Test – The Orange Garage

Testing partial refresh at Mogadore Reservoir

Mr. V — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:34:15 +0000

The GPS location reticle now updates via distance traveled (3m atm). If the reticle will be drawn too close to the edge of the screen, the entire screen will be redrawn with the location in the center. Also it was a beautiful day

Saving location between power outages

Mr. V — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 19:27:10 +0000

Scout can save your most recent location between power interruptions or off there is no gps signal. Scout displays your last known location centered on the map until you have gps signal again.

There are new “Mobile Atlas” maps to test as well as the 1st case draft.

More soon!

Refined breadcrumbs over a test map

Mr. V — Fri, 30 May 2025 19:55:20 +0000

Making breadcrumbs with random motion. If the random trail gets too close to an edge, it resets in the center of the screen.

More partial refresh with breadcrumbs

Mr. V — Thu, 29 May 2025 21:29:39 +0000

Testing what will become the breadcrumbs functionality over the map.

Early Scout Display Tests

Mr. V — Fri, 23 May 2025 17:10:47 +0000

Static Map Concept

Early Clock Look

Boot Screen

Concept

Testing Full Image Display

Concept Art

Adventure Awaits

Paths

Breadcrumbs concept

Initial Screen Tests

Here’s a selection of concept art for the Scout mapping computer. This was mostly to test some graphic design elements I was kicking around and see what they look like on the new display.

I’m very happy with the breadcrumbs and the general “crispness” of the display. I’m settling on the “Toner” map tiles for development. The simple, high-contrast looks real nice.

I plan to use OSM mapping data to create custom maps with information that is helpful to offgrid biking/hiking and other outdoor adventurers.

I’m omitting the “Boot Screen” – it isn’t necessary. I plan to display the last location on boot while waiting for GPS (which is quick).

Next on the todo list: hook up GPS and read data!