Re: Garmin Map Of Europe Topo V3 Setup Free
Christal Rasband
Just bought etrex 32x, brand new and boxed and it worked fine. Carried out an upgrade and now I can't see any topo data on the unit, just a plain light yellow background. Plug it into Basecamp and all the topo date comes alive. What has happened and how do I fix it? Have tried two resets but this has altered nothing.The map data is that supplied with the unit from Garmin:Worldwide Demo Basemap NR - enabledTopoActive Europe 2021-20 Central - enabledTopoActive Europe Demo Map EU 2020-10 - enabledand since doing an upgrade during which the system called for an SD Card TopActive Europe West - enabledplus 2 disabled maps - TopoActive Europe 2020-21 East and Digital Globe - Demo JNX
The map data is that supplied with the unit from Garmin: Worldwide Demo Basemap NR - enabled TopoActive Europe 2021-20 Central - enabled TopoActive Europe Demo Map EU 2020-10 - enabled and since doing an upgrade during which the system called for an SD Card TopActive Europe West - enabled plus 2 disabled maps - TopoActive Europe 2020-21 East and Digital Globe - Demo JNX
It sounds like you need to have a conversation with Garmin, or the shop that you bought it from. People here will be able to help with OSM-based maps, but probably not with the ones that came from Garmin.
Thanks for suggestions but neither Ordnance Survey (from whom the unit was purchased) nor Garmin could help. Garmin's answer to everything is to reset the unit which really does absolutely nothing except waste time. So now I am stuck with a 3 month old useless piece of electronic Garmin junk. I wish someone else made a decent GPS as the previous unit we had (GPSMAP64S) had serious problems, well known as well across the internet, which Garmin won't fix.
There's a whole bunch of legislation in the UK (including, but not limited to, this) that determines what rights you have as a consumer. From what you're saying, it seems that you might need to remind them of their legal responsibilities.
That's not really anything to do with OSM though - what might be (and is probably best asked in a separate question) is "how do I get OSM-based maps on my Garmin eTrex 32x (or GPSMAP 64S)". I use eTrex and GPSMAP devices with OSM-based maps all the time.
If Garmin and the dealer won't or can't help. I would try a OSM on Garmin download. For example -professionell.de/en/how-to-install-free-osm-maps-on-your-garmin-gps/ or -to-install-free-maps-on-your-garmin-edge.html
After receiving no useful help from either O.S. or Garmin we set about investigating the problem ourselves. A friend has an etrex 30x so we took the SD card from that and put in the 32x and all worked. Read all the maps, perfect! So I reformatted my SD card and made a copy from my friends card, put that into the 32x and again it worked.
I'm thinking of upgrading my old eTrex to the latest Oregon 750 and cannot decide if to get the standard 750 base maps or pay the extra 40 to get the 750T model which comes with the Topoactive installed.
If anybody has any experience with these please let me know your thoughts. The Oregon will only be used for Geocaching but if I'm going to spend this amount of money then is it worth going that little bit extra to get the 'T'
Go for the TopoActive version. It's OSM based, will be updated on a regular base and the map is routable. And you got the entire European area covered without the hassle of downloading and installing several maps.
ohhh yeah, the flashlight. Truth be told, I almost always have my phone on me when I'm caching, so if I forget my geocaching lantern/flashlight, I've got the flashlight function on my phone. I don't know if having an LED is worth $100 on the price of the unit. But I see that they didn't offer a 700t version, so in my view, it's an extra $150 for the maps. Are the TopoActive maps that much better than any of the free OSM alternatives? Talkytoaster, OpenVelo/OpenMtbMaps, etc. that seem to be freely available for Europe but require a donation for North American maps.
" Cell phones can also be used as a signaling device during the night. Should you find yourself lost and without a flashlight, use your lighted cell phone screen by turning it towards any ground search and rescue or helicopters you hear. "
In what way? That rugged phone has more capability than even the most modern Garmin. A 20 yr old Garmin has a low resolution monochrome screen that can't handle detailed maps because the internal storage is measured in kilobytes. Even today's wifi connected handhelds don't browse the web.
I'm not saying they should. But to suggest that any smartphone, especially a rugged smartphone, doesn't hold a candle to a garmin device I think is incorrect. That rugged smartphone can do everything a garmin device can, plus more.
Ha ha. I've tried several times to find geocaches with just my phone. I mean, how handy can it be? I have the app in it, I can log a found (or not) right there in the field and it fits more comfortably in my hand (and back pocket), but how do I brighten that screen where I can see it!!?? I'm being serious.....
Garmin 'TopoActive' maps route the user based on their selected activity and the ambient topography. The GPSr will actively route the user for activities such as Hiking, Biking, Driving, etc. according to the map topography.
In modern mapping, a topographic map is a type of map characterized by large-scale detail and quantitative representation of relief, usually using contour lines, but historically using a variety of methods. Traditional definitions require a topographic map to show both natural and man-made features. A topographic survey is typically published as a map series, made up of two or more map sheets that combine to form the whole map. A contour line is a line connecting places of equal elevation.
The fact that these maps don't provide visual information about the 3rd dimension (elevation - they probably have DEM data hidden within) is unfortunate. I would rather have the Topo 100k as my basemap than a flat, but routable, map on a hiking handheld device. Are TopoActive maps worth the extra price? Without contour lines, I would say no. I'm sure Garmin adds some extra data over the OSM layer, but OSM maps are free and good enough at that price.
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