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Going off course then it tries to direct you back to start

5001259
over 4 years ago

Does anyone have a fix for this? Anytime i go off course it recalculates and directs you back to the start of your course.Im seriously sick of this course/navigation issue.ive had the 530 for around a month surely its better than this

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Try turning off "recalculation".

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    Turn off recalculation and get yourself back on course.  When back on course the unit will notice and navigate you along the rest of the course.

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    https://ridewithgps.com/help/garmin-edge-1030

    I have setup my 530 like described in the link. That should solve your issue (like dpawlyk and Wongataa mentioned).

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to schmjoe

    If recalculation is disabled, the other settings don't matter at all.

    The other settings only apply if you go off course and have the unit recalculate OR when you aren't using a course file (and have the unit calculate a route for you).

    Except for "Lock on road". That just changes how the cursor (the blue triangle) is displayed (it doesn't change the route at all). If it's enabled, the cursor sticks to the nearest road. In my opinion, that not useful for cycling.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to schmjoe

    Thanks, what course nap view do you prefer, 3D, North or the auto one?

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to dpawlyk

    Thanks, if i knew there was a route calculation problem i probably wouldn't have bought it.Any reviews i read never mentioned this as following courses that i dont know was one of the main reasons i wanted the 530 edge.What do you reckon is the best course map to use.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to 5001259

    I use "track up" (the auto one). That means for an upcoming left turn (for example), the track on the map turns left.

    Some people like the 3D. North up doesn't make much sense to me (but people are free to use it!).

  • +1 over 4 years ago in reply to 5001259

    It's frustrating when things work. I'm fairly certain Garmin will fix this bug!

    Not sure what you mean with "course map". I'd guess you mean "course/route planner".

    If you mean "course/route planner", it doesn't really matter (use what you prefer or find easiest). I use ridewithgps, which is capable and popular, and fairly easy to use.

    The planners all produce the same data (which means they all will work the same for navigation).

    The maps on the device are based on Openstreetmap (OSM). Most of the route planners let you use OSM maps. You are generally better-off using OSM map to plan your route.

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    Note that there are two separate forms of turn instructions: "turn guidance" *(the big white arrows) and "course points" (small indicators).

    "Course points" are intended to be used on devices that don't use maps but the devices that use maps can display them.

    You'll only get "course points" in FIT or TCX files. RWGPS adds them for every turn. Garmin Connect only adds your custom ones for devices that use maps.

    Other than "course points", FIT, TCX, and GPX all work the same way (just make sure the file is a track).