I have an issue with the compass in Instinct 2 Solar. I need to recalibrate i very often. I have seen this with firmware 7.03, 8.04 and 8.06. Annyone with the same problem?
I have an issue with the compass in Instinct 2 Solar. I need to recalibrate i very often. I have seen this with firmware 7.03, 8.04 and 8.06. Annyone with the same problem?
If your compass is always at the wrong degree after calibrating it, please reach out to Outdoor Product Support in your region.
Steps to Calibrate The Compass:
- Calibrating the Compass Manually
For all…
My compass also needs to be calibrated almost everytime I need it. When calibrating, the process is complete almost immidiatly ”figure 8”. Then it seems accurate when comparing to analog compass…
The compass error shows itself as follows: When I rotate the clock 360 °, it only shows readings between approx. 320 to 360 °.
When I subsequently calibrate it, I only have to move the clock quite…
Same here
EDIT: problem existed for me in all firmware versions you mentioned
Compass still not working....
Same problem! I have Instinct 1 Solar and the compass in it is much better.
If your compass is always at the wrong degree after calibrating it, please reach out to Outdoor Product Support in your region.
Steps to Calibrate The Compass:
- Calibrating the Compass Manually
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The compass error shows itself as follows: When I rotate the clock 360 °, it only shows readings between approx. 320 to 360 °.
When I subsequently calibrate it, I only have to move the clock quite a bit before it announces that the calibration is complete. I am not allowed to perform the entire calibration cycle. (I can not complete the 8 digit movement)
This is true when I am outdoors, away from magnetic interference.
confirming the same on 7.03 - calibration stops immediately after start
The directions on the watch can be a bit confusing. Make sure you are away from a metal structure. You take off the watch and do the figure 8, and in the right side of the 8, the watch is face up, but rotated 360 degree. On the left side of the 8, same but face down
Mine is calibrated at the moment - so this is why calibration stops immediately I guess. Checked with analog compass and iPhone and it's ok for now (fw 8.07).