FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
RBR Roadbook Reader App
- How to scroll the roadbook?
- What is the "autoscroll"?
- How to adjust/reset the odometer?
- Roadbook "countdown style"?
- Roadbook tulip/notes zoom (magnifier)
- How to lock screen roatation/touch?
- How to adjust the tripmeter?
- Speed limit zones, speeding
- What to do if lost (using go-to-note)?
- Skip a waypoint
- Waypoints
- Auto-adjust Odometer
- Sounds
- About GPS: precise, fast, external?
- Poor or no internet connection?
- Device swapping during a ride
Riding roadbooks and GPX trails
Participate in the Event
Managing Tracks/Roadbooks
- How to create your first Digital Rally Roadbook?
- What should be considered when designing track/roadbook?
- How do I add/upload a track (Roadbook or GPX trail)?
- How do I export a roadbook from Rally Navigator?
- How to share tracks?
- How does "Navigate by" work?
- What is a Track/Roadbook PIN code?
- Access: Public, unlisted, private Track/roadbook visibility?
- Track structure errors
Organizing Events
- How do I organize my first event?
- How do the payments and entry fees work?
- Event itinerary: classes, sections (tracks) explained
- What is a Selective Section (SS)?
- What is a Rolling Start?
- How can competitors register for an event?
- How and when can competitors access event roadbooks?
- Event Track "visibility" (access) explained
- How to test-ride event tracks and itinerary?
- What should be considered when choosing time zones for an event?
- Types of waypoints
- Auto-skipping missed waypoints
- Does the platform validate waypoints?
- What is a prologue?
- What is a Liaison or Road Section?
- How to add a DN (neutralization zone)?
- How to set speed limits?
- Speeding penalties
- How do I record the start time as there will be no referee at the start?
- Start list live fullscreen mode
- Live Tracking
- Event "visibility" explained
- FIM & FIA regulations & Lexicon
How to ride and read the roadbook
Other
About GPS: precise, fast, external?
Updated
Having a precise GPS is crucial to ensure your ride is recorded as accurately as possible. It's always
frustrating when your GPS hardware isn’t precise enough, leading to situations where waypoints aren't
validated/cleared properly, or you incur speeding penalties. This picture illustrates the issue: the GPS
signal has shifted slightly, the accuracy
is low, or there aren't enough satellites available (red: planned route, green: actual trace with inaccurate
GPS).
When using GPS in challenging environments like forests, cities, or mountains, issues with satellite reception
can still occur, even with an external antenna. Although rare, it's possible for satellites to be in positions
that negatively affect signal accuracy. To improve reliability, consider upgrading your hardware, adding an
external antenna, or using an external GPS receiver.
Having a fast GPS is crucial for ensuring the "RBR Roadbook Reader" operates smoothly, like a responsive analog instrument. The external Bluetooth GPS Receivers utilize a lightning-fast GPS, providing updates 5-10 times per second! This rapid update rate ensures that your CAP headings and speeds are updated as quickly as you can react. As a result, you won't face penalties, and your navigation remains super-smooth with precise, straight-line tracking.
On the flip side, a slow update rate can lead to overcompensation by the rider, reacting to outdated data while waiting for new information. This often results in braking too late for speed zones and accumulating penalties. For instance, a typical Garmin handheld GPS updates only once every 2 seconds (½Hz).
CAP (heading/bearing) value can be inaccurate or fluctuate.
This is not a bug - it's a known behavior of GPS technology:
"GPS Connector" App
Instructions using "GPS Connector" App
"Bluetooth GNSS" App
Instructions using "Bluetooth GNSS" App
When using GPS in challenging environments like forests, cities, or mountains, issues with satellite reception
can still occur, even with an external antenna. Although rare, it's possible for satellites to be in positions
that negatively affect signal accuracy. To improve reliability, consider upgrading your hardware, adding an
external antenna, or using an external GPS receiver.
Having a fast GPS is crucial for ensuring the "RBR Roadbook Reader" operates smoothly, like a responsive analog instrument. The external Bluetooth GPS Receivers utilize a lightning-fast GPS, providing updates 5-10 times per second! This rapid update rate ensures that your CAP headings and speeds are updated as quickly as you can react. As a result, you won't face penalties, and your navigation remains super-smooth with precise, straight-line tracking.
On the flip side, a slow update rate can lead to overcompensation by the rider, reacting to outdated data while waiting for new information. This often results in braking too late for speed zones and accumulating penalties. For instance, a typical Garmin handheld GPS updates only once every 2 seconds (½Hz).
CAP (heading/bearing) value can be inaccurate or fluctuate.
This is not a bug - it's a known behavior of GPS technology:
- CAP (bearing) is calculated based on GPS movement - the direction from one GPS point to the next.
- If the rider is stationary or barely moving, there’s no "next point" to compute a meaningful direction from, so the app might show a wrong or fluctuating heading.
- CAP becomes reliable only when the rider is moving at a decent pace (usually above ~5 km/h).
- 📌 Tip: For best CAP accuracy, always start riding a few meters in a straight line - the system needs motion to determine direction.
"GPS Connector" App
Instructions using "GPS Connector" App
"Bluetooth GNSS" App
Instructions using "Bluetooth GNSS" App
