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  • John Barterundefined John Barter

    How to i set up glove friendly buttons on my TomTom 400?

    Many thanks.

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    Nick Carthew
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    @John-Barter I sewed some conductive thread into some of my gloves and it does work remarkably well, I made sure that there was sufficient thread within the glove to make a good contact with my skin and just a small blob on the outside so as not to confuse the screen. A good cheap fix.
    [Amazon link for conductive thread](Conductive Thread Bobbin - 30ft https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007XEY0V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q4TS1RCENF2J6AYEK0YK)

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    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.
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    TomTom Rider 500. (In the cupboard now)

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    • Nick Carthewundefined Nick Carthew

      @John-Barter I sewed some conductive thread into some of my gloves and it does work remarkably well, I made sure that there was sufficient thread within the glove to make a good contact with my skin and just a small blob on the outside so as not to confuse the screen. A good cheap fix.
      [Amazon link for conductive thread](Conductive Thread Bobbin - 30ft https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007XEY0V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q4TS1RCENF2J6AYEK0YK)

      329A91AE-01F1-4E3D-BF70-A171F5265067.jpeg

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      Some gloves have touch screen friendly fingertips, like the ones below

      242ce262-b8ed-4b7d-a4f5-ab92e6bf3e87-image.png

      My experience is that it doesn't always work for more than one season, the special tissue on the fingers wears quite fast

      It is not difficult, it is easy, it's a hobby

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      • Nick Carthewundefined Nick Carthew

        @John-Barter I sewed some conductive thread into some of my gloves and it does work remarkably well, I made sure that there was sufficient thread within the glove to make a good contact with my skin and just a small blob on the outside so as not to confuse the screen. A good cheap fix.
        [Amazon link for conductive thread](Conductive Thread Bobbin - 30ft https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007XEY0V6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Q4TS1RCENF2J6AYEK0YK)

        329A91AE-01F1-4E3D-BF70-A171F5265067.jpeg

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        @Nick-Carthew I have done exactly the same! I also used some graphite spray on my leather gloves. This also helps significantly!

        Manks bu'j te bange.

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        • Stefan Hummelinkundefined Stefan Hummelink

          @Nick-Carthew I have done exactly the same! I also used some graphite spray on my leather gloves. This also helps significantly!

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          Nick Carthew
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          @StefanHummelink said in Glove friendly buttons.:

          @Nick-Carthew I have done exactly the same! I also used some graphite spray on my leather gloves. This also helps significantly!

          I think it's important to have lots of the thread inside of the glove to make good contact with your skin. I haven't tried graphite spray, do you use this with the conductive thread?

          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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          • Nick Carthewundefined Nick Carthew

            @StefanHummelink said in Glove friendly buttons.:

            @Nick-Carthew I have done exactly the same! I also used some graphite spray on my leather gloves. This also helps significantly!

            I think it's important to have lots of the thread inside of the glove to make good contact with your skin. I haven't tried graphite spray, do you use this with the conductive thread?

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            @Nick-Carthew

            I think it's important to have lots of the thread inside of the glove to make good contact with your skin. I haven't tried graphite spray, do you use this with the conductive thread?

            Ya, in conjunction with eachother. I have the conductive thread on the index finger and thumb, and I've put some graphite spray on top of the conductive thread and the entire finger to aid in the electrical connection. It seems that the spray sort of soaks into the leather. Gotta shake the can thoroughly though.

            Both together gives me a solid electric connection to my skin indeed. That's the critical part. Especially troublesome with spacious gloves haha.

            Manks bu'j te bange.

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              Yes I did exactly that. Ordered a small spool of RVS thread on Amazon and it works beautifully!
              I can probably give 1500 other pairs of gloves the same treatment with that 2 euro spool 😉

              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

                Yes I did exactly that. Ordered a small spool of RVS thread on Amazon and it works beautifully!
                I can probably give 1500 other pairs of gloves the same treatment with that 2 euro spool 😉

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                Nick Carthew
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                @Con-Hennekens said in Glove friendly buttons.:

                Yes I did exactly that. Ordered a small spool of RVS thread on Amazon and it works beautifully!
                I can probably give 1500 other pairs of gloves the same treatment with that 2 euro spool 😉

                We should start a business with @StefanHummelink 💰 💰 💰

                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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                • Nick Carthewundefined Nick Carthew

                  @Con-Hennekens said in Glove friendly buttons.:

                  Yes I did exactly that. Ordered a small spool of RVS thread on Amazon and it works beautifully!
                  I can probably give 1500 other pairs of gloves the same treatment with that 2 euro spool 😉

                  We should start a business with @StefanHummelink 💰 💰 💰

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                  @Nick-Carthew @Con-Hennekens muhahaha!

                  Manks bu'j te bange.

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                  • Nick Carthewundefined Nick Carthew

                    @Con-Hennekens said in Glove friendly buttons.:

                    Yes I did exactly that. Ordered a small spool of RVS thread on Amazon and it works beautifully!
                    I can probably give 1500 other pairs of gloves the same treatment with that 2 euro spool 😉

                    We should start a business with @StefanHummelink 💰 💰 💰

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                    @Nick-Carthew said in Glove friendly buttons.:

                    We should start a business with @StefanHummelink 💰 💰 💰

                    Great idea! You do the logistics, Stefan the sewing. I'll do the bookkeeping 😁 👛

                    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

                      @Nick-Carthew said in Glove friendly buttons.:

                      We should start a business with @StefanHummelink 💰 💰 💰

                      Great idea! You do the logistics, Stefan the sewing. I'll do the bookkeeping 😁 👛

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                      @Con-Hennekens @Nick-Carthew
                      boy-that-escalated-quickly.jpg

                      How is it possible I did not see this coming haha.

                      Manks bu'j te bange.

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