Map Update

Every year, Burning Man’s map changes slightly. For your Playa Navigator to work for 2024, you need to update the map.

Instructions

1. Download the 2024 map.

2. Connect the Playa Navigator to your computer with a USB cable.

3. After some time, a new USB drive will come up called NO NAME.

4. Copy the map_config.json file you downloaded to NO NAME. Easiest way is to drag and drop directly. When asked about the duplicate file, click Replace.

5. Eject NO NAME drive. After you see the NO NAME drive disappears, unplug the Navigator from your computer.

6. Reboot the Navigator. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to shut down. Press again to start.

7. Important - Confirm the Naviator has the updated map.

   1. Press and hold the first button on the left. It will bring up the DIAGNOSTICS screen.

   2. Press the same button several times until you get to the screen matching the image below. If it reads Map:BM2024-USB, you’ve upgraded successfully. If not, try these instructions again.

Notes

• Some USB cables are cheap and only provide power (no data). These will not work for the update. Try a different USB cable if the drive isn’t showing up on your computer. The original cable I gave you will work.
• On my Macbook, it took a while for the NO NAME drive to appear. Give it 1 minute before giving up.