Supported GEOID Models
The following GEOID packages are available for the Bad Elf Flex:
Region | Description | Download |
World-wide (NEW!) |
| 137.8 MB |
USA & Canada |
| 112.4 MB |
USA |
| 30.1 MB |
Australia & New Zealand |
| 12.5 MB |
Great Britain, Ireland, Northern Ireland |
| 0.8 MB |
Brazil |
| 0.6 MB |
Caribbean |
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Need orthometric height support in another region? Drop a note to support@bad-elf.com.
Installation Instructions
- Make sure your Bad Elf Flex is running firmware version 1.0.19 or newer. If not, update your firmware first.
- Download the desired GEOID package(s) to your PC or Mac using the links above.
- Copy the file(s) to any FAT-formatted USB drive, and cleanly unmount/eject the USB drive from your computer.
- Turn your Bad Elf Flex unit ON by holding the power button for 3-4 seconds, and wait until you see the main LCD screen (~30 seconds).
- Plug the USB drive into the supplied USB-OTG adapter cable.
- Plug the USB-OTG cable into the Mini-USB port on the back of your Bad Elf Flex.
- The left LED should illuminate with a purple status indication, indicating the OTG cable was detected.
- The LCD screen will display a message indicating the USB Drive was detected.
- Within a few seconds the Flex will start the update process. You will usually see the all the LEDs turn purple during the update, and the screen will display a "Shutting down..." or "Updating firmware..." message.
- The GEOID packages can take 1-3 minutes to install depending on the speed of your USB drive. You may or may not see any progress indication. Be patient!
- When finished, you will hear 2 beeps, and the firmware will automatically restart.
- You can safely disconnect the USB drive and USB-OTG adapter cable from the back of your Bad Elf Flex.
- To configure the Bad Elf Flex to use a GEOID model, pair your Bad Elf Flex with your phone or tablet, and open the Bad Elf Flex app.
- Navigate to Flex Settings > Elevation/Orthometric Height to confirm the GEOID package is available and select your desired model.
Change History
Date | Description |
---|---|
9/29/2020 | First release with support for US and Canadian GEOID models |
3/19/2021 | Added support for Australia, New Zealand, Caribbean, Great Britain, Ireland, Norther Ireland |
11/3/2022 | Added world-wide EGM2008 (1-degree) model |