Trail Tech Voyager - Interesting GPS Speedo!

Yellow Pig · 10-22-2010, 07:11 AM

Trail Tech Voyager

Voyager

- GPS Speed, Distance
- Compass, Altitude
- Temperature, Maps
- View, Organize, Edit and Share Entire Trail Systems in 3D
- Designed Specifically to Meet the Needs of Off-Road Riders
- 240x400 WQVGA LCD - Readable in Intense Sunlight
- Engine Performance linked to GPS Data
- Crash Resistant, Off-Road Design
- Upload Routes from any GPS
- Customizable User Screens
- Model-Specific Integration
- Accurate Tracks, Even in the Toughest Terrain

Source: http://www.trailtechproducts.co.uk/a..._Products.html

bingbong · 10-22-2010, 07:14 AM

Wow

that is very cool. me likey.

Any prices announced yet?

wbbnm · 10-22-2010, 07:34 AM

Mechanically it looks a lot like my Vapor digital speedo on my KLR.

Tramontana · 10-22-2010, 07:40 AM

...but if speed and distance are 100% GPS based, will it be reliable enough? I've seen my GPS make up some pretty absurd "presumptions" regarding distance, when it has lost perfect signal in trees and canyons.

Cheers!

Blakebird · 10-22-2010, 07:42 AM

nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wbbnm

Mechanically it looks a lot like my Vapor digital speedo on my KLR.

it's the same shape

Brian-M · 10-22-2010, 07:50 AM

Since it looks so much like the Other Trail Tech offerings, I suspect it'll be a mix of mechanical inputs and digital. So you use their speedo kit to adapt whatever input you may have (mechanical off the wheel, or digital off the CS sprocket/whatever) to the device to get speed.

Looks like it Might be a nice package ~ though I hope it can run off bike power (it mentions Li-Ion batteries).

Blakebird · 10-22-2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian-M

Looks like it Might be a nice package ~ though I hope it can run off bike power (it mentions Li-Ion batteries).

probably battery backup like the Vapor, with auto-switch to internal power if external power disconnected.

1stworks · 10-22-2010, 08:10 AM

Hope its more reliable than some of there other products...

Looks cool..

theantipaul · 10-22-2010, 08:15 AM

Crap, I just picked up the new Striker because it has a voltmeter and reads mileage in 100ths for when the roadbook rides come along.

Maybe I'll make a dual housing to mount both. I hear this a lot, but I can't find the price for it or the expected delivery.

Are they starting a GPX database too? http://www.ohvtrails.net/

1stworks · 10-22-2010, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theantipaul

Crap, I just picked up the new Striker because it has a voltmeter and reads mileage in tenths for when the roadbook rides come along.

Maybe I'll make a dual housing to mount both. I hear this a lot, but I can't find the price for it or the expected delivery.

Are they starting a GPX database too? http://www.ohvtrails.net/

cool!!!

modette · 10-22-2010, 08:46 AM

I don't see the need for people that have a good GPS already. With my AceWell and my Zumo 550 I'm pretty happy. Plus that display looks to be real small for GPS usage.

Hayduke · 10-22-2010, 08:53 AM

This looks sweet! Can't wait to see it in person and see what all the features are.

Adjustable ODO? numeric compass headings?

theantipaul · 10-22-2010, 08:57 AM

The Voyager looks quite a bit bigger of a form factor then the Vapor et al. I'll bet the display ends up being about the size of the Garmin Oregons, what Trail Tech needs to come out with is a heads up display for your goggles!

merickk · 10-22-2010, 09:15 AM

Greeeat just what I didn't need to know..something else I'm gonna have to spend money on

I use the vapor on my XRL and love it. Can only think that with a integrated GPS it'd be a must have.

garridan · 10-22-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tramontana

...but if speed and distance are 100% GPS based, will it be reliable enough? I've seen my GPS make up some pretty absurd "presumptions" regarding distance, when it has lost perfect signal in trees and canyons.

Cheers!

The speed and the distance are gathered through a wheel sensor cable like Vapor and Vector as well as the GPS speed. We highly recommend the wheel sensor for accurate speed and odometer (distance).

Voyager connects to DC or AC vehicle power and has a lithium ion battery for back up. Voyager also has a engine temperature sensor, the data is recorded with the GPS track data. We have added an ignition sensor for smart data logging.

The unit is a little larger than Vapor and Vector. The screen is a WQVGA LCD with incredible resolution, contrast and visibility in direct sunlight.

Another interesting feature is the open source trail sharing. Through http://ohvtrails.net/ a rider can download trails to Voyager via the SDmicro card.

The introductory price is $279.95 for the complete kit, model specific. Voyager starts shipping the week of 11/1/10. The website (http://trailtech.net/voyager.html) should have more information later today. We are taking pre-sale orders now.

Heads-up goggle display. I like it!

Garridan
garridan@trailtech.net
360-687-4530

10-22-2010, 07:11 AM	#1
Yellow Pig ^OP Allergic to Asphalt! Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 6,089	Trail Tech Voyager - Interesting GPS Speedo! Trail Tech Voyager Voyager - GPS Speed, Distance - Compass, Altitude - Temperature, Maps - View, Organize, Edit and Share Entire Trail Systems in 3D - Designed Specifically to Meet the Needs of Off-Road Riders - 240x400 WQVGA LCD - Readable in Intense Sunlight - Engine Performance linked to GPS Data - Crash Resistant, Off-Road Design - Upload Routes from any GPS - Customizable User Screens - Model-Specific Integration - Accurate Tracks, Even in the Toughest Terrain Source: http://www.trailtechproducts.co.uk/a..._Products.html __________________ So Many Idiots, So Few Comets!!!!!!!!!

10-22-2010, 07:14 AM	#2
bingbong Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Obidos, Portugal Oddometer: 717	Wow that is very cool. me likey. Any prices announced yet? __________________ Ducati Multi1200 "you're never too old to learn something stupid" -- unknown.

10-22-2010, 07:40 AM	#4
Tramontana . Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Getting to "the point"... Oddometer: 1,886	Looks interesting... ...but if speed and distance are 100% GPS based, will it be reliable enough? I've seen my GPS make up some pretty absurd "presumptions" regarding distance, when it has lost perfect signal in trees and canyons. Cheers! __________________ "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too, can become great." - Mark Twain Memberships: AMA 222838, COHVCO #4409, Blue Ribbon Coalition, Rollins Pass Restoration Association, Tread Lightly! KD0DHK - Amateur Radio FCC Technician Class Tread Lightly! Master Tread Trainer.

10-22-2010, 08:10 AM	#8
1stworks dude Joined: Jun 2004 Location: south side Oddometer: 1,589	Hope its more reliable than some of there other products... Looks cool.. __________________ dude on a bike... Be who you are and say how you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind~ Dr. Seuss Much of life is simply timing or luck.~Zerk

10-22-2010, 08:15 AM	#9
theantipaul Reforming Neandertal Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Niwot Oddometer: 869	Crap, I just picked up the new Striker because it has a voltmeter and reads mileage in 100ths for when the roadbook rides come along. Maybe I'll make a dual housing to mount both. I hear this a lot, but I can't find the price for it or the expected delivery. Are they starting a GPX database too? http://www.ohvtrails.net/ __________________ degarate@highwaydirtbikes.com Man lived, Man suffered, Man died theantipaul screwed with this post 10-22-2010 at 09:59 AM

10-22-2010, 07:34 AM	#3
wbbnm Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Abq NM Oddometer: 1,236	Mechanically it looks a lot like my Vapor digital speedo on my KLR.

10-22-2010, 07:50 AM	#6
Brian-M Melting in GA Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Warm Springs, GA Oddometer: 941	Since it looks so much like the Other Trail Tech offerings, I suspect it'll be a mix of mechanical inputs and digital. So you use their speedo kit to adapt whatever input you may have (mechanical off the wheel, or digital off the CS sprocket/whatever) to the device to get speed. Looks like it Might be a nice package ~ though I hope it can run off bike power (it mentions Li-Ion batteries).

10-22-2010, 08:46 AM	#11
modette RMAR Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Monument, CO Oddometer: 3,171	I don't see the need for people that have a good GPS already. With my AceWell and my Zumo 550 I'm pretty happy. Plus that display looks to be real small for GPS usage. __________________ Member of AMA, COHVCO, and RMAR On the Board of Directors for RMAR: Director of Promotions Our site: Rocky Mountain Adventure Riders

10-22-2010, 08:53 AM	#12
Hayduke ///SAFETY THIRD/// Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Salida, coloRADo Oddometer: 41,781	This looks sweet! Can't wait to see it in person and see what all the features are. Adjustable ODO? numeric compass headings? __________________ Official Adventure Rider T-Shirts! . Dual Sport Riding Techniques videos! Rally Moto Kit ///

10-22-2010, 08:57 AM	#13
theantipaul Reforming Neandertal Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Niwot Oddometer: 869	The Voyager looks quite a bit bigger of a form factor then the Vapor et al. I'll bet the display ends up being about the size of the Garmin Oregons, what Trail Tech needs to come out with is a heads up display for your goggles! __________________ degarate@highwaydirtbikes.com Man lived, Man suffered, Man died

10-22-2010, 09:15 AM	#14
merickk Living Folk Tale Joined: Apr 2008 Location: 16 miles south of Colorado Oddometer: 8,079	Greeeat just what I didn't need to know..something else I'm gonna have to spend money on I use the vapor on my XRL and love it. Can only think that with a integrated GPS it'd be a must have. __________________ Sincerely, Tex Haydukeisms: We should stick a SPOT on Mulekick; You know, as a public service. I'm convined that the entire interwebs is infected with the Whiney Bitch virus.

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