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  • Rob Verhoeffundefined Rob Verhoeff

    @HighPeakRider I currently use an iPhone 13 myself. I'm seriously considering getting this one:
    https://www.elebest.de/products/elebest-motorrad-navi-mit-7-zoll-display

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    @Rob-Verhoeff said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

    I'm seriously considering getting this one

    I do have one and it functions okay. (Although I have not used the device often). Fast and correct delivery.
    A small warning for the supplier Elebest because they are unreachable. No sign of life by email, via the contact page or by telephone.

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      By the way, I think I shared the wrong link. I would like the one related to Apple CarPlay:

      https://www.elebest.de/collections/carplay-android-auto-navi

      BMW K1600GT-P (2013) with BMW Navigator V | Nolan N100-5 with Sena 30K
      iOS on iPhone 13 (mounted on Quadlock)
      Apple CarPlay in VW T-Roc (wired)
      Routelab on MacBook Air & iMac (Ventura & Monterey)

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        My Setup,

        Oukitel Android Outdoor Tablet (a third of a Garmin price), working perfect with MRA and super display, bright enough in sunshine. I can only recommend. 👍

        IMG_3834-2.JPG

        Hardware
        iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
        Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
        Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
        Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
        Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
        For more information, click here

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        • Jörgenundefined Jörgen

          My Setup,

          Oukitel Android Outdoor Tablet (a third of a Garmin price), working perfect with MRA and super display, bright enough in sunshine. I can only recommend. 👍

          IMG_3834-2.JPG

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          Dave J 0
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          #8

          @Jörgen how have you mounted the tablet to the bike?

          Kind Regards. Help where I can.
          Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
          iPhone 15 Pro
          Chigee AIO-5 Play
          Google Pixel 6 Pro - mounted on SP Connect Plus
          Ex Garmin XT2 and XT1 as well as Ex TomTom Rider User

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          • Dave J 0undefined Dave J 0

            @Jörgen how have you mounted the tablet to the bike?

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            @Dave-J-0 this is a DIY holder, made from Aluminum profile. But there is a very good Version of RAM frame. I will look for the link.

            Hardware
            iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
            Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
            Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
            Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
            Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
            For more information, click here

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            • Jörgenundefined Jörgen

              @Dave-J-0 this is a DIY holder, made from Aluminum profile. But there is a very good Version of RAM frame. I will look for the link.

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              https://www.emounting.nl/tab-tite-houder-7-8-tablets-with-cases-tab23.html?fbclid=IwAR29kd4hOxCSXqrrutM0wGiStN17KxUSmjZDg9Q-gBWk0dsRIXzLtEkC1JM

              Hardware
              iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
              Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
              Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
              Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
              Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
              For more information, click here

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              • Jörgenundefined Jörgen

                https://www.emounting.nl/tab-tite-houder-7-8-tablets-with-cases-tab23.html?fbclid=IwAR29kd4hOxCSXqrrutM0wGiStN17KxUSmjZDg9Q-gBWk0dsRIXzLtEkC1JM

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                @Jörgen Thank you

                Kind Regards. Help where I can.
                Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally
                iPhone 15 Pro
                Chigee AIO-5 Play
                Google Pixel 6 Pro - mounted on SP Connect Plus
                Ex Garmin XT2 and XT1 as well as Ex TomTom Rider User

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                • Jörgenundefined Jörgen

                  https://www.emounting.nl/tab-tite-houder-7-8-tablets-with-cases-tab23.html?fbclid=IwAR29kd4hOxCSXqrrutM0wGiStN17KxUSmjZDg9Q-gBWk0dsRIXzLtEkC1JM

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                  @Jörgen How is this wired in? It’s one of the tablets on my list.

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                  • HighPeakRiderundefined HighPeakRider

                    @Jörgen How is this wired in? It’s one of the tablets on my list.

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                    @HighPeakRider Just USB-C Power from a (12-5Volt) converter. But it runs half a day with battery power. I use it since April for more than 7000km and for me, it was the best and cheapest buy. And you have the option of other useful Apps during travel.

                    Hardware
                    iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
                    Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
                    Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
                    Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
                    Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
                    For more information, click here

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                    • Jörgenundefined Jörgen

                      @HighPeakRider Just USB-C Power from a (12-5Volt) converter. But it runs half a day with battery power. I use it since April for more than 7000km and for me, it was the best and cheapest buy. And you have the option of other useful Apps during travel.

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                      @Jörgen Thanks

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                        #15

                        Setup:

                        • Quadlock phone case or adapter
                        • Quadlock wireless charger
                        • Quadlock anti-vibration damper
                        • basic 12V -> dual USB connector
                        • BarButtons for control
                        • a phone, which may be one of:
                          • Samsung A54
                          • OnePlus Nord
                          • iPhone 8

                        Pros of the above:

                        • I never need to buy a satnav. It's madness. I have a palm-sized computer that does the job, and a lot more.
                        • one device can navigate and plan on the fly (small screens of 6-7" are fine for creating and amending routes the night before). No need for import/export, etc.
                        • a group can share a route and within a minute everyone using MRA Navigate is ready. No faffing around, no download the night before, etc.
                        • all the Quadlock kit is reusable, except for the phone case/adapter. New phone? Just buy a suitable case or adapter.

                        And the cons (versus a satnav):

                        • very bright days can wash out some phone screens
                        • very high current + a hot day combined (30C) can force the screen to blank (MRA are working hard on this, so let's not discuss that here. I'm sure it will be fixed)
                        • online/offline issues still happen occassionally during a ride which can cause me to stop, reset, start riding again (see elsewhere for discussions, MRA are looking into it. As above, I'm sure it will be fixed)
                        • Quadlock wireless charger is overly expensive, but I was given one by a generous friend. USB cable works just as well - possibly better, but wireless is guaranteed waterproof whereas USB cable is 'probably' waterproof. I've had no problems yet.
                        • the cheap 12V-> USB doesn't disconnect after a period of use. With the one I bought you have to disconnect when leaving the bike for a long time (i.e. days), or you may drain the motorbike battery. If it ever gives up I'll buy a better one.
                        • a rat's nest of cables now adorns my bars for different phones, but whatever. Other people manage to create very tidy setups, I just ride.
                        • I expect to get problems with rain giving false presses, but it hasn't happened. Yet.
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                        • Jörgenundefined Jörgen

                          My Setup,

                          Oukitel Android Outdoor Tablet (a third of a Garmin price), working perfect with MRA and super display, bright enough in sunshine. I can only recommend. 👍

                          IMG_3834-2.JPG

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                          wrote on last edited by Lynchy67
                          #16

                          @Jörgen

                          How does your set up cope in light or heavy rain?

                          I use a Samsung S21+ with the full Quadlock set up for Wireless charging and Vibration dampening.
                          As someone else mentioned the Quadlock Poncho is a cruel joke!

                          You don’t stop riding when you get old, you get old when you stop riding.

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                            #17

                            For the phone users are you mounting in a vertical or horizontal format.
                            I’m currently using my iphone vertically mainly to also navigate Apple Music.

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                            • Lynchy67undefined Lynchy67

                              @Jörgen

                              How does your set up cope in light or heavy rain?

                              I use a Samsung S21+ with the full Quadlock set up for Wireless charging and Vibration dampening.
                              As someone else mentioned the Quadlock Poncho is a cruel joke!

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                              @Lynchy67 "No problemo". In sunlight, I can see the display good enough, even with sunglasses, the tablet will not heat up from sunlight and because it is an outdoor tablet, rain is not an issue.

                              Hardware
                              iPhone 12 pro (iOS 17.0.2)
                              Oukitel RT3 (Andr. 12)
                              Samsung Galaxy XCover 4 (Andr. 9 Pie)
                              Wireless CarPlay mit (Elebest C650)
                              Wired CarPlay (SEAT Arona - 2021)
                              For more information, click here

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                              • Lynchy67undefined Lynchy67

                                @Jörgen

                                How does your set up cope in light or heavy rain?

                                I use a Samsung S21+ with the full Quadlock set up for Wireless charging and Vibration dampening.
                                As someone else mentioned the Quadlock Poncho is a cruel joke!

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                                @Lynchy67 said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

                                As someone else mentioned the Quadlock Poncho is a cruel joke!

                                They are taking the mickey. Most modern phones are IP68, including the S21+. See here for a Samsung list, as an example: https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077679/

                                And Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207043

                                In addition many modern phones are smart enough to know there's water in the USB port. And people want to sell you a poncho. Tch.

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                                • HighPeakRiderundefined HighPeakRider

                                  For the phone users are you mounting in a vertical or horizontal format.
                                  I’m currently using my iphone vertically mainly to also navigate Apple Music.

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                                  @HighPeakRider, I usually use the phone in landscape mode, because that's just how people see the world anyway.

                                  I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                                  Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                                  Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                                  • Con Hennekensundefined Con Hennekens

                                    @HighPeakRider, I usually use the phone in landscape mode, because that's just how people see the world anyway.

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                                    @Con-Hennekens said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

                                    @HighPeakRider, I usually use the phone in landscape mode, because that's just how people see the world anyway.

                                    That world changes at that point. Look at Instagram, TikTok or Facebook. The portrait mode is used most often there. And many video and photo applications have already adapted their technology to this. That's the way it is supposed to be. The consumer decides and the technology must serve this purpose (where possible).
                                    And you are right that humans have a broad view. But if you want to focus on a particular faction, you may have to narrow that broad view.

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                                      #22

                                      I don't think my setup is very interesting, but here's just my thoughts on it:

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                                      I use a CAT S52, which is a rugged phone marketed as Caterpillar. It is sturdy, waterproof, military specced, can be handled with gloves, runs the better part of a day on battery. I acquired it for €250,- but unluckily follow-up S53 is quite a bit more expensive. I use this specifically for navigation on my motorbike, and for geocaching purposes. Why not? it is a lot cheaper then a Zumo XT. Only backdraw so far is that its brightness is a bit less, but so far it sufficed. I am planning on designing a visor for it this upcoming winter.

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                                      For the mount I use this OptiLine stuff. It fits my existing RAM ball. Because I use the CAT not for a daily phone, I have no problem sticking the adaptor plate directly to it, without an extra bumper-cover, which is bad for heat-dissipation anyway. Optiline does not offer a vibration dampener as far as I know, but a military specced phone does not need any. I chose this OptiLine because it was way cheaper than a Quadlock or SP Connect. I am very content with it.

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                                      My charger is one like this. It's fitted directly to battery with an inline fuse. I did not want to mess with the BMW canbus, and this way I can charge my co-riders stuff or my own headset, while drinking coffee without the engine running. Also it does not make much sense to have a Voltmeter only running when ignition is on. The thing can be switch off and does not leak any current. Since I ride a naked, I had to invent some mount to make it look nice. I think my 3D printed mount does a great job in that regard 😉

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                                      I did built a BarButtons and printed the case myself. I tried to upgrade it with a magnetic mount but that was not very succesful. It wobbles while pressing buttons 😉 . I have thoughts about a powered mount instead, so that you can easily detach the unit from the bike while leaving the the powercord neatly attached to the mount. But to be honest I use the BB seldomly, so I am not sure I will go on with this idea yet.

                                      I am just an enthusiastic MRA user, and hope you will be one too!

                                      Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebar to the saddle.

                                      Streetpilot 2610 / Zumo 660 / Zumo 395 / CAT S52 + MRA app

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                                        @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

                                        That world changes at that point. Look at Instagram, TikTok or Facebook. The portrait mode is used most often there. And many video and photo applications have already adapted their technology to this. That's the way it is supposed to be.

                                        Phones get used in portrait for a few reasons:

                                        1. Holding a phone is easier in portrait because the centre of gravity is down through your hand, not off to the side
                                        2. You can't answer a phonecall without one end being near your ear and the other near your mouth
                                        3. Reading text is easier in short widths because you don't lose your place so easily

                                        But landscape generally works best for human eyes - they've evolved to scan sideways, not up and down. There's not much danger/food up and down.

                                        Interestingly, satnavs have vertical/portrait information because that's where you're going, but to help people cope with that, the view is tipped to make it appear more 'landscape'. Funny old world!

                                        But in terms of motorcycling setups, I suspect it's whatever doesn't block your view of the other controls.

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                                          @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

                                          That world changes at that point. Look at Instagram, TikTok or Facebook. The portrait mode is used most often there. And many video and photo applications have already adapted their technology to this. That's the way it is supposed to be.

                                          Phones get used in portrait for a few reasons:

                                          1. Holding a phone is easier in portrait because the centre of gravity is down through your hand, not off to the side
                                          2. You can't answer a phonecall without one end being near your ear and the other near your mouth
                                          3. Reading text is easier in short widths because you don't lose your place so easily

                                          But landscape generally works best for human eyes - they've evolved to scan sideways, not up and down. There's not much danger/food up and down.

                                          Interestingly, satnavs have vertical/portrait information because that's where you're going, but to help people cope with that, the view is tipped to make it appear more 'landscape'. Funny old world!

                                          But in terms of motorcycling setups, I suspect it's whatever doesn't block your view of the other controls.

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                                          @richtea999 said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

                                          @Jack-van-Tilburg said in Has anyone seen a “What’s your setup” thread?:

                                          But in terms of motorcycling setups, I suspect it's whatever doesn't block your view of the other controls.

                                          This is the reason why I switched to landscape view after re-positioning my phone from the handlebars to above the dashboard.
                                          Portrait view blocked some of my dashboard and therefore if I wanted my phone in a clear line of sight position for safer viewing it needed to be mounted in landscape.
                                          I first thought and therefore preferred portrait view because more of the road ahead could be viewed and factually that is correct but the difference is negligible and makes next to no difference. I now prefer landscape view.
                                          It's a funny old world!

                                          Always willing to help if I can.
                                          Triumph Tiger 1200 XRT called Tina.
                                          MRA Navigation Next and SilverFox B8J bar buttons.
                                          Quadlock wireless mount for IPhone 11.
                                          Cardo Scala Packtalk Bold.
                                          TomTom Rider 500. (In the cupboard now)

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