I tested Garmin eTrex under OpenBSD using just plain old `cu`, which fit my needs just fine since I was trying to capture the output from the NMEA stream. You have to make sure you get your port settings correctly.
Unfortunately I purchased mine before they released the USB cables, so I don't know if they are compatible with gardump/garload. Tim Donahue On Tuesday 28 June 2005 05:53 am, Johan P. Lindstrvm wrote: > Never tried using the USB interface, and I had some issues with connecting > the standard serial DB9 connector as well, not only the Garmin adapters > either I must say, I didn't get the NMEA code flowing... what software did > you use ? > -- Johan > > On 6/28/05, eric <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Is anyone using a Garmin GPS handheld unit with USB connectivity? I'm > > thinking about getting a new handheld and just need to make sure USB > > works under OpenBSD for gardump/garload. Serial works perfectly using the > > DB9 connection, but I've never tried the USB interface. > > > > Any replies are appreciated. > > > > Thanks. > > > > - Eric
