GPS Physical Connection

spaine

I know that Garmin provides a cable for serial connection to their eTrex, but what if you don't have it. How do you connect to such an odd connector?

steve_b

you have a couple options.....crack open the case and solder direct to the wires....
Or carefully tack a couple wires to the pads themselves (I've done this to no bad effects).

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Steve
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Forrest

Yes, Garmin charges a lot for their serial cables. Here's some info on how to make your own plug - or you can buy the ePlug (link also on this page) www.nomad.ee/micros/etrex.shtml

spaine

Thanks for the information. I had been afraid to solder them, but if it is safe, I will go for it.

-Stephen

steve_b said...
you have a couple options.....crack open the case and solder direct to the wires....
Or carefully tack a couple wires to the pads themselves (I've done this to no bad effects).

spaine

Forrest,

Thanks for the link, it was very helpful.

-Stephen

steve_b

Spaine...it's as safe as you are careful!

It's just a metal contact...however, it is surrounded by plastic...leave the heat too long and your contact might get the plastic all gooey and fall out.
Just tack it on.

AS far as removing it afterwards....mine came off pretty easily...just touched my iron to it and it blobbed off!

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Steve
http://ca.geocities.com/steve.brady@rogers.com/index.html
"Inside each and every one of us is our one, true authentic swing. Something we was born with. Something that's ours and ours alone. Something that can't be learned... something that's got to be remembered."