Garmin 450S Updates and Playing about help required

[Jon H]

I have just bought a 450S which is now wired into my bat

Great bit of kit


But is there any way I can connect to a separate connector in the house to have a play?

I cannot find a connector or transformer to do this

also how to i connect to computer and is there a program into my Mac (or PC) that will allow me to

a) update maps
b) enter waypoints

how do i do this ?

[BumbleAbout]

Have a look at https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=148&pID=8056 - the user manual explains how to use SD cards to transfer maps and waypoints.

[MikeCC]

Originally Posted by Jon H

But is there any way I can connect to a separate connector in the house to have a play?

I cannot find a connector or transformer to do this

You can get a separate power/data cable for this. Unless you have flush-mounted your unit, simple enough to just remove and connect up to a 12V supply. Either use a 12V rechargeable or a good quality mains transformer (both from Maplin type outlets).

[Jon H]

Originally Posted by MikeCC

You can get a separate power/data cable for this. Unless you have flush-mounted your unit, simple enough to just remove and connect up to a 12V supply. Either use a 12V rechargeable or a good quality mains transformer (both from Maplin type outlets).

mike

thanks for your reply

the only problem is that I need to get a connector that goes from the 12V supply to the. I have hunted high and low but just cannot find one unless I but one from Garmin which I then need to wire up properly. Not being and engineer (or wanting to destroy my unit) I am stuck

I was hoping to locate a wire with a garmin connector on one end and a cigg lighter socket (or just a positive / negative croc clip on the other.

Happy to pay someone to do it if I can find someone

[bedajim]

Something like this ?

http://www.activegps.co.uk/garmin-zu...ower-cable.htm

[Jon H]

Originally Posted by bedajim

Something like this ?

http://www.activegps.co.uk/garmin-zu...ower-cable.htm

Exactly

but I have a Garmin 450S which has a funny circular connector

[geoffs]

Hi, What you need is Garmin p/n 230-0101091800 £15.53 plus VAT and post. This will allow you to power the unit from a 12v battery or PSU.