Cat111s Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I am very new to Geo Caching and am attempting to load coordinates for some caches I wish to find to my Garmin Etrex Legend unit. I keep getting error messages. I could use any and all assistance/advice on setting my computer and GPS unit to work properly. Quote Link to comment
+PDOP's Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Which software are you using? See Downloading waypoints to your handheld device Quote Link to comment
Cat111s Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 I am very new to Geo Caching and am attempting to load coordinates for some caches I wish to find to my Garmin Etrex Legend unit. I keep getting error messages. I could use any and all assistance/advice on setting my computer and GPS unit to work properly. I have read/printed and followed the information for Down loading etc. I am using the software from that site. Also the mapping software that came with the unit. One thing I forgot to mention, I had to get an adapter for the serial port plug because my computer doesn't have on. Adapter is to a USB port etc.. Could this be causing the problem? Thanks for your input and any more that you can give. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 The adapter could definitely be the problem. Are you getting a "Com Port" error. Perhaps someone familiar with changing those settings will come along to help. Did you install the driver that came with the Serial to USB adapter? Quote Link to comment
Cat111s Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 The adapter could definitely be the problem. Are you getting a "Com Port" error. Perhaps someone familiar with changing those settings will come along to help. Did you install the driver that came with the Serial to USB adapter? No software included fo the serial to USB. Purchased it from Tiger Direct. Cheaper than what Garmin wanted. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Does the adapter have a brand name? If so, perhaps you can go to the Manufacturer's website and see if there is a driver to download. If you are using GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife) to attempt your download of the caches, you could ask for help over in the GSAK Forums. Those guys are very knowledgeable. Quote Link to comment
+JohnTee Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 This may well be mentioned in one of the linked articles, but make sure your GPSr 'Interface' is set to Garmin . . . Main Menu>Setup>Interface>Serial Data Format: GARMIN I'm been successfully using a Serial/USB adapter with my eTrex Legend for some time. Make sure you have the drivers for your adapter. Mine didn't come with anything either and I had to search for them on the Internet. I got mine cheap too! Not to overlook the obvious . . . make sure the GPSr is on . . . Er, were you trying to load direct from the website cache description? Seems like you have to be a Premium member to do that . . . OtherwiseTry re-installing the software from Garmin Quote Link to comment
dogwalkers2 Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 If you are using the Garmin Communicator Plug-in, it's not supported on serial devices. It sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. If you are not using it, ignore me. Quote Link to comment
Arkmaker Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Hi, I also am new to GC and have an etrex as well. My problem is that I don't have an interface cable or the software to download coords. Can someone point me in the right direction? Much thanks in advance. Rich Arkmaker Quote Link to comment
Rapton Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I use the Garmin etrex Legend CX, Make sure you have the latest software and drivers. Next you will probably get an error message that says you need the Garmin Communicator Plugin. Follow the directions for install. Don't run it save it, follow directions. If after you install and it fails to recognize go to your toolbar and under tools click manage add ons. Enable the Garmin communicator Plugin. You should be good to go. Oh ya, use the USB cable that came with you unit, if it didn't use one from a camera etc, that matches your connections. Quote Link to comment
+NightPilot Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 You can get an eTrex cable from Pfranc. It uses serial, not USB, and if your computer has no serial port you'll have to buy an adapter. The adapter converts a USB port to a serial port, and you'll have to tell the software you're using to transfer the waypoints which serial port is being used. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Hi, I also am new to GC and have an etrex as well. My problem is that I don't have an interface cable or the software to download coords. Can someone point me in the right direction? Much thanks in advance. Rich Arkmaker Ebay EasyGPS And if you have an older Etrex with a serial connection: Ebay again. Edited November 21, 2007 by briansnat Quote Link to comment
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