masshysteria
03-06-2007, 03:27 PM
I'm not a techno-guru, so I need some help. :oops: We bought a new fangled Dell computer with all the bells and whistles, it's very nice! However, the interface cable for my Garmin has a 9-pin connection at the computer end; the computer doesn't have such a thing, only USB.
So I looked on Garmins site, and they have an adapter cable to convert the 9-pin to USB. For a paltry $60! :cry:
http://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=010%2D10310%2D00
Accessory: USB to RS232 converter cable
Can I buy something like this cable for much less, or do I need to use Garmin equipment?
http://www.sfcable.com/catalog/wholesalecables/UB30-40.html
SF Cable: USB to Serial RS232 DB9 Adapter 1 ft
Thanks , Tom
Just had athought, this adapter has what looks to be a 9-pin 'female adapter? So to get that to mate with the female end on the origional cord, would I also have to get one of these?
http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=3163
Slimline Gender Changer, DB9 Male / Male - DGB9M
So I looked on Garmins site, and they have an adapter cable to convert the 9-pin to USB. For a paltry $60! :cry:
http://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=010%2D10310%2D00
Accessory: USB to RS232 converter cable
Can I buy something like this cable for much less, or do I need to use Garmin equipment?
http://www.sfcable.com/catalog/wholesalecables/UB30-40.html
SF Cable: USB to Serial RS232 DB9 Adapter 1 ft
Thanks , Tom
Just had athought, this adapter has what looks to be a 9-pin 'female adapter? So to get that to mate with the female end on the origional cord, would I also have to get one of these?
http://www.l-com.com/item.aspx?id=3163
Slimline Gender Changer, DB9 Male / Male - DGB9M