[BaseCamp] GPS Not Following Computer Route

[Steve Bracken]

It's almost impossible to answer that question without knowing the
algorithm. I stick to the Automobile Profile for calculating routes.

On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 6:08 PM, Carroll <carrollwalker at cox.net> wrote:

> Good points Steve but I have the GPS set to NOT recalculate to prevent a
> lot
> of recalculating when I leave the route to get fuel/restroom stops/eating
> and etc.
> Also, I am using lots of waypoints and some shaping points and the route
> does hit these points.
> BTW, what would be the difference in building a long route and either using
> the motorcycle or car mode?  I'm thinking there would be very little
> difference in how the GPS would handle the route if the route stayed on the
> slab.
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Basecamp [mailto:basecamp-bounces at micapeak.com] On Behalf Of
> > Steve Bracken
> > Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 3:45 PM
> > To: BaseCamp
> > Subject: Re: [BaseCamp] GPS Not Following Computer Route
> >
> > There are a number of ways to accomplish this.
> >
> > It hinges on the fact that the GPS constantly recalculates the route
> based
> upon
> > the algorithms in the Unit, not those in BaseCamp.
> >
> > There are always going to be slight differences, even between Motorcycle
> and
> > Car settings on the GPS.
> >
> > You can turn off automatic recalculation, so the route in the GPS doesn't
> > change once it has been calculated.
> >
> > Better though is to add "Shaping Points" in BaseCamp. These are waypoints
> > that the GPS will navigate to, but not alert on arrival and not use in
> "Time to
> > next Waypoint" calculations.
> >
> > Strategically placed, they force the GPS to route along the roads you
> choose,
> > not the roads it wants to choose.
> >
> > On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 5:33 PM, Carroll <carrollwalker at cox.net> wrote:
> >
> > > OK, I admit I did not take notes the day this was discussed, I thought
> > > I understood...but I don't.
> > >
> > > I can build a route in my computer using the latest City Nav Map Set
> > > in the computer and my Zumo 660.  Then I can upload the route from the
> > > computer to the Zumo 660.  I can check the route on the Zumo 660 and
> > > it follows the computer route as designed.  I can check it at all the
> > > critical areas and the Zumo 660 shows that it follows the route in the
> > computer.
> > >
> > > Now I can install the GPS in the car or bike and run the route and at
> > > certain places it will deviate from the original computer route and
> > > the original route that was in the Zumo 660 before I left home.
> > >
> > > The GPS seems to change the route after I start using it.  I haven't
> > > tried to simulate riding the route to determine if it will follow the
> > > route or deviate at critical points on the route due to the time it
> > > would take due to the length of the route.1055 miles.
> > >
> > > When I simulate riding the route in the Zumo 660, can the speed be
> > > increased like BaseCamp does in the computer?
> > >
> > > I seem to remember someone pointing out a way to make the GPS follow
> > > the route in the computer but I can't remember how it was done. If
> > > someone has a suggestion or a way to solve this problem assuming it
> > > can be solved or corrected, please let me know..I am listening!!
> > >
> > > If I left out any critical information, please let me know.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Carroll
> > >
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