If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the etrex you can visit our web site or contact our customer service department. Garmin express is a computer application for easily setting up, registering and managing your garmin device. Unfollow garmin etrex legend cable to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dec 23, 2012 you can hardware your garmin handheld or nuvi to your vehicle with the appropriate garmin usb bare wire power cable from gps city. This is an essential cable to make the most of your garmin etrex h gpsr connect to a serial port on your pc if you have one else you will need to get a usb serial cable connector. Its just a matter of getting the right cable with connector then downloading the software and installing as garmin suggests.
If you can try out the cable garmmin something else to make sure so you can eliminate it. It has a usb connector at one end and an etrex connector pfranc at the other. Garmin pc interface cable rs232 serial port connectoretrex. Getting data from your serial gps when your computer has no. You can hardware your garmin handheld or nuvi to your vehicle with the appropriate garmin usb bare wire power cable from gps city. I use a garmin etrex gps with a rs 232 serial socket and after installing the prolific usb to serial driver with windows 7, my emap application, memory map connected with my gps. To communicate with a garmin gps serially, use the name of that serial port such as com1 or devcu. This software is only compatible with units that have software version 5. You will need this info to hook your etrex to a pda or pc.
Thus, to read the waypoints from a garmin usb receiver and write them to a gpx file. Simple and easy to use, this gps is also accurate to within 3 meters. On compatible devices, use the mini usb cable to transfer photos and music and turn your device into a portable photo album or music player. Download and installation of garmin mode device drivers. While roaming, store up to 500 waypoints in memory for easy retrieval. Posted january garmin etrex legend usb, gps units accessories. In general, if your gpsr has a serial interface and your pc has a serial interface, use a serial cable. Jul 24, 2019 this software is only compatible with units that have software version 5. The garmin cable connector shown below will work for all of the handheld gps units except the etrex and emap. Turn the gps on, place it in demo mode refer to your owners manual for instructions and verify that the interface mode found. With etrex h, your adventure can last and last up to 17 hours on just 2 aa batteries. That is the unit boyd and that is the connector in the picture. Jan 27, 20 ive got an older garmin etrex that im trying to link with my pc and ive got the data cable that goes between the gps and the pc. Jun 16, 2018 garmin handlebar mount for etrex series.
May 04, 2020 gps mapping software for your garmin etrex gps. The cable allows bulk upload and download of data between the pc and gpsr including. I have the serial to usb adapter, and installed the drivers for it. Garmin pc interface cable rs232 serial port connector etrex h, etrex legend, etrex vista, etrex venture, etrex summit, geko 301,201 3. Garmin have just released a software update for some older etrex models, this is to resolve an issue that would have been caused in the near future due to a change in gps data. This video will show you the two best options for powering your unit. Specialized gps smartwatch with tactical features, pulse ox, pace guidance, routable topo mapping and more. Use easygps to back up and organize your gps data, print maps, or load new waypoints onto your gps for your next hike or geocaching adventure. Richard uses one to connect his etrex to his mac the mac drivers seem reliable and its fairly compact. For pcs that do not have serial ports, a usb to serial converter or usb cable with a serial.
Activecaptain community blog careers garmin express marine software updates onehelm. This is because the gps connects to your pc using a serial interface. Easy gps tester will automatically detect your usb or serial gps device and display the com port and baud rate settings required to use it. Expertgps is gps map software for your windows computer or laptop. A lot has been written about the different devices in this series, so we were forced to move some of the descriptions to individual pages. Premium multisport gps watches in 3 sizes offering.
Weethet gps serial connection for your garmin etrex. Garmin serial powerdata cable garmins serial powerdata cable allows you to connect your compatibe gps unit to another electronic device to transfer speed and position data or power your device. Can also provide external power for compatible devices. It also has a hunting and fishing feature which is a useful tool for the hunter and fisherman. Below you will find the connector pinout of the garmin etrex connector. Connect your gps to your computer using a garmin pc interface cable to an open serial port. It retains the easeofuse, durability and affordability that etrex is legendary for and can also be used on atvs, bicycles, boats, cars or hot air balloons. As far as free software, basecamp from garmin will work with your etrex once you have the interface setup. Garmin gps receiver make your own interface cable youtube. The box in the center contains the logic to convert the usb serial port to the serial port on the etrex. Connect your etrex legend to a free serial port com 1, 2, 3, or 4 on your pc with a pc interface cable. The tested configuration included the cable shown to the left.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the etrex you can visit our web site or contact. Page 1 page 2 page 3 page 4 table of contents page 5 warnings and cautions page 6 page 7 features page 8 buttons page 9 product view page 10 accessories page 11 the first step page 12 selecting a page page map page basics page 14. If you have any questions or comments regarding the use of the etrex you can visit our web site. Easygps is the fast and easy way to upload and download geocaches, addresses, waypoints, routes, and tracks between your windows computer and your garmin etrex gps.
The garmin etrex series is extremely popular among osm users and generally gives good value for its money. I made this interface cable for my garmin etrex h gps receiver. Blog careers connect iq garmin connect garmin express garmin pros garmin technology inreach account shop all sales women of adventure fenix 6 series premium multisport gps watches in 3 sizes offer heart rate, pulse ox, routable maps, pace guidance, music and more. Create routes and waypoints on your personal computer and transfer them to your device. Garmin usb bare wire power and data cable options for garmin.
The usb to serial adapter that i use, the u209000r from tripplite, is shown below. The garmin etrex is a great handheld gps for those who are looking for an inexpensive solution for geocaching or other needs. This is an essential cable to make the most of your garmin etrex h gpsr connect to a serial port on your pc if you have one else you will need to get a usbserial cableconnector. Manage free and paid content, including connect iq apps and accessory maps. Data in and data out are rs232 compatible signals for talking to gps. The fact that you tell me the none is included in your etrex legend io formats tell me now its a standard in these models and the legend series. Yixintech usb data cable compatible with garmin extrex h,geko 201 301 etrex camo emap trex h etrex legend vista summit garmin etrex venture mariner golflogix gps for oswindows 4. They also have various data and datapower cables for other garmin models on their web site. The serial interafce comes in two froms, a 9pin variant and a older 25pin variant, both are connected as shown below. May 04, 2015 i made this interface cable for my garmin etrex h gps receiver. I have the same setup and have never found one available. Connecting and troubleshooting a serial based garmin gps. Microusb cable for garmin gps usb cable microusb connection. Garmin pc interface cable rs232 serial port connectoretrex h, etrex legend, etrex vista, etrex venture, etrex summit, geko 301,201 3.
Im looking for free software to put on the pc that will let me put waypoints into the gps and download saved information from the gps to the computer. Just enter your desired point, and etrex h directs you to your destination no street or terrain maps. Jan 07, 2012 as far as free software, basecamp from garmin will work with your etrex once you have the interface setup. A usb to serial adapter is a small piece of hardware, usually just an inline cable, with a usb plug on one end, and a 9pin serial plug on the other. They also provide the custom garmin connectors that allow you to build your own data cables. Garmin etrex software for pc gps geocaching forums. Garmin gps receivers may be used to interface with other nmea devices such as autopilots, fishfinders, or even another gps receivers.
It retains the easeofuse, durability and affordability that etrex is legendary for and can also be. Garmin serial guide v1 page 1 of 2 connecting and troubleshooting a serial based garmin gps garmin gps units that have a grey, noncolour screen are referred to as serial garmins. Prolific usb to serial driver pl2303 wont work with windows. Ive got an older garmin etrex that im trying to link with my pc and ive got the data cable that goes between the gps and the pc. The etrex, etrex venture, etrex legend, etrex summit and etrex vista make up this range. Expertgps makes it easy to transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks, as well as gps, gis, and cad data, to and from your garmin etrex.
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