HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER?

Clay-Doh · 07-17-2008, 12:20 AM

How do I do this, do I just need a cable? Or a software program too? And can I then load in, or type gps coordinates, without going thru that tiresome up and down arrow buttons to manually do it?

Thanx.

kahala boy · 07-17-2008, 12:30 AM

You should have a "Y" cable that plugs in for power and a USB cable for the computer with the connector for the

GPS.....

sealark · 07-17-2008, 06:54 AM

Clay you need Mapsource software from garmin It's free on there site. You can create the numbers in Mapsource and download them into your GPS. If you have USB connection from the unit it's simple to do. A little more complicated with serial connection. The newer Garmin all have USB. As for downloading lists from other formats besides garmins it's not easy but I have seen a post on here about downloading a excell list. Hope this answers your question.

emeraldcozy · 07-17-2008, 07:31 AM

easygps works well too. Its also free.

http://www.easygps.com/

FelixH · 07-17-2008, 08:11 AM

I've used EasyGPS. It worked well for me.

Clay-Doh · 07-17-2008, 11:38 AM

Ok, thanx guys. I dont need to download from other formats like exel, I just want to use my keyboard to type them in and name them, instead of standing on the boat swetain my balls off for hours using the arrow buttons.

So, it seems there are a couple good programs to use. How do I connect it to my computer though? I do not have a USB port in my gps, it isnt a real new one. It has 2 plugs in the back, one for teh anttana, and the other big multi pin port. It has a blue chip slot in the front also, with a blue chip in it right now.

Does someone sell the cable? And will it also provide the power to the GPS?

Thanx guys.

60hertz · 07-17-2008, 11:43 AM

Post Model # please.

feelin' wright · 07-17-2008, 12:42 PM

That slot in the front might be a reader for a SD card. It should look like the one that is in your digital camera. Possibly you could download the information to the SD card and then simply plug it in and upload the data to your GPS. Hope this helps you out

Clay-Doh · 07-17-2008, 01:11 PM

model number is Garmin GPSmap 188 Sounder.

As far as the bluchip slot, it is not the same sixe for a SD card. However, H2O Armond told me it is the same size slot for an older memry card, that the first digital cameras used, I think a CR card or something?

psalzman · 07-17-2008, 01:41 PM

CF... compact flash. it's a very popular format, still used in high-end professionalcameras, and other applications as well. If you don't have a reader for it on your computer, they're like $10 at best-buy, target, or walmart.

07-17-2008, 12:20 AM	#1
Clay-Doh Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze, or 100' Deep on a Wreck With a Gun! Posts: 4,761	HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? How do I do this, do I just need a cable? Or a software program too? And can I then load in, or type gps coordinates, without going thru that tiresome up and down arrow buttons to manually do it? Thanx. __________________ SO EASY A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT. MY UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING VIDEOS

07-17-2008, 12:30 AM	#2
kahala boy Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Navarre Posts: 1,087	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? You should have a "Y" cable that plugs in for power and a USB cable for the computer with the connector for the GPS.....

07-17-2008, 06:54 AM	#3
sealark Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola, Sherman Cove Marina Posts: 1,982	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? Clay you need Mapsource software from garmin It's free on there site. You can create the numbers in Mapsource and download them into your GPS. If you have USB connection from the unit it's simple to do. A little more complicated with serial connection. The newer Garmin all have USB. As for downloading lists from other formats besides garmins it's not easy but I have seen a post on here about downloading a excell list. Hope this answers your question.

07-17-2008, 07:31 AM	#4
emeraldcozy Senior Member Mingo Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 139	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? easygps works well too. Its also free. http://www.easygps.com/

07-17-2008, 08:11 AM	#5
FelixH Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 1,076	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? I've used EasyGPS. It worked well for me.

07-17-2008, 11:38 AM	#6
Clay-Doh Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze, or 100' Deep on a Wreck With a Gun! Posts: 4,761	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? Ok, thanx guys. I dont need to download from other formats like exel, I just want to use my keyboard to type them in and name them, instead of standing on the boat swetain my balls off for hours using the arrow buttons. So, it seems there are a couple good programs to use. How do I connect it to my computer though? I do not have a USB port in my gps, it isnt a real new one. It has 2 plugs in the back, one for teh anttana, and the other big multi pin port. It has a blue chip slot in the front also, with a blue chip in it right now. Does someone sell the cable? And will it also provide the power to the GPS? Thanx guys. __________________ SO EASY A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT. MY UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING VIDEOS

07-17-2008, 11:43 AM	#7
60hertz Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pace Posts: 630	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? Post Model # please.

07-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#8
feelin' wright Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Downtown Mulat Posts: 741	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? That slot in the front might be a reader for a SD card. It should look like the one that is in your digital camera. Possibly you could download the information to the SD card and then simply plug it in and upload the data to your GPS. Hope this helps you out

07-17-2008, 01:11 PM	#9
Clay-Doh Senior Member Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gulf Breeze, or 100' Deep on a Wreck With a Gun! Posts: 4,761	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? model number is Garmin GPSmap 188 Sounder. As far as the bluchip slot, it is not the same sixe for a SD card. However, H2O Armond told me it is the same size slot for an older memry card, that the first digital cameras used, I think a CR card or something? __________________ SO EASY A CAVEMAN CAN DO IT. MY UNDERWATER SPEARFISHING VIDEOS

07-17-2008, 01:41 PM	#10
psalzman Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 49	RE: HOW DO I HOOK MY GPS TO COMPUTER? CF... compact flash. it's a very popular format, still used in high-end professionalcameras, and other applications as well. If you don't have a reader for it on your computer, they're like $10 at best-buy, target, or walmart.

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