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Problems downloading from Garmin Foretrex 201

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Created by GreenPat > 9 months ago, 17 May 2008
GreenPat
QLD, 4093 posts
17 May 2008 3:38PM
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I'm a bit stumped here, wondering if anyone has any suggestions? I don't have a serial port on my computer so I'm using a serial to USB adapter cable which has a driver that was automatically downloaded from the web. I can't get any software to see the data on the GPS, or even see that the GPS is connected. The USB to serial comm port driver seems to be working ok in the computer's device manager (COM5), but no joy when I put that into the settings for G7towin, or GPSAR.

I got a 40+ knot max speed readout last time I went out, so I want to download the data and see if it was a spike or real...

GreenPat
QLD, 4093 posts
17 May 2008 4:13PM
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[Mr. T accent]
Read The F***ing Manual, FOOL
[/Mr. T accent]

Let this be a lesson to everyone contemplating such foolishness, install the driver supplied with the USB-Serial cable *before* plugging it in and letting windows download something that doesn't work properly.

Lucky I found the disc at all really, it's been halfway around the world with me.

Only downloading because I want to take the GPS out on the motorbike now, track analysis of speedsailing will have to wait. Did I indeed crack 40 knots?...

GreenPat
QLD, 4093 posts
18 May 2008 12:35PM
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No, it seems I did not. Oh well. It was a good session anyway:

5 bests' average = 68.93km/h [37.22Knots]

Best Speed n°1 = 71.31km/h [38.51Knots] (39.6 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°2 = 69.36km/h [37.45Knots] (38.5 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°3 = 69.36km/h [37.45Knots] (38.5 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°4 = 67.78km/h [36.6Knots] (37.7 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°5 = 66.83km/h [36.09Knots] (37.1 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°6 = 66.83km/h [36.09Knots] (37.1 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°7 = 66.14km/h [35.71Knots] (36.7 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°8 = 66.14km/h [35.71Knots] (36.7 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°9 = 65.58km/h [35.41Knots] (36.4 meters in 2.0 sec.)
Best Speed n°10 = 65.54km/h [35.39Knots] (36.4 meters in 2.0 sec.)


5 best 100 meter (at least) average = 65.26km/h [35.24Knots]

100 meter run n°1 = 69.17km/h [37.35Knots] (115.3 m. in 6.0 s.)
100 meter run n°2 = 66.92km/h [36.13Knots] (111.5 m. in 6.0 s.)
100 meter run n°3 = 63.98km/h [34.54Knots] (106.6 m. in 6.0 s.)
100 meter run n°4 = 63.69km/h [34.39Knots] (106.2 m. in 6.0 s.)
100 meter run n°5 = 62.57km/h [33.78Knots] (104.3 m. in 6.0 s.)


5 best 200 meter (at least) average = 62.26km/h [33.62Knots]

200 meter run n°1 = 65.45km/h [35.34Knots] (218.2 m. in 12.0 s.)
200 meter run n°2 = 65.2km/h [35.21Knots] (217.3 m. in 12.0 s.)
200 meter run n°3 = 61.77km/h [33.35Knots] (205.9 m. in 12.0 s.)
200 meter run n°4 = 60.99km/h [32.93Knots] (203.3 m. in 12.0 s.)
200 meter run n°5 = 57.9km/h [31.26Knots] (225.2 m. in 14.0 s.)


5 best 5 second (at least) average = 65.26km/h [35.24Knots]

5 second run n°1 = 69.17km/h [37.35Knots] (115.3 m. in 6.0 s.)
5 second run n°2 = 66.92km/h [36.13Knots] (111.5 m. in 6.0 s.)
5 second run n°3 = 63.98km/h [34.54Knots] (106.6 m. in 6.0 s.)
5 second run n°4 = 63.69km/h [34.39Knots] (106.2 m. in 6.0 s.)
5 second run n°5 = 62.57km/h [33.78Knots] (104.3 m. in 6.0 s.)


5 best 10 second (at least) average = 63.29km/h [34.17Knots]

10 second run n°1 = 67.04km/h [36.2Knots] (186.2 m. in 10.0 s.)
10 second run n°2 = 66.03km/h [35.65Knots] (183.4 m. in 10.0 s.)
10 second run n°3 = 61.7km/h [33.32Knots] (171.4 m. in 10.0 s.)
10 second run n°4 = 61.53km/h [33.23Knots] (170.9 m. in 10.0 s.)
10 second run n°5 = 60.15km/h [32.48Knots] (167.1 m. in 10.0 s.)

firiebob
WA, 3172 posts
18 May 2008 12:23PM
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Great, a Private Message is on it's way

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
18 May 2008 1:03PM
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He's in WA so you're ineligible Firie...

Quick who wants to claim him? 38 knots would look good in the Mandurah mob's results

OK Greenpat, you need to join the Mandurah mob. So long as you did those speeds windsurfing (kiting or motorbiking doesn't count)

Don't listen to anyone else who says you need to join their team either.

firiebob
WA, 3172 posts
18 May 2008 3:11PM
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Ha Nebs, you'd be lucky to beat Mineral to GreenPat

Actually, I have a potential tean mate up here with a 39+ (Sandy Point) he can't get off his bloody Garmin
He's going to join up when his Navi rolls up

decrepit
WA, 12764 posts
18 May 2008 7:27PM
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And I hate to disappoint both of you, but as far as I know Greenpat is a kiter.

mineral1
WA, 4564 posts
18 May 2008 8:01PM
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firiebob said...

Ha Nebs, you'd be lucky to beat Mineral to GreenPat

Actually, I have a potential tean mate up here with a 39+ (Sandy Point) he can't get off his bloody Garmin
He's going to join up when his Navi rolls up


I missed one how'ed that happen must be slipping
Hope your new team mate gets his new NAVi shortly. Then Troppo will feel all left out and will have to join Pinnas, woncha Ben, hu wontcha maaaaatttteee

GreenPat
QLD, 4093 posts
19 May 2008 1:18AM
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nebbian said...

kiting or motorbiking doesn't count


Sorry mate, I wouldn't know one end of a windsurfer from the other, that was with a kite.

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
18 May 2008 11:41PM
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38.5 knots is still damn quick, you have my respect

poor relative
WA, 9105 posts
19 May 2008 9:04PM
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Is there room for a kiter mob in the mobs?

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
19 May 2008 9:39PM
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No. Make your own d@mn website!

poor relative
WA, 9105 posts
19 May 2008 10:16PM
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lol

thats yes then eh?
Pat we should get in on this.....kite mob

nebbian
WA, 6277 posts
19 May 2008 10:26PM
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Typical kiters. English comprehension isn't their strong point.



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