data as in sallyanne post #21. but i cant get it to transfer over to my 3100. complete newbie at this so go easy. HELP PLEASE

[caldon]

I presume you have been able to move the maps using a card reader and activsync, which should rule out a problem with the card itself.

If you are connecting through activesync, then yes, the SD card should be visible along with the flash drive.

In your Flash Disk\MyGuide folder, do you have a sys.txt file that starts with this line?

sdcardpath="\\Storage Card\\"

I suspect you may have just been unlucky and got a faulty one.

Thanks for your replies. Having left it on charge overnight and re-inserted the SD card a few times, it now appears as 'Storage card' folder. Everything now seems to be working.

[DarkMatter]

Hi i downloaded speed camera data as in sallyanne post #21. but i cant get it to transfer over to my 3100. complete newbie at this so go easy. HELP PLEASE

Hi there,

Have you read sallyn's PDF instructions also attached to message #21?

If so, which part are you having trouble with?

Note: If you are using windows vista you will not require activesync to transfer the file across.

[DarkMatter]

OK, here is the link...

http://rapidshare.com/files/107537600/AndyElliott8.5.1_Speedcams.zip.html

Full credit goes to Andy Elliott on the pdamill.com forum for this skin. Please register and visit that forum for more info on the skin and the various options available.

This is my customised version, so you'll have to live with my colour/icon choices etc for now.

The speedcam patch is purely English language only, with two new UK voices and improved US voices over the original. Also I've (hopefully) fixed a bug which was preventing speeds being spoken on specs cameras.

I've applied a patch to try and sort out the specs average speed bug (the average speed appears to show in kmh rather than mph once a specs camera is passed) but I havn't been able to test this yet.

Either way, I don't think the handling of specs cameras is any more broken than in the original iGo code! You may need to tap the camera icon to clear the average speed monitor if it doesn't pick up the second specs camera automatically, again this is no different to the standard behaviour.

Just unzip the file, and place the SKIN folder inside your iGo2006 folder on your myguide (same place as lang, maps, poi folders etc). There is no need to unpack the zip files within the SKIN folder. Then just restart and start playing!:)

To stop using the skin at any time just rename it to oldSKIN (or something similar) and restart.

If anyone can look at the specs code and improve it, then please do, as I have a feeling that I havn't fixed the problem completely.:(

EDIT:

Ok, now I know it isn't fixed. The average speed doesn't always pop up when passing the first specs camera, plus when it does the average is actually multiplied by about 2.5 times or something. Maybe it's camera speed + av.. speed in kmh? I thought that it was a straight kmh to mph conversion required, but it obviously isn't. Any programmers out there?

Well, I havn't managed to fix the average speed bug on the Specs cameras, which for some reason can be out by as much as 100mph, and to be honest I find the handling of specs cameras in iGO 2006 to be a bit hit and miss generally.

The idea (I think) is that when the first camera is passed the unit sets a flag to say you are in a specs zone. This is when the average speed box appears. As you pass the second camera the flag is cleared along with the av.speed box.

The trouble is that often (and you really notice this with spoken warnings) the first camera will trigger 2 or more alerts, meaning that the specs zone flag may actually be swithed off as you pass the first camera. Of course what can happen then is that the second camera is mistaken for the first of a pair, and the visual warning then stays on the screen until manually cleared.

This could all be wrong, but it's the best explanation I could come up with!

Anyway, what I've done is disable the average speed part of the warnings altogether, leaving specs cameras to be treated like all other cameras. So you will get a spoken warning (in theory at least) when approaching the start and end cameras in an average speed zone, but no visual average speed warning while 'in the zone'.

The modified file is here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/108052480/SKspeedcam3.8.zip.html

Again, full credit to Andy Elliott at pdamill.com for the original code.

If you downloaded the original set of files, you just need to overwrite SKspeedcam3.8.zip in the SKIN folder with this new file.

Out of interest, has anyone actually tried it?

[gmcmen]

Well, I havn't managed to fix the average speed bug on the Specs cameras, which for some reason can be out by as much as 100mph, and to be honest I find the handling of specs cameras in iGO 2006 to be a bit hit and miss generally.

The idea (I think) is that when the first camera is passed the unit sets a flag to say you are in a specs zone. This is when the average speed box appears. As you pass the second camera the flag is cleared along with the av.speed box.

The trouble is that often (and you really notice this with spoken warnings) the first camera will trigger 2 or more alerts, meaning that the specs zone flag may actually be swithed off as you pass the first camera. Of course what can happen then is that the second camera is mistaken for the first of a pair, and the visual warning then stays on the screen until manually cleared.

This could all be wrong, but it's the best explanation I could come up with!

Anyway, what I've done is disable the average speed part of the warnings altogether, leaving specs cameras to be treated like all other cameras. So you will get a spoken warning (in theory at least) when approaching the start and end cameras in an average speed zone, but no visual average speed warning while 'in the zone'.

The modified file is here:

http://rapidshare.com/files/108052480/SKspeedcam3.8.zip.html

Again, full credit to Andy Elliott at pdamill.com for the original code.

If you downloaded the original set of files, you just need to overwrite SKspeedcam3.8.zip in the SKIN folder with this new file.

Out of interest, has anyone actually tried it?

Hi DM,
Good work although I have not been able to test yet as my "reset" button has broken, I will have it back together again soon :(
I am sure a few people have tried it, out of the 58241 who have viewed this thread, so don't think your work is in vain.

[pesthouse]

Has anybody found any detailed mapping that covers Crete? I have the coordinates for where I'm off to on my hols and it looks remote but knowing that Google maps use Tele Atlas mapping I'm not holding out a lot of hope. To make it worse the flight times have been put back so I'm going to be searching for this place around midnight.

[DarkMatter]

Has anybody found any detailed mapping that covers Crete? I have the coordinates for where I'm off to on my hols and it looks remote but knowing that Google maps use Tele Atlas mapping I'm not holding out a lot of hope. To make it worse the flight times have been put back so I'm going to be searching for this place around midnight.

For which system?

If it's for igo2006/miomap/V7 try here...

http://rapidshare.com/files/106653987/Greece_Galileo_2007.07_070814.rar

[DarkMatter]

Hi DM,
Good work although I have not been able to test yet as my "reset" button has broken, I will have it back together again soon :(

Hi gmcmen,

I've been wondering how much punishment the reset and power buttons can withstand on these things! Mine are still working ok, but neither feel 'as good as new'. I guess the reset button in particular wasn't designed to be used quite of often.;)

[smiffya]

Out of interest, has anyone actually tried it?
I've downloaded it - but will not get to try it until today... but one thing ... I had a very quick look at it last night - looked great - thanks
- I also noticed it wasn't using the nighttime colour scheme... was this intentional (or I might not have set something in my rush)...
will give some feedback once I have had the time to use it (and trawl pdamill for some background doc).
thanks again :)

[DarkMatter]

I've downloaded it - but will not get to try it until today... but one thing ... I had a very quick look at it last night - looked great - thanks
- I also noticed it wasn't using the nighttime colour scheme... was this intentional (or I might not have set something in my rush)...
will give some feedback once I have had the time to use it (and trawl pdamill for some background doc).
thanks again :)

The main map colour schemes should remain unchanged. Did you have a satellite lock when you looked? The night colours will normally only show when the unit time has been set correctly (normally via a satellite position lock).

With this version of the skin you should have black menu buttons that glow green when pressed during the day, and glow red when pressed at night.

[fac0104]

Hi guys can anyone tell me how to enable voice warnings for speed cameras? and if i could change the voice if possible? thank you

[MarkC]

Hi,
So I guess my question is are external antenna generic so that I can use any with the 3100 or are they model and make specific?


As you said later it's possibly a faulty antenna if it won't work even in the open. But FYI (and anyone else who wants to know) the external connection is standard MMCX so there are plenty of matching external antenna (I got one from [shop beginning with "map"] for GPB 9.99 which works fine).

Be warned that the MMCX socket is delicate so take care when plugging and unplugging!

MarkC

[rgbrgb2001]

MYGUIDE MP3

Ok I have installed Windows CE Player on my MYGUIDE. It is great but I was thinking of installing an alternative as I plan to use it as an MP3 player in my car. CE Player is good but the buttons are small and it doesnt display the song name etc well. Can anyone suggest an alternative? ideally with big buttons to press and good music management.

I have looked on the internet and can see alternative mobile windows players. Can anyone tell me which of these will be compatible with the myguide and what is the criteria. I see it runs Windows 5.0 with an ARM processor. Is there anything else to specify?

Dave

[DarkMatter]

Hi guys can anyone tell me how to enable voice warnings for speed cameras? and if i could change the voice if possible? thank you

What software are you currently running? I have not tried the voice warnings with the standard MyGuide software, but it is likely you will need to be running iGO 2006 plus to use them. So if you don't have this, then this is where you need to start.

Voices can be changed to whatever you want, but it is quite a lengthy process to record the 112 different warning combinations required.

There is still a bug with the specs cameras at the moment (it's a pain not being able to test it without taking a journey), but when I'm happy that I've nailed it down, I'll post the necessary files again.

[fac0104]

What software are you currently running? I have not tried the voice warnings with the standard MyGuide software, but it is likely you will need to be running iGO 2006 plus to use them. So if you don't have this, then this is where you need to start.

Voices can be changed to whatever you want, but it is quite a lengthy process to record the 112 different warning combinations required.

There is still a bug with the specs cameras at the moment (it's a pain not being able to test it without taking a journey), but when I'm happy that I've nailed it down, I'll post the necessary files again.

thanks for the reply mate.. im just using the standard MyGuide software. By the way is the iGo 2006 plus significantly better? as in updated maps etc? because i know you cant udate the Myguide maps. If it is i might try using the Igo 2006 plus.

[DarkMatter]

thanks for the reply mate.. im just using the standard MyGuide software. By the way is the iGo 2006 plus significantly better? as in updated maps etc? because i know you cant udate the Myguide maps. If it is i might try using the Igo 2006 plus.

The MyGuide software is just a rebranded version of iGO, so generally speaking they are pretty much the same. The big advantage of switching to the iGO version (and the reason I initially did it) is the fact that you can obtain more up-to-date maps for it, especially given the lack of support from MyGuide. You can do this without touching your original internal software or MyGuide SD card (provided you have a spare SD card) so there is nothing to lose really! It can all be reset to a 'factory state' if for any reason you need to return it, just be popping in the original card and hitting the reset button on the back.

If you do a bit of searching through this forum, many of your questions will be answered!

[maintenanceman]

Hi
I installed tomtom on my myguide and the relevant maps and to be honest it was rubbish. The file also had loads of voices such as Al Pacino etc which worked and were entertaining but a bit useless if the Tom Tom is sending you on a wild goose chase. I have been using the igo2007 version which seems quite good , but the maps are a little outdated. this was an issue across most of the sat navs at the time ( 3 Months ago ) as they seemed to have the same core mapping supplied by the same company. Anyway I wondered if V8 of igo was available and if any more upto date maps were available.
If anyone wnats the voices file i might be able to upload them and likewise if anyone knows how to use the voices file for the Igo that would be usefull and appreciated.

[fac0104]

The MyGuide software is just a rebranded version of iGO, so generally speaking they are pretty much the same. The big advantage of switching to the iGO version (and the reason I initially did it) is the fact that you can obtain more up-to-date maps for it, especially given the lack of support from MyGuide. You can do this without touching your original internal software or MyGuide SD card (provided you have a spare SD card) so there is nothing to lose really! It can all be reset to a 'factory state' if for any reason you need to return it, just be popping in the original card and hitting the reset button on the back.

If you do a bit of searching through this forum, many of your questions will be answered!

yeh i have the tom tom on iGO 2006 on another SD card its all working the iGO is much better than tom tom.

I read somewhere earlier that iGO 8 or 2008 is out? is it possible to have that on myguide 3100 too?

[gmcmen]

yeh i have the tom tom on iGO 2006 on another SD card its all working the iGO is much better than tom tom.

I read somewhere earlier that iGO 8 or 2008 is out? is it possible to have that on myguide 3100 too?

The version of iGO 8 we are using is not the final version. I think in the very near future we should have the full version working.

[muglaps]

Hi

I'm Using iGo 2006 and can't get the speed cam's to work, Have placed them in the poi folder, Can someone help please.

[Algebra]

I am new to forums so apologies if I have posted this in the wrong place. I have been following the posts to the forum with some interest and have just taken delivery of the Myguide 3100. Many thanks to gmcmen, DarkMatter and others for some first rate advice. First impressions are good and the unit has directed me accurately so far, however, the unit behaves in an odd way at times. A good example of this is that my journey to work/home is essentially a main road journey of about four miles to the town centre with no deviation required once into/outside the town centre. I have been testing the unit on this journey and for no apparent reason I am directed into the ‘same’ side road on the ‘out’ and ‘return’ journey. Obviously with local knowledge I know this is wrong so curiosity got the better of me yesterday when I had time on my hands, and I followed the instruction to turn off the main road into the side road. As I was now going the ‘wrong’ direction the unit immediately re-calculated my route to direct me about a quarter of a mile via another side road back to the main road about 200 yards further on from where I had just turned off!
My question is basically is this, is the above likely to be a bug in the supplied software? And if I upgraded to other software mentioned in the forum are there likely to be less errors. I am new to sat navs and wondered if this type of error described above is normal.

[maintenanceman]

Algebra are you using the software originally supplied with the unit? I found this to be unreliable. I also found that TomTom was also a bit rubbish. I have used The Igo 2006 and have found this to be the best of a bad bunch. Unfortunately the maps are a little outdated for all the sat nave systems, as far as I am aware, as they use the same mapping source. TBH I don't trust sat navs as I Lokie you test then against kinown routes and they are no substitute for experienced rotes and paper maps. I only use then when I am within a few miles of my destination, relying on paper maps experience to get me close to my destination.

[DarkMatter]

My question is basically is this, is the above likely to be a bug in the supplied software? And if I upgraded to other software mentioned in the forum are there likely to be less errors. I am new to sat navs and wondered if this type of error described above is normal.

My money would be on an error in the map, rather than the navigation software. The maps for MyGuide, iGO, Mio, TomTom, Google etc are all supplied by TeleAtlas, and so generally all contain the same errors.

Changing the navigation software will enable you to use more recent maps, but don't be suprised if the error is still there as map/road changes seem to take an age to filter through. You can report mapping or routing errors on the TeleAtlas website.

[DarkMatter]

Hi

I'm Using iGo 2006 and can't get the speed cam's to work, Have placed them in the poi folder, Can someone help please.

What file exactly have you put in the POI\speedcams\ folder?

Also, bear in mind that no alert will sound unless you are actually driving around. Simulating the route will not work.

Generally speaking, if you can see cameras on the map while browsing in map view then they are installed ok.

[Algebra]

[ I only use then when I am within a few miles of my destination, relying on paper maps experience to get me close to my destination.[/QUOTE]

Thanks maintenanceman, yes original software, got the unit last Thursday. You are correct about the last few miles, a friend of mine uses TomTom on his PDA phone and does just that. He says, as you do, most people could find their way to a town or city in the UK without a map it is the last bit of the journey were the sat nav comes in.

[muglaps]

What file exactly have you put in the POI\speedcams\ folder?

Also, bear in mind that no alert will sound unless you are actually driving around. Simulating the route will not work.

Generally speaking, if you can see cameras on the map while browsing in map view then they are installed ok.

I purchased the files for the MyGuide then coppied that Speed cam Folder and placed it into the POI folder for the iGo 2006, Reset the SatNav .... But the Cams do not show up on the map.

[DarkMatter]

I purchased the files for the MyGuide then coppied that Speed cam Folder and placed it into the POI folder for the iGo 2006, Reset the SatNav .... But the Cams do not show up on the map.

You should have a file called speedcamtext.txt which you should copy to the speedcam folder, both on the MyGuide and iGO2006. You may need to delete any other files that are already in the speedcam folder first. You then press the reset button on the back, and that is it.

Your speedcamtext.text file should be in the following format:-

X,Y,Type,Speed,DirType,Direction
-7.64851,54.33752,5,60,,
-7.63583,54.35873,5,30,,
-7.62874,54.47367,5,50,,
-7.60051,54.32372,5,60,,
-7.40786,54.92633,5,60,,
-7.35766,54.95982,5,30,,
-7.34837,55.01328,5,30,,
-7.3218,55.00407,5,30,,
-7.31885,55.01957,5,30,,
-7.30891,55.01958,5,0,,...........and so on.

[muglaps]

You should have a file called speedcamtext.txt which you should copy to the speedcam folder, both on the MyGuide and iGO2006. You may need to delete any other files that are already in the speedcam folder first. You then press the reset button on the back, and that is it.

Your speedcamtext.text file should be in the following format:-

X,Y,Type,Speed,DirType,Direction
-7.64851,54.33752,5,60,,
-7.63583,54.35873,5,30,,
-7.62874,54.47367,5,50,,
-7.60051,54.32372,5,60,,
-7.40786,54.92633,5,60,,
-7.35766,54.95982,5,30,,
-7.34837,55.01328,5,30,,
-7.3218,55.00407,5,30,,
-7.31885,55.01957,5,30,,
-7.30891,55.01958,5,0,,...........and so on.

Checked out all the files and have no speedcam.txt file Only DAT, SPDB , SPE and SPUD Files.....

[DarkMatter]

Checked out all the files and have no speedcam.txt file Only DAT, SPDB , SPE and SPUD Files.....

You may have downloaded the wrong file in that case.

Have you read sallyn's instructional PDF from post #21?

You need to download speedcamtext.txt from somewhere, clear out all files from the existing poi\speedcam folders, place speedcamtext.txt in the poi\speedcam folder and reset the unit.

EDIT:

This may help also:-

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras-igo-myguide-oncourse_navigator.php

[muglaps]

You may have downloaded the wrong file in that case.

Have you read sallyn's instructional PDF from post #21?

You need to download speedcamtext.txt from somewhere, clear out all files from the existing poi\speedcam folders, place speedcamtext.txt in the poi\speedcam folder and reset the unit.

EDIT:

This may help also:-

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras-igo-myguide-oncourse_navigator.php

Thanks for all your help and advice, Running Great Now.....

[DarkMatter]

First impressions are good and the unit has directed me accurately so far, however, the unit behaves in an odd way at times. A good example of this is that my journey to work/home is essentially a main road journey of about four miles to the town centre with no deviation required once into/outside the town centre. I have been testing the unit on this journey and for no apparent reason I am directed into the ‘same’ side road on the ‘out’ and ‘return’ journey. Obviously with local knowledge I know this is wrong so curiosity got the better of me yesterday when I had time on my hands, and I followed the instruction to turn off the main road into the side road. As I was now going the ‘wrong’ direction the unit immediately re-calculated my route to direct me about a quarter of a mile via another side road back to the main road about 200 yards further on from where I had just turned off!
My question is basically is this, is the above likely to be a bug in the supplied software? And if I upgraded to other software mentioned in the forum are there likely to be less errors. I am new to sat navs and wondered if this type of error described above is normal.

Thinking about this some more, a good way of eliminating the software as a cause of route errors is to use Google Earth to plot the same route (under the directions tab).

Given that Google Earth also uses TeleAtlas maps (I would assume the latest available), if it makes the same odd decisions about a route then the problem is in the map data.

[Algebra]

Thanks DarkMatter, when I have time I will give it a go and report back.

[Algebra]

Well I have done as DarkMatter suggested in post 695 the interesting thing is that Google Earth says ‘slight turn left’ at the point were the Myguide software tells me to turn left. Now the odd thing is if I reverse the route (starting from work rather than home) on Google Earth, there is no mention of ‘slight turn right’ as I expected at the point were Myguide says ‘turn right’. And these are all of course at the same point on the map whether Google or Myguide. I also did a fly over of the route on Myguide and on closer inspection there is not a turn marked on the map route (at least I don’t think so, I am testing this again tonight) were the voice command says turn left (or right on the way back) so I think if I were to follow the map visually there would be no problem it is just that the voice command says turn at that point. Anyway, no point in getting too bogged down with all this.

[MarkC]

I also did a fly over of the route on Myguide and on closer inspection there is not a turn marked on the map route (at least I don’t think so, I am testing this again tonight) were the voice command says turn left (or right on the way back) so I think if I were to follow the map visually there would be no problem it is just that the voice command says turn at that point. Anyway, no point in getting too bogged down with all this.

This does happen - Instructions such as "Bare Right" often seem to be used as though the SW is not sure if it is a turning or not (ie. staying on this road rather than turning off). Likewise "Turn Right" can some times be used at junctions where actually the road you are on bends right and another road joins from the left. Generally these imprecise instructions don't matter but just occasionally you come across a junction where it can throw you off so it's always better to glance at the map.

Regarding maps - I have found that the Navteq maps used by Destinator are in many cases (well, that I have tested) more accurate than the newer Tele Atlas maps that iGO uses, despite being from Q4 2006.

MarkC

[Algebra]

Yes, I am beginning to realise this now. There is a ‘staggered’ junction with traffic lights on my way home. The voice instructions say turn right then left but to me (armed with local knowledge) this is effectively straight on because the stagger or offset is only about four yards. Now this is clear if you quickly glance at the screen because the route is clearly across this junction. So in an unfamiliar place I think I would pay more attention to the map display.

[misterbigwiseowl]

Hi.

As a regular cyclist who uses a bike for work, I wondered if anyone has used this on bicycle? It lists BIKE mode but nowhere seems to provide details. The "regular" satnavs for bicycles are a bit geekish and more intended for off-road use - I want one that actually works on real roads to help with my job (carrying out visits to people in Leeds/Bradford area)

Thanks

[DarkMatter]

OK, I think I have more or less finished this now.

http://rapidshare.com/files/110419753/AndyElliott8.5.1_SpeedcamPatch_modded.zip.html

Again full credit goes to Andy Elliott on the pdamill.com forum for this skin. Please register and visit that forum for more info on the skin and the various options available.

This is my customised version which I have really made for myself, but someone else may find it useful. Obviously initially you'll have to live with my colour/icon choices etc. These can be modified if required of course.

This version of the speedcam patch is purely English language only, with two new UK voices and two new US voices over the original. It took me longer than expected to make the 224 sound files for the US voices, but I think it was worth it, as these new ones are much clearer. Only the US voices will speak the kmh speeds + mph speeds in 5mph increments (for the US). The UK voices should speak all speed limits that you will come across in the UK. Also, I've fixed a bug which was preventing speeds being spoken on specs cameras.

For specs cameras (given their somewhat unreliable implementation in the igo code) what I've done is disable the (often wildly inaccurate) average speed part of the warnings altogether, leaving specs cameras to behave like all other camera warnings. So you will get a spoken warning when approaching the start and end cameras in an average speed zone, but no visual average speed warning on the display while 'in the zone'. This method avoids the warning getting 'stuck' on screen as it sometimes had a habit of doing.

To try it just unzip the file, and place the SKIN folder inside your iGo2006 folder on your myguide (same place as lang, maps, poi folders etc). There is no need to unpack the zip files within the SKIN folder. Then just restart and start playing!

To stop using the skin at any time just rename the SKIN folder to oldSKIN (or something similar) or delete it, and reset.

EDIT:

I've increased the volume on the two US voices to match the UK ones. Here's the link for the download.

http://rapidshare.com/files/110646981/US_voices.zip.html

[DarkMatter]

Hi.

As a regular cyclist who uses a bike for work, I wondered if anyone has used this on bicycle? It lists BIKE mode but nowhere seems to provide details. The "regular" satnavs for bicycles are a bit geekish and more intended for off-road use - I want one that actually works on real roads to help with my job (carrying out visits to people in Leeds/Bradford area)

Thanks

I don't personally know of anyone using one of these on a bicycle, but I know you can buy a cycle mount for it....

http://www.zh-s.de/Zubehoer-Ersatzteile-fuer-Typhoon-PDAPNA/Zubehoer-Ersatzteile/MyGuide-3100/Bikeholder-Fahrrad-und-Motorradhalterung-fuer-MyGuide-3100-Serie::1733.html?XTCsid=008aebb5c374ee6a281187ab4e 47b57a

I can't really see the routing being a problem, but I guess the battery life may be the biggest issue. I have heard of people getting anything from 1 to 4 hours use on the battery, but 2 hours seems a reasonable average.

[misterbigwiseowl]

I don't personally know of anyone using one of these on a bicycle, but I know you can buy a cycle mount for it....

http://www.zh-s.de/Zubehoer-Ersatzteile-fuer-Typhoon-PDAPNA/Zubehoer-Ersatzteile/MyGuide-3100/Bikeholder-Fahrrad-und-Motorradhalterung-fuer-MyGuide-3100-Serie::1733.html?XTCsid=008aebb5c374ee6a281187ab4e 47b57a

I can't really see the routing being a problem, but I guess the battery life may be the biggest issue. I have heard of people getting anything from 1 to 4 hours use on the battery, but 2 hours seems a reasonable average.

Thanks - your reminder about battery life is actually very helpful - if I am on the road for four or five hours it would probably be a waste of time using the satnav ! I hadn't considered that !
Cheers !

[Algebra]

I was thinking about the battery life, but not from the cycling point of view but if I used the Myguide whilst out hiking. Please note, what follows is for discussion only, I have not tried any of this out and I am certainly not suggesting anyone try this.

I was interested to read elsewhere on this forum that it takes about 4 hours to charge using the ‘car’ lead and about 2 hours using the mains adaptor. Both I believe are rated at 5volts and capable of supplying 2 amps.

I was therefore interested to see what charge current the Myguide took on charge so I hooked up the 12v car charge lead to a 12v 3amp power supply that I have, this power supply has a current limit facility so I set this low to be on the safe side. My experiment showed that during charging from nearly flat the Myguide took approximately 300ma for over an hour, this dropped to approx 200ma after a further half hour and was under 50ma after 3 hours or so when the battery would be getting fully charged. I also noted that when the Myguide was switched on the extra current drawn was approximately 150ma however this was indoors not locked onto satellites so it may be higher when fully functioning.

From gmcmen’s post (#252) I see you can get a plug from the electronic components shop were some of the staff wear yellow coats. I plan to get one of these (and a socket to make a lead so I can put my meter in circuit) and measure the current from the mains adaptor to compare, I don’t see why it should be much different but people are reporting the Myguide charges faster from the mains adaptor so it is worth checking out.

I fly model aeroplanes and as such have many 4.8volt rechargeable ‘receiver’ battery packs these are usually made up from 4 AA type NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells these are 1.2 volt per cell. So what I am thinking of doing (eventually) is to put one of the above mentioned plugs onto one of these packs to power the Myguide. As these NiMH cells are now typically rated at well over 2000 Ma/hour this would in theory keep the unit going for well over 10 hours.

The thing that puts me off is I do not know how the Myguide handles charging the internal battery, I am assuming it has some sort of inbuilt charging circuit to manage the charging the internal battery but people keep mentioning an ‘LPS’ supply for the 5v external source, I have never come across this term before (LPS) but I am assuming this is some form of current limiting safety feature but I do not know. So, if I do proceed to try a 4.8v pack I will measure/monitor the current again whilst charging and include a fuse in the lead too, this is because NiMH cells have a low internal resistance and can supply a LOT of current in a short period of time so it is best to ere on the safe side.
As said previously this is for discussion only and I would appreciate feedback if any electronics experts have any views on this.

[malcolm6951]

I have just bought a myguide 3100 from ebuyer and it connected with my pc on the first attempt. I now want to download more detailed maps and speedcam data base but am now unable to get the pc to see the myguide unit.
Looking in device manager is a windows ce usb connection coming and going.
Anyone got any ideas please??:mad:

[malcolm6951]

:o :o Think I have sorted it - just posted the question when it occurred to me to try a re-set. This lost time & date settings but at least my pc can now see the myguide3100.
If anyone has ideas as to why it blocked please post - THX :o :o

[TeaTree]

Try this it may work, copy to sd card, put maps in "qct" folder.
http://uploaded.to/?id=x7jbwp

Let us know if it works, I can not test it as I have used ActiveSync to install it and I don't know if it will work without the registry entries.

Yep - that worked a treat - I didn't have to monkey with the registry at all to get the basic functionality.There are one or two oddities, but nothing that cannot be worked around. If I can find fixes for them, I'll post them as and when. In the meantime, kudos to gmcmem. Many thanks.

[gmcmen]

I was thinking about the battery life, but not from the cycling point of view but if I used the Myguide whilst out hiking. Please note, what follows is for discussion only, I have not tried any of this out and I am certainly not suggesting anyone try this.

I was interested to read elsewhere on this forum that it takes about 4 hours to charge using the ‘car’ lead and about 2 hours using the mains adaptor. Both I believe are rated at 5volts and capable of supplying 2 amps.

I was therefore interested to see what charge current the Myguide took on charge so I hooked up the 12v car charge lead to a 12v 3amp power supply that I have, this power supply has a current limit facility so I set this low to be on the safe side. My experiment showed that during charging from nearly flat the Myguide took approximately 300ma for over an hour, this dropped to approx 200ma after a further half hour and was under 50ma after 3 hours or so when the battery would be getting fully charged. I also noted that when the Myguide was switched on the extra current drawn was approximately 150ma however this was indoors not locked onto satellites so it may be higher when fully functioning.

From gmcmen’s post (#252) I see you can get a plug from the electronic components shop were some of the staff wear yellow coats. I plan to get one of these (and a socket to make a lead so I can put my meter in circuit) and measure the current from the mains adaptor to compare, I don’t see why it should be much different but people are reporting the Myguide charges faster from the mains adaptor so it is worth checking out.

I fly model aeroplanes and as such have many 4.8volt rechargeable ‘receiver’ battery packs these are usually made up from 4 AA type NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) cells these are 1.2 volt per cell. So what I am thinking of doing (eventually) is to put one of the above mentioned plugs onto one of these packs to power the Myguide. As these NiMH cells are now typically rated at well over 2000 Ma/hour this would in theory keep the unit going for well over 10 hours.

The thing that puts me off is I do not know how the Myguide handles charging the internal battery, I am assuming it has some sort of inbuilt charging circuit to manage the charging the internal battery but people keep mentioning an ‘LPS’ supply for the 5v external source, I have never come across this term before (LPS) but I am assuming this is some form of current limiting safety feature but I do not know. So, if I do proceed to try a 4.8v pack I will measure/monitor the current again whilst charging and include a fuse in the lead too, this is because NiMH cells have a low internal resistance and can supply a LOT of current in a short period of time so it is best to ere on the safe side.
As said previously this is for discussion only and I would appreciate feedback if any electronics experts have any views on this.

My battery has failed, it now only lasts 5 mins from full charge. I have open the unit up and the battery is a "Lithium-ion polymer battery" 3.7v 1250mah. More info on Lithium-ion polymer batteries here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_polymer
I intend to replace it with a Lithium-ion 3.7v 1200mah, as it was easy and cheap to obtain, I will give an update when complete.

[gmcmen]

I have just bought a myguide 3100 from ebuyer and it connected with my pc on the first attempt. I now want to download more detailed maps and speedcam data base but am now unable to get the pc to see the myguide unit.
Looking in device manager is a windows ce usb connection coming and going.
Anyone got any ideas please??:mad:

You need to use ActiveSync.

Edit, I have just read your next post and see you already sorted it. :)

[Algebra]

My battery has failed, it now only lasts 5 mins from full charge. I have open the unit up and the battery is a "Lithium-ion polymer battery" 3.7v 1250mah. More info on Lithium-ion polymer batteries here, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_polymer
I intend to replace it with a Lithium-ion 3.7v 1200mah, as it was easy and cheap to obtain, I will give an update when complete.
Thanks for the info gmcmen let’s hope your battery problem is an isolated case, unfortunate though it is. Having read the Wikipedia article I am sure the MyGuide will have electronics to manage the battery charge. It is interesting that yours is a 1250 mAh battery, the box mine came in says 1100 mAh. I wonder if these units have batteries with differing capacities fitted by the manufacturer, this might explain the varying battery life between charges reported.
I remember a few years ago in the early days of these Li-ion cells (not the polymer versions) one of our model club members was experimenting with fast charging one of these cells. He set up a rig to measure voltage, current and temperature. He then started increasing the current slowly whilst monitoring the voltage and temp, as these did not change he carried on inching the current up when suddenly without warning the cell exploded. So, mobile phones, PDA’s, sat navs, etc including the Myguide will have sophisticated battery charging circuits and consequently are quite safe.

[Algebra]

DarkMatter;316356]The MyGuide software is just a rebranded version of iGO, so generally speaking they are pretty much the same. The big advantage of switching to the iGO version (and the reason I initially did it) is the fact that you can obtain more up-to-date maps for it, especially given the lack of support from MyGuide. You can do this without touching your original internal software or MyGuide SD card (provided you have a spare SD card) so there is nothing to lose really! It can all be reset to a 'factory state' if for any reason you need to return it, just be popping in the original card and hitting the reset button on the back.

If you do a bit of searching through this forum, many of your questions will be answered
I am keen to try out some of the upgrades mentioned elsewhere in the forum especially getting a media player for videos. I have bought a 2gig SD card to install the software on but what I would like someone with experience to confirm please is if it all goes pear shaped, is it just a simple case of inserting the original supplied SD card and pressing ‘reset’ to restore the unit to its original state? If I have understood correctly (please see quote from Dark Matter) this would be the case.

I have tried backing up the unit but it always fails with one of the files in the Windows directory so I have copied all the directories/files except for the Windows directory to my PC. I am not too sure what activesync does, so I have logged on as a guest rather than a named device but I suspect I should have gone the named device route.

[gmcmen]

I am keen to try out some of the upgrades mentioned elsewhere in the forum especially getting a media player for videos. I have bought a 2gig SD card to install the software on but what I would like someone with experience to confirm please is if it all goes pear shaped, is it just a simple case of inserting the original supplied SD card and pressing ‘reset’ to restore the unit to its original state? If I have understood correctly (please see quote from Dark Matter) this would be the case.

I have tried backing up the unit but it always fails with one of the files in the Windows directory so I have copied all the directories/files except for the Windows directory to my PC. I am not too sure what activesync does, so I have logged on as a guest rather than a named device but I suspect I should have gone the named device route.

Hi Algebra, restoring to its original state is no problem. It is done using an SD card and the map loader CD that came with the unit. This will only restore the "Flash Disk" to its original, but not the registry if you have edited it manually, then your original SD card will work.
If you just want to load and run stuff from the new SD card there are no problems and nothing permanent will be changed in the unit.

[DarkMatter]

I am keen to try out some of the upgrades mentioned elsewhere in the forum especially getting a media player for videos. I have bought a 2gig SD card to install the software on but what I would like someone with experience to confirm please is if it all goes pear shaped, is it just a simple case of inserting the original supplied SD card and pressing ‘reset’ to restore the unit to its original state? If I have understood correctly (please see quote from Dark Matter) this would be the case.

I have tried backing up the unit but it always fails with one of the files in the Windows directory so I have copied all the directories/files except for the Windows directory to my PC. I am not too sure what activesync does, so I have logged on as a guest rather than a named device but I suspect I should have gone the named device route.

Basically, for most of the things you are likely to want to install, there is no need to alter anything on the flash disk at all.

Step one is to copy the original MyGuide SD card to your new 2 GB card, presuming that you want to continue to have the original maps available in MyGuide. Check that the unit functions correctly with this new card, and then store your original card somewhere safe!

Next step is to put another program to the SD card, and amend the MyGuide menu to run it. To get you started, download this small game, and copy it to a new folder called 'games\Dots' on the SD card.

http://rapidshare.com/files/111153531/Dots.exe.html

Then modify the ADDONS.TXT file (using notepad or similar) to something like this:

[modules]
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Games = "icons/games.bmp", "", 0
GPS = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0

[GPS]
MyGuide = "", "\\Flash Disk\\myguide\\myguide.exe"

[Games]
Dots = "", "\\Storage Card\\games\\Dots\\Dots.exe"

This should give you a feel of how you can get things to work by just amending things on the SD card, and how addons.txt relates to the menu system.

As a general rule, it's a good idea to hit the reset button on the back of the unit whenever you make changes to the files on the card.

Good luck.:)

Re ActiveSync - I'm no expert, but I doubt that logging in as a guest would make any difference. You won't be able to backup all of the files from the flashdisk as some will be locked because they are in use. As gmcmen says, in the (unlikely) event that you mess up the flashdisk it can be restored using the map-loader cd.

[Algebra]

Many thanks to gmcmen and DarkMatter and others on the forum for help with this, you really are what my late father-in-law would have called ‘gen men’ which I think was an RAF term and meant someone with ‘all the gen’ on a subject. I am more confident now so will give it a go later tonight.

[davidmailey]

Hi,
I've read this forum from message 1 to end and still do not get how to install more maps etc... Will a 1GB sd card be enough and also it is only the street level mapping of france that I wish to get added on as I have the major routes. Going to france this year and the site is somewhat out of the way and the sat nav leaves me 20-25 miles of country roads to navigate without it as the mapping is not detailed enough.
I really need a step by step guide if anyone has one. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[gmcmen]

Hi shabs, your settings on the forum don't allow me to reply to you.
You have asked about the speed cam database for the MyGuide software, I am no expert on speed cams, as I received mine from "DarkMatter" who is a bit of an expert with them! so he may be kind enough to give you a link to the latest file ;)

[gmcmen]

Hi,
I've read this forum from message 1 to end and still do not get how to install more maps etc... Will a 1GB sd card be enough and also it is only the street level mapping of france that I wish to get added on as I have the major routes. Going to france this year and the site is somewhat out of the way and the sat nav leaves me 20-25 miles of country roads to navigate without it as the mapping is not detailed enough.
I really need a step by step guide if anyone has one. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

MyGuide software is not cracked. You need to download a different software and use that software, with updated or different maps.

[davidmailey]

GCMEN i see you have loads running on your myguide unit anychance of letting me know how. i got the explorer button at last.

[fracas]

please read this forum properly, before asking questions.. all the info any1 could need is already posted. dont be lazy read, its getting boring reading the same questions over and over:D

[gmcmen]

Anyone need a calculator for there myguide?

http://www.yetanotherhomepage.com/j7xx/files/calcce.zip

[davidmailey]

Ok guys got the downloads for igo and tom etc... getting new sd card on way home. Thanks. Is there any way to change the navigation arrow to a vehicle icon. My father has a garmin and it has a nice icon of a car whilst navigating. Pretty cool looking compared to the myguide arrow.

[DarkMatter]

Ok guys got the downloads for igo and tom etc... getting new sd card on way home. Thanks. Is there any way to change the navigation arrow to a vehicle icon. My father has a garmin and it has a nice icon of a car whilst navigating. Pretty cool looking compared to the myguide arrow.

Depends on which software you decide to go with. If you choose iGO, then I think it is possible to do by using a skin.

See this link for an example.

http://www.smart-mobile.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=119488&sid=b94e002b59396549bae79a8c6debc181

You could try the skins available to download on that page and see what happens!

Unfortunately, as the site is in a far eastern language, it may be a bit of a shot in the dark. Still that's what makes it fun isn't it...trying to overcome these problems?;)

[andyx]

Hi
Just a little note to say thanks to all you clever people on this forum who have enabled me to have three sat nav programmes, a media player and assorted games running on a £75 pound machine.
By the way has anybody got garmin software to run on their machine.
Cheers
Andy

[gmcmen]

Hi
Just a little note to say thanks to all you clever people on this forum who have enabled me to have three sat nav programmes, a media player and assorted games running on a £75 pound machine.
By the way has anybody got garmin software to run on their machine.
Cheers
Andy

I am still trying with Garmin XT, no success yet!
Do you know of anyone, running it on any PNA?

[andyx]

I am still trying with Garmin XT, no success yet!
Do you know of anyone, running it on any PNA?

No I don't,my previous sat nav was a garmin i3 which I found very usable and I wanted to have the option of using garmins software on this excellent machine.
Andy

[gmcmen]

No I don't,my previous sat nav was a garmin i3 which I found very usable and I wanted to have the option of using garmins software on this excellent machine.
Andy

Well my reason is because I will be on a trip to Malta later in the year, and currently only Garmin have a map of Malta. I would love to be corrected on this, but it is the only one I can find.

[pesthouse]

OK, I think I have more or less finished this now.

http://rapidshare.com/files/110419753/AndyElliott8.5.1_SpeedcamPatch_modded.zip.html

Again full credit goes to Andy Elliott on the pdamill.com forum for this skin. Please register and visit that forum for more info on the skin and the various options available.

This is my customised version which I have really made for myself, but someone else may find it useful. Obviously initially you'll have to live with my colour/icon choices etc. These can be modified if required of course.

This version of the speedcam patch is purely English language only, with two new UK voices and two new US voices over the original. It took me longer than expected to make the 224 sound files for the US voices, but I think it was worth it, as these new ones are much clearer. Only the US voices will speak the kmh speeds + mph speeds in 5mph increments (for the US). The UK voices should speak all speed limits that you will come across in the UK. Also, I've fixed a bug which was preventing speeds being spoken on specs cameras.

For specs cameras (given their somewhat unreliable implementation in the igo code) what I've done is disable the (often wildly inaccurate) average speed part of the warnings altogether, leaving specs cameras to behave like all other camera warnings. So you will get a spoken warning when approaching the start and end cameras in an average speed zone, but no visual average speed warning on the display while 'in the zone'. This method avoids the warning getting 'stuck' on screen as it sometimes had a habit of doing.

To try it just unzip the file, and place the SKIN folder inside your iGo2006 folder on your myguide (same place as lang, maps, poi folders etc). There is no need to unpack the zip files within the SKIN folder. Then just restart and start playing!

To stop using the skin at any time just rename the SKIN folder to oldSKIN (or something similar) or delete it, and reset.

EDIT:

I've increased the volume on the two US voices to match the UK ones. Here's the link for the download.

http://rapidshare.com/files/110646981/US_voices.zip.html

Dark Matter, I gave this a try and its pretty damn good except that I dont get any camera warnings. It knows where the cameras are but just no sound, When I go to settings I cant get the light to come on for spoken warnings although I get the gatso message when I use the slider bar. Am I doing something wrong?

[DarkMatter]

Dark Matter, I gave this a try and its pretty damn good except that I dont get any camera warnings. It knows where the cameras are but just no sound, When I go to settings I cant get the light to come on for spoken warnings although I get the gatso message when I use the slider bar. Am I doing something wrong?

Don't worry about the radio button light on the volume bar, it doesn't come on for some reason, but it doesn't affect the warnings.

Are you testing it by actually driving around? The warnings won't sound in simulation mode. Have you copied the four voice zip files into the skin folder? Do you get a spoken message when you cycle through the voice selection options in the 'alerts' menu?

I tend to use the 'spoken warning only' option, so I know that should at least work fine.

[sao161]

Hi, Markc:
In your post#573 you mentioned that you were able to install Navigon Mobilenavigator successfully. I'm facing problem in installing MN6.0.5. I got the PNA version and modified SPGPS.ini, usersettings.xml & usersettings.default for the correct port and baud and other changes. The program runs but could not get any GPS signals. Could you share your changes that made it work?

[MarkC]

Hi, Markc:
In your post#573 you mentioned that you were able to install Navigon Mobilenavigator successfully. I'm facing problem in installing MN6.0.5. I got the PNA version and modified SPGPS.ini, usersettings.xml & usersettings.default for the correct port and baud and other changes. The program runs but could not get any GPS signals. Could you share your changes that made it work?

Not sure I can offer much help as it was a while ago and I only tried the program for a day before scrapping it (so slow I don't think it ever managed to recalulate a route while I was moving). As far as I can see looking at an old backup I did only what you have done. I was using v6.5.1 For what it's worth here are the settings I used:


UserSettings.xml


<TMC>
<RadioStationScan>1</RadioStationScan>
<AutoRecalculation>1</AutoRecalculation>
<StationName />
</TMC>
<GPS>
<Type>2</Type>
<GPSPort>7</GPSPort>
<TMCPort>4</TMCPort>
<Baudrate>38400</Baudrate>
<DRVPrefix></DRVPrefix>
</GPS>

In SPGPS.ini

[PosSys]
Sensor1=Default Sensor Gps
Positioner=Default Positioner
MapMatcher=Default MapMatcher
Simulation=Default Simulation

[Default Sensor Gps]
DataType=GPS
Connection=Default Sensor Gps Serial
P****r=Default Sensor Gps P****r

[Default Sensor Gps Serial]
ConnectionType=1
Port=7
BaudRate=38400
TimeOut=5

[Default MapMatcher]
IgnoreOneWay=0
GPSMode=2

[Default Sensor Gps P****r]
AutoDetectEnabled=1
AutoReconnectTimeout=4000
AutoDetectTimeout=-1
P****rFormat1=GGA_VTG
P****rFormat2=GGA_RMC


Most of that is the default setting I think. The words ****rd out is "P a r s e r" which for some reason ebuyer forum won't let me type!?@@?!

[shabs]

Hi,
Im new to this forum and would hugely appreciate it if someone can point me in the right direction.

ive recieved my my guide, ive got a blank 1gb sd card. how do i go about installing tomtom and igo on it. ive downloaded a file called tomtom_&_igo_on_myguide_3100.rar. do i also need to download the maps for them as well.

where would i be able to get the maps from.

any help will be greatly appreciated.

thank you

[sao161]

Mark,
Thanks for your quick tips that took me only a few minutes to get the MN6 working which I have been working on for the past week. When I follow your changes using baud rate of 38400 instead of 9600 then I got the GSP signal. But still don't understand what makes the difference?
I looked into windows directory, it has SDHC driver. Does it work with 4G SDHC card? It is working well with my 4G SD (non-HC) but not the 8G SDHC card.
Anybody tried to rotate the screen? I tried the Rotate utilitiy from Mio tools and also using Mortscript to rotate but did not work. Any idea?

[DarkMatter]

ive downloaded a file called tomtom_&_igo_on_myguide_3100.rar. do i also need to download the maps for them as well.

You need to see what is contained in the .rar file you have downloaded first really. If you need an application to open .rar archives I would recommend 7-zip, which is a free program.

http://www.7-zip.org/download.html

I will not be posting now for a week or so, but I'm sure someone else will be able to give you some help if you need it.

[gmcmen]

I will not be posting now for a week or so, but I'm sure someone else will be able to give you some help if you need it.

I should be around in the evenings, enjoy your break, and maybe bring iG08 back with you.
I think "vagus" has it cracked but he is not saying yet!

[gmcmen]

Hi,
Im new to this forum and would hugely appreciate it if someone can point me in the right direction.

ive recieved my my guide, ive got a blank 1gb sd card. how do i go about installing tomtom and igo on it. ive downloaded a file called tomtom_&_igo_on_myguide_3100.rar. do i also need to download the maps for them as well.

where would i be able to get the maps from.

any help will be greatly appreciated.

thank you

Read this post
http://forums.ebuyer.com/showpost.php?p=277491&postcount=543
If you click on my username or DarkMatter and view posts by us you will find all your answers. ;)

[shabs]

Thanks GMCMen four your promt reply. i would be really gratefull if you could post your addons text so that i can compare it with mine. some of my buttons on the screen dont work. many thanks

[gmcmen]

Thanks GMCMen four your promt reply. i would be really gratefull if you could post your addons text so that i can compare it with mine. some of my buttons on the screen dont work. many thanks

Here it is:
[modules]
Explorer = "", "\\Windows\\Explorer.exe"
Navigation = "icons/files.bmp", "", 0
Multimedia = "", "\\Storage Card\\tcpmp\\player.exe"

[Navigation]
Memory Map = "", "\\Storage Card\\Memory-Map Pocket Nav OS 5\\MMPocketNav.exe"
V7 = "", "\\Storage Card\\iGO7\\iGOpna.exe"
TomTom = "", "\\Storage Card\\Navigator\\Navigator.exe"
iGO 8= "", "\\Storage Card\\IGO8\\igo.exe"
MioMap= "", "\\Storage Card\\Miomap\\Miomap.exe"

[Algebra]

By following the excellent advice from others on this forum I have now managed to get my unit running most of the programs mentioned, in particular the Mp3 and Video using Tcpmp, Media Player and Xvideo. I have almost lost site of the fact this unit is a really a sat nav!!

Tcpmp seems to do everything I need for Mp3 and Video and I may use just this program in the future.

I thought I would share my method for putting Mp3’s and Videos (from DVD) onto the storage card. I am no expert at this and would appreciate it if others have any other techniques of doing this especially compressing the video to keep the file sizes down yet maintaining smooth video.

Mp3’s are fairly straight forward, I simply made a folder on the storage card, selected my favourite tracks and pasted them into this folder and then in Tcpmp made play lists of them e.g. rock, jazz, chill out etc. Or, I can of course play the lot straight as they come, or, random in shuffle mode.

Videos are a little more tricky because as far as I can tell the video has to be extracted from the DVD. To do this I use a freeware program called DVD Shrink which is a program for backing up DVD’s to fit onto a recordable DVD. There are compression settings etc you can use, but so far I have just used the default settings. I use the re-author function of the program to ‘extract’ the video, which has to be identified first, but there is a player built into the program so it is easy to see the file first. You then use the ‘backup’ function which is saves the extracted file into a folder. This file is then used in the next step.

I then use a program called SUPER from eRightSoft to optimise the video for use with the Myguide. SUPER has pre sets for various devices e.g. 3gp for Sony Erikson phones, but again I use the default avi (for pocket pc) and select the video scalable size to be 320 by 240. SUPER can be a bit tricky to use at first so studying the program and features is definitely recommended. You can set up the path to where the encoded video is stored on your PC by right clicking for menu and setting the output file saving management structure. To encode you drag and drop the file extracted obtained using DVD shrink to where it says ‘drop a valid multimedia file here’. Super will then encode it (you may have to click encode). Once done I then re-name the file to something more meaningful, keeping the .AVI file extension. This file I then use on the Myguide by placing it in a folder I create on the storage card e.g. ‘My Videos’

Both of the programs can easily be obtained by doing a Google search on their names.

As an example a 24 minute episode taken off a comedy DVD (Phoenix Nights) was extracted at 834 Mb, once encoded in SUPER as above the file size was 32.8 Mb. The resulting video runs very smooth though you can play around with the parameters in Tcpmp to fine tune (see post 153 from gmcmen) and there are all kinds of bells and whistles for this in Tcpmp for this! The file runs straight off in xvideo and I cannot see any parameters to change in this program.

[MarkC]

Mark,
I looked into windows directory, it has SDHC driver. Does it work with 4G SDHC card? It is working well with my 4G SD (non-HC) but not the 8G SDHC card.
Anybody tried to rotate the screen? I tried the Rotate utilitiy from Mio tools and also using Mortscript to rotate but did not work. Any idea?

Sorry, can't help you this time - never had a problem with the screen needing rotating and have never tried a 4gb card (last I heard someone say was that some worked and some not).

MarkC

[bobf]

Sao161 - As far as I'm aware the Myguide 3100 will only work with SD cards up to 2 Gbyte, some people have claimed that larger cards work but others have reported problems when trying to use bigger cards.

In the 'Sys.txt' file (located in the IGO folder of the Flash disc) there is an option in the [GX] section gx_orientation=0, This may be what you are looking for - but I've never tried changing it.

[engine]

Dear all,
is there a way to automatically upload a set of poi (i.e. taken from internet) to Igo 8 database? As far as I know, for Igo 6, we could you POI explorer.

Thanks a lot

[foz]

Hi All,

Ive been looking through these threads and im now getting confused with the sheer amount of information contained here.

Im doing motorbike trip across Europe in June, i have a My Guide 3100. So my questions are:


What software will i need to read all the Euro maps - i hear My Guide isnt cracked and so you need to use another? IGO maybe?
Where do i get this software from?
Where can i get the maps from?
How do i install the new software?
How do i i install the new Euro maps?
Also does anyone have any suggestions of powering one of these from a motorbike?
Is there a weatherproof wallet for it whereby i can still see the screen?


Thanks for any help, im sure all the above is listed in these forums somewhere but man is this forum HUGE!

Foz.

[pgtips123]

Hi,
been reading the posts and agree with above, it's huge.

Can someone in the know tell me which route to take.

I just want slightly more updated maps - UK becuase I am having lots of probs with current maps in terms of ending up at the wrong place completely which is giving me a few probs.

Do I go for IGO 2006, IGO 2006 Plus, IG7, IG8 etc or shall I try to put tom tom on etc.

If I download IGO2006 for example should the download include a uk map or does it update itself somehow (wishful thinking probably but never know)

I ask because I am currently download loads of files to get going but I could be wasting a lot of time and effort going down the wrong route and I have no idea if the maps are included or not, it's important my myguide 3100 keeps working or I'll be up s@!t creek without a paddle.
Thanks
Kev

[bobf]

Foz & pgtips123

In my opinion the best software is the IGO 2006 plus, It's fast, intuitive and as the Myguide is simply a version of this, it's virtually identical and hence uses the same maps.
A good selection of maps are available here:-

http://forum.ppcwarez.org/viewtopic.php?f=256&t=20315
http://forum.ppcwarez.org/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=20355

(most, if not all maps, are out-of-date, I think the best you can hope for is a couple of years out-of-date)

This link gives instructions on installing the new software and links to downloads:-

http://www.myguideclub.com/en-US/node/10762

(read the whole thread)

If you upgrade the software to IGO 2006 plus and download and install new maps you will also need to download the 'license.db' file that accompanies the maps, the maps are not generally included with software downloads due to the size of each map. Beware with the Europe maps, one includes just the major roads of Europe, if you require more detail download each country.

As for powering the unit from a motorbike, I've no idea, if the bike has a 12 volt supply then the car charger that comes with the 3100 could be modified to work.

The same applies with the waterproof case, I've never seen such a thing but that doesn't mean there isn't one available.

[abuumamah]

I've got tomtom, igo etc working on the myguide

Of late everytime I launch Tomtom it doesn't seem to find any signal. I have to manually go through the settings and then it finds it. The other day the settings were correct and it didn't find any signal at all.

All the other apps work fine igo2006, igo8, igo7. Its just tomtom.

Any ideas??

[foz]

Thanks Bobf, ill do that tonight!

Although one moe question, i used Active Sync last night to connect to my My Guide, but when i chose 'explore' it opened my mobile device but there was no folders shown, nothing really.

I know ive done this before as ive copied the Speed Cams onto my Guide, but i dont know why for some reason last night i couldnt see any folders using the explore function on Active Snyc?

Anyone have this problem before?

[foz]

Also BobF (sorry!)

I have a 2gb SC card, do you know if it is possible to fit more than one detailed european map on the My Guide and have them active so i can plan a route from France to Germany for instance or do i have to change the map each time i move into another country at all?

Sorry for the questions!

[shabs]

I would like to say a Special THANK YOU to GMCMEN for sorting my Myguide out for me.

[pgtips123]

thanks bobf, I now know what I've got to do, i'll give it a go tonight

many thanks
Kevin

[bobf]

Also BobF (sorry!)

I have a 2gb SC card, do you know if it is possible to fit more than one detailed european map on the My Guide and have them active so i can plan a route from France to Germany for instance or do i have to change the map each time i move into another country at all?

Sorry for the questions!

Yes many more maps will fit (France and Germany are two of the biggest and take about 353 Mbytes). Make sure you have 'Cross-border Planning' selected from the SETTINGS - ADVANCED - ROUTE OPTIONS menu.