Etrex Legend To Usb?

[tomandsue]

I bought an eTrex Legend (the blue one) a year ago. The PC link cable is not USB. I am going to be getting a new comptuer soon and many of them do not have the same connector that came with the unit originally. Can I get a cable to replace the one that came with it or an adapter?

Thanks in advance!

 

TomandSue

[Dale_Lynn]

Probably do not need a new cable... If new PC does not have traditional serial port, you can get a SERIAL to USB adapter... The start around $15 and go up...

 

Something like unit below:

 

http://www.usbgear.com/computer_cable_deta...199%2C601%2C461

 

Available almost any place where PC's or accessories are sold should have it.

 

Dale

Edited April 15, 2005 by Dale_Lynn

[+CompuCash]

No, you need that cable - you also need a USB to Serial adapter. You plug the adapter into your RSB port - then you plug your serial cable into the serial end of the USB adapter..

 

Radio Shack has the adapters for around $30 - you might get one cheaper on e-bay. I bought the RS unit because it was cheaper (after shipping) and I didn't want to wait for it. Works great with my Legend and Magellan units.

 

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php?showtopic=84485

 

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...0entry1423844

 

Check out these to links for info once you get your adapter.

 

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Edited April 15, 2005 by CompuCash

[nchmura]

Yeah, i agree - keep your serial cable and pick up a serial to usb adaptor. But Garmin and Magellan charge an arm and a leg for their adaptors, i recommend pfranc.com's serial to usb adaptor (http://www.pfranc.com/usb/usb.mhtml) - works like a charm on all four of my gpses (2 garmin, 1 magellan and 1 eagle). Highly recommended

[darwinmay]

Why don't they include a USB cacble standard? Most people with a GPS will have a computer that is USB-enabled, and do that many people have serial ports anymore?

[+IVxIV]

Your better alternative is to add a PCI Serial adapter to your new computer. That way it WILL have a serial connector for your GPSr + whatever other old clunky serial hardware you still want to use.

[+welch]

Why don't they include a USB cacble standard? Most people with a GPS will have a computer that is USB-enabled, and do that many people have serial ports anymore?

Because thats what they want to do. Both Garmin and Magellan do it that way. If you want to connect it to a computer you either find a serial port, or get an adaptor (I use ISOgear brand ones from Best Buy btw).

OR I guess you could also buy a newer unit

[darwinmay]

Why don't they include a USB cacble standard? Most people with a GPS will have a computer that is USB-enabled, and do that many people have serial ports anymore?

Because thats what they want to do. Both Garmin and Magellan do it that way. If you want to connect it to a computer you either find a serial port, or get an adaptor (I use ISOgear brand ones from Best Buy btw).

OR I guess you could also buy a newer unit

D'oh! Guess I should look at some more recent documentation other than a 10/02 instruction manual....

[+CompuCash]

Why don't they include a USB cacble standard? Most people with a GPS will have a computer that is USB-enabled, and do that many people have serial ports anymore?

 

that does not help much if the GPS only has a serial connection.

 

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