+topotracker Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 Each time I use Easy GPS to download waypoints it leaves the serial port locked up as though it is connected to some other device. I then have to "Restart" my PC to clear the lines so I can download again. I have experimented with the turn on and off sequence of Easy GPS and my gpsr but can't seem to find a sequence that makes a difference. I've tried changing the baud rate of the port I'm using to 4800 but nothing I do will change it from 9600. Is there a simpler way of clearing the serial lines than restarting the PC? Or do I need to do something different to solve the problem? Thanks Quote Link to comment
btlgrl Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I was having trouble with my serial port as well, so I went out and got a serial-to-USB adapter, and I have not had any trouble since. I can't say for sure if this will work for you, and I would not suggest that you go out and spend @ 40 for something that may not work. It may be worth a shot though. You could always return it to the store. Good luck! btlgrl Quote Link to comment
+kayakanimal Posted May 27, 2004 Share Posted May 27, 2004 I was having trouble with my serial port as well, so I went out and got a serial-to-USB adapter, and I have not had any trouble since. I can't say for sure if this will work for you, and I would not suggest that you go out and spend @ 40 for something that may not work. It may be worth a shot though. You could always return it to the store. Good luck! btlgrl Sounds like you both were having something else trying to grab that port. You could go into the device manager and change the port to a different, unused number. Then change EasyGPS to reflect that same change. Quote Link to comment
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