I never had a problem transferring routes and waypoints from GPSNavX to my Garmin 12/76/128. I just bought a Garmin 440s and after reading the manual bought an SD card and read/writer to transfer files. I've tried all three formats and while the 440 says it's received the information the routes are not there.
I've searched the site and found something about a.adm format for Garmin, but no real solution for the problem. Has anyone figured this out? The 440s is much too small for route planning, I just want to use my iBook for this.
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I recommend you check with Garmin if it will support GPX format via the card, however I believe only.ADM format is supported.ADM format is only available from Garmin Windows software - HomePort. Hopefully a Mac version is in the works.
The other option is to transfer waypoints via NMEA. Interface the Garmin 440s to your Mac and use Type 'Other' in the GPS panel Settings drawer. Each waypoint will be transferred via the $GPWPL NMEA data message. Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad Charting & Navigation & Weather. Yes you can connect both a stand-alone GPS and an AIS transponder/receiver. Just pick each respective port in the GPS panel Settings drawer and the AIS panel Settings drawer. Uncheck 'Use GPS port'.
When type is 'Other' in the GPS panel Settings drawer, GPSNavX will use the $GPWPL NMEA data to send Waypoints (not routes) to the interfaced GPS. If you see the UTC field update on the GPS panel, then the GPS is interfaced correctly. Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad Charting & Navigation & Weather. Edited by GPSNavX on 10-28-09 03:11 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
I'm at a stand still on this at the moment. I was able to download a software upgrade to the Garmin 440s using virtual PC and an SD card to transfer it to the Chartplotter. It loaded without a problem, then the &.#@ thing crashed and froze. The new chartplotter is now in Kansas for repairs.
When it comes back I will try attaching a DB9 plug to the NMEA in and out wires of the 440s. I'll see what happens when I try to transfer routes from GpsNavX through my Keyspan adapter.
It has always worked this way with my Garmin 12/76/128 maybe it's as simple as that, I'll see what happens and report it here. In the meantime my discussions with the Software Customer Service at Garmin have be less than satisfactory. They basically said they don't support Mac users. I was seriously offended and told them as much. Thanks for the help so far. Thanks for your help. My Garmin 440 was returned and I've had a bit more time to work with it.
I was successful in wiring a DB9 serial plug and getting NMEA data into my iBook via a Keyspan serial/usb adapter. The GPS connects without a problem and a route built on the 440 displays and is saved to GPSNavX.
I have tried every combination to transfer routes from GPSNavX to the 440 I can think of without success. With the older Garmins, after you acknowledge that Garmin is selected on the GPS, the program shows the GPS model and software, before transfering the route. With the 440 in Garmin mode GPSNavX doesn't seem to recognize it and all I get is a spinning wheel and then after about 30 seconds it says, 'Transfer incomplete.' I've tried setting type to 'Other' in the GPSNavX GPS control settings and it says, 'Transfer complete' but no waypoints or routes are transferred? Connecting both a stand-alone GPS and an AIS transponder/receive to GPSNavX has not been a problem.
I like the flexibility to use either one or both inputs. I much prefer to do my route planning on in GPSNavX with a 12' display rather than a 4' screen. Is there another chartplotter that will accept GPSNavX routes, also displays AIS and doesn't cost an arm and leg? Since the Garmin 440 does not support the Garmin proprietary protocol you are limited to transferring just waypoints via NMEA. This is done by selecting Type: 'Other' in the GPS panel Settings drawer. Then select 'Waypoints' menu - 'Transfer To' - 'GPS'. The only other option is to export the Route to a GPX file via the 'Routes' - 'Transfer To' - 'GPX File', then run Garmin's Homeport software on Windows and import the GPX file then transfer to Garmin's proprietary route format on to a SD card that plugs into the Garmin 440.
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Mac, iPhone, iPod, iPad Charting & Navigation & Weather.
. GARMIN HomePort™ Marine Planning Software Discontinued. Available as a Before heading out on the open water, plan your voyage with HomePort — marine trip-planning software¹ that lets you plan and organize routes from the convenience of your computer. Use your existing BlueChart® preprogrammed card, or transfer the preloaded maps² directly from your chartplotter to an SD™ card. Then simply plug the card into your computer's card reader to start planning your voyage.
Navigating waters with no visible landmarks or shallow shorelines can be a daunting task for even the most experienced navigator. With your existing BlueChart data together with HomePort on your computer, you’ll have the ability to view map details such as underwater hazards and hidden obstacles and plan a route to avoid them. HomePort also offers features such as depth profiles, distance and bearing measurements, and tidal predictions. Manage Your Data In addition to managing waypoints, routes and tracks, you can store information from past voyages right on your computer. HomePort will also help you create point-to-point routes, determine fuel usage and estimate your travel time for each leg of your route — saving you time and money. View Marine Charts It’s easy to browse and view chart detail on your computer screen and mark waypoints and other points of interest. When finished, send the data to an SD card or proprietary Garmin datacard to load into your compatible Garmin chartplotter or sounder.
HomePort is compatible with BlueChart, and navigation charts. ¹HomePort software does not include map data. ²Inland Lakes software is not compatible with HomePort. If using a device preloaded with Inland Lakes software in conjunction with BlueChart g2 and g2 Vision pre-programmed cards, only the pre-programmed cards are compatible. Displays both fishing and navigational charts from ® (also compatible² with navigation charts).
Allows user to measure distance and bearing on the charts. Displays route/track depth profiles, distance and bearing measurements. Converts tracks into point-to-point routes (track to route conversion) and specifies the speed for each leg of the route. Provides ETA and arrival times (for each leg) when you create routes. Shows animated playback of data collected on device. Calculates fuel consumption (based on fuel flow data provided by the user). Exports selected data to Google™ Earth.
Displays statistics and graphical information about tide stations, tidal streams and currents and tidal predictions. Displays grid lines to show latitude and longitude. Allows you to manage waypoints, routes and tracks. Allows you to view the map north-up, map-up or course-up. Displays celestial information such as sunrise, sunset and moon phase. Displays photos and point-of-interest detail. Supports vector charts.
Includes worldwide basemap. Allows multiple map views. Allows users to mark waypoints and other points of interest, and when finished, send the data to an SD card or proprietary Garmin datacard to load into your compatible Garmin chartplotter or sounder (Mac version does not support proprietary Garmin USB card readers).
I wondered if anyone has any practical experience of the 'Homeport' software from Garmin. Garmin support say that it is the only way to transfer data (including charts) from their chartplotter to a PC - in this case a 551. At extra cost of course.
If it really does give the ability to use the charts at home for passage planning and then transfer all the needed data to the plotter then the cost is probably worth it. But other supposedly seamless software has disappointed - so a bit of actual user experience would be helpful. I wondered if anyone has any practical experience of the 'Homeport' software from Garmin.
Garmin support say that it is the only way to transfer data (including charts) from their chartplotter to a PC - in this case a 551. At extra cost of course. If it really does give the ability to use the charts at home for passage planning and then transfer all the needed data to the plotter then the cost is probably worth it. But other supposedly seamless software has disappointed - so a bit of actual user experience would be helpful.
Thanks.I have used Garmin Homeport. Yes, it is nice to be able to see the same charts as you see on your plotter, but I have stopped using it. The charts aren't actually transferred as far as I recall - its just that you use a card reader to display them, so you have to remember to take the card back to the boat. It is possible to transfer waypoints, but to me that is of little value.
They say no plan for battle ever lasts beyond the first few seconds of engagement with the enemy, and I feel the same way with passage plans. No point in putting in lots of waypoints as I prefer to adapt my plan to wind and tide and with our Garmin plotters we just point and click anyway, so who cares about lots of waypoints. I just do one where I want to go and them do another when I reach the first etc. From a planning standpoint it is a lot easier on an ipad which is what I now use. My other concern is that despite being a big Garmin fan, I do not think this software is important to them and I can see them ditching it. It hasn't developed much and I do not think it will.
It could easily be a complete navigation tool but that would compete with their plotters so is unlikely. As far as I'm aware, Homeport is the development of nRoute, which in it's original incarnation, allowed you to download your charts onto a PC, and then attach a GPS dongle to allow real-time plotting. However, ever since Bluecharts were hacked, Garmin has successively removed functionality from such software, and now it's relatively useless. I can't help but wonder whether Garmin is going down a dead end - they've seemed to have funneled down the proprietry hardware/software route and with other systems being more open, they could progressively lose market share. Think of Mac - had they opened up the operating system in the early days, we'd all be using Mac now, not just the cognoscenti, like my self.
As far as I'm aware, Homeport is the development of nRoute, which in it's original incarnation, allowed you to download your charts onto a PC, and then attach a GPS dongle to allow real-time plotting. However, ever since Bluecharts were hacked, Garmin has successively removed functionality from such software, and now it's relatively useless. I can't help but wonder whether Garmin is going down a dead end - they've seemed to have funneled down the proprietry hardware/software route and with other systems being more open, they could progressively lose market share. Think of Mac - had they opened up the operating system in the early days, we'd all be using Mac now, not just the cognoscenti, like my self. Same goes for MapSource, which used to have far more capability than it now does.
As far as I'm aware, Homeport is the development of nRoute, which in it's original incarnation, allowed you to download your charts onto a PC, and then attach a GPS dongle to allow real-time plotting. However, ever since Bluecharts were hacked, Garmin has successively removed functionality from such software, and now it's relatively useless. I can't help but wonder whether Garmin is going down a dead end - they've seemed to have funneled down the proprietry hardware/software route and with other systems being more open, they could progressively lose market share. Think of Mac - had they opened up the operating system in the early days, we'd all be using Mac now, not just the cognoscenti, like my self. User stories applied for agile software development pdf torrent. I disagree with the analogy. Garmins strategy is to be the platform of choice for navigation, irrespective of the environment.
As far as i can see, they are the only manufacturer that has leading products on the water, in the air, walking and driving. The problem they have is that there is no dominant player in the cartography space, so until one emerges they have chosen to do their own. Mac can chose to do what they did because there were leading players emerging. The nav market is nowhere near as mature. I actually like proprietary, as long as it works. Give me a benevolent dictatorship any time over the democratic mess that the Microsoft environment has become, or the free-for-all (but no money) Linux space. And this is from a Mac convertee.
Thanks for all the comments. I'm going to try it and see. It's 'only' £25. I take the point about plans not surviving - understand that very well - lol. Howeveer the biggest issue is managing the data on the plotter.
Four of us own our boat and so the plotter data isn't as well organised as it perhaps could be. Faffing about putting naming data in by the scrolling button is a real pain but always just taking the allocated WP no. When 4 people are doing it independently makes for potential mistakes. The annoying thing is that I already have chart data on the PC (Imray and not too bad at all) but there's no easy way to get data from it into the plotter. Your proprietary vs. Open comments are well made.
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