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Does anyone have one? I'm looking for some real world reviews, not advertisement. There's not a lot out there. I don't need a sat nav, I use my phone if needed. Commuting in city only. |
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Sun May 03, 2020 7:59 pm (Last edited: Sun May 03, 2020 8:06 pm)
Zitat von EvenSteven im Beitrag #1 I don't have one, though I'm interested. I use a phone on a Quadlock mount as my satnav, so the problem with the WunderLinq at the moment for me is that it needs the BMW mount just to tap into the three wire connection that goes to the mount for 12v, 0V and the data feed. This is quite a big awkward thing to stash away elsewhere if you are not using it for a NAV V or VI. I think you would be lucky to get it under the seat and also have the standard BMW cable still reach to plug into its socket in the right hand fairing. I have had some correspondence with the developers and suggested they produce a cut down version which doesn't need the BMW mount, and just plugs directly into the socket that the BMW mount normally connects to. For me this would ideally have a pass through connection for the 12V and 0V wires so that they can be used to power your own choice of 12V to USB converter. I prefer this as the generic USB output on the WunderLinq is relatively low powered, and I would rather use the correct high power Fast Charger standard for my phone, just taking the 12V supply for this via the WunderLinq. I already use the currently redundant NAV mount connector to provide power to my USB charger. If they offered something like this it could be smaller and easier to make, and would not need connection pads on the back to line up with the BMW mount and could just have a simple cable instead. They have said they are considering offering a version like this in the future. If not I might get the standard one and modify it to add a cable connection, as there is no way I am reinstating my BMW mount just to get power and data into this device. Fred |
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I'm not really worried about the size or the length of the harness. Those are both solveable problems. I'm mostly concerned with if the Wunderlinq is actually a good reliable product. I can make a harness, I can 3d print something to mount the interface. The Wunderlinq connects to a phone via bluetooth so I can charge from 12v and get fast charge. |
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If you can either 3D print something to take the place of the BMW mount, or just solder the wiring to the contact points on the back of the WunderLinq, then you should be able to fit it in the fairing which would at least simplify the wiring and make the Bluetooth connection path to your phone shorter and more direct.
Fred
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The R1200R forum has a thread on this. People seem overall happy with it.
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Zitat von EvenSteven im Beitrag #1 The device is intended to be an easy way to convert the satnav mount so you can use a smart phone in its place. Most USA models come set up with the satnav cradle, so this is simpler than removing it just to replace it with one for a smartphone.
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Mon May 04, 2020 1:58 pm (Last edited: Mon May 04, 2020 2:07 pm)
Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #6Zitat von EvenSteven im Beitrag #1 I generally agree - it does make it easy to move to a smartphone for people who do not want to get involved with removing the cradle, fitting alternative cables, mounts, etc. However, mechanically it is far from an optimum solution if you no longer need to be able to use a BMW NAV, which I think is increasingly the case as smartphone use becomes more popular. The BMW cradle is large and ugly compared with a purpose made smartphone mount like those from Quadlock, and all it is really doing if you only use a smartphone is passing on three electrical connections to the WunderLinq. It is effectively a massive dongle allowing the WunderLinq to connect to the bike. There are much neater and simpler ways to do this, which would also allow the WunderLinq box to be smaller and to be stashed away in the fairing, as the only essential connection from WunderLinq to phone is via Bluetooth. If you still wanted to use the USB power output on a relocated WunderLinq you would just need a longer USB cable. Fred |
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I have a WunderLINQ on a R1200RS. I think the 1250 with TFT screen has the same OEM nav mount. It's a great alternative to the BMW Navigator VI at about 1/4 the cost. Using a capable phone means you don't need to carry two devices. There are now a few nav apps that provide WunderLINQ support, which means you can use the "wonderwheel" on the left handlebar "on the fly" without having to touch the screen, and also for switching apps. I'm using an app called Scenic which is brilliant because it is tailored for MC. The WunderLINQ connects directly to the bike's LIN bus, which is peripheral to the CAN bus, and communicates with the phone via bluetooth. Also has a USB port to keep the phone charged.
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I had never heard of a WunderLINQ, but am quite impressed. It would give the 1200 the versatility in the display of the TFT on the 1250. Unfortunately it is one of those things that is almost redundant with the BMW connected app and the TFT. Shame really as someone put a lot of work into designing that.
2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3.
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Just to chime in, the WunderLINQ magnetic mount works very well.
2018 BMW R1200RS; 2008 Yamaha WR250R
Gone: 2015 Yamaha FJ-09, 2005 Suzuki DL650, 2007 Honda VFR800A, 2006 Suzuki SV650S, 2002 KTM 125SX, 1994 Yamaha YZF750RF, 1992 Honda CBR600F2, 1990 Suzuki GSX-R750, 1989 Yamaha FZR600R, 1983 Honda CR80R, 1982 Honda XR80R, 1979 Yamaha GT80 |
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Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:47 am (Last edited: Sun Nov 29, 2020 8:50 am)
Zitat von himoverthere im Beitrag #9 As I understand, the nav mount and BMW navigator are still available on the TFT 1250 bikes, and he BMW connected app is provided as a cheaper alternative to the "full monty" BMW nav V or VI. The app alone would only shows upcoming turns and prompts on the TFT , but not a map and your position on it. If this is so, wouldn't the WunderLINQ still be relevant on a TFT bike? Or can you mount your phone as well to provide a map view in addition to basic prompts on the TFT? If that's the case then yes, the WunderLINQ would be redundant I guess. I have an older non TFT R1200RS, so just trying to get my head round all this. Eventual master of the obvious |
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Yes, I have the phone mounted sometimes and see the whole map in the BMW connected app on the phone as well as the turn by turn instructions on the TFT and in my helmet.
2020 R1250RS, 2018 Ducati 939 Supersport, 2018 Ducati Monster 821, 1967 Ducati 250 mk3.
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