I don't seem to be able to adjust this compass. I can get it to register north but when I turn it 180 degrees it says west. Anyone got a solution?
156670
Well i have the same issue, mine never register north, in place it register south, totally oposite!
156671
My compass has the same problem. I guess we both got taken for a ride not knowing where north is
156672
The compass sucks, mine does the same thing. We both got taken and screwed without lube.
156673
This compass is junk. The fluid leaked out in a few days. I threw it in the garbage as it would cost almost as much to return it. You need to spend more for a compass that may save your life some day. In fog or a dark night or off shore you need one that you can rely on.
156674
Sounds broke. The magnet inside should always point north something inside must be loose or some interference I am guessing broke
156675
Based on the reviews and answers here, I have to assume there is not a truing bar with this cheap of a compass nor instructions for truing it on your boat. Most compasses need to be 'adjusted' after installation to account for magnetic interference and metals around the installed area. I'll pass on this one, too.
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Thanks a lot. It's helpful but I already bought it. I want it for trekking and have never owned a GPS of any sort before so I suspect I'm in for a lesson or two! i guess I'll return it if it doesn't measure up.
2089998
Yes I guess that you are right,however I would look at YouTube and type in which compass to use in Northen Hemisphere
429731
I have not seen compass headings appear in the photo software I use (Adobe Lightroom and Picasa) and I do not see how the system would know compass heading unless you also had a compass or were continuously moving. However, best to check with technical support at the manufacturer (www.promotesystems.com). I have found them to be responsive and helpful. Position information is quite accurate and I have not seen excessive battery drain - works well for me.
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There is a button that has light written on it. Do not see anywhere to calibrate the compass. Directions are not close to being correct.
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Mine spins freely, in fact I need to oil it a bit as it's dry. I suggest you place a few drops of a light oil where the ring meets the body of the compass, let it sit overnight and then try to rotate it. I note that there are screws on the bottom holding the unit together, and you might need to open it up to access the guts. In any event, you need to lube the ring since both the ring and the body are aluminum and I can feel the galling one gets when you have to bits of Al moving against one another.
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A satellite finder helps sometimes, but is not necessary. The elevation read out is very accurate and I use my GPS to tell me my direction (not a compass).
319531
I've never used that feature, but yes, it does have a compass. As I understand it you create routes and mark points.
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The compass only seems to function for a 5 degree range of looking "up hill or down hill". Any more elevation than that and my Barska compass seems to "drag" and be very inaccurate.
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I don't refer to the compass or thermometer since I use the pole for stability in walking the dog. Adjusting the length of the pole to fit your height seems straight forward. I prefer the pole to a cane.
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Mine wasn't easy to calibrate. You need to press a button on the back and go around a block - - - a complete 360 degree turn. You may have to do this several times to get it to be reasonably accurate. Good luck.
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if you use google maps to WALK the magnet will screw up the compass. the phone will not be able to tell your true direction. it shows you walking in the opposite or at a 90 degree angle from the the way you are truly facing. you must pop the phone out of the case away from the magnet to use the WALKING feature. i have not had the same issues with driving with google maps or waze app. it just happens in walking mode.
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Just rotate it and stick it using the other magnets. If that doesn't work, just zero it out on a level surface and try reading it again or you can always use the manual and recalibrate it.
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Hey M. , Did you add Mapping solfware yourself ? If you did, you have to have the solfware Settings , set for the GPS unit. Mapping setting have to match. Not sure where but it should say something about downloading maps to the unit. A friend of mine didn't have the setting matching and we were off about 1/4 mile. This is not good when out hunting.
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It is very simple to set as long as the map you're using has that info listed. I am VERY new to navigation with a compass, and was easily able to adjust it once I learn what it was to begin with!!
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If you have not moved your mount/scope combination, and I mean that you have not moved it at all, then, I think, there is a function of using the last alignment. That said, the real answer is, Yes, you have to align it each time by inputting the time, date and some type of star alignment. If you have not moved your location, then the mount should remember your latitude and longitude. If you have moved your location, then you need to input your degree setting of your location. Hope this helps. You can always email me at pfaff.dale@gmail.com.
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Go to a parking lot with plenty of space to turn around in a circle and eventually the compass will calibrate. It took me several times but eventually it worked!