rally rampage RNHC User Manual

Rampage navigation handlebar controller with bluetooth

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USER MANUAL
R
N
AMPAGE
AVIGATION
H
C
ANDLEBAR
ONTROLLER
(RNHC)
with Bluetooth
Manual for the Rampage Navigation Controller version 1.7.3

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL AMPAGE AVIGATION ANDLEBAR ONTROLLER (RNHC) with Bluetooth Manual for the Rampage Navigation Controller version 1.7.3...
  • Page 2: Conditions And Notes For Using This Manual

    This design and code are made available for free as an open-source DIY project. Alternatively, the unit can be purchased as a finished built unit, from our website. This RNHC unit was designed originally by Eugene Beetge from Rally Rampage, South Africa.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Led colours and flashing explained TIPS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS THE END Visit the website at https://www.rallyrampage.com Send an email to info@rallyrampage.com Send a WhatsApp to +27 82 659 3030 (South Africa) Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 3...
  • Page 4: Understanding The Rampage Navigation Handlebar Controller

    CONTROLLER What is the Rampage Navigation Handlebar Controller? The RNHC is a small electronic device that is mounted on your motorbike handlebar. It consists of a button unit, tethered to a small control box that contains the main electronics, bluetooth and backup battery. This little device uses Bluetooth to connect to your mobile phone or tablet that you use for navigation.
  • Page 5: How Does The Controller Actually Work

    Bluetooth tech as well as a built-in battery backup. This controller box can be fitted anywhere on your handlebar or rally tower, limited by the length of the CAT5 cable tether. Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 5...
  • Page 6: How Its Powered

    For power, you can use the built-in battery, or use the USB connector, but it is advisable to also consider setting up a permanent power supply for the unit using its USB external plug. If you run the RNHC on permanent power, it will continuously keep the built-in battery charged for when you need it.
  • Page 7: Apps That It Currently Works With

    Roadbooks carry many advantages over maps but require a little more skill and knowledge to use. With the rally world turning towards electronic roadbooks, we see the RNHC as the perfect tool for the amateur rider to get involved in informal roadbooks events.
  • Page 8: Rally Navigator

    ○ One of the biggest benefits of Piste is that you can also change your controller keys from within the app itself. Allowing more flexibility and functions. ○ LINK: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eroadbook Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 8...
  • Page 9: The (Rnhc) Design

    RAMPAGE NAVIGATION HANDLEBAR CONTROLLER Version 1.7.3 THE (RNHC) DESIGN The design of the RNHC is based on form and function. The following image shows the different design elements. The button box is made according to the open-source design files and will contain 5 push buttons and one toggle switch.
  • Page 10 Especially if the unit is fitted onto the bike. You can remove separate sections for field replacement or repairs. Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 10...
  • Page 11: Using Your Rampage Navigation Handlebar Controller

    3. Select the unit from your mobile and click on PAIR. Most Bluetooth devices require a security PIN, but we made the RNHC to work without a security pin to allow for easy connection and reconnecting. 4. If the connection between the device and your phone was successful, your mobile should make a sound (usually like a cricket) to indicate the connection.
  • Page 12 ■ Because you have 5 pushbuttons and a toggle switch with two positions, you can effectively send seven independent commands to your mobile app to manipulate the associated app on your mobile. Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 12...
  • Page 13: How To Operate Your Rnhc Device

    This is to indicate the unit has the right app selected. Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 13...
  • Page 14 5 on your unit while in App Select Mode. The controller will send the text to your notepad and you can read the message which contains the voltage and assumptions. vii. Fantastic. Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 14...
  • Page 15: Using Rider Mode After Selecting Your Soft App On Your Unit

    ● Open the app you want to use on your mobile, and that one that you selected on your RNHC must be the same app obviously. ● Once in the app, the commands coming from the controller should be the commands needed to control the core function of the app.
  • Page 16: Default Commands For The Apps

    Standard commands assigned to your controller push buttons and toggle switch based on the navigation app you intend to use on your mobile These are the standard commands assigned to each RNHC button for each of the four apps SoftApp 1 : Locus Maps...
  • Page 17: Softapp 4 : Piste Roadbook Reader

    Trip + Fourth push button Button 4 Trip - Fifth push button Button 5 Media Play/Pause Toggle forward Button 6 Rb Scroll Fwd Toggle back Button 7 Rb Scroll Rev Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 17...
  • Page 18: Led Colours And Flashing Explained

    2 seconds indicating it is reading the voltage on the unit, and typing the result back to your mobile device for you to read. Check your mobile device as it will receive a text from your unit. Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 18...
  • Page 19: Tips And Frequently Asked Questions

    ○ Find out if your Android app allows keyboard command and input. Then get those commands and simply program them into the code. ● How to start your unit with an existing default soft app loaded. Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 19...
  • Page 20 ○ Select the app you want by changing the value of soft App according to the 4 apps in the code. ○ By setting this in the active line 71, your unit will start up with the default app already selected. ○ Easy peasy Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 20...
  • Page 21: The End

    To get in contact with Rally Rampage: Visit the website at https://www.rallyrampage.com Send an email to info@rallyrampage.com Send a WhatsApp to +27 82 659 3035 (South Africa) Enjoy!! Copyright © Rally Rampage & Eugene Beetge 2022 Page 21...

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