GPSmap 60CSx USB power/interface cable

sierrarider · 03-15-2008, 4:52 PM

I just purchased a Map 60 which came with a USB PC interface cable. I noticed, unlike my last etrex unit, that when the unit was connected to the PC via the cable, it runs on external power (not batteries). It would stand to reason that this same USB interface cable could be plugged into the USB port on a 12 volt power inverter and used in a vehicle. Anyone have thoughts on this?? I don't want to fry the unit but I also don't want to spend $40 on a car adapter if its unnecessary.

Max · 03-15-2008, 6:16 PM

Hmm..I don't think you'd fry it but I've never tried it with mine.

03-15-2008, 4:52 PM	#1
sierrarider Join Date: Mar 15 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 1	GPSmap 60CSx USB power/interface cable I just purchased a Map 60 which came with a USB PC interface cable. I noticed, unlike my last etrex unit, that when the unit was connected to the PC via the cable, it runs on external power (not batteries). It would stand to reason that this same USB interface cable could be plugged into the USB port on a 12 volt power inverter and used in a vehicle. Anyone have thoughts on this?? I don't want to fry the unit but I also don't want to spend $40 on a car adapter if its unnecessary.

03-15-2008, 6:16 PM	#2
Max 'tis the season for seat time Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 876 Blog Entries: 2	Re: GPSmap 60CSx USB power/interface cable Hmm..I don't think you'd fry it but I've never tried it with mine.

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