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I now have a 100% legit copy of memory map and a garmin etrex vista. this is using a USB to serial converter.
I cannot for the life of me get the two to talk, keep getting timeout errors!
Cable works as does gps and software - anyone help?
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Incorrect COM port settings? What COM port number does the USB/serial converter get when you plug it in, and what does memory map think you're using?
both com port 4
Bit rusty, so bear with me. Do both ends of the connection have the same data type/setting - NMEA etc?
What COM port number does the USB/serial converter get when you plug it in
Mine's changed depending on which USB slot I've plugged it into. I can't recall exactly where but somewhere in control panel->system you can see the com ports and you'll see which one is being used. Or you can just start at 1 and go up 🙂
FWIW, com port used to be 2 and is now 4.
Oh, I originally also had a driver problem - had to find a driver for the USB to serial convertor.
generic or specific driver?
Not specific - just something I found on the web. It was a bit of a faff getting it to all work.
I have a Geko working on a USB port with a serial adapter. There is a driver which needs to be installed. Where did you get the converter? There should have been some instructions with it.
a mate sold me the package, bringing a driver disc over later 🙂
There's a good chance it's using the Prolific chipset. You could try googling for a driver for that in the mean time.
Edit: In fact, try this one....
http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31