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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-30-22, 08:30 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

now we’re definitely exploring the range of...

now we’re definitely exploring the range of hyperbole (to the point of being ridiculous) when it comes to GPS accuracy and error when cycling. If it gets to the point where I’m expected to call in...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-29-22, 09:49 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

well, we apparently differ on the definition of...

well, we apparently differ on the definition of what “good” and “reliable” and “well” are (as if that really ever matters). YMMV. Our experiences differ - mine also over thousands of miles of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-29-22, 04:27 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

It's not hard to get caught out in bad weather...

It's not hard to get caught out in bad weather unexpectedly. Anything that reduces visibility can be an issue - fog, rain, night etc... Usually, it's pretty good practice to keep a dead reckoning...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-29-22, 02:55 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

Semantics. Coming from my days of offshore yacht...

Semantics. Coming from my days of offshore yacht racing in all weather, like any good navigator, I'm always skeptical of the gear. The people that have "faith" in the navigational systems and no...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-28-22, 01:37 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

I believe most of them use both the GPS and the...

I believe most of them use both the GPS and the barometric sensor together. They do a good job keeping the other technology honest. I had the Wahoo ELEMNT when it first came out and the grade would...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-25-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

definitely not urban legends. I’ve had those...

definitely not urban legends.

I’ve had those issues (and more) with newly released computers from Garmin and from Wahoo. Turns out that interfacing to sensors over RF is nontrivial and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-19-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

Yep. I'm sure that's why the big feature is a...

Yep. I'm sure that's why the big feature is a hardware one. What's that Chinese Proverb? "The most important thing is that which is not being said." True here,I think. Where's the new whiz bang...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-15-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

I agree. They understand solar powered low power...

I agree. They understand solar powered low power electronics. A big part of that is low power computing and that’s the other side of this. They have that figured out too. But it also explains some...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-15-22, 12:53 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

Ray Maker did an in depth review...

Ray Maker did an in depth review (https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/06/garmin-edge-1040-with-solar-in-depth-review.html) where this is addressed.




I think Ray Maker also validated this and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-15-22, 09:14 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

Yep, I think that is a good characterization of...

Yep, I think that is a good characterization of this.

I can also say this - with the rapid code sprints and aggressive update cycle that HH is holding too, you do see variation in the battery...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-22, 08:23 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

Yeah, Garmin's software is probably really...

Yeah, Garmin's software is probably really difficult code base to deal with at this point with many years of extending it and lots of versions for different computers. I'd imagine that it's going to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-22, 03:25 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

turn off auto pause. the Karoo will shut off...

turn off auto pause.

the Karoo will shut off after no activity if no ride is started and auto pause is off.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-05-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,720
Posted By JohnJ80

Garmin does not have a good track record on...

Garmin does not have a good track record on stability of the product on introduction, typically seeming like they introduce a beta level product. My experience has been to wait a year on their bike...
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