NOMAD5326 0 Posted May 14, 2012 Hey mugs. Finally switched to Mac's this year and now that I'm home and riding have run into problems using my Rino 130 w/my Mac (no serial). So, I know I can get a USB/Serial adapter, but now seeing MapSource and others don't really work w/Mac. So for you GPS/Computer wizards out there (you know who you are..) What are my best options? Also, looking to upgrade to either a Rino 530Hcx or a GPSMAP 60csx, thoughts? I still have a PC, but would rather not have to dig out the ole girl! ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted May 14, 2012 Hey mugs. Finally switched to Mac's this year and now that I'm home and riding have run into problems using my Rino 130 w/my Mac (no serial). So, I know I can get a USB/Serial adapter, but now seeing MapSource and others don't really work w/Mac. So for you GPS/Computer wizards out there (you know who you are..) What are my best options? Also, looking to upgrade to either a Rino 530Hcx or a GPSMAP 60csx, thoughts? I still have a PC, but would rather not have to dig out the ole girl! ;-) I downloaded "basecamp for mac" for free somewhere online and use it with my 76cx and macintosh. I do my track editing on dualsportmaps.com, save the .gpx to my computer, open the .gpx with basecamp, filter-->limit tracks to 500 points and then transfer to my device. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted May 14, 2012 I downloaded "basecamp for mac" for free somewhere online and use it with my 76cx and macintosh. I do my track editing on dualsportmaps.com, save the .gpx to my computer, open the .gpx with basecamp, filter-->limit tracks to 500 points and then transfer to my device. For the win! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOMAD5326 0 Posted May 14, 2012 Thx guys! Just downloaded base camp and am just now using DSMaps. Will play w/it. Not to get my Rino 130 and Mac taking somehow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paulmbowers 236 Posted May 14, 2012 Downloaded tracks to several Rinos at LAB2V and Desert Dash- it will do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CalNub 0 Posted May 14, 2012 Thx guys! Just downloaded base camp and am just now using DSMaps. Will play w/it. Not to get my Rino 130 and Mac taking somehow I don't understand, what's the problem you're having getting your Rino to work with basecamp? Garmin says the Rino is compatible... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOMAD5326 0 Posted May 14, 2012 Cal, My mac doesn't use map source and wasn't recognizing my 130 so couldn't figure out how to upload/download tracks. Im playing w/basecamp now (today) but still can't get the computer to recognize the 130 w/serial to usb adapter. I may need to find a new driver .. this was much easier on a PC.... I may just give up and get a USB compatible Rino or GPSMAP! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CalNub 0 Posted May 14, 2012 If i'm not mistaken, a serial to usb adapter is not just plug-n-play, meaning you have to set up the drivers manually .I'll see if i can find something that might help you configure it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted September 22, 2012 I downloaded "basecamp for mac" for free somewhere online and use it with my 76cx and macintosh. I do my track editing on dualsportmaps.com, save the .gpx to my computer, open the .gpx with basecamp, filter-->limit tracks to 500 points and then transfer to my device. To add to this... In order to Limit Track to 500 points you must click "Basecamp" at the top of the window, select Preferences, click Transfer, check Simplify Tracks by Removing Intermediate Points and then type 500 into Maximum Number of Points per Track to Send to Your GPS Device. (I actually forgot the steps but I have this thread marked so I am updating it so I can always go back to it) The 76cx can only handle 500 points per track. Longer tracks which have over 500 points will be cut short. By limiting a track to 500 points you possibly lose some intermediate points. The 76cx can only handle so much specificity being at $180 GPS device. If you were doing something like the TransAmerica Trail, you would have many different tracks and possibly different memory cards etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 0 Posted September 22, 2012 I downloaded "basecamp for mac" for free somewhere online and use it with my 76cx and macintosh. I do my track editing on dualsportmaps.com, save the .gpx to my computer, open the .gpx with basecamp, filter-->limit tracks to 500 points and then transfer to my device. To add to this... In order to Limit Track to 500 points you must click "Basecamp" at the top of the window, select Preferences, click Transfer, check Simplify Tracks by Removing Intermediate Points and then type 500 into Maximum Number of Points per Track to Send to Your GPS Device. (I actually forgot the steps but I have this thread marked so I am updating it so I can always go back to it) The 76cx can only handle 500 points per track. Longer tracks which have over 500 points will be cut short. By limiting a track to 500 points you possibly lose some intermediate points. The 76cx can only handle so much specificity being at $180 GPS device. If you were doing something like the TransAmerica Trail, you would have many different tracks and possibly different memory cards etc. Another reason I'm moving to the Garmin Montana. It can hold 200 tracks and 10,000 points. You are not limited to the 500 points/track, which is very nice. Especially if you've downloaded tracks that someone else created via track log. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
