Connecting iPAQ h4150 to Magellan SporTrak Map?

aggregate · Post by **aggregate** » 15 June 04 2:52 pm

Hi
I have a Magellan SporTrak Map that I wish to connect to an iPAQ h4150. I have a cable for the GPS that connects to my computer via a serial connector. The PDA uses a cradle to connect to the PC via a USB connector. I wish to use OziExplorerCE with the PDA and GPS. I have seen info about how to connect a PDA with a serial plug to the GPS using a null modem cable, but I'm not sure how to connect using the cables I have. I can connect the PDA to a USB to PS2 plug, then from PS2 to Serial (female). I assume all I'll need is a Serial male to male plug, which I can get. I asked at the local computer shop, and they wern't sure if it would work.

Dooghan · Post by **Dooghan** » 15 June 04 7:51 pm

I can connect the PDA to a USB to PS2 plug, then from PS2 to Serial (female). I assume all I'll need is a Serial male to male plug, which I can get.

I've tried that on my palm and it didn't work. Go to GPSOZ and have a look to see if they have a cable. If not send them a email. I see the iPAQ h4150 can be connected to a serial port so I could not see why you could not get one.

Dooghan

aggregate · Post by **aggregate** » 15 June 04 8:19 pm

Thanks very much, I've checked out the web site and sent an email. Just curious, how do you know the PDA vcan connect to a serial port?

Thanks.

Dooghan · Post by **Dooghan** » 17 June 04 6:41 am

Did a quick search on the net for "iPAQ h4150 serial cable"

Dooghan