Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Holux GR-213 ps/2

  1. #1
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    26

    Holux GR-213 ps/2

    I bought this gps receiver on ebay thinking it was the usb one. Is this one that much worse then the USB? Do I just need a ps/2 to USB adapter to make it work? Sorry for the newb questions!

  2. #2
    Neither darque nor pervert DarquePervert's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Elsewhere
    Posts
    13,797
    I don't think it works that way, as it's not true PS/2. It just uses the same type of mini-DIN connector.
    If I'm wrong, someone corect me.
    Have you looked in the FAQ yet?
    How about the Wiki?



    Under normal circumstances, a signature would go here.

  3. #3
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    26
    Quote Originally Posted by DarquePervert
    I don't think it works that way, as it's not true PS/2. It just uses the same type of mini-DIN connector.
    If I'm wrong, someone corect me.

    Yea, it uses a mini-DIN connector.

    So what are my options?

  4. #4
    Constant Bitrate Homebrew's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Maryland
    Posts
    216
    While I can't verify that it worked, there was a guy on ebay selling a globalsat br-355, which uses the same kind of connector, he was selling it with a normal ps/2 to serial converter. He claimed it worked. If that's true, than it should be wired like a normal ps/2 connector. Now it could be that in fact that it didn't work and he was full of it, or it could be the that the holux is wired differently in the connector. However, a ps/2 to usb converter is pretty inexpensive, I'd say it worth a try. Worst come to worst, you might try contacting semsons as they carry the gr-213, maybe they can sell you usb cable attacment for it. If not, you could try globalsat, as I suspect the gr-213 and br-355 are identical, just packaged slightly different by holux and globalsat.

    -Kevin

  5. #5
    Newbie
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    26
    Anyone else?

  6. #6
    Newbie FIELDS_EMT's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2006
    Location
    Eastern NC
    Posts
    17
    I have been researching the Holux recievers for my Palm Zire 31. And alot of them are coming with PS/2 to USB adapters so they can be used with a laptop or carputer.

    Hope I was able to help.....Let me know how it works out for you.

  7. #7
    Variable Bitrate portabuddy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    mississauga, On.
    Posts
    242
    i reserched this exact one and i noticed that you need a specal adapter hears what you need

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=9721387953

    minus the car lighter adapter.

    personaly i just bought the Holux-213U, u for USB, i almost made the same mistake as you did.
    Life Dosn't come with a reset button, if it did you might as well turn the game off.

Similar Threads

  1. Holux 213 Awsome
    By michael_16j in forum GPS
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 02-28-2008, 04:29 PM
  2. Problems with Holux 213 USB
    By Toad in forum GPS
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 07-13-2007, 08:45 AM
  3. Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-11-2006, 01:00 AM
  4. Replies: 9
    Last Post: 04-22-2006, 09:22 AM
  5. Holux usb GPS 213 receiver questions
    By gdawg in forum GPS
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-07-2005, 02:27 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •