AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  gps-nav to ipaq 3600 data and power          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Sailplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Rich Chesser Guest Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 9:16 pm    Post subject: gps-nav to ipaq 3600 data and power I have a gps nav. I have a serial sync cable for my Ipaq 3630. I have made a connector cable for the gps-nav to the sync cable. I am getting data transfer. Power is through the 8 pin on the db9 on the gpsnav. Can anyone confirm the pin to receive 5 volt power on the db9 sync cable? Also if 5 volts is supplied through the serial cable will the yellow light blink? Rich Back to top Marc Ramsey Guest Posted: Tue May 25, 2004 9:26 pm    Post subject: Re: gps-nav to ipaq 3600 data and power "Rich Chesser" <ls6pilot (AT) bellsouth (DOT) net> wrote... Quote: I have a gps nav. I have a serial sync cable for my Ipaq 3630. I have made a connector cable for the gps-nav to the sync cable. I am getting data transfer. Power is through the 8 pin on the db9 on the gpsnav. Can anyone confirm the pin to receive 5 volt power on the db9 sync cable? Also if 5 volts is supplied through the serial cable will the yellow light blink? The voltage regulator in the GPS-NAV supplies adequate current for older PDAs, such as the Compaq Aero 1500. It does not provide enough current for an iPAQ, particularly if the battery needs charging. You'll probably end up with a discharged iPAQ and/or a fried GPS-NAV. I'd suggest buying a separate 5V power supply. Marc Back to top Paul Remde Guest Posted: Wed May 26, 2004 1:59 am    Post subject: Re: gps-nav to ipaq 3600 data and power Hi, For a long time I was highly recommending a 12V to 5 V power converter when powering iPAQs with the GPS-NAV. But I've heard from a few customers that say they have had success without the power converter. Cambridge told me the current output data on the GPS-NAV and 302 and I created a note on my Goddard page for GPS-NAV users. I would love to sell a Goddard PS-5a to every customer, but they may or may not need one. If they keep their iPAQ charged every night, they might be OK without the power converter. The note I'm referring to is near the top of the page below. http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/goddard.htm However, I should mention that I have one customer that was powering his iPAQ with his GPS-NAV and he told me that Cambridge said the GPS-NAV was damaged and needed repair. I recommend using the power converter to avoid damage to the GPS-NAV, and to make sure you don't have an incomplete flight log due to the iPAQ pulling the GPS-NAV down. Good Soaring, Paul Remde Cumulus Soaring, Inc. "Marc Ramsey" <marc (AT) ranlog (DOT) comREMOVE> wrote Quote: "Rich Chesser" <ls6pilot (AT) bellsouth (DOT) net> wrote... I have a gps nav. I have a serial sync cable for my Ipaq 3630. I have made a connector cable for the gps-nav to the sync cable. I am getting data transfer. Power is through the 8 pin on the db9 on the gpsnav. Can anyone confirm the pin to receive 5 volt power on the db9 sync cable? Also if 5 volts is supplied through the serial cable will the yellow light blink? The voltage regulator in the GPS-NAV supplies adequate current for older PDAs, such as the Compaq Aero 1500. It does not provide enough current for an iPAQ, particularly if the battery needs charging. You'll probably end up with a discharged iPAQ and/or a fried GPS-NAV. I'd suggest buying a separate 5V power supply. Marc Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Sailplanes All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.