Description
It's not a tablet! Caretta is a specially designed, Android-powered motorcycle navigation kit with full Google Play Store support. The only truly detachable solution of its kind!
Why Caretta?
Caretta is a completely new generation of navigation device. It combines the ruggedness of a device built specifically for motorcycles with the freedom of Android. Use any navigation app from the Google Play Store—just like on your phone—but in a case built for adventure.
Finished riding? Unclip it and use it as an Android device for social media, email, movies, music, or games—or just relax and watch a movie in your tent.
Caretta offers unmatched value for the price. This isn’t an industrial tablet adapted for motorcycles—it’s hardware designed from the ground up for motorcycling.
Design-specific features
- Ultra-durable construction: Glass-fiber-reinforced nylon chassis & cradle.
- 7” Ultra-Bright Display: 1920×1200 resolution, 2,200 nits—perfectly readable in direct sunlight.
- Pre-installed screen protector: Tempered glass layer with anti-reflective and anti-smudge coating.
- All-weather touchscreen: Works accurately with motorcycle gloves and in the rain.
- Smart Power Management: For direct 12V input with built-in voltage stabilization.
- Extreme heat resistance: Operates from –20°C to 75°C. Battery bypass protects Li-ion battery in high temperatures.
- High-end GPS/GNSS: Dual-band (L1+L5) 10 Hz, sub-1-meter accuracy, 5 satellite constellations.
- External antenna option: Connection for an active dual-band antenna.
- Full engine integration:
- OBD II direct connection (no Bluetooth dongle required).
- BMW Wonderwheel support (full support for GS models; others currently being tested).
- Vibration-dampened cradle system: “Free-float” silicone damping.
- IP69 waterproof rating: Fully sealed ports and connectors.
- Status LED: Configurable basic status display.
- NGH software: Includes global offline maps.
General specifications
- Operating system: Android 14, guaranteed updates to 16 & 18.
- CPU/GPU: Qualcomm 8-core Kryo + Adreno 610.
- Memory: 8GB RAM / 128GB storage (expandable up to 512GB via microSD).
- Connectivity:
- 4G LTE (EMEA) – including B20 and B28.
- Dual SIM (eSIM + nano SIM).
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac).
- Bluetooth 5.1.
- Sensors: Ambient light, accelerometer, compass, gyroscope.
- Ports: USB-C (IP68, USB 3.1, OTG).
- Camera & audio: Front camera, waterproof microphone & speaker (IP68).
- Battery: 5200 mAh, compatible with standard & QC fast chargers.
Mechanical specifications
- Weight: Caretta 630 g, Cradle 390 g
- Dimensions Caretta: 194×129×22–33 mm
- Cradle dimensions: 203×165×50–56 mm
LTE Compatibility
Caretta is designed for EMEA regions (Europe, Middle East, Africa). Outside this region, LTE may function, but this is not guaranteed. Outside the EU, country-specific regulations may apply. Full compatibility is guaranteed within the EU.
Cradle – The Smartest Motorcycle Mount
This is no ordinary mount. The Caretta cradle is packed with electronics that offer new possibilities for motorcycle navigation.
Key features
- Ultra-durable construction: Glass-fiber-reinforced nylon.
- Smart power management: Direct 12V, voltage stabilization, reverse polarity & overvoltage protection, auto-sleep mode.
- Safety logic: Connector pins are live only when Caretta is in the cradle.
- Quick-release blade connectors: Robust, fast docking without external M8 connectors.
- Hardwired integration:
- Connections for controllers and accessories.
- OBD connection (no Bluetooth dongle required).
- BMW Navigator compatibility via Carpe Iter BMW adapter cable.
- Advanced vibration isolation: “Free-float” silicone damping.
- Smart retention: Slide-and-click mechanism, lockable, with manual override for mud/debris.
- Easy installation: Front-facing mounting holes for easy access.
Included in the kit
- Caretta
- Dedicated charging and data cradle
- AMPS mounting base for 12 mm GPS bracket (landscape & portrait)
- Universal power cable with 6 mm battery terminals and fuse box
Optional mounting
- AMPS 12 mm base plate, for a 12 mm navigation bar (always included)
- 12mm short AMPS, for a 12mm navigation bar (more mounting options)
- 28mm short AMPS, for a 28mm navigation bar (older 1200GS models)
Recommendation:
For BMW R1300GS and GSA riders, the BMW Lin or BMW 50CM is fine; for all other BMW riders, the BMW Lin 100CM is better.
Installation for BMW Riders: For BMW riders, the Carpe Iter Caretta connects to the white plug on the navigation mount (original BMW). This plug powers the tablet and enables control via the joystick. Plug-and-play with a single plug.
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