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[Closed] Garmin Edge 800 - moving even when stationary?

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I upgraded my Edge to the most recent firmware, and ever since it seems to think it's moving at 0.1mph even when it's sat on a stationary bike.

Is there any way to recalibrate it?

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Posted : 11/06/2013 3:01 pm
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Always at 0.1 or every so often at 0.1?


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 3:20 pm
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if you look at a track is it whizzing about around a central point?

Could just be struggling to get a consistent satellite fix, tbh.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 3:21 pm
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I've always had this with my 800. Its because it isnt that accurate, only down to a few metres so will always think you're moving slightly if you're sat still. Once moving it gets more accurate as it can interpolate where you are.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 3:44 pm
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It seems to fluctuate between 0.0 to 0.1 and very occasionally 0.2mph

I never noticed it before upgrading the firmware. Maybe I just wasn't observant enough. Not noticed it whizzing around a central point - will have a look tonight.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 4:10 pm
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My 500 does this - usually faster than 0.1. It doesn't seem to have a massive effect on the uploaded ride.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 4:12 pm
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Happens to mine, I just did a .7 km ride with it propped in the window at an average of 14.2 kph and a max of 52 kph

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Mind its only picking up on average 2 to 4 satellites and very poor accuracy 38 feet !!

If I stick it outside where it picks up 7 satellites it stops thinking I'm moving.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 4:37 pm
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Watching this one with interest as I'm thinking of getting a 500/510 or 800 ๐Ÿ™‚

Are they worth it? What's Garmin connect like?

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Posted : 11/06/2013 4:38 pm
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The 800 is a brilliant bit of kit, mostly for its mapping and ability to plan a ride and stick it on the device.
Done lots of rides this year abroad [germany holland and belgium ]where I didnt have a clue of the local area.
Dont bother getting the one with maps [unless you get it cheap] just download them from opensource.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 4:48 pm
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The 800 is singly the best bit of kit I have*.

*In addition to the bike itself of course ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 5:03 pm
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Openstreetmap good for road use, but I much prefer the proper OS maps for off road.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 5:04 pm
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Yup well worth it. I had an 800 since it came out and it's great. Also gets far better accuracy than my friends on smartphones on Strava etc.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 5:09 pm
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Thought most GPS units "wandered" a bit when stationary? Are you sure it didn't do so before?


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 5:13 pm
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[quote=mogrim ]Thought most GPS units "wandered" a bit when stationary?
They all do to some extent. That's why many have a Waypoint Averaging function.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 5:20 pm
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I like mine, and yes they all wander about a bit, get arround it by setting the auto start/stop at 2mph. Still beeps every so often outside a cafe, or the opposite while going round a tight switchback (slow moving and the point in/out of the corner might be very close when you've actualy gone a few meters)

Agreed about OS mapping not being worth it unless you get it cheep. the screen doesn't really show it too well. It's OK, but you'd need paper maps for route planning too.


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 5:23 pm
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I like mine, and yes they all wander about a bit, get arround it by setting the auto start/stop at 2mph

That's all very well for you fit people that always ride at more than 2mph. Show off ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 11/06/2013 5:27 pm