Humminbird Update 4.700 Video (GPS refresh)

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10-14-2009, 01:11 PM
JusFshn

Humminbird Update 4.700 Video (GPS refresh)

Took my Humminbird 1197 to the Ohio River today.. Thought a few of you would be interested in a video.. I did this in one take off the hip.

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The video I posted shows more about tracking speed.. Notice how close I zoom the screen in and the bread crumb trail keeps up with the icon.. Never have I been able to zoom into the 20 ft. range and there not be a bread crumb trail lag at 30 mph.. If the unit can keep up at 30 mph.. .04 mph will not be a problem..
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muRWiJfnFuI

Added another video to show the 2d sonar colors to choose from:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAOFie4JVao
10-14-2009, 01:20 PM
Hitek

Thats great but I have more problems with mine when running slow (less than0.6). Does this do anything for this?
10-14-2009, 01:39 PM
JusFshn

Problem resolved.... However, I would like to see an option to change the the size of the donut shaped icon.. Maybe even an option to change the icon to an arrow head that points your direction so you can really fine tune the accuracy at slow trolling speeds.. ;)
10-14-2009, 01:53 PM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusFshn

Problem resolved.... However, I would like to see an option to change the the size of the donut shaped icon.. Maybe even an option to change the icon to an arrow head that points the direction so you can really fine tune the accuracy.. ;)

That donut means you going in circles.;)
10-14-2009, 02:01 PM
mozingo1952

What exactly was I supposed to see ? If you make a sharp turn , how long does
it take your unit to react ? Or even more to the point, if you make a slight
course adjustment at low speed ,, how long does it take to react ?

Is this update available now ? I just went to the website last week , it was not
listed for my unit.

thanks

Mo
10-14-2009, 02:05 PM
JusFshn

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

That donut means you going in circles.;)

:)
10-14-2009, 02:11 PM
JusFshn

Quote:

Originally Posted by mozingo1952

What exactly was I supposed to see ? If you make a sharp turn , how long does
it take your unit to react ? Or even more to the point, if you make a slight
course adjustment at low speed ,, how long does it take to react ?

Is this update available now ? I just went to the website last week , it was not
listed for my unit.

thanks

Mo

Mr. Mo, What I was trying to show is that the bread crumb trail stays with the boat icon at high speeds.. In the past at 30 mph the breadcrumb trail would lag behind the boat icon due to only refreshing once a second..Now that that the unit refreshes 4 times a second the bread crumb trail keeps up with the boat icon.. Super responsive! The only update I have looked for was for the 1197.. More software updates coming in the next couple weeks from what I read..
10-14-2009, 02:24 PM
jaxsprat

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusFshn

Mr. Mo, What I was trying to show is that the bread crumb trail stays with the boat icon at high speeds.. In the past at 30 mph the breadcrumb trail would lag behind the boat icon due to only refreshing once a second..Now that that the unit refreshes 4 times a second the bread crumb trail keeps up with the boat icon.. Super responsive! The only update I have looked for was for the 1197.. More software updates coming in the next couple weeks from what I read..

Nice video, thanks I guess all of us with 997 are waiting to see HOW the unit will work at speeds of 1mph, & lower say o.5mph, and can it do a course correction to a marked waypoint? THANKS
10-14-2009, 02:32 PM
mozingo1952

That sounds great ,

I will have to update when I get home . I live on the lake , weather permitting
I'll take it for a test spin tonight.

MO
10-14-2009, 02:58 PM
JusFshn

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaxsprat

Nice video, thanks I guess all of us with 997 are waiting to see HOW the unit will work at speeds of 1mph, & lower say o.5mph, and can it do a course correction to a marked waypoint? THANKS

Hey thanks, Due to my GPS puck and transducer are both mounted to the transom I cannot show how responsive the unit is to trolling. But, I have the upmost confidence that you will be satisfied..

See if I can explain it this way.. There are only 360 degrees of travel on a given lake.. On the earlier software release the screen would only update once every second which made for sloppy response time when making a turn.. Lets say the unit updates on the 10 degree marks with earlier software... New software allows the unit to update at every 2.5 degree mark with the turn radius and turn speed remaining constant.. Thus allowing the screen to show the direction of travel more accurately..

The video I posted shows more about tracking speed.. Notice how close I zoom the screen in and the bread crumb trail keeps up with the icon.. Never have I been able to zoom into the 20 ft. range and there not be a bread crumb trail lag at 30 mph.. If the unit can keep up at 30 mph.. .04 mph will not be a problem..
10-15-2009, 11:57 AM
J White

If you can be trolling along at .7 mph and turn 180 deg.

AND

the arrow change direction to reflect this

BEFORE

I have time to fetch a coke and make a sandwitch

I'll be :)
10-15-2009, 03:44 PM
Billbob

amen
10-15-2009, 03:53 PM
jaxsprat

Well I know if it works I sure are going to say one big,

.................. AMEN .......... after 3 years of waiting.......
10-16-2009, 10:39 AM
jmack

I loaded the new update last night in my 1197. i'll be fishing sat and sun and will give yall my findings monday. i like the new screen colors also, cant wait to get it on the water. jm
10-16-2009, 11:50 AM
jaxsprat

Will be looking for your update, Good luck & please try it slowwwww, say 0.5 mph or so, & like J White said do a few turns, see if it will properly correct without 3 or 4 over corrections, thanks- got my fingers crossed!!!;)
10-16-2009, 01:41 PM
Joby @ Humminbird

1 Attachment(s)

Only Petains To Boats that are Running Interlink

NEW GPS RESPONSE ENHANCEMENT

One of the new software changes that has just been released for 2010 models currently being built (and January for older models and new 2010 models as they are released) is an enhancement that will allow the GPS receiver to update 4 times faster than it previously updated. Below is a list of the units that have the new software download available on Humminbird.com now.
718, 728, 778c, 788c, 788ci, 798c, 798ci, 1157c, 1197c

All other GPS combo models will have this new feature available January 2010.

This enhancement will result in a smoother response from the boat icon on the screen when driving to waypoints and other areas of interest. There is no menu setting or adjustments that have to be made to the units to enable this new feature. It will happen automatically when the new software is loaded into the unit.

IMPORTANT!
One very important topic related to this new enhancement is that the 4 times faster GPS update will not transmit through the INTERLINK box. Therefore, the GPS receiver(s) in the boat will have to be wired in a specific manner to allow the 4 times faster GPS response to work correctly. For boats that are utilizing INTERLINK systems there are two main setups. One is where there is (1) GPS receiver servicing both units on the boat and the other one is with (2) GPS receivers (one in the back and one in the front). Attached are illustrations showing how the GPS receivers, Interlink box, cabling and Y-cables should be connected in order to enable the 4 times faster GPS.

IMPORTANT NOTE: On the setup that only utilizes (1) GPS receiver the 4 times fast and will only work on the back unit and will not work on the front unit that is connected to the INTERLINK. You MUST have (2) GPS receivers hooked up per the illustration below in order to get the 4 times faster to both units.

If you have individual GPS receivers for each unit and aren’t using Interlink then you will get the 4 times faster GPS response.

If you have any questions please contact our Consumer Services group.
10-16-2009, 05:18 PM
crappiehunter

Joby,
Thank you so much. I needed that diagram. J. White tried to tell me how to do that last year, but I had forgotten with my small brain and short memory!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joby @ Humminbird

NEW GPS RESPONSE ENHANCEMENT

One of the new software changes that has just been released for 2010 models currently being built (and January for older models and new 2010 models as they are released) is an enhancement that will allow the GPS receiver to update 4 times faster than it previously updated. Below is a list of the units that have the new software download available on Humminbird.com now.
718, 728, 778c, 788c, 788ci, 798c, 798ci, 1157c, 1197c

All other GPS combo models will have this new feature available January 2010.

This enhancement will result in a smoother response from the boat icon on the screen when driving to waypoints and other areas of interest. There is no menu setting or adjustments that have to be made to the units to enable this new feature. It will happen automatically when the new software is loaded into the unit.

IMPORTANT!
One very important topic related to this new enhancement is that the 4 times faster GPS update will not transmit through the INTERLINK box. Therefore, the GPS receiver(s) in the boat will have to be wired in a specific manner to allow the 4 times faster GPS response to work correctly. For boats that are utilizing INTERLINK systems there are two main setups. One is where there is (1) GPS receiver servicing both units on the boat and the other one is with (2) GPS receivers (one in the back and one in the front). Attached are illustrations showing how the GPS receivers, Interlink box, cabling and Y-cables should be connected in order to enable the 4 times faster GPS.

IMPORTANT NOTE: On the setup that only utilizes (1) GPS receiver the 4 times fast and will only work on the back unit and will not work on the front unit that is connected to the INTERLINK. You MUST have (2) GPS receivers hooked up per the illustration below in order to get the 4 times faster to both units.

If you have individual GPS receivers for each unit and aren’t using Interlink then you will get the 4 times faster GPS response.

If you have any questions please contact our Consumer Services group.
10-25-2009, 12:00 PM
jmack

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaxsprat

Will be looking for your update, Good luck & please try it slowwwww, say 0.5 mph or so, & like J White said do a few turns, see if it will properly correct without 3 or 4 over corrections, thanks- got my fingers crossed!!!;)

Yea buddy!, thats what i'm talking about! Its a lot better now. i ran it from .5 to 1.5 mph and never waivered off course. i put out a bouy and almost ran over it twice. i made several figure eights patterns around the bouy and always came within 5 foot of it, or litterly ran over it. now i can leave my little hand held in the box, as i don't need it to pinpoint the waypoints. i also tried out the new screen colors and they are impressive, with the amber seeming to be much easier to see. sorry for such a long delay in responding. jm
10-25-2009, 01:22 PM
jaxsprat

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmack

Yea buddy!, thats what i'm talking about! Its a lot better now. i ran it from .5 to 1.5 mph and never waivered off course. i put out a bouy and almost ran over it twice. i made several figure eights patterns around the bouy and always came within 5 foot of it, or litterly ran over it. now i can leave my little hand held in the box, as i don't need it to pinpoint the waypoints. i also tried out the new screen colors and they are impressive, with the amber seeming to be much easier to see. sorry for such a long delay in responding. jm

Thanks loads, no need to say sorry as we all got lives to live and besides you are crappiefamily. I got lots of family in Texas you are good people, thanks again. Jax
10-26-2009, 10:25 AM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joby @ Humminbird

NEW GPS RESPONSE ENHANCEMENT

One of the new software changes that has just been released for 2010 models currently being built (and January for older models and new 2010 models as they are released) is an enhancement that will allow the GPS receiver to update 4 times faster than it previously updated. Below is a list of the units that have the new software download available on Humminbird.com now.
718, 728, 778c, 788c, 788ci, 798c, 798ci, 1157c, 1197c

All other GPS combo models will have this new feature available January 2010.

This enhancement will result in a smoother response from the boat icon on the screen when driving to waypoints and other areas of interest. There is no menu setting or adjustments that have to be made to the units to enable this new feature. It will happen automatically when the new software is loaded into the unit.

IMPORTANT!
One very important topic related to this new enhancement is that the 4 times faster GPS update will not transmit through the INTERLINK box. Therefore, the GPS receiver(s) in the boat will have to be wired in a specific manner to allow the 4 times faster GPS response to work correctly. For boats that are utilizing INTERLINK systems there are two main setups. One is where there is (1) GPS receiver servicing both units on the boat and the other one is with (2) GPS receivers (one in the back and one in the front). Attached are illustrations showing how the GPS receivers, Interlink box, cabling and Y-cables should be connected in order to enable the 4 times faster GPS.

IMPORTANT NOTE: On the setup that only utilizes (1) GPS receiver the 4 times fast and will only work on the back unit and will not work on the front unit that is connected to the INTERLINK. You MUST have (2) GPS receivers hooked up per the illustration below in order to get the 4 times faster to both units.

If you have individual GPS receivers for each unit and aren’t using Interlink then you will get the 4 times faster GPS response.

If you have any questions please contact our Consumer Services group.

Now, when will the Gateway version II be available?
10-26-2009, 12:06 PM
hotmod

I am about to download it to my 798C & weather permitting will lake test it tomorrow.
Also looking forward to the downscan in Jan.
10-26-2009, 03:28 PM
Humminbird_Greg

The same 4.700 software update was posted on the Humminbird web site for all of the 788 and 798 models (all flavors).
10-26-2009, 05:15 PM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cane Pole

Now, when will the Gateway version II be available?

You know, the one that will replace the exiting gateway and work with the new fast response upgrade?

A reasonable question here with no response? Hmmmmmmmmmm.
10-27-2009, 07:14 AM
Humminbird_Greg

Oh, I get it CP: you are calling the InterLink the “Gateway”. I thought that you were referring to the NMEA Gateway product that you had posted about earlier. I have not heard anything about an InterLink II or version 2 or whatever it could be called. Good product update suggestion though.
10-27-2009, 08:06 AM
Cane Pole

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg

Oh, I get it CP: you are calling the InterLink the “Gateway”. I thought that you were referring to the NMEA Gateway product that you had posted about earlier. I have not heard anything about an InterLink II or version 2 or whatever it could be called. Good product update suggestion though.

I shouldn't use generic terms I guess. Sorry.

That "OTHER" NMEA gateway device has been NMEA approved and would probably do the trick. But the price will be about 200 bucks. Biscuit gps antenna is cheaper. I can't win. :(
10-27-2009, 08:09 PM
hotmod

Lake tested the update on my 798 today & all I can say is AWSOME. GPS fast & dead on to a waypoint, no wandering around like a drunk @ speeds less than 1 MPH on the trolling motor & in 15 to 30 MPH wind gust on a toon.

Great new color options with lots more definition on the screen.

Two thumbs up to Greg & all of the staff @ Hummingbird, now I can't wait for the downscan update.
10-27-2009, 08:16 PM
dedawg1149

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotmod

Lake tested the update on my 798 today & all I can say is AWSOME. GPS fast & dead on to a waypoint, no wandering around like a drunk @ speeds less than 1 MPH on the trolling motor & in 15 to 30 MPH wind gust on a toon.

Great new color options with lots more definition on the screen.

Two thumbs up to Greg & all of the staff @ Hummingbird, now I can't wait for the downscan update.

good to here i will just have to wait till jan:confused:
10-27-2009, 08:24 PM
jaxsprat

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotmod

Lake tested the update on my 798 today & all I can say is AWSOME. GPS fast & dead on to a waypoint, no wandering around like a drunk @ speeds less than 1 MPH on the trolling motor & in 15 to 30 MPH wind gust on a toon.

Great new color options with lots more definition on the screen.

Two thumbs up to Greg & all of the staff @ Hummingbird, now I can't wait for the downscan update.

That sure is good to hear. Now, here's hopin that the processor in my 997 can swallow this update without chokin-well Jan is not far off, we can wait, heck been waiting since spring of 07 what's 64 more days:rolleyes: Too bad HB won't-but should/could-do something to help 797 owners:mad:
10-28-2009, 04:05 PM
c1bigocarp

Thanks for the update. I had to rewire my units and add the second puck because of the interlink thing. Not too big of a deal with a fish tape to run the wires. I will try it out this weekend on my 798's and keep my fingers crossd.
10-29-2009, 12:06 PM
hotmod

I accidently deleted all but 3 of my images from a trip to the lake on Tuedsay so I now have an excuse for another outing.

These images have been downsized from 640 X 640 to 400 X 400

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