cook1e Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I've been busy this evening and have created a POI file with the co-ordinates of all the RBRR 2012 control stops. Ive posted on the internet here:-http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cookiehome/Documents/RBRR%202012.csvIt's in Navman format but can be converted to any other popular format (eg tom tom, garmin etc) using a POI editing tool such as POIedit which is available for free download....http://www.poiedit.com/downloads.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I know it's late but I'm struggling with the software to convert the file over to Tom Tom.Any tips !!!!!!I will have a better look tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Dave,Easy to convert, just open in POIEDIT software and do a "save as" and there are loads of options on the drop down file types. There are two types for Tom Tom a binary file and an itinery files. In the best "Blue Peter" tradition here's a link to one I created earlier in Tom Tom Binary format:- http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cookiehome/Documents/RBRR%202012%20tom%20tom%20binary%20format.ov2I recon you owe me one of your Pies at the Stirling Control for that ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 cook1e wrote:Dave,I recon you owe me one of your Pies at the Stirling Control for that ;DThanks mate,As said I'll have a better look tomorrow. It might be more fun trying to punch each stop in as we go ;D As for getting my pie,you will have drive Fu*~*$g fast or be very brave.Even my wife stays clear of my gob when foods about I have been known to bite my own fingers ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Remember that the Road Book needs to be used so that times of Controls can be found!!!Dave: As for the pies, umm looks like you enjoy 'savoury products'-an AJP term that one! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 I have no intention of just useing the sat nav as that's not the "spirit " of the event.It's just handy to have a reasonable speedo,show up most speed traps and also to show how bad a corner is up ahead.If you need to follow it blindly then there is no point doing it.In fact I was surprised to see the route contained motorways, but 2000 miles all round the country in 48 hrs without useing them would be impossable I would think.Back off the pie ---it's mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Anyone have a list of the stops with normal coordinates :-/Oops to quick there coordinates just need converting from decimal :B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 beans wrote:Anyone have a list of the stops with normal coordinates :-/Oops to quick there coordinates just need converting from decimal :BYou can convert them using POIedit whcih is downloadable from the interweb for nowt... http://www.poiedit.com/downloads.htmIn fact it's even from a Dutch website!!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Well my Tom Tom now sayes "no maps found " it would appear I have managed to to wipe my map from the machine.Currently doing a "restore "How the bell do you get the file loaded onto the dam thing ?Looks like I might have to punch them in by hand one by one, or I might not bother and just use the route book ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Don't know with Tom Tom, with the Navman it comes with some software that syncs up with the Satnav when it'splugged into a PC and has a function for loading POI files and setting parameters for each file, ie if you want a visual or audible warning, if so what logo or sound and how far awar from the point do you want the noise. This is how the speed camera alerts are set up, they are just POI files. I've got a visible CT logo displaying on mine for the control points :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Dave,Speed camera POI files are available from a website called poscketgpsworld.com. These are via subscription but there are also installation guides for all types of satnavs on how to load the Speed camera POI files, these instructions should also work for my control point POI file :-) Installation guides available from the link below, you may need to register on the website to get at them but registration is free, it's just the speedcamera files that cost. Also there is a forum on the websitewhere you may be able to get some assistance in sorting out your missing map problem.http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Cameras#compat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 1344 wrote:In fact I was surprised to see the route contained motorways, but 2000 miles all round the country in 48 hrs without useing them would be impossable I would think. Dave ther used to be a lot more motorwys.When we did it is 1990 we did top of teh M6 to bottom of teh M5 in 1 hit. That is a f***ing long and boring slog... :K)Back to Sat-NavsSome lower TomToms do not do itineries.Is yours one of those??CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 My aged Navman doesn't do intineries either so I just did it as a set of POI points rather than an intinery so it should be OK for most even basic sat navs as long as they have a POI function... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffs2win Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 For use on my Garmin I converted all the original decimal codes provided and programmed them into my Garmin by hand. I had the option of selecting co-ordinates to locate where I wanted to go or the alternative with the My Itinary option was to select the control points by using the co-ordinates option. I also added the missing co-ordinates for the new control stops.As most people suggest the Sat Nav is a back up for the night driving when only one of us should be awake and driving instead of reading the map.As a first timer I am trying to give the team the best chance of completing the event. We will be in car 87 my son's Triumph 2000 MKII. Look forward to meeting you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmadmike Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Why is the route not stopping at Pimperne this year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 carmadmike wrote:Why is the route not stopping at Pimperne this year ?I think it was due to the availability of the venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahamgl Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Please excuse my ignorance concerning Sat Nav, what is wrong with just putting in the destination post codes? I have borrowed a sat nav and that is what I shall be doing as I know nothing about them and there is no instruction book with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Post codes are allright to a point, a couple of the controls are not buildings so have no post code (eg Carter Bar and Sugar Loaf). Some of the others are pretty rural and the post code covers sveral buildings over a wide area so will just get you close rather than right there...To work outthe co-ordinates I actually went onto Google Maps street view and located the actual control point so the co-ordinates will get you right there.Having said that there is nothing wrong with the road book, it's the tried and trusted way of navigated, Sat Nav is useful as a back up if you have trouble locating the control, is also great if you have speed camera warnings on the sat nav (although on the A68 they are so frequent it will be going off almost continuously!) nand very good at showing the road ahead in the dark so you get a very early warning of any bends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 4892 wrote: ... what is wrong with just putting in the destination post codes? ...Good luck with finding the Sugar Loaf picknick area in deepest darkest Wales :X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 cook1e wrote: ... To work outthe co-ordinates I actually went onto Google Maps street view and located the actual control point so the co-ordinates will get you right there ... That indeed is the best way to make sure you arrive in the correct place ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 4892 wrote:Please excuse my ignorance concerning Sat Nav, what is wrong with just putting in the destination post codes? I have borrowed a sat nav and that is what I shall be doing as I know nothing about them and there is no instruction book with it.Also they will try to takle you the "best" route, which may involve motorways many miles from where you want to be.CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Cheers, cookie. I'm a sad git and even added a CT logo to the POI's on my Navman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 ferny wrote:Cheers, cookie. I'm a sad git and even added a CT logo to the POI's on my Navman!Oh dear I'm sad as well then as I also have the CT logo added! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Pete: I hope you enter the POI's for the correct side of the motorways! This time. ERRRRRRRR! Have a good run, see you Friday. Andy: Thanks for the reply, but I did not see the road book till yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I was only testing to see if you were awake... And none of us were! ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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