|
|
02-07-2015, 06:55 AM
|
#29
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,519
|
Thanks - it look nice!
Dr4Film: Thank you for posting the pictures. You have done a semi-permanent mount. I'm sure it is very well secured.
Regards,
__________________
2008 Newmar Dutch Star 4304
2005 HR Navigator 45PBQ - SOLD
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
02-07-2015, 07:09 AM
|
#30
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 1,632
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnboy2
Here goes. What is the smallest tablet I can use and still see the silver leaf gauges and data. I am hoping an 8 inch will work as I'd like to read books on it when not rolling.
|
It really all depends on your eyesight and the minimum size text you can see.
You can get a rough approximation fairly easily: get the screen dimensions of the tablet you want to use. Then on your regular computer start up VMSpc, resize the window to those dimensions (hold a ruler up to the screen while resizing) and then lay out the controls. Look at it from what will be your normal viewing distance and see if you can read everything easily. Remember, your goal is to be able to read it easily and quickly, you don't want to have to study the screen while driving.
When you go to an actual tablet, there are likely to be some differences, but if you can see it easily in this quick test, odds are it will work out OK on the tablet. But if the layout you want to use is too difficult to read during this test, then you will probably want to go with a bigger screen.
I've tried a fairly complex layout on an 8" tablet, and it was reasonably readable even with my not-so-great eyes.
__________________
Adam and Sue, and a pack of little furballs
2007 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40PDQ Limited Edition - Cummins ISL 400
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 toad - USGear Unified Tow Brake, Roadmaster Blackhawk II Tow bar, Blue Ox baseplate
Home base near Buffalo NY, often on the road to a dog show
|
|
|
02-07-2015, 11:16 AM
|
#31
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,519
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobGed
Unfortunately as I found out, the year purchased doesn't necessarily mean that is also the date of the maps.
You can verify your map data as follows:
Menu -> scroll to Settings -> scroll to About CoPilot. You should see line entries for Data and Cities. After each one of those you should see a series of letters followed by a series of numbers. The first four digits of the number will be the year of your maps.
|
Bob: I hadn't used mine for a few months. When I turned on today, I got a prompt for update, which I did (1.9gb download). I don't quite get the options you outlined above, but did get to look at ...\North America\Cities folder and all files show a date of 11/3/2013.
I understand and agree what you are saying about map update datee are not necessarily the date of the programs.
I hope this helps. If there is something else you want me ti check please let me know
__________________
2008 Newmar Dutch Star 4304
2005 HR Navigator 45PBQ - SOLD
|
|
|
02-07-2015, 11:27 AM
|
#32
|
Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Merritt, BC
Posts: 3,753
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by srh
Bob: I hadn't used mine for a few months. When I turned on today, I got a prompt for update, which I did (1.9gb download). I don't quite get the options you outlined above, but did get to look at ...\North America\Cities folder and all files show a date of 11/3/2013.
I understand and agree what you are saying about map update datee are not necessarily the date of the programs.
I hope this helps. If there is something else you want me ti check please let me know
|
I just noticed you previously mentioned that you have the truck version. I was referring to the standard version, so there is obviously a difference.
Sorry for the confusion, but thanks for checking and passing on the info.
__________________
Bob, Sherron & Kinsey (RIP 2013-2022)
2017 Tiffin Phaeton 40QBH
2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited
|
|
|
02-08-2015, 09:26 AM
|
#33
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,519
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobGed
I just noticed you previously mentioned that you have the truck version. I was referring to the standard version, so there is obviously a difference.
Sorry for the confusion, but thanks for checking and passing on the info.
|
You are welcome. I really like the Copilot Live for Trucks. Having it installed on the same PC as the SilverLeaf, while they both work fine, it is not very convenient switching from one to another. Although as nice as it is to have the SilverLeaf visible at all times, it really isn't necessary. So, I would have the CoPilot on much of the time and switch to SilverLeaf every hour or so for a few minutes.
__________________
2008 Newmar Dutch Star 4304
2005 HR Navigator 45PBQ - SOLD
|
|
|
02-08-2015, 11:25 AM
|
#34
|
Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Merritt, BC
Posts: 3,753
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by srh
You are welcome. I really like the Copilot Live for Trucks. Having it installed on the same PC as the SilverLeaf, while they both work fine, it is not very convenient switching from one to another. Although as nice as it is to have the SilverLeaf visible at all times, it really isn't necessary. So, I would have the CoPilot on much of the time and switch to SilverLeaf every hour or so for a few minutes.
|
In case you might be interested, there is a pretty easy way to switch between two applications on the PC. I am currently running Silverleaf and Microsoft S&T, and this is what I use.
First go to Logitech Setpoint Drivers 6.65.62 Driver - TechSpot and download the Logitech Setpoint software. On that page you will see a list of compatible mice, I happen to use this one Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX for PC and Mac: Computers & Accessories You will notice there is a button just behind the scroll wheel.
Once you install the Setpoint software, you can use it to configure that button to be an Application Switcher (same as pressing Alt-Tab) on your computer. Each time you press it it will switch between your Silverleaf and CoPilot screens.
I installed an additional cup holder where I put the mouse. Makes it very easy to switch screens with my left hand.
__________________
Bob, Sherron & Kinsey (RIP 2013-2022)
2017 Tiffin Phaeton 40QBH
2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited
|
|
|
02-08-2015, 06:13 PM
|
#35
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Citrus Heights Ca
Posts: 279
|
New to me VMSpc
Hello all,
I am very thankful my friend Dennis DTBT notified me a VMSpc unit was for sale and I quickly jumped on it. I've wanted one since I purchased the rig but between other things for the coach and the race car I couldn't justify it. I had to fix a few gauges when I first purchased the coach and they all work great now so I thought I'd keep looking at ebay etc. my buddy Dennis showed me one for $135 bucks for a Brand new looking USB model.
I've built a few "templates" for a 99 ISC 330, has anyone made a really awesome one? If so I'd love to get a copy of the setup so I could clone it. I haven't decided on a smaller tablet yet I have a few Dell laptops I can use until I find the right one. I'm really excited, I couldn't pass that up for $135.
Thanks Dennis I owe you a cold beverage of your choice!
__________________
Tom Hall
99 Windsor 38' SS 330 Cummins ISC
Tow Rig for Drag Car
|
|
|
02-20-2015, 10:38 PM
|
#36
|
Senior Member
Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Conifer, Colorado
Posts: 1,033
|
[QUOTE=BobGed;2414272]Attached is a pic of my setup running on a HP Omni 10 tablet. I used to run the same screen layout on Dell 9" notebook. It worked fine, but the boxes were just slightly smaller.[/QUOT
bob.. What are you using for a mount? Looks like it fits into a cup holder..
Thanks
Ron Husak
__________________
Ron Husak
Conifer, CO
Living at 9200 Feet and looking down at ya!
04 Travel Supreme 40DS04 400 Cummins ISL
|
|
|
02-20-2015, 11:10 PM
|
#37
|
Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Merritt, BC
Posts: 3,753
|
I didn't want to drill any holes in the factory woodwork, so I cut and stained some strips that I inserted between the base and raised portion of the cup holder to serve as a base. I then used RAM mount parts to hold the tablet to that base.
Here are a few pictures.
__________________
Bob, Sherron & Kinsey (RIP 2013-2022)
2017 Tiffin Phaeton 40QBH
2014 Jeep Cherokee Limited
|
|
|
02-21-2015, 06:54 AM
|
#38
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Holiday Rambler Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Buffalo, NY
Posts: 1,632
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobGed
I cut and stained some strips that I inserted between the base and raised portion of the cup holder to serve as a base.
|
Very nice solution!
__________________
Adam and Sue, and a pack of little furballs
2007 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 40PDQ Limited Edition - Cummins ISL 400
2013 Ford F-150 FX4 toad - USGear Unified Tow Brake, Roadmaster Blackhawk II Tow bar, Blue Ox baseplate
Home base near Buffalo NY, often on the road to a dog show
|
|
|
02-22-2015, 10:47 AM
|
#39
|
Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,519
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobGed
In case you might be interested, there is a pretty easy way to switch between two applications on the PC. I am currently running Silverleaf and Microsoft S&T, and this is what I use.
First go to Logitech Setpoint Drivers 6.65.62 Driver - TechSpot and download the Logitech Setpoint software. On that page you will see a list of compatible mice, I happen to use this one Amazon.com: Logitech Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX for PC and Mac: Computers & Accessories You will notice there is a button just behind the scroll wheel.
Once you install the Setpoint software, you can use it to configure that button to be an Application Switcher (same as pressing Alt-Tab) on your computer. Each time you press it it will switch between your Silverleaf and CoPilot screens.
I installed an additional cup holder where I put the mouse. Makes it very easy to switch screens with my left hand.
|
WHAT A NICE TRICK! Thanks for posting it.
Actually, now that I have my Affinity I don't have a need for my VMSpc. If someone is interested in purchasing it I will have the PC (Dell Inspiron Mini), VMSpc Cable, and the CoPilot - all a very reasonalble price - PM me if anyone interested
All the best!
__________________
2008 Newmar Dutch Star 4304
2005 HR Navigator 45PBQ - SOLD
|
|
|
05-03-2015, 05:25 PM
|
#40
|
Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Quitman MS
Posts: 2,967
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by BobGed
I just noticed you previously mentioned that you have the truck version. I was referring to the standard version, so there is obviously a difference.
Sorry for the confusion, but thanks for checking and passing on the info.
|
Bob I have had Copilot Premium HD for a couple yrs maybe more and its the best map programs I have ever had, cost was about $10 with free updates, the Truck program is probably a lot better but the price last time I looked was around $100.
I run Copilot on my I pad.
__________________
Walt & Will
2000 Dynasty
2017 Ram Big Horn Crew C 4X4 w/ M&G
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|