DMD-T665 as a Motorcycle Navigation Device – Long-Term Review

[Albert van den Elsen]

@Bart-De-Medts Great job Bart

[Hans van de Ven MR.MRA]

@AWDC-LAO

Heb je deze al gezien?
https://bluerider.nl/products/carpe-iter-caretta-7-inch-android-navigatiesysteem-met-lin

[Arjan de Vries]

@Marinus-van-Deudekom Please do! Love mine! Even on the Harley!

[Guzzist]

I'm using the DMD T865-X which is bigger than the T665 - and I use it in the same way: MyRoute-App for onroad navigation and DMD2 app for offroad navigation.
I can confirm @Bart-De-Medts excellent review. I do come to the same conclusion: devices and app (for offroad) of DMD are currently the reference.

The devices are heavy, but this is because of big battery inside, which allows to drive the device the whole day without power cable connection.
The reason for me to use the bigger T865-X is, the bigger screen, with bigger symbols - it's more comfortable.
And really a game changer is the mounting cradle with cable harness, which is pre configured for use of remote controller! Operating a Nav device by a remote controller changes the game to next level!
In summary there are so many advantages, so a AA/CP or similar is really not an option for me on a bike! May in a car it's another situation. But if I own a DMD - I can use it everywhere

edit: also DMD will launch next time a new 7" device.

[Bart De Medts]

edit: also DMD will launch next time a new 7" device.

@Guzzist I’ll install the new DMD 7” device as soon as it becomes available and review it afterwards.

[silberfuchs67]

@Guzzist which controller do you use with MRA and DMD2?

[Guzzist]

@silberfuchs67 said in DMD-T665 as a Motorcycle Navigation Device – Long-Term Review:

@Guzzist which controller do you use with MRA and DMD2?

I'm using Remote-2 controller, because:

• it's small enough to place device between left handlebar and bikes switch element. So I'm able to operate by my thumb both, the remote controller and the switches like turn indicator comfortably.
• I'm riding often offroad rallyes and navigate by "Rallye Road Book". The DMD device is able to operate that PDF files, and populated it on the screen. By the remote controller the descriptions in this files can be moved line by line over the screen. On such bumpy roads, it's difficult to hit the needed button on the controller correctly. The metallic 2-way switch for this at the Remote-2 controller, supports this in best way. Other controllers with knobs or 4-way mini joysticks are not suitable.
• The Remote-2 controller can be connected be cable (pug&play) to the pre-configured cable harness with the DMD devices. Which makes it very easy and reliable. It can also be connected by Bluetooth; but I fear more issues with Bluetooth, because I have also connected my Headset to the DMD devices as well as my mobile phone. I was happy to could establish a reliable connection to Headset and mobile phone after long try and error phase. I don't need more risks.

But the perfect situation is currently only for the DMD devices and running the DMD2 app! The MyRoute-App is still not supported by DMD Remote controller (and vice versa). Means: the 2-way switch - responsible for zoom in- and out in map, is not working in MyRoute-App. There you need to use the 4-way mini joystick for zooming - which is not secure enough during offroad riding.
I'm in hope, this will be fixed by MyRoute-App developers soon. But overall the use of MyRoute-App on DMD devices is possible and works great.

[silberfuchs67]

Thanks for your support and detailed feedback!

[Adrian Avram]

@AWDC-LAO said in DMD-T665 as a Motorcycle Navigation Device – Long-Term Review:

iPhone 12 Pro Max is also working perfectly!

No issues in direct sunlight ?
Doesn't the brightness go down ?
Thanks !

[AWDC LAO]

@Hans-van-de-Ven-MR.MRA
Lijkt mij zeker de moeite waard, maar dan geraak ik mijn Carpe Iter V4c niet meer aan de straatstenen kwijt.

[AWDC LAO]

@Adrian-Avram No issues at all with mijn iPhone 12 mini of even with my iPhone Pro 12 Max.

[ConiKost]

I also started using a T665 with MRA. Does the Silverfox C1 works in both modes, wire-cable and bluetooth, with MRA?

[Peter Zehentreiter]

@ConiKost
I have the Silverfox C1 >>> according my information, the C1 only works with Bluetooth.

Check this post.... It was already an issue for other users.

https://forum.myrouteapp.com/topic/8990/silverfox-controller-c-1?page=4

[Marinus van Deudekom]

@Peter-Zehentreiter according to SilverFox it's best to use it with Bluetooth

[Peter Zehentreiter]

@Marinus-van-Deudekom said in DMD-T665 as a Motorcycle Navigation Device – Long-Term Review:

according to SilverFox it's best to use it with Bluetooth

I know...I just answered @ConiKost

[ConiKost]

Thank you. Does this also apply to other controller variants (also non Silverfox). Based on https://unterstutzung.myrouteapp.com/de/support/solutions/articles/12000103174-bluetooth-controllers I would think, that every controller needs to be bluetooth, right?

[Peter Zehentreiter]

@ConiKost I’m afraid I can’t say for certain about the other controllers available on the market.

However, every Silverfox model is Bluetooth-compatible.

If you’d prefer a different product, I’d recommend visiting the manufacturer’s website directly.

As for Silverfox, I can only say that the quality is excellent and it works really well with MRA too.

[ConiKost]

Just asking, as I have not yet decided what to do. I am not against bluetooth, just wanted to know, if it's a must or not, when choosing a controller for me. Silverfox is nice. But my problem is more difficult, as I don't have any place to mount it on handlebar and currently thinking about other mounting methods. Silverfox C1 may be an option, but I have to see.

Am I right, that for example Silverfox can be powered by T665 cable splitter, but connected via bluetooth, right? Does the splitter cable output 12V or 5V? Since its behind the converter box, I would expect 5V, but somehow Google tells me 12V?

[Peter Zehentreiter]

@ConiKost said in DMD-T665 as a Motorcycle Navigation Device – Long-Term Review:

But my problem is more difficult, as I don't have any place to mount it on handlebar

I don’t know what sort of motorbike you ride.
On my GS, I had to move the left-hand mirror inwards just a little... but it fits quite well and I don’t need a special homemade mount.

Concerning your question about connecting the T665 , I'm using the Silverfox in connection with a regular Smartphone, so I cannot answer this question.

[Guzzist]

...ned to add/update my last post: now the DMD Remote-2 controller is supported by MyRoute-App. So I'm totally happy