Smartphone braket

[gixxxer]

Today I’ve installed a smartphone braket. Fit perfect, and the phone is exactly on the line of the eyes for navigation and to control the messages.

I was unable, however, to do exactly what I had in mind. Because under the housing of the braket there is the acc2 cable, which has the positive locked up, to which I wanted to connect a USB socket and then only the end of the cable I need to connect to the smartphone comes out, instead of using the Din socket with the adapter and the disconnecting cable. Unfortunately, it seems there is no current in the acc2 cable!

The wiring diagram is not available in the manual, not even in the one of the Ktm 890, very badly, I would have tried to check the connections and maybe fix the problem, instead I'll just have to check the fuses before taking the bike to the workshop.

 

[Dr.Shifty]

When there are two accessory power connectors it's typical that one is on all the time and the other one switches on with the ignition. Perhaps acc2 is not only switched but also needs the engine running to power up.

 

[gixxxer]

Thanks you Dr.Shifty, I was thinking about these. I’ve used a multimeter to verify the tension with the key in on position but not with the engine running.

 

[gixxxer]

This morning I tried again, and now everything works: strangely, the USB socket has a polarity, and among other things the negative does not correspond to that of the acc2 cable. Inverted the connections of the usb socket on the acc2 cables, everything is fine. I loosened the two screws that hold the instrumentation in the upper part to pass the ubs cable which then stopped with a clamp on the bracket to the right size to connect to the smartphone. For now I will use my iphone, but I would like to try a rugged phone only for reporting speed cameras and, when needed, navigation.

 

[BISavage]

For now I will use my iphone, but I would like to try a rugged phone only for reporting speed cameras and, when needed, navigation.

This is an interesting point.

Does a rugged phone provide any benefits over a regular "previous generation top of the line" iPhone / Android Phone with a rugged case on it?

 

[gixxxer]

I don't know if there is a real advantage, but the alternative is to use a navigator for which you have to buy the anti-theft cradle etc ... too much money that I prefer to spend for fuel, tires and travel. The rugged phone costs much less, the battery is long-lasting, I have the immediacy of google maps even if here in Italy on some routes it makes absurd laps, by now ... it would also be to understand, if and when the connectivity will arrive unit, if by chance they integrated the position of the speed detectors and with what accuracy. meanwhile, the coolest thing was done by Honda, with its touchscreeen dashboard and apple car play and android auto onboard. all navigation, connection and communication problems solved.

 

[BISavage]

Isnt that similar to the husqvarna option:

 

[BISavage]

Back to my original question;

I think a phone is very good to have, I just was not sure which benefits a Rugged Phone has over an older model regular phone in a rugged typed case.

Both could be had for around the same price, which is why I was wondering if there is a special advantage... or is it just a good way to avoid putting the brand new 1500$ iPhone into harms way.

 

[gixxxer]

I have always used iphone, and since 2015 I have a waterproof case for the various models I have had. The rugged would have the - theoretical - advantage of not needing the case and being able to keep it powered continuously. Until now I have used the telephone - always positioned above the instrumentation - to have any incoming calls and messages in view, and to evaluate whether to answer or not - while navigation was only when necessary. Now I wanted to try to have a constant reference - so google maps or a specific navigation app - for speed detectors. A low quality phone would need a case and, even with not too high temperatures, continuously powered, it would go into thermal protection. A rugged, which does not require a case, should have fewer problems in this regard. Mine are hypotheses, at the moment I continue with my iphone in the case, and I don't even rule out taking a navigator if I find an opportunity among the used ones.

 

[BISavage]

Ah, ok... cooking an iPhone in the Italian sunshine is probably pretty easy in that way, thanks... maybe have to look into a Rugged Phone before my next Italien-Tour...

 

[JudeB]

Today I’ve installed a smartphone braket. Fit perfect, and the phone is exactly on the line of the eyes for navigation and to control the messages.

I was unable, however, to do exactly what I had in mind. Because under the housing of the braket there is the acc2 cable, which has the positive locked up, to which I wanted to connect a USB socket and then only the end of the cable I need to connect to the smartphone comes out, instead of using the Din socket with the adapter and the disconnecting cable. Unfortunately, it seems there is no current in the acc2 cable!

The wiring diagram is not available in the manual, not even in the one of the Ktm 890, very badly, I would have tried to check the connections and maybe fix the problem, instead I'll just have to check the fuses before taking the bike to the workshop.

Ok, I have two questions. Is that a smoked windshield and if so, where did you get it?

 

[gixxxer]

Hi JudeB. The smoked screen is OEM for European bikes. Sorry!

 

[nampus]

I've been using a rugged phone (Ulefone Armor 5) for navigation, Spotify and speed control notifications for over two years now. Mounted on a SP connect mount.
I mostly use calimoto to make and ride routes. But sometimes use kurviger as well.
For simple a to b navigation I use Google maps.
Before this I used a Garmin zumo 220, but the phone is much better. It's a million times faster at calculating, better GPS reception. You can check the weather radar on the go to see if you need to stop to put your rain gear on.
The phone is water, dust and shock proof. The phone was less than half the price of the Garmin.
No worries about the camera in my regular phone breaking because of the vibrations.
If the phone dies I'll buy something similar to replace it. I'll never go back to a Garmin or TomTom.