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    FZ-G1 true serial with gps installation

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by towelie, Apr 12, 2018.

  1. towelie

    towelie Notebook Geek

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    [​IMG]Is it possible to have both at once? The gps antenna is on a small board where the serial port would be.

    I want to get a serial port upgrade kit but i cannot find much info or even pictures of it.

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    Shawn, Apr 12, 2018
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    towelie Notebook Geek

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    Didn't find an answer in the thread you provided but if i can find a kit for a reasonable price i will give it a try

    Update: Noticed the pictures you added on that thread, they were very helpful thanks!
     
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    towelie Notebook Geek

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    I'm still interested in acquiring a serial kit so if there is anyone here willing to sell me one or exchange it for a GPS kit or bridge battery kit send me a message!
     
    towelie, Apr 15, 2018
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    They do make usb to serial converter cables.
     
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    I used those before but the usb port on the fz-g1 is a bit tricky to use because of the cover, i have a feeling that over time it will get worn off or damaged.
     
    towelie, Apr 16, 2018
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