Uploading OSM maps onto Zumo 660

[sussamb]

Many years ago I installed OSM maps to my ZUMO 660..

I downloaded the maps from the OSM site to my laptop using the instructions supplied, then used Mapinstall to transfer them to my 660.

Basecamp didn't come into it.

BaseCamp includes MapInstall so works exactly the same.

[Les]

Many years ago I installed OSM maps to my ZUMO 660..

I downloaded the maps from the OSM site to my laptop using the instructions supplied, then used Mapinstall to transfer them to my 660.

Basecamp didn't come into it.

BaseCamp includes MapInstall so works exactly the same.

What I'm saying is that I didn't use Basecamp or Mapsource to load the OSM maps to my 660.

[sussamb]

Yes I understand but no one uses BaseCamp either, it uses MapInstall so it's the same as using a stand alone MapInstall.

[NeilP]

I know seem to remember that I read that you do not need to use any install software.

You simply name the data "gmapsupp.img and drag and drop using Explorer or Mac Finder

Newer Garmins can have the map named anything, but the 660 and other older ones needs the name to be just that.

I am how from my training / travels now...and looks like I am now unemployed... so might have a play again in the next few days.

I do remember and now see I have copy on the computer of a map from Freizeitkarte

http://www.freizeitkarte-osm.de/garmin/ ... uropa.html

those downloads are supplied with an installer of some sort or the complete img that you just drag and drop..possibly need to rename
Looking only BaseCamp..and also on mapInstall, they appear on their too..so looks like Must have used the installer in the past.

This guy too offers paid OSM maps that he will do an awful lot for you ...

https://talkytoaster.me.uk

[NeilP]

Yes
I just created a download from BBBIKE.
Just renamed it gmapsupp.img and put it in a folder named garmin (all lower case) on an SD card.

I actually also used JavWa Device managed to change the displayed name…to Fra NW & CI OSM

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