Scalex Map Wheel
Scalex Map Wheel measures distances on maps, whether in straight lines or along curves
Item #: Q501-0700
Manufacturer: Scalex
Manufacturer Item #: 00700
Product Type: Planimeter
Your Price $32.95
Features & Applications:
Just set the Scalex Map Wheel's scale to match the map, then roll the unit along the route you want to measure. The distance is displayed instantly. Portable, uses two AAA batteries (included).Features:
- Great Travel Aid
- 19 built-in user scale factors including all common map scales
- Measures in miles, kilometers and nautical miles
- Counter and adder buttons on probe tip let you count stops made or add fixed destination lengths as you measure
- Calculate auto-scale factor from reduced, enlarged or odd-scale maps
- Create, store and retrieve user scale factors
- Clear, audible tone indicates wheel movement
- Easy-to-read liquid crystal display shows length, count and scale factor simultaneously
- Automatic shut-off assures long battery life
- Low battery indicator
- Uses 2 AAA batteries (included in package)
Applications:
- RV Users
- Boaters
- Campers
- Map Enthusiasts
Spec Summary:
| Accuracy: | ±0.25 |
| Resolution: | 0.4" (1.0mm) |
| Batteries: | 2 x AAA (included) |
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- Lightweight (3)
- Reliable (3)
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Best Uses
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Directions confusing
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Scalex Map Wheel:
I followed the directions but the numbers that appeared on the unit seemed wrong. So I assumed that I hadn't done it correctly. Then my son showed me that everything was correct. I should have trusted the directions. This will be great for all the traveling we do as each page of our atlas is in a different scale. Now I can easily approximate distances we have to go.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
Cons
- Difficult To Use
- I haven't figured out how
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Scalex Map Wheel:
I haven't figured out how to work it yet, and the instructions are too brief and need some examples of practice trying it. My plan is to keep fooling with it until I figure it out.
Pros
- only worked once
Cons
- unreliable operation
Best Uses
Comments about Scalex Map Wheel:
I used the product to scale metric drawings for preparation of architectural illustrations. I used it for one day and it never worked again. It cannot be activated (replaced batteries twice). It's a great concept if it worked...I am beyond my 30 days! I won't recommend or purchase another.
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Ergonomic Design
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Difficult To Use
Best Uses
Comments about Scalex Map Wheel:
thE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING THE SCALE WERE CONFUSING AND TOO COMPLICATED
Pros
- Accurate
- Compact
- Ergonomic Design
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Professionals
Comments about Scalex Map Wheel:
User friendly and very accurate, this tool makes the job of planning a road trip much easier. We are planning cross-country move and looking for a home within a certain distance from a mid-size city. When we find a home in the on-line listings, the map wheel takes only seconds to determine the distance from the nearest city.
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