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In this article I write some notes about using and **Android** device (actually a **smartphone**) as a **GPS navigation system on a motorbike**. The choosen software is **[[https:// | In this article I write some notes about using and **Android** device (actually a **smartphone**) as a **GPS navigation system on a motorbike**. The choosen software is **[[https:// | ||
+ | ===== Mounting ===== | ||
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+ | First of all, it is necessary to make a premise: I usually travel at very low speeds, hardly exceeding **90 km/h**. My bike, despite being a **650 cc twin cylinder**, has few vibrations and I only occasionally drive on dirt roads. Here I tell you what is my setup, which is working well for my needs, but you must adapt the mounting to your specific scenario. | ||
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+ | I provided both the smartphones with a **flexible TPU cover**. The ZTE is quite **thin**, so it is blocked firmly by the holder without any additional precautions. Instead the Oukitel is **thick and heavy** enough that the gaff clips on the phone holder do not tighten it sufficiently. | ||
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===== Waterproof ===== | ===== Waterproof ===== | ||
- | The ZTE is not waterproof, so I can only use it when the weather is nice. Instead the WP12 is rated as **[[wp> | + | The **Blade A610** |
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+ | Instead the **WP12** is rated as **[[wp> | ||
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- | However, the water resistance of the WP12 is ensured by **a rubber plug protecting the power connector**, | ||
===== The charging cable ===== | ===== The charging cable ===== | ||
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=== Magnetic connector === | === Magnetic connector === | ||
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+ | To keep the ZTE permanently connected to the **charging cable**, I purchased a **micro-USB magnetic adapter** (specifically a **NetDot 10th Gen**). The magnetic adapter is quite convenient to plug/unplug the power connector even wearing gloves and it prevents damages if you inadvertently pull the cable. | ||
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+ | In the photo above you can see two adapters: one fitted into the phone connector and the one that I carry with me as a **spare part**. I used just a bit of silicone adhesive to make the plug more stable and to prevent dust from entering. It turned out that the magnetic coupling is quite **strong and stable** to resist to vibrations and wind. You must pay attention to avoid dust into the electric contacts, which are rather delicate and can actract **ferromagnetic dust**. | ||
===== Screen brightness ===== | ===== Screen brightness ===== |
doc/appunti/android/osmand_on_motorbike.txt · Last modified: 2023/09/04 07:42 by niccolo