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| ssfeldjager |
 Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:27 am |
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Would it be possible to use a GPS12XL data cable on a GPS12 and then
be able to connect to a PC to be able to upload, download, etc? |
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| Dominic Sexton |
| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 10:40 am |
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In article <1173450459.529039.116870@n33g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
ssfeldjager <ssfeldjager@yahoo.com> writes
Quote: Would it be possible to use a GPS12XL data cable on a GPS12 and then
be able to connect to a PC to be able to upload, download, etc?
Sure it is only the power cable that is different. Data cable (without
power as well) is no problem.
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| Roger Mills |
| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:59 am |
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
ssfeldjager <ssfeldjager@yahoo.com> wrote:
Quote: Would it be possible to use a GPS12XL data cable on a GPS12 and then
be able to connect to a PC to be able to upload, download, etc?
The data side is compatible, but power isn't. The 12 requires 5-8 volts,
whereas the XL will work on 12v or more. For this reason, the 12 has an
extra (non-working) pin in the centre of the 4 working pins of its
data/power socket. Plugs to fit the 12 need an extra hole to go over this
centre pin to prevent it (the 12) from being damaged by too high a voltage.
Unless the XL cable has this hole - which it won't have if it is a combined
power/data cable - the plug won't fit.
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Cheers,
Roger
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| ssfeldjager |
| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:10 pm |
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On Mar 9, 10:59 am, "Roger Mills" <watt.ty...@googlemail.com> wrote:
Quote: In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
ssfeldjager <ssfeldja...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Would it be possible to use a GPS12XL data cable on a GPS12 and then
be able to connect to a PC to be able to upload, download, etc?
The data side is compatible, but power isn't. The 12 requires 5-8 volts,
whereas the XL will work on 12v or more. For this reason, the 12 has an
extra (non-working) pin in the centre of the 4 working pins of its
data/power socket. Plugs to fit the 12 need an extra hole to go over this
centre pin to prevent it (the 12) from being damaged by too high a voltage.
Unless the XL cable has this hole - which it won't have if it is a combined
power/data cable - the plug won't fit.
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Cheers,
Roger
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So if on eused only a data cable and the power source of the GPS12
[batteries], it might work? |
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| Roger Mills |
| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:55 pm |
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In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
ssfeldjager <ssfeldjager@yahoo.com> wrote:
Quote: On Mar 9, 10:59 am, "Roger Mills" <watt.ty...@googlemail.com> wrote:
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
ssfeldjager <ssfeldja...@yahoo.com> wrote:
Would it be possible to use a GPS12XL data cable on a GPS12 and then
be able to connect to a PC to be able to upload, download, etc?
The data side is compatible, but power isn't. The 12 requires 5-8
volts, whereas the XL will work on 12v or more. For this reason, the
12 has an extra (non-working) pin in the centre of the 4 working
pins of its data/power socket. Plugs to fit the 12 need an extra
hole to go over this centre pin to prevent it (the 12) from being
damaged by too high a voltage. Unless the XL cable has this hole -
which it won't have if it is a combined power/data cable - the plug
won't fit. --
Cheers,
Roger
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So if on eused only a data cable and the power source of the GPS12
[batteries], it might work?
Yes. But if the data lead doesn't have the centre hole in its plug you'll
either have to drill a hole or break the pin off in the 12's socket.
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Cheers,
Roger
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