Eonon Pics Installed

Tomdownunder · #1 01-21-2016, 06:01 AM

I have the pumpkin equivalent. Is exactly the same, just boxed differently. Torque application that's pre-installed is the paid version. Also I mounted my gps antenna on the top of the metal bar behind the unit (is magnetic and sticks fine.) The GPS finds a signal very quickly and works well. (Has IGO primo which is excellent).

I have had mine for 6 months now and very happy with it.

we350z · #2 01-22-2016, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tomdownunder

I have the pumpkin equivalent. Is exactly the same, just boxed differently. Torque application that's pre-installed is the paid version. Also I mounted my gps antenna on the top of the metal bar behind the unit (is magnetic and sticks fine.) The GPS finds a signal very quickly and works well. (Has IGO primo which is excellent).

I have had mine for 6 months now and very happy with it.

Right on and thanks for the tip on the GPS antenna I was going to try to mount it behind the windshield middle since I was concerned about signal quality but guessing if my phones can get a fix easily indoors then an external antenna should have no problem. I think that technology has come a long way. Originally I was going to run a coax cable to the rear and use the antenna embedded in the rear side window but I'm trying to avoid ripping out my interior entirely. I might coil the wire around the metal bar to further improve the signal and keep things tidy. Didn't even realize it was magnetic figured I'd have to put some decent double sided adhesive tape on there or velcro.

It would be more work to route the wire and hide it behind the dash. Did that for my V1 hardwire was a little bit of a beeyatch.

Glad you are still happy with your unit. What is IGO Primo? Cell service? Is this unit GPS or aGPS (like most android I've seen). GPS is better and doesn't require cellular service for triangulation fix but also consumes more power (which doesn't matter much for this application). The GPS app on the Eonon seems pretty pro. There are many good ones on Play Store too like GPS Status.

crystalworks · #3 01-22-2016, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by we350z

What is IGO Primo? Cell service? Is this unit GPS or aGPS (like most android I've seen). GPS is better and doesn't require cellular service for triangulation fix but also consumes more power (which doesn't matter much for this application). The GPS app on the Eonon seems pretty pro. There are many good ones on Play Store too like GPS Status.

Igo Primo is a GPS application/service like Waze. One of the better ones from what I've read. I still tend to stick to Google Maps though... that's what I ran on the Avin tethered to my phone.

we350z · #4 01-22-2016, 09:29 PM

IMHO Google maps routes and re-reoutes are better but Waze has the advantage of police and safety warnings so I tend to use Waze for longer trips vs. around town.

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Igo Primo is a GPS application/service like Waze. One of the better ones from what I've read. I still tend to stick to Google Maps though... that's what I ran on the Avin tethered to my phone.

Tomdownunder · #5 01-22-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by we350z

Glad you are still happy with your unit. What is IGO Primo? Cell service? Is this unit GPS or aGPS (like most android I've seen). GPS is better and doesn't require cellular service for triangulation fix but also consumes more power (which doesn't matter much for this application). The GPS app on the Eonon seems pretty pro. There are many good ones on Play Store too like GPS Status.

IGO Primo is the GPS software that came with the Pumpkin unit. Absolutely brilliant program. It even gives me street numbers as you are driving down the road. Mine came pre-installed on a micro SD card (which fits in the top left corner of the unit)

Cell Service (what we Aussies call mobile phone service) Is via a usb dongle. I just use wifi to install stuff.

we350z · #6 01-22-2016, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tomdownunder

IGO Primo is the GPS software that came with the Pumpkin unit. Absolutely brilliant program. It even gives me street numbers as you are driving down the road. Mine came pre-installed on a micro SD card (which fits in the top left corner of the unit)

Cell Service (what we Aussies call mobile phone service) Is via a usb dongle. I just use wifi to install stuff.

I don't know what I have built in on the Eonon. When I click NAVI button it goes to "AVIN" app I think but maybe its not working since i haven't plugged in my GPS antenna yet. Wondering if I can remap that button to Waze or GMAPS? I'm sure some hacking somewhere could do it but prob requires root.

Do you have the apk for IGO Primo?

Tomdownunder · #7 01-26-2016, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by we350z

I don't know what I have built in on the Eonon. When I click NAVI button it goes to "AVIN" app I think but maybe its not working since i haven't plugged in my GPS antenna yet. Wondering if I can remap that button to Waze or GMAPS? I'm sure some hacking somewhere could do it but prob requires root.

Do you have the apk for IGO Primo?

IGO Primo came on a 4gb micro sd card with the unit when I bought it. My version would be no good for you as it has Australia and New Zealand maps. Have a look in your packaging and see if you have a micro sd card somewhere, or look at the two micro sd card slots on the front right and see if you have a card already sitting in there. I do recall I had to set it up the first time I used it.

we350z · #8 01-27-2016, 01:20 AM

Cool - will do. If all else fails there is always torrent

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Originally Posted by Tomdownunder

IGO Primo came on a 4gb micro sd card with the unit when I bought it. My version would be no good for you as it has Australia and New Zealand maps. Have a look in your packaging and see if you have a micro sd card somewhere, or look at the two micro sd card slots on the front right and see if you have a card already sitting in there. I do recall I had to set it up the first time I used it.

we350z · #9 02-01-2016, 10:33 PM

Mounted my GPS antenna to the flat bottom middle of the metal bar behind the dash. Left the extra wire tied up in a circle. Works perfect picks up the GPS fix quickly and accurately. All location apps are working - Google Maps, Waze, etc... Shows 6/6 SATS in my driveway here in Tahoe.

Still waiting for my damn hidden radio antenna from China :/

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Originally Posted by we350z

Right on and thanks for the tip on the GPS antenna I was going to try to mount it behind the windshield middle since I was concerned about signal quality but guessing if my phones can get a fix easily indoors then an external antenna should have no problem. I think that technology has come a long way. Originally I was going to run a coax cable to the rear and use the antenna embedded in the rear side window but I'm trying to avoid ripping out my interior entirely. I might coil the wire around the metal bar to further improve the signal and keep things tidy. Didn't even realize it was magnetic figured I'd have to put some decent double sided adhesive tape on there or velcro.

It would be more work to route the wire and hide it behind the dash. Did that for my V1 hardwire was a little bit of a beeyatch.

Glad you are still happy with your unit. What is IGO Primo? Cell service? Is this unit GPS or aGPS (like most android I've seen). GPS is better and doesn't require cellular service for triangulation fix but also consumes more power (which doesn't matter much for this application). The GPS app on the Eonon seems pretty pro. There are many good ones on Play Store too like GPS Status.