Activating Hidden 1-second Tracklog Function In Nuvi 2xx

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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby JasonLee » Sat Jan 17, 2009 6:52 pm

The Nuvi 205 is straight from the box. I changed nothing. I bought it from Singapore 2 weeks ago for a friend and have yet to deliver it.

I am now using MapSource 6.13.7. Previously it was v6.14.1 but can't remember whether I have downloaded the tracks with it.
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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby yoladu » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:00 pm

JasonLee wrote:The patched 200 & 200W also do not offer any control over the detail level of the tracks but I haven't tested it out yet.


Where can i download this patch for 200W ? :-k
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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby chee_loong » Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:23 pm

yoladu wrote:
JasonLee wrote:The patched 200 & 200W also do not offer any control over the detail level of the tracks but I haven't tested it out yet.


Where can i download this patch for 200W ? :-k


Please provide download place for 200 as well.
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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby JasonLee » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:06 am

I had the opportunity to test out the tracklog capabilities of my patched Nuvi 200 this evening and I am pleased to share my findings.

The track when converted with wnutrak for MapSource looked like this:

Test Track1.jpg


When zoomed to 50m, it looks like this:

Test Track1 50m zoom.jpg


This looks pretty good to me and I estimate it is about 4 track points for every 50m.

In my next post I shall show you what the Nuvi205 track looks like.
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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby tympg » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:10 am

Shouldn't this thread be under "GPS Devices" rather than "Project Room"?
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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby JasonLee » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:33 am

Sorry if it is in the wrong place but you are at liberty to move it to the appropriate location. I thought the Project Room was the right place since I am exchanging ideas how to activate a hidden feature and not discussing the different GPS units.

In comparison, the Nuvi205 track of the same vicinity looks like this:

Nuvi205 track.jpg


I also discovered something else interesting. When I touched the Start Playback button a replay of the track in real time took place. Different from the built-in simulation which is based on a preset average speed, the playback showed the actual recorded speed at each location and stops the same length of time I stopped at traffic lights. There is even a fast-forward or rewind of 5-second segments available.

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This immediately brings to mind a helpful defence against corrupt cops who claim that you did not stop when you did or that you exceeded the speed limit when you didn't.
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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby zuree » Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:20 am

JasonLee wrote:I am now using MapSource 6.13.7. Previously it was 7.14.1 but can't remember whether I have downloaded the tracks with it.


come on la jason...share with us laa [-o<

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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby jumpstat » Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:46 am

Yes do share with us..... =D>

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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby JasonLee » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:09 pm

Of course I will share with you all as when there are more GPSrs on the road that can record tracks, our mapping efforts will receive a big boost.

I will have to wait till tonight when I have some time to summarise the procedure for your convenience as Sunday is the busiest day of the week for me.

I have actually given the link at the beginning of this thread from where I found this patch. You can read for yourself from the repeated link below but if you get confused (and I expect you would be) then please wait for my summary tonight.

The URL is: http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topi ... ichpage=18
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Re: Activating hidden tracklog function in Nuvi 2xx

Postby jumpstat » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:11 pm

Cheers Bro! =D> \:D/


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