RAMPAGE NAVIGATION HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER
Version 1.7.3
Android apps that RNHC currently works with
There are hundreds of fantastic navigation apps (on Google Play Store for Android
devices) out there in the market to navigate from your mobile device. However, after
intensive practical testing and riding, we have narrowed down the default recommended
apps on your mobile to use with the controller. The decision for using these apps was
based mainly on:
● Their capability to be used with external commands and a keyboard type controller. Not
all apps have the ability to use external keys and commands.
● Offline use. The ability to allow offline maps and navigation.
● User interface and user-friendliness.
Two of the apps we accommodate on the device are for normal adventure-type riding
using maps and lines in the form of gpx, kml or kmz file formats. Navigation is traditionally
associated with GPS style devices.
The other two default apps are for electronic roadbooks. Roadbooks are not commonly
known but are very popular in rally-style riding such as Dakar, and allow for an amazing
new experience in riding. Roadbooks carry many advantages over maps but require a
little more skill and knowledge to use. With the rally world turning towards electronic
roadbooks, we see the RNHC as the perfect tool for the amateur rider to get involved in
informal roadbooks events.
The four apps that we programmed the controllers’ buttons for are:
● Locus Maps
○ Locus is a great map-based navigation app with amazing functionality.
○ It runs offline as well as online and allows external controllers such as our
RNHC unit.
○ It works with navigation files that include gpx, kml and kmz formats.
○ LINK:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=menion.android.locus.pro
● OsmAnd
○ Very similar to Locus, this app does the same but with a slightly different user
experience.
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