New Garmin Montana - Page 158

Emmbeedee · 03-01-2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dvwalker

Bob, like yourself I'm also a nav on the go guy. Do not tell OSHA. During a multi-day trip last summer I got so frustrated pressing the wrong screen area while on the go that I created this solution. Patent pending...works great for summer riding BTW...

Just curious: why do you need two fingers cut off? I only ever need one finger on my left hand to use my Montana when I'm on the bike. It's not like this is a CrackBerry.

TravellingStrom · 03-01-2012, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Just curious: why do you need two fingers cut off? I only ever need one finger on my left hand to use my Montana when I'm on the bike. It's not like this is a CrackBerry.

Maybe the other is to clean the inside of his nose of all the dust

WoodButcher · 03-01-2012, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Just curious: why do you need two fingers cut off? I only ever need one finger on my left hand to use my Montana when I'm on the bike. It's not like this is a CrackBerry.

One for running down the road and the other for when you are at a traffic light, stopped, still in gear.

dvwalker · 03-01-2012, 07:35 AM

mr woodbutcher gets the free beer....also when I'm using a rollchart for events I swap ram mount points and place the gps to the right.

waynegs · 03-01-2012, 03:57 PM

Im considering a drop of hardened jb weld on the fingertip of a glove. Just got to restrain myself long enough for it to set!

Emmbeedee · 03-01-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by waynegs

Im considering a drop of hardened jb weld on the fingertip of a glove. Just got to restrain myself long enough for it to set!

You're not worried that'll scratch the screen? If you have a screen protector it won't damage the Montana itself but I'd still be a little worried, myself.

waynegs · 03-01-2012, 08:51 PM

I wouldnt think it would scratch if it is smooth, but you could be right. I did have a protector on the first one but the calibration went bad shortly after application. I returned mine and know there was a mfg issue, but I've been hesitant to put a protector back on.

Jon_PDX · 03-01-2012, 09:09 PM

I vote for using a drop of silicon instead of JB weld.

Jon...

DRZ Charlie · 03-01-2012, 09:30 PM

What about a finger COT?

waynegs · 03-01-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DRZ Charlie

What about a finger COT?

I think you need something harder (seriously)!

TowPro · 03-02-2012, 05:04 AM

I don't think it is the "press" that causes the action, I think it is the capacitance of your finger on the screen that causes the action.

Emmbeedee · 03-02-2012, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by towpro

I don't think it is the "press" that causes the action, I think it is the capacitance of your finger on the screen that causes the action.

I think it's a press type screen. That's how the Montana works even if you have gloves on. Accuracy on the screen suffers, but it still works.

This isn't an iPhone.

Emmbeedee · 03-02-2012, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by waynegs

I wouldnt think it would scratch if it is smooth, but you could be right. I did have a protector on the first one but the calibration went bad shortly after application. I returned mine and know there was a mfg issue, but I've been hesitant to put a protector back on.

I've had a screen protector on since the day I got my Rugged Mount back in August or September last year and haven't had any calibration problems yet. I have not recalibrated mine even once since I bought it.

TowPro · 03-02-2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

I think it's a press type screen. That's how the Montana works even if you have gloves on. Accuracy on the screen suffers, but it still works.

This isn't an iPhone.

you might be right. I pulled the Montana out and just tried it. It definitely takes a little push, just not a proximity thing.
I like the bead of silicone on the end of the glove finger idea.

also, the end of a pen can be used to select an object, definitely a press the screen operation

MCMXCIVRS · 03-02-2012, 08:09 AM

Maybe a pair of these.

Just need to get a stud mounted on the finger tip. Here's the DIY info.

03-01-2012, 09:09 PM	#2363
Jon_PDX Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Clackamas, OR - USA Oddometer: 925	I vote for using a drop of silicon instead of JB weld. Jon... __________________ 2007 FZ6 Past Bikes.....Check with my Wife.....I've lost count :-)

03-01-2012, 09:30 PM	#2364
DRZ Charlie Old & beat up Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Fayetteville, AR Oddometer: 11,084	What about a finger COT? __________________ Ride, Crash, Visit the ER, Get a splint, Recuperate, Assess your mistakes, Repair Motorcycle, Gather courage to ride again, Ride, Rinse & Repeat My SPOT - No tracks = not riding \| Mapsource Tutorial \| Rides

03-02-2012, 05:04 AM	#2366
TowPro I want to ride Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Compass PA Oddometer: 1,765	I don't think it is the "press" that causes the action, I think it is the capacitance of your finger on the screen that causes the action. __________________ 2010 F800GS Stone Road Touring bike!

03-02-2012, 08:09 AM	#2370
MCMXCIVRS Begining the Adventure Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Oddometer: 997	Maybe a pair of these. Just need to get a stud mounted on the finger tip. Here's the DIY info. __________________ Ed 2009 BMW F800GS, 2008 BMW K1200GT

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03-01-2012, 07:35 AM	#2359
dvwalker Working to ride Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Orygun Oddometer: 667	mr woodbutcher gets the free beer....also when I'm using a rollchart for events I swap ram mount points and place the gps to the right.

03-01-2012, 03:57 PM	#2360
waynegs Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Oddometer: 227	Im considering a drop of hardened jb weld on the fingertip of a glove. Just got to restrain myself long enough for it to set!

03-01-2012, 08:51 PM	#2362
waynegs Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, Texas Oddometer: 227	I wouldnt think it would scratch if it is smooth, but you could be right. I did have a protector on the first one but the calibration went bad shortly after application. I returned mine and know there was a mfg issue, but I've been hesitant to put a protector back on.