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Raymarine Axiom Pro - GPX Format


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I have got a shiny new Raymarine Axiom Pro plotter. It can import and export GPX routes.

 

I tried to create a route in OpenCPN and import it into the Axiom which should work - but it didn't - the Axiom simply said "failed".

 

I have compared the contents of two files - one created in the Axiom and one in OpenCPN with almost identical waypoints. Here are the differences:

 

gpxcompare.jpg

 

Does anyone know what the Axiom is being picky about? Are there any options in OpenCPN which might improve the compatability?

 

Cheers

 

AG
 

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Other than that how do you like the Axiom Pro? I'm having one installed this week.

 

I had the es97 installed on my previous boat in Nov and was all set to repeat for the new boat but then I heard the es series is being phased out and Axiom is the replacement generation (not the 'budget' option as was previously assumed).

 

I'm expecting it to be even faster than the es.

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I have on installed. It’s ok. To be honest the lighthouse software version they currently have is buggy. I’ve had it crash a number of times. I have it connected to the new wifi radar.

 

I find I hardly use it actually as I like the IPad better due to being able to take it with me.

 

In the wet the screen can be a bit unresponsive with wet hands. Viewing angles good, speed good, resolution disappointing given the rate of change these days.

 

I think when they launch the new update with sailing functions that it will be better and more useful. Connection - watch out as the internal GPS in it is weak as piss. Also if you plan on putting more than one data card in it you will also need a ray marine dual SD card reader as it only has one slot.

 

One cool feature is that you can control it from the IPad using the raymarine app and repeat the screen on iPad.

 

They also don’t control my older raymarine auto pilot like my old C/E80 setup did, but newer autopilot I guess no problem.

 

The turn on/off button is a pain in the arse also. You sort of have to hold and swipe to turn it off, i don’t rather go downstairs and turn it off with the master switch.

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Other than that how do you like the Axiom Pro? I'm having one installed this week.

 

I had the es97 installed on my previous boat in Nov and was all set to repeat for the new boat but then I heard the es series is being phased out and Axiom is the replacement generation (not the 'budget' option as was previously assumed).

 

I'm expecting it to be even faster than the es.

 

I am glad you found the GPS weak southernman because I was begining to think it was just me. Even in a opencockpit the solar panels were enough that once every few hours I would loose fix for a few minutes - just enough to be annoying so I got the external antenna.

 

However other than that I love it. Its very fast, and as you pointed out the Rayview and Raycontrol App's are very handy if you want to watch what the crew are doing from your bunk at night/anchor watch etc.

 

I have not had any crashes on my Axiom Pro 9" yet. I have it hooked up to a EV400 autopilot which works mint.

 

I haven't investigtaed the OpenCPN GPX issue much more yet, but I have a suspicion that it can import routes with two waypoints ok, its when the route has more than 2 there is a issue.

 

Just downloaded the latest Lighthouse 3.3.170 - will report back here when installed.

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I am glad you found the GPS weak southernman because I was begining to think it was just me. Even in a opencockpit the solar panels were enough that once every few hours I would loose fix for a few minutes - just enough to be annoying so I got the external antenna.

 

However other than that I love it. Its very fast, and as you pointed out the Rayview and Raycontrol App's are very handy if you want to watch what the crew are doing from your bunk at night/anchor watch etc.

 

I have not had any crashes on my Axiom Pro 9" yet. I have it hooked up to a EV400 autopilot which works mint.

 

I haven't investigtaed the OpenCPN GPX issue much more yet, but I have a suspicion that it can import routes with two waypoints ok, its when the route has more than 2 there is a issue.

 

Just downloaded the latest Lighthouse 3.3.170 - will report back here when installed.

 

Nice one.  Yip GPS is weak as piss, thank goodness I also have an external antenna which works great.  However the unit is outside and even in the cockpit I can't see through the stainless steel steering housing it's located in.  

 

Will download the new software when back on the boat.  

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