Openstreetmap is a map of the world, created by people. You can download the drivers at the garmin website. The only negative comment i have is that due to the additional pixels in the screens for the hcx models, viewing them indoors or in the shade with. Uploading and downloading garmin etrex vista hcx data download your garmin etrex vista hcx waypoints, routes, and tracks to your computer. Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with memory. Expertgps makes it easy to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks, as well as gps, gis, and cad data, to and from your garmin etrex. Tell me how to load osm for the uk onto a garmin etrex legend hcx. Mar 07, 2020 garminetrex vista hcx openstreetmap wiki this is while showing maps and riding a mtb. Crisp 256color, sunlightreadable display makes it easy to distinguish map details plus, it looks fantastic. Buy garmin etrex vista hcx handheld gps at amazon uk. Garmin etrex legend hcx description outdoor navigator yes gnss 51 channels chipset. The etrex, etrex venture, etrex legend, etrex summit and etrex vista make up this range. Note that map name mapname option should not exceed 8 characters, otherwise the map will be.
It gets over 25 hours of battery life depending on batteries. Sorry if this more of a garmin than tf question but garmin support pages are unclear and support staff completely unhelpful when the questions turn to loading nongarmin maps. The device works well, as does the supplied software. Now it has a high sensitive receiver, although unlike other previous garmin units, the high sensitive receiver chip is not a sirf product, rather a mediatek 3. Ive used those maps on my old etrex and also on my. This is quite unsatisfactory for openstreetmap traces.
What freeopen source maps can i put on my garmin etrex vista. Maps can be created with mkgmap and uploaded to the sd card. When i go to computer, none of the usb ports show up. Added better compatibility with mac computers in usb mass storage mode improved pedestrian route calculation for shortest distance method. I found it easy enough to get the osm maps on my vista hcx download several.
Adding this data to openstreetmap using the provided aerial imagery as a guide is quite. I dont think theres a limit to the size that the hcx can accept. More precisely, we will explain how to operate the garmin etrex vista hcx. Here you have information on how to use the maps in your gps or in the computer. It has colour display, supports loadable maps and runs on 2 aa elements. To get started, download your free copy of easygps. Helt aktuelt har jeg her anvendt en garmin etrex vista hcx.
Note that this only downloads current log, not the saved ones. Vista hcx does not support a usb mass storage to transfer waypoints. One of the lightest handheld gps units on the market. Garminetrex vista hcx openstreetmap wiki maps can be created with mkgmap and uploaded to the sd card. Jan 10, 2020 garminetrex vista hcx openstreetmap wiki. This software should only be uploaded to the unit for which it is intended. The maps for garmin you can download below are usually updated daily. The unit is reading from the memory card up to 4gb of map files. There is a openseamapvector chart, covering whole europe. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Nov 15, 2019 garminetrex vista hcx openstreetmap wiki. The good news is that if you own a garmin gps device, theres a way to get free garmin gps maps. How to get gecache details into a garmin etrex vista hcx.
Another friend will lend he a pair of ts if hiking or not showing maps less cpu power for screen redrawsor having the map orientation to the north, running time will increase. I will be using my friends etrex 30 this coming weekend and will see how that. Just a quick note now the openmtbmap features a winter layout for winter sports it was better this way then integrating it into the hiking layout. Once the download is complete, go to the location where you saved the file.
Any further capacity on the sd card, depending on the device, can be used for other maps, pictures, mp3 files and track logs. I carry my garmin etrex vista gps unit, so i picked that. Expertgps can transfer garmin etrex vista hcx waypoints, routes, and tracks through your computers usb port. For all of them, first step will be to unzip downloaded file in the folder where you. Transcend 4 gb class 6 microsdhc flash memory card. Those programs may be able to transfer waypoints, tracks, or routes to and from the unit the details will vary for each but they do not send maps. Water resistant, so it can withstand the elements or an accidental dunk in water. If you have added osm maps to your gps, you may see roads and places. If the transfer is interrupted, turn off the gps and then turn it back on.
Oct 30, 2008 using free maps with garmin vista hcx sign in. And, with vistas extra 24 mb of memory, you can add even more map detail with data from garmins entire line of mapsource mapping products. Ive commented elsewhere about the precision of the gt compared to a unit with a better antenna, but it is still close enough to your real path for you to know where you were. Corrected french translation for log legennd points. Fix incorrect highlight index at unit field in area calculation page after select reset in menu. When i plug my garmin etrex vista hcx into my computers usb.
Garmin etrex vista hcx usb driver download correct potential shutdown when viewing a vertical profile. Vista hcx supports lowercase letters in horizontal text city names etc, but not for rotated symbols rendered street names. Expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop. Garmin etrex vista hcx shuts down when usb plugged in. For the environment and your cash pocket best use rechargeables. This download area offers free firmware upgrades for select garmin units. Hoe plaats ik een openstreetmap kaart op mijn garmin. Note that the files are saved to the root card directory and there appears to be a limit of files and directories. Garmin etrex legend hcx gps questions cyclechat cycling forum. Has this been fixed add support for maps greater than 2 gb. Im a big fan of garmin gps devices, but i always found it disappointing that they charged extra for maps.
Comparing the vista hcx to my gpsmap 60cx they are both close in performance, with the edge going to the vista hcx for both satellite reception and battery life. Openmtbmap mountainbike and hiking maps based on openstreetmap. Anything i can do to fix it without sending it to garmin. In the video, i show you some of the features of the gps. It used to be a bit tricky to install a new map in mapsource, but the builtin installers overcome that now. These upgrades are specific to the specific gps units and software versions listed.
Discover hidden garmin etrex vista hcx tricks youre missing. Limit number of custom poi bitmaps to 64 to ensure enough memory resources. Is the map bigger than 4gb the unit cannot read the maps. Here we will explain how to operate the garmin etrex vista hcx, a common gps used for mapping. May 04, 2020 gps mapping software for your garmin etrex gps. Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with memory card. Vista also comes preloaded with marine navigation aids. Oct 25, 2019 garmin etrex vista hcx shuts down when usb plugged in. Now if you would like several countries or map plus contourlines to show you need to join the. However be aware it doesnt come with any usable maps of its own fine if like me you planned on loading openstreetmaps onto it a slightly bigger bug bare is how little onboard memory it has if you try to record a trace at the best accuracy the tail end of the trace starts being truncated after an hour not much use if you want to. Are there any maps available that would be useful for walking offroad in southern spain that i can use with my garmin etrex vista hcx.
They do have maps in garmin format, they are the ones with img in the file name. You need a linux application that speaks garmin usb protocol, and, as a bonus, knows about geocaching and is able to provide custom icons so you device can distinguish multis and virts and such. If the map on the memory card contains more than 2025 map tiles, the device cannot read the data. Correct the brightness cant move over 50% in etrex vista hcx. Very old devices like etrex vista hcx or gpsmaps 60 csx can only use one map file called gmapsupp. The vistas basemap contains lakes, rivers, cities, major roads, railways and coastlines. Easygps is the free, easy way to upload and download waypoints, routes, and tracks between your garmin etrex vista hcx gps and your windows computer or laptop.
And if you need a garmin oregon 700 or etrex 35 touch has them heavily discounted today for black friday. The vista hcx is modeled after the original etrex vista, the color vista c and the vista cx, which brought expandable memory to the etrex series. Downloading osm maps for garmin etrex legend hcx with. Nov 01, 2009 comparing the vista hcx to my gpsmap 60cx they are both close in performance, with the edge going to the vista hcx for both satellite reception and battery life. And in most cases, the free maps are much better than the expensive garmin maps. Garminetrex vista hcx openstreetmap wiki this is while showing maps and riding a mtb. Well ive a garmin etrex legend hcx and used it with windows xp, vista, and win 7 and never had any issues with bat files or uac whatever the hell that is. Colour models have a c after their name, and those with an x can take expansion memory models good for osm maps and long journeys. Garmin 60cx, garmin 60csx, garmin 76cx, and garming 76csx can hold waypoints. When i plug a different device in the same port, it works. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify. Oct 05, 2012 when i plug my garmin etrex vista hcx into my computers usb port, it doesnt get recognized. May 06, 2020 garminetrex vista hcx openstreetmap wiki. When i plug my garmin etrex vista hcx into my computers usb port, it doesnt get recognized.
This makes the etrex hcx series the best series to be able to read the screen while cycling or mtbiking. Fix shutdown issue when press menu key at first power on with 100% backlight setting. It only takes a second or two to download all of the data from your garmin using expertgps. Like the rest of the etrex series, vista hcx is lightweight and compact the perfect size for all your travels. Garmin etrex legend cx, garmin etrex venture cx, and garmin etrex vista cx can hold 500 waypoints. Backup your favorite garmin pois, create and send new waypoints and geocaches to your gps, or print a map of your gps tracklog. If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device. Though note the cloudmade garmin maps do not support routing. Og det fungerer perfekt med findadresse og rutevejledning.