Off road mapping has come a long way over the past decade. Long gone are the days of sprawling the map and compass on the bonnet to figure out exactly where on this wonderful earth you are. But even being a bit of a nerd, I found it pretty difficult and confusing to figure out exactly what was going to suit my needs so today I’m sharing all the toys I’ve accumulated and carry around with me on my trips in an attempt to keep me pointing in the right direction. The Map Data • A Printed Map: Yes I still keep a printed map in the draws of my 100 series, but they are a 4th option these days. They take up no space and gadgets fail. If you need it, I’m pretty sure you’ll be glad to have it around. • The Hema Maps DVD: I actually didn’t want the DVD, I just wanted the files, but unable to find any non-pirate places to download the electronic version, I ended up buying the DVD from my local TJM store.

This page presents step by step instruction on how to install and use OziCE (Oziexplorer) on your PDA. Download OziCE and Oziexplorer Android. Added screen page file support and released the OziExplorer for Android Screen Designer to design your own screens. Do not modify the standard page files which are installed with OziExplorer, these will automatically be overwritten when a new version of OziExplorer is installed - you must give them a different name.

These maps are the best. Anywhere I travel around Australia these maps have me covered. Even some of the smallest tracks are surprisingly detailed. The Data Storage • Mirco SD Cards X 3: I purchased three micro SD cars as the Hema Map data above was bound for three different devices. I could have got away with just one and swapped it between each device, but they are cheap as chips these days.

There’s a bunch on eBay but just make sure you buy a brand name one like a SanDisk or genuine Samsung. • PC to micro SD Adapter: To get the maps from the DVD to my Micro SD cards I needed to buy a cheap USB to micro SD converter. Got mine from eBay for $5. The Devices and Software • Digg Options Stereo and Navigator: I purchased a cheap Chinese import double din stereo / navigation system from. It included the software needed to navigate from the Hema maps files. It was so easy to use. Seriously, I just put the SD card with the Hema maps in and BOOM it just all worked.

To be honest I didn’t expect much and sure it’s not as polished as the $1,000 units you can buy, but I’ve been so impressed with it. • Samsung Galaxy Phone: I had an iPhone, but there’s no software that can run Hema Maps and that was a big part of the decision to switch to a Galaxy as it runs Android (which there is a version of for).It’s not on the google play store so you’ll need to buy and download directly from the site. Bit of a pain, but easy enough to do. Again, like the Stereo put the microSD card in once the app is install and registered and boom, maps are there. Whilst I’ll use the Stereo for most of my navigation, with the phone it’s like having a handheld GPS ready to go whenever you step out of the car.

• Samsung Galaxy Tablet: The third and possibly overkill garget is the tablet. Being Android like the phone the setup is exactly the same as the above.

I tend to use this around the campfire when we’re plotting the next day’s adventure or I’m jumping in someone else’s Rig for a ride. Don’t assume you’ll be able to charge it though from your 12V socket as some of these tablets require some special gear.

I have an inverter which does the trick as I drive around. Mission Impossible 3 Game Free Download For Windows 7. A note about OziExplorer This is the main piece of software that talks to the Hema maps data. Whilst it’s reliable and functional, I don’t think a whole lot of though was put into the interface and user experience which is a shame, as once you get comfortable with it, it’s a powerful piece of software. I expect that at some point someone will release a more user friendly version of OziExplorer and I will love them for it. However I’ve asked them a few questions over the years and they’ve always been very polite and authentic.

Total costs: • Hema Maps DVD $140 • MicroSD Cards $30 • MicroSD Adapter $5 • Stereo/Navigator $500 • Phone $70 / mth plan • Tablet $300 • OziExplorer Android Licence X2 $50 Why didn’t I just buy the HEMA Maps Navigator? Sure I could have splurged $700 bucks and got the, but spending just a little more than that and have. • Three devices and thus three points of failure • A stereo that does a lot more than just maps (including playing DVD Movies and TV). Pc Clone Ex Lite Keygen Mac on this page. • A tablet that does a lot more than just maps • A handheld GPS that is also a phone. • One less thing to mount to the dashboard and remember charge So that’s my Navigation setup in my 100 series.

I’m happy with it but I’d love to know what your setup is and how you’re finding it. Update: Looks like HEMA have release an, nice work guys and an Android one is on the way!!!! Pity you need to buy the Maps again. Update: Looks like HEMA have release an iPad app, nice work guys and an Android one is on the way!!!! Pity you need to buy the Maps again My gripe exactly with Hema.

When I buy software for my business, it is almost always upgradeable at very reduced prices and extra copies or new versions for a variety of operating systems are offered at discount prices. Not so with Hema. I bought Ozi Explorer and a pile of discs for my Laptop from Hema a few years ago. It wasnt cheap. I bought Mud Maps for my iPad in protest.