Garmin Geko 301 question

I've connected a 201 (which I have since sold) to my Mac. I'll check on what cable/software I used and will post back.

Mike

Edit: I used a Serial-to-USB cable with a PL2303 chipset in it (ebay $7), a Garmin Serial etrex serial cable (ebay $10), and the LoadMyTracks software (http://www.cluetrust.com/loadmytracks.html).

I saw that there is now a combo USB/data cable for the 201/301 but I've never used it. http://is.gd/TvmOEK

Are you using software to connect with the GPS? Or just hoping to drag the GPX files off?

Much of the time Macs don't need drivers. I have a Geko 301. I've never tried to connect it to my Mac, but I did some reading a while back and I thought the main hang up was the scarcity of programs that recognize the Geko.

The software MW refers to is a free small download, so I suggest downloading that and seeing if it works:
http://www.loadmytracks.com

Mike,

I can't thank you enough! I appreciate you taking the time to share your insight.

Ian

Hi Dan,

I'd be fine with just accessing the file itself but right now my hardware isn't compatible. I'd like to be able to upload waypoints from my Mac to the GPS but I can get by with just manually entering them into the GPS.

Thanks,

Ian

Edit: I was able to download loadmytracks. Thanks again you two as I was unfamiliar with this program.

Update for those who run into the same problem with their Mac/Geko:

I ended up ordering both the adaptor cable and the USB/data cable.

The USB/data cable showed up today http://is.gd/TvmOEK. Plugged it in without success. I ended up downloading a PL-2303 driver for the Mac, restarted the computer, and voila! MW I can't thank you enough for nudging me in the right direction!

I still have the USB/serial w/ PL-2303 chip coming so I can't speak how that works yet.

You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. :)

"but I did some reading a while back and I thought the main hang up was the scarcity of programs that recognize the Geko."

Dan,

I've been able to upload and download waypoints from caltopo with no problems so far.

Edit from googling, it sounds like they offer some layers for the Canadian Rockies but I haven't played around with them to see the extent of the coverage or how well they work.