Thread: FAQ iGO encodings and speedcam.txt [compatibility]

Information for truck drivers

You know how to use these files, right?

iGO 5w iTruck speedcam - code 1,2,3,4,5
iGO 4w iTruck speedcam - code 1,2,3,4 NOMob

In principle, they can be used in any encoding and even if you do not have a skin installed.

From March 2026, you can download another version of radars for trucks, called - "Truck" speedcam.txt.
It can be found on the forum in the topics of the OSC and SCDB radar databases.

iGO OEM OSC Europe + Turkey -
Europe TRUCK
OSC_Eastern_Europe.txt
OSC_Western_Europe_no_GBR.txt
OSC_GBR_Great Britain_mph.txt
OSC_GBR_Great Britain_kmh.txt
OSC_TUR_Turkey.txt

iGO OEM SCDB World/Europe -
Europe TRUCK
SCDB_Eastern_Europe.txt
SCDB_Western_Europe_no_GBR.txt
SCDB_TUR_Turkey.txt
SCDB_GBR_Great Britain_mph.txt
SCDB_GBR_Great Britain_kmh.txt

I also remind you that if you do not have the skin installed, the average speed section will only close manually by tapping on the average speed icon on the navigator screen, while you see a speed of 5 km/h.

iGO Primo w16

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This could be said of any of pongo’s creative works. Many users are still unsure how to properly use a skin. Let’s start with the basics: a skin is built from UX files. It isn't just a random collection of plugins, but a cohesive system integrated with the APK’s core features (the author usually specifies which iGO versions are compatible). Every skin undergoes rigorous testing and bug-fixing before it’s released to the public. For passenger car drivers, the default skin is typically more than enough.
However, for professional use—specifically truck drivers—modders have developed additional plugins to streamline the experience, such as adding quick-access controls directly to the navigation screen. The original skin remains the foundation of a stable system. In recent years, many 'Truck' or 'Logistics' builds based on pongo’s work have appeared, often burying his name at the bottom of the credits or removing it entirely. In my view, this is a poor practice that often compromises performance. Regardless, you can always replace the UX folder in these builds with the original pongo skin to ensure your navigator runs reliably (leaving a specific shell of these assemblies).

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

radar warning system in the PONGO skin

Currently, the alert scenario from Pongo Igo Luna is based on the alert distance. It is the distance in plugin.ini that determines the priority of alerts of one type or another. Thus, important alerts are displayed first, even if they are further away on the route map. This ensures that all types of alerts are displayed in a timely manner. This is not the default behavior of Igo. The only requirement is to follow the recommendations from Pongo, including speedcam.txt. It is important to close the section with a speed of 5 km/h.
This alert scenario, the beginning of Luna 32 bit. And further implemented in all pongo skins, 64 bit. (Luna, Basar, World). It is important when you edit the alert distance in the plugin.ini. Apply longer distances for radars, and shorter distances for road signs. Radars will be alerted even if they are the second ones in the direction of movement.

Pongo skin update and speedcam activation (May 2026)

since the "auto_road" plugin has a disabled=0 speedcam entry constantly pending.

To activate temporarily:
-Cameras can be turned on via "drag mode" long tap on the rightmost "favorites" button

To activate permanently:

Code:

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Go to the menu and turn on the alerts. Skin settings/ Warnings/ Cameras/ Report cameras - on.

For Luna 64 bit - add to plugin

Code:

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iGO NextGen 32 bit - Skin by WANDEL™

On April 14, 2022, a master, a well-known skin for iGO nextGen, joined us - Skin from @Wandel.

speedcam_mod VB, NC, BG, FR, Eur+, GR, SP, IT
speedcam_mod_AF
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

How speedcam_mod.zip for Wandel skin works:
Any speedcam_mod.zip needs to be moved to the UX folder, speedcam.zip should also be in the UX.
If you need to replace speedcam_mod.zip (encoding or icons) you need to remove the replacement file.
In the UX folder may be speedcam.zip, or set speedcam.zip, speedcam_mod.zip

Working Average Speed Camera in the Wandel skin.
In more detail about the Average Speed Camera
for the correct warning "Average Speed zone" there must be two cameras:
- the first (the beginning of the zone) with a measurable limit limit, for example 70 km / h
- second (end of zone) with a speed limit of 5 km / h,
on the navigator screen, both cameras are directed against the traffic ( in speedcam.txt in the direction of travel );
in those areas where the speed is controlled by both directions, there must be four cameras (two opposite ones)

Expert Warning: Why iGO Misses Speedcams and How to Choose the Right Database

The iGO navigation engine is extremely sensitive to the structure and geometry of data inside the speedcam.txt file. Using an incompatible or "raw" database can lead to massive camera misses on the road and unexpected fines.Below are the critical technical details that every iGO user must consider when choosing a data source.

⚠️ Main Technical Pitfalls for iGO

• Strict Direction Filter (±20°): iGO uses a rigid heading control algorithm. If the camera's direction vector in the file deviates from the actual road axis by more than ±20 degrees, the navigation software simply ignores the speedcam.
  Blindness on Winding Roads: Speedcams that work perfectly on straight highways can become invisible on serpentines, exits, junctions, and 90-degree intersections. This happens because their angles are not mathematically adapted to iGO's movement tracking algorithms.

Differences in Data Collection Methods by Databases When choosing a database, it is vital to understand the mathematical method used to generate its direction angles:

Spoiler: 1. POIBase

Angle Generation Method: Direct ray method. The vector points diagonally from the camera to an abstract warning start point.
This completely breaks the geometry of winding roads.
Behavior in iGO Navigation: Critical failure (up to 10% of "blind" cameras). On complex interchanges and road bends,
the angles guaranteed to exceed the ±20° tolerance, causing iGO to skip the speedcams entirely.

Spoiler: 2. Local Forum Databases (Without Auto-Filtering)

Angle Generation Method: Manual method. Moderators or users set the camera directions in editors
"by eye" based on visual estimation.
Behavior in iGO Navigation: High risk of human error. Single and oncoming cameras often contain input errors,
leading to missed alerts or annoying false alarms.

Spoiler: 3. Professional Databases (OpenSpeedcam / OSC with Adaptation)

Angle Generation Method: Algorithmic method. Raw geodata passes through specialized filters to adapt it specifically
for the iGO engine.
Behavior in iGO Navigation: Maximum accuracy. The filter automatically combines paired speedcams or activates
a safe omnidirectional (360°) mode at complex junctions.

Recommendations for Choosing an iGO Database
Avoid "Direct Imports": Do not use databases exported directly from universal international projects (such as POIBase) without pre-processing.Look for Modified Files: Choose modified sources (e.g., Mod AF), where the data has been optimized as much as possible for iGO.
Check the Header Structure: Before copying the database into your navigation device, make sure the first line of the speedcam.txt file is strictly standardized and does not contain stray punctuation marks (especially semicolons ;), which can completely break the software's parser.

Recommendations for Extending the Detection Angle in iGO
You can manually expand the camera deviation angle from the road centerline to (±40°):

[warning]Speedcam_max_angle=40

Note: This is for users who have access to editing the hidden settings (sys.txt) of the iGO navigation software.

FAQ: Radar & Speedcam Alert Priority (Standard iGO vs. Pongo Skin)


In modern Pongo skins (starting from Luna 32-bit up to all current 64-bit versions for Luna, Basar, World, and Avic), the alert processing logic has been completely redesigned. Unlike the standard iGO behavior, the alert priority here is based solely on the warning distance specified in the plugin.ini file.
Below is a detailed guide on how this mechanism works and how it differs from the stock engine.

Comparison of Alert Algorithms

1. Standard Behavior (iGO Primo & iGO Nextgen 32-bit)The stock system issues warnings strictly in chronological order based on your GPS position. The closest object along the route is always displayed first, even if it is a minor road sign and a critical speed camera is located immediately behind it.



2. Pongo Skin Algorithm (Luna 32/64-bit, Basar, World, Avic 64-bit)The priority is completely shifted to the alert distance defined in your plugin.ini. If a larger warning distance is configured for a radar, it will override the nearby sign and be displayed first. This crucial change ensures you never miss critical speed cameras.



How It Works under the Hood

Distance-Based Priority: High-priority objects are displayed first, even if they are located further away on the map than other POIs. This guarantees that the driver is always informed well in advance.

Type Overlapping: If a speed camera has a wider alert radius configuration, the system will trigger a warning for it immediately—completely bypassing lower-priority objects (such as road signs) that are physically closer to the vehicle in the direction of travel.

Tip for users: When editing the warning distances in your plugin.ini, always assign larger distances for radars/speedcams and shorter distances for road signs to make full advantage of this feature.

FAQ speedcam.zip + speedcam_mod.zip
- original speedcam.zip from Pongo combined with speedcam_mod.zip Mod AF
- speedcam.zip Mod AF combined with speedcam_mod.zip Mod AF


Let's find the differences in using speedcam.zip original pongo + speedcam_mod.zip Mod AF

Spoiler: 1

and the second option speedcam.zip Mod AF + speedcam_mod.zip Mod AF

Spoiler: 2

speedcam.zip original pongo is configured to display radar icons in the default version, only normal icons are used.
speedcam.zip Mod AF expands the display capabilities of radar icons from the cockpit group.