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I know this is off topic but there is such a wealth of
information here on GPS use I couldn't help myself. I was
wondering if there is a USB cable that powers and transmits
data between an Etrex Vista and a laptop. I did not see one
on Garmins web page but thought I had heard of one once. I
know I can use the car adapter 12 volt data/power cable and
a USB to RS232 converter but I would like to simplify this
if possible. Any Ideas?
Steve.
On 15/5/04 7:06 pm, in article
[email hidden], "Xmurray"
Quoted message said:I know this is off topic but there is such a wealth of
information here on GPS use I couldn't help myself. I was
wondering if there is a USB cable that powers and
transmits data between an Etrex Vista and a laptop. I did
not see one on Garmins web page but thought I had heard of
one once. I know I can use the car adapter 12 volt
data/power cable and a USB to RS232 converter but I would
like to simplify this if possible. Any Ideas?
You can get USB/Serial adaptors indeed I link my GPS to my
Mac with one. You may well need a decent driver but these
tend to come with the link. The market leaders are Keyspan.
You'll probably have to buy over the net - I managed to find
one via. Amazon.
--
Andy Howell Birmingham, UK
In article <m_spc.8403$hH.210905@bgtnsc04-
news.ops.worldnet.att.net>, Xmurray
<[email hidden]> writes
Quoted message said:I know this is off topic but there is such a wealth of
information here on GPS use I couldn't help myself. I was
wondering if there is a USB cable that powers and transmits
data between an Etrex Vista and a laptop. I did not see one
on Garmins web page but thought I had heard of one once. I
know I can use the car adapter 12 volt data/power cable and
a USB to RS232 converter but I would like to simplify this
if possible. Any Ideas?Steve.
I can't say I have ever heard of one. One problem would be
that the 5V of the USB would need to be regulated down to 3V
for the eTrex so it is not trivial to produce such a cable.
--
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Quoted message said:In article <m_spc.8403$hH.210905@bgtnsc04-
news.ops.worldnet.att.net>, Xmurray
<[email hidden]> writesQuoted message said:I know this is off topic but there is such a wealth of
information here
on
Quoted message said:Quoted message said:GPS use I couldn't help myself. I was wondering if there
is a USB cable that powers and transmits data between an
Etrex Vista and a laptop. I
did
Quoted message said:Quoted message said:not see one on Garmins web page but thought I had heard
of one once. I
know
Quoted message said:Quoted message said:I can use the car adapter 12 volt data/power cable and a
USB to RS232 converter but I would like to simplify this
if possible. Any Ideas?Steve.
I can't say I have ever heard of one. One problem would
be that the 5V of the USB would need to be regulated down
to 3V for the eTrex so it is not trivial to produce such
a cable.--
Quoted message said:
OK thanks to all. I'll have to stick with what I got.
Steve.
IIRC you can get a USB converter from Garmin at about £30.
Ask at your local gear shop...
Jim www.seasonallyunadjusted.com
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