Looking for App to connect external Garmin GPS to Android tablet

jotajotagon

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Apr 14, 2011
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Hello,
I am looking for an Android app (and/or driver) that allows me to connect an external USB GPS (Garmin GPS Map60CS) to a standard 7" tablet (Android 2.1), which has USB host capabilities.

The purpose of this is to be able to upload/download tracks and waypoints to/from my GPS while travelling. This would be great because would enable me to travel without laptop but tablet !

As an example, there is a similar solution for Windows CE phones and serial GPS´s, which I have used many times: G7toWin
G7ToWin

Another solution would be to connect a USB-to-Serial dongle to the tablet, and (hopefully) this could be connected by RS232 to the Garamin GPS. But an app is needed anyway.

If someone can point a solution or suggestion, I would be very happy.
Thank you very much.
 

beachbum

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Aug 21, 2011
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I've been searching for days with no luck. Looks like my new Asus TF will not be able to connect to my Garmin Forrunner 305.
 

K9CHP

Member
Aug 3, 2011
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I just connected my Garmin 62s to my Acer Iconia A500 tablet via usb and can read its tracks on ESFile Explorer. I can copy the tracks to my tablet and even use them in apps like GaiaGPS.
I don't think you can do that with an older gps like the 60cs though and you need a tablet with a full usb port.



Sent from my A500 using Android Tablet Forum
 

pfr19681

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Aug 1, 2011
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Hi,

that should work with Garmin open caching. It's available in the market.

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Android Tablet Forum
 
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