Quote: Originally Posted by edrex
Thanks for the write up!!
I am looking at how to install on my mobo and I can't find the SMBus that you used to power the GPS. Is there another way to get the 3.3V to the mod? Sorry if this is a really stupid question, but this is all pretty new to me.
Also, did you solder straight to the COM port on the Mobo? Is there a way to use an adaptor so if I make a mistake, I don't mess up my hardware?
Thanks.
Your welcome ! hope this truely helps !!!
1.) yea you can get 3.3v from the ATX power supply but you'd have to tap into a wire.
2.) If your using a garmin 15l then keep in mind you can use a 5v as well so if you have an internal USB connection you can use that or even a floppy connector.
3.) I didn't solder to the mobo, you never want to "permanatly connect" things with this hobby no matter how confident you are.
4.) I baught these little wire connectors that basically splice into the wire and has a jacket that goes over the metal pin on the com port. anyone know the technical term for this, wish I knew the name of the part...
5.) Look into the OEM GPS Garmin 15L WIRED version from
www.gpscity.com that will minimize the soldering. This little guy wasnt available when I started doing this but boy do I wish it was !!!