Hi,
Rather than Resucrect an old post...
Just wonder if Garmin's "Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-
axis)"a Actually works ok without having to hold it Perfectly Flat
while doing a one handed arm stand on using your left arm all while
doing a slow left to right head shake??

My 1 previous and 2 current Garmin's compasses are useless.
I often have been standing out in the snow with 2 Very expensive
Garmins and have No Idea which why is North!!

Thanks!

On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:16:14 -0700 (PDT), Chull13 wrote:

> Hi,
> Rather than Resucrect an old post...
> Just wonder if Garmin's "Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-
> axis)"a Actually works ok without having to hold it Perfectly Flat
> while doing a one handed arm stand on using your left arm all while
> doing a slow left to right head shake??
>
> My 1 previous and 2 current Garmin's compasses are useless.
> I often have been standing out in the snow with 2 Very expensive
> Garmins and have No Idea which why is North!!
>
> Thanks!

Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone - both
have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate them by doing a
figure-8 maneuver with the device.

Sorry, I can't find my links.

--
Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)

Op 5-8-2011 19:45, Gene E. Bloch schreef:
> On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:16:14 -0700 (PDT), Chull13 wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> Rather than Resucrect an old post...
>> Just wonder if Garmin's "Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-
>> axis)"a Actually works ok without having to hold it Perfectly Flat
>> while doing a one handed arm stand on using your left arm all while
>> doing a slow left to right head shake??
>>
>> My 1 previous and 2 current Garmin's compasses are useless.
>> I often have been standing out in the snow with 2 Very expensive
>> Garmins and have No Idea which why is North!!
>>
>> Thanks!
>
> Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone - both
> have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate them by doing a
> figure-8 maneuver with the device.
>
> Sorry,

I hate this way of calibrating. It always fails when *I* am doing it.
The way you calibrate a Garmin 60 CSx looks silly for innocent
bystanders but always works.
--

Greetings,
Rudolpho
Carpe diem

On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:06:27 +0200, Rudolpho wrote:

> Op 5-8-2011 19:45, Gene E. Bloch schreef:
>> On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:16:14 -0700 (PDT), Chull13 wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>> Rather than Resucrect an old post...
>>> Just wonder if Garmin's "Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-
>>> axis)"a Actually works ok without having to hold it Perfectly Flat
>>> while doing a one handed arm stand on using your left arm all while
>>> doing a slow left to right head shake??
>>>
>>> My 1 previous and 2 current Garmin's compasses are useless.
>>> I often have been standing out in the snow with 2 Very expensive
>>> Garmins and have No Idea which why is North!!
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>
>> Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone - both
>> have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate them by doing a
>> figure-8 maneuver with the device.
>>
>> Sorry,
>
> I hate this way of calibrating. It always fails when *I* am doing it.
> The way you calibrate a Garmin 60 CSx looks silly for innocent
> bystanders but always works.

It always works for my Android phone, but yes, it sure looks silly to
the uninitiated! Or even to me, come to think of it...

Interestingly, if I start a program that uses the compass, I always have
to calibrate. By that I mean if I start program A and calibrate, then
start program B, I have to calibrate again. PITA...

It occurs to me that you may not know how to do the dance (I didn't
until I ventured onto the web). Look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP3d00Hr14o

Or search for "calibrate ipod compass" or "calibrate android compass" on
YouTube. It's a fairly popular topic.

--
Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)

Op 5-8-2011 22:42, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
> On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:06:27 +0200, Rudolpho wrote:
>
>> Op 5-8-2011 19:45, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>>> On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:16:14 -0700 (PDT), Chull13 wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>> Rather than Resucrect an old post...
>>>> Just wonder if Garmin's "Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-
>>>> axis)"a Actually works ok without having to hold it Perfectly Flat
>>>> while doing a one handed arm stand on using your left arm all while
>>>> doing a slow left to right head shake??
>>>>
>>>> My 1 previous and 2 current Garmin's compasses are useless.
>>>> I often have been standing out in the snow with 2 Very expensive
>>>> Garmins and have No Idea which why is North!!
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone - both
>>> have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate them by doing a
>>> figure-8 maneuver with the device.
>>>
>>> Sorry,
>>
>> I hate this way of calibrating. It always fails when *I* am doing it.
>> The way you calibrate a Garmin 60 CSx looks silly for innocent
>> bystanders but always works.

I forgot to mention that you only have to turn around twice when I have
to calibrate the Garmin 60 CSx

> It always works for my Android phone, but yes, it sure looks silly to
> the uninitiated! Or even to me, come to think of it...
>
> Interestingly, if I start a program that uses the compass, I always have
> to calibrate. By that I mean if I start program A and calibrate, then
> start program B, I have to calibrate again. PITA...
>
> It occurs to me that you may not know how to do the dance (I didn't
> until I ventured onto the web). Look at this:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP3d00Hr14o

I missed a spell like "MAGNETO" :-)

> Or search for "calibrate ipod compass" or "calibrate android compass" on
> YouTube. It's a fairly popular topic.

This video helped me. Now the compass works fine.
Thanks for your help.
--

Cheerio,
Rudolpho
Carpe diem

On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:59:02 +0200, Rudolpho wrote:

> Op 5-8-2011 22:42, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>> On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:06:27 +0200, Rudolpho wrote:
>>
>>> Op 5-8-2011 19:45, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:16:14 -0700 (PDT), Chull13 wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> Rather than Resucrect an old post...
>>>>> Just wonder if Garmin's "Electronic compass: yes (tilt-compensated, 3-
>>>>> axis)"a Actually works ok without having to hold it Perfectly Flat
>>>>> while doing a one handed arm stand on using your left arm all while
>>>>> doing a slow left to right head shake??
>>>>>
>>>>> My 1 previous and 2 current Garmin's compasses are useless.
>>>>> I often have been standing out in the snow with 2 Very expensive
>>>>> Garmins and have No Idea which why is North!!
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone - both
>>>> have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate them by doing a
>>>> figure-8 maneuver with the device.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry,
>>>
>>> I hate this way of calibrating. It always fails when *I* am doing it.
>>> The way you calibrate a Garmin 60 CSx looks silly for innocent
>>> bystanders but always works.
>
> I forgot to mention that you only have to turn around twice when I have
> to calibrate the Garmin 60 CSx
>
>> It always works for my Android phone, but yes, it sure looks silly to
>> the uninitiated! Or even to me, come to think of it...
>>
>> Interestingly, if I start a program that uses the compass, I always have
>> to calibrate. By that I mean if I start program A and calibrate, then
>> start program B, I have to calibrate again. PITA...
>>
>> It occurs to me that you may not know how to do the dance (I didn't
>> until I ventured onto the web). Look at this:
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP3d00Hr14o
>
> I missed a spell like "MAGNETO" :-)
>
>> Or search for "calibrate ipod compass" or "calibrate android compass" on
>> YouTube. It's a fairly popular topic.
>
> This video helped me. Now the compass works fine.
> Thanks for your help.

My problems with doing the dance were a strong clue about what your
problem might be :-)

--
Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)

On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:59:02 +0200,
Rudolpho <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
> Op 5-8-2011 22:42, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>> On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:06:27 +0200, Rudolpho wrote:
>>
>>> Op 5-8-2011 19:45, Gene E. Bloch wrote:

>>>> Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone
>>>> - both have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate
>>>> them by doing a figure-8 maneuver with the device.

>>> I hate this way of calibrating. It always fails when *I* am
>>> doing it. The way you calibrate a Garmin 60 CSx looks silly
>>> for innocent bystanders but always works.
>
> I forgot to mention that you only have to turn around twice when
> I have to calibrate the Garmin 60 CSx

Yes, the two times turning method is the same for my etrex Vista
HCx.


>> It always works for my Android phone, but yes, it sure looks
>> silly to the uninitiated! Or even to me, come to think of it...

>> It occurs to me that you may not know how to do the dance (I
>> didn't until I ventured onto the web). Look at this:
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP3d00Hr14o

Maybe I'm missing something, but is the implication that this
figure 8 method works for Garmin devices? It doesn't work for my
Vista, but maybe some Garmin devices are calibrated differently.

--
Theodore (Ted) Heise <(E-Mail Removed)> Bloomington, IN, USA

Hi,

On Fri, 5 Aug 2011 08:16:14 -0700 (PDT), Chull13 wrote:

> My 1 previous and 2 current Garmin's compasses are useless.

I own the Oregon 550t and it's Compass works perfectly in its specs -
never expect more than 2° accuracy, but that (for me) is good enough
to have an idea about North.
--

Ciao,
Holger (GUS-KOTAL, GUS#1100, GRR#51)

90-92 Honda CB400 10 Mm | 93-95 Yamaha TDM 850 26 Mm
95-97 KTM 620 LC4 13 Mm | seit 97 BMW R1100GS 81 Mm (Die Renndrecksau!)

cu @ http://www.issle.de

On Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:49:50 -0400, Theodore Heise wrote:

> On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:59:02 +0200,
> Rudolpho <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>> Op 5-8-2011 22:42, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>>> On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:06:27 +0200, Rudolpho wrote:
>>>
>>>> Op 5-8-2011 19:45, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>
>>>>> Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone
>>>>> - both have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate
>>>>> them by doing a figure-8 maneuver with the device.
>
>>>> I hate this way of calibrating. It always fails when *I* am
>>>> doing it. The way you calibrate a Garmin 60 CSx looks silly
>>>> for innocent bystanders but always works.
>>
>> I forgot to mention that you only have to turn around twice when
>> I have to calibrate the Garmin 60 CSx
>
> Yes, the two times turning method is the same for my etrex Vista
> HCx.
>
>>> It always works for my Android phone, but yes, it sure looks
>>> silly to the uninitiated! Or even to me, come to think of it...
>
>>> It occurs to me that you may not know how to do the dance (I
>>> didn't until I ventured onto the web). Look at this:
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP3d00Hr14o
>
> Maybe I'm missing something, but is the implication that this
> figure 8 method works for Garmin devices? It doesn't work for my
> Vista, but maybe some Garmin devices are calibrated differently.

I suggested it as worth a try.

It's pretty inexpensive to try that experiment.

--
Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)

Op 6-8-2011 21:43, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
> On Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:49:50 -0400, Theodore Heise wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:59:02 +0200,
>> Rudolpho<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>> Op 5-8-2011 22:42, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>>>> On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:06:27 +0200, Rudolpho wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Op 5-8-2011 19:45, Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>>
>>>>>> Google for the same problem in cell phones (Android or iPhone
>>>>>> - both have the problem) and learn about how to recalibrate
>>>>>> them by doing a figure-8 maneuver with the device.
>>
>>>>> I hate this way of calibrating. It always fails when *I* am
>>>>> doing it. The way you calibrate a Garmin 60 CSx looks silly
>>>>> for innocent bystanders but always works.
>>>
>>> I forgot to mention that you only have to turn around twice when
>>> I have to calibrate the Garmin 60 CSx
>>
>> Yes, the two times turning method is the same for my etrex Vista
>> HCx.
>>
>>>> It always works for my Android phone, but yes, it sure looks
>>>> silly to the uninitiated! Or even to me, come to think of it...
>>
>>>> It occurs to me that you may not know how to do the dance (I
>>>> didn't until I ventured onto the web). Look at this:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP3d00Hr14o
>>
>> Maybe I'm missing something, but is the implication that this
>> figure 8 method works for Garmin devices? It doesn't work for my
>> Vista, but maybe some Garmin devices are calibrated differently.
>
> I suggested it as worth a try.
>
> It's pretty inexpensive to try that experiment.
>
Most Garmins with a compass are calibrate by turning twice around its
z-axis. You just turn around twice. Three clicks with your heels is
optional :-)
To calibrate the compass is a mobile-phone needs the figure of eight motion.
That's the difference
--

Cheerio, your health,
Rudolpho
Carpe diem