More Garmin issues

[gaz]

Everytime i plug my garmin in to my computer it just powers on rather than connecting to the PC. meaning i can't upload any of my ride data.

Anyone got any ideas on how to fix it, i had a look online and couldn't see anything, also posted on the garmin forum but no luck yet.

 

[psmiffy]

Mine rarely does does that - if it does I go to setup menu and there is an iccon for PC connection activating that normally does the trick - Vista HCx

Otherwise reload the drivers

 

[gaz]

Any idea where in the menu system? i can't find it..

Can't reload drivers, using a Mac.

 

[Foghat]

It could be more serious than drivers.

Are you using the USB cable to connect, or the serial cable connection? My 60CSx started this some time ago, when using the USB cable. Internet research indicated that if it wasn't driver-related (and it wasn't, as the problem existed on multiple computers, both XP and Vista), or a faulty cable (tried several), then it could be that the USB port on the computer had fried the USB port on the unit due to too high output.

I therefore tried using the serial connection instead (NB. you'll possibly need a USB-serial converter cable as well as the regular serial cable if your computer has no serial port), and this was successful, so downloading tracks and uploading routes/POIs etc works. It is very slow, however, and I wouldn't bother trying to upload any Mapsource maps this way, as it would take hours - to upload maps, use a micro-SD card reader instead, as it is much quicker.

I keep meaning to send it back to Garmin to have it investigated properly (and the USB connection fixed), but can live with the serial connection for routes/tracks/POIs now that I've bought the cables (which cost >£25), so haven't got around to it yet.

 

[Steve Austin]

I normally open the Garmin Training centre, plug it in, and then click receive from device.

 

[gaz]

It could be more serious than drivers.

Are you using the USB cable to connect, or the serial cable connection? My 60CSx started this some time ago, when using the USB cable. Internet research indicated that if it wasn't driver-related (and it wasn't, as the problem existed on multiple computers, both XP and Vista), or a faulty cable (tried several), then it could be that the USB port on the computer had fried the USB port on the unit due to too high output.

I therefore tried using the serial connection instead (NB. you'll possibly need a USB-serial converter cable as well as the regular serial cable if your computer has no serial port), and this was successful, so downloading tracks and uploading routes/POIs etc works. It is very slow, however, and I wouldn't bother trying to upload any Mapsource maps this way, as it would take hours - to upload maps, use a micro-SD card reader instead, as it is much quicker.

I keep meaning to send it back to Garmin to have it investigated properly (and the USB connection fixed), but can live with the serial connection for routes/tracks/POIs now that I've bought the cables (which cost >£25), so haven't got around to it yet.

Hmm.. intresting. i am using USB ports at the moment, tried several cables on several computers and no luck.

I normally open the Garmin Training centre, plug it in, and then click receive from device.

If only it was that simple. the garmin isn't connecting to the computer so i can't go that far.

 

[psmiffy]

With what software - I use memory map and the garmin mapsource which are always recognised (I assume you have set the connection as USB in the software) but MS Autoroute which I also have does not work as there is no NMEA protocol in the GPS unit

Are there any messages saying the unit is not recognised when you plug it in?

 

[gaz]

No messages, when i plug it in, instead of going to computer syncing screen on the garmin it boots up as it would when going for a ride! nothing is recognised by the computer.

 

[psmiffy]

That is exactly what my computor does - there is no sync screen on the GPS

but when I open mapsource

and <Transfer< recieve from device - Unit should be showing in little box otherwise click find device

If you have done all that and there is still no evidence of the GPS then I still think the drivers need loading - They did not use to exist but I think garmin sorted out Mac ages ago -go onto their website and look

 

[gaz]

Doesn't work, i'm using a Mac so there are no drivers to install...

 

[psmiffy]

Sorry my experiences are all with Windows

 

[Steve Austin]

Macs are rubbish. Get yourself a nice simple PC with Windows. Even mine running Vista works with my Garmin

 

[psmiffy]

Another stupid question - have you got the right version of mapsource

Question: </SPAN> Is there a Trip and Waypoint Manager software for the Mac?

Answer: Many of Garmin's hand held USB devices were shipped with a CD labeled Trip and Waypoint Manager, this CD is Windows only, now Garmin offers a Mac version of Trip and Waypoint Manager called RoadTrip and it's free to download from the Garmin website.
The program RoadTrip, ( formerly called BobCat) may be downloaded free from the Garmin Website at www.garmin.com/macosx.
RoadTrip allows you to transfer waypoints, tracks, and routes between your Mac and Garmin GPS devices.
RoadTrip provides the ability to search for points of interest from the convenience of your Mac and then send the locations to your Garmin GPS.

 

[Auntie Helen]

Gaz, has it ever worked before or is this a new problem?

What Garmin is it?

I've been using my two Garmins (Edge 205 and Oregon 300) with a couple of Macs with no problems, except the Edge 205 eventually wouldn't register with Garmin Training Center so I bought the software Ascent.

 

[gaz]

It did work before but stopped randomly.
Its the edge 705.
A colleague of mine at work has a 705 as well, we tested it on his PC, and mine didn't connect, but his did. Conclusion its the device that is broken and i'm sending it to garmin for repair this weekend.