waypoint transfer, Streetpilot III, no serial port

[The Other PaulG]

I think I now understand why I can load maps from MapSource to my SPIII (via the GPS's removable card) but the waypoints created on my PC don't transfer with the maps (because they're not stored on the card, but in the GPS's own memory). Firstly, is that correct???

If so, I need to use the serial cable to connect again and transfer waypoint data to my GPS unit. But my PC doesn't have a serial port... is there any way, other than getting hold of a USB/Serial converter, to achieve this??

Cheers,

Paul G
Going nowhere...

 

[John Armstrong]

Yes.

That's what I used when I had a SP3.

 

[Mick_rw]

Buy...

I think I now understand why I can load maps from MapSource to my SPIII (via the GPS's removable card) but the waypoints created on my PC don't transfer with the maps (because they're not stored on the card, but in the GPS's own memory). Firstly, is that correct???

If so, I need to use the serial cable to connect again and transfer waypoint data to my GPS unit. But my PC doesn't have a serial port... is there any way, other than getting hold of a USB/Serial converter, to achieve this??

Cheers,

Paul G
Going nowhere...

a PCI Serial card....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweex-Port-Serial-PCI-Card/dp/B0007OWDKY

 

[haydw]

Bought a USB to serial converter on ebay- see link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-to-USB-TO...099634033QQcategoryZ41995QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Bought the item at 11.20pm on saturday night, arrived through my letterbox on tuesday morning. All for the sum of £6. It works a treat too.

 

[The Other PaulG]

OK great, good to know that I am on the right track.

I will order a converter from fleabay and try again.

Cheers!

PG