Google maps over lay for garmin edge 810

sigorman85

Hi someone told me that I could put the google maps overlay on to my edge 810 is this true and how? i have base maps 1:50k ar the mo

Cheers guys

deadhead1971

You can download free open streetmap maps for the garmin 800 and 810.
This guide might come in handy:
http://www.scarletfire.co.uk/2012/11/a- ... s-devices/

sigorman85

I also have the discoverer 150k maps thats what I need for road riding rite? Sorry it's my first garmin still getting to grips with it all :-s

deadhead1971

The discoverer is great, and will work fine for road riding as it's fully routable. As long as you make sure your course is set to show you the turn by turn directions.
If you're new to this on the garmin 800, then it can be a bit confusing.
I wrote up a guide that seems to help a lot of people out :

http://www.scarletfire.co.uk/2012/11/foolproof-course-navigation-on-the-garmin-edge-800

FJJ

I wouldn't use OSM on the 810 - it seems to cause random crashes. It drove me up the wall and I ended up returning it and buying an Edge 800 instead, I wish I hadn't sold my old 800 on eBay when I upgraded!

Re overlaying Google Maps, it's called BirdsEye imagery and AFAIK you purchase a license and upload the imagery from the Garmin BaseCamp software. I think it allows you to try a small area for free.

sigorman85

Thanks deadhead1971 brilliant

So the google overlay is no good then?

itboffin

having owned a Garmin 705 since they first came out, a week ago I upgraded my OSM maps to the new OSM 1:50k maps from http://talkytoaster.com/ukmaps.htm and used them today for the first time, bloody hell what a revelation, these new maps are unbelievably good and free.

Fill your boots peeps

sigorman85

dosent seem much different from what I have but il have more if a look tomorrow thanks for pointing me to the site