[Idea] Map centering and Live update frequency

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Franz Mathe

• April 11, 2021 13:22

I have two ideas you might consider implementing: 1) The arrow in the map is quite centered, showing me a lot of the „past“ which is no added value. Why not moving the arrow more downwards to show more what’s ahead of me? 2) Wouldn’t it make sense to be able to set the update period for the live link? My GF just wants to see from time to time where I am, so updating it every 15 min would be fine for me. Others may prefer actual live tracking so 30s is better for them. But since I like to keep my battery a little longer maybe you could add an option to select the frequency? Thumbs up

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  Roger North

  • April 11, 2021 15:00

  Agree with you Franz. The arrow in the map being centred means half the screen is wasted and is a PITA esp for those who need reading glasses (like me) and would like to zoom in more. Worse, when you tilt the screen (which could be a great feature) the area you've already passed is what is easiest to read.

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  Henk Wals

  • April 13, 2021 09:08

  Good idea about the arrow. And I would like to get rid of those awful chevrons/arrows too. Instead make some difference in color between ridden and to ride path. Would make a much more clearer view.

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  Ornaled

  • April 13, 2021 10:00

  Frankly I think that chevrons are fine (for me). Introducing another color to the mix (different route colors and map colors) may add much more distractions. Chevrons are much more readable especially when you need to quick look at the screen (again, for me).

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  Kevin Kalmon

  • April 13, 2021 16:21

  This is a great idea. I think moving the arrow down would be great. It would also be nice to have the map auto-zoom out depending on your speed.

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  Akhil

  • April 13, 2021 17:08

  Hey Franz,

  Thanks for posting, These are indeed very valuable suggestions you have shared here. I will ensure have this shared with my team.
  
  Currently, we have centered the Arrow after a lot of research and testing while keeping viewing angles and various rider feedback in mind.
  
  The live update link has an auto-update frequency of 30 seconds presently. I will take this point across to my team for their consideration as well.

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  Damon Murphy

  • April 15, 2021 13:56

  Can I just add a BIG +1 to the map centering problem. It's not just wasted space, when I was going downhill yesterday I found it quite dangerous not being able to see the turn off on approach. I have the map zoomed in a little which I prefer for any complex junctions, but my Garmin always gave me lots of at a glance visual information on what the road ahead is doing and where my turning is on approach.

  With the current position of the location arrow on the map the K2 requires me to focus a little longer on the numbers as I can't see far enough ahead, and upcoming bends are again hidden.

  And anything behind me map wise is of little concern :)

   

   

   

   

   

   

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  Edgar Karel

  • April 15, 2021 15:53

  +1 for centering problem

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