usb cable for an etrex legend?
- Thread starter BigAl
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pismo62
Adventurer
Mine came with the cable. Here is the web site for the cable thru garmin https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=327
BTW with the cable hooked up to the laptop you don't need to plug into the 12v. The power comes thru the computer.
BTW with the cable hooked up to the laptop you don't need to plug into the 12v. The power comes thru the computer.
Tucson T4R
Expedition Leader
Any mini USB cable should work fine. The same kind that you use to attach a camera or cell phone via USB. The majority of them are interchangeable. As long as you have the required Etrex drivers loaded on your PC, you should be good to go.
cruiseroutfit
Well-known member
I beleive the newere Etrex units actually use a USB connection (3.0??) at the GPS, but if you have the standard B&W Etrex, it used the custom connector that I beleive is only available in a serial port. I have the same setup and have never found one available. One could probably modify the cord? I'm going to upgrade to the new Etrex units soon..
articulate
Expedition Leader
Al, I've been down this road before. A Keyspan serial-to-USB adapter solved the problem.
cruiser guy
Explorer
articulate said:
That's what I've done with my Garmin Geko as well. It works just fine! It was about $0.99 in a computer store clearance bin!
BogusBlake
2006 Expedition Trophy Champion
articulate said:
Yep, me too. BTW, the Keyspan adapter is the only one that will work with a Mac.
I think the com ports got wacked when i rebooted with this cable. I love computers