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Ok, so after 7 years of using my faithful Palm Vx, syncing it to my Kubuntu
Linux machine at work put something on it to make it fatally crash every time I
ran the calendar. Seeing as this was the most important function of the Palm, I
decided it was time to upgrade and make everything run as if it was no longer
1999.
So I now have a new Palm T|X with Bluetooth and WiFi.
Oh, I also have an NXT, so you can see where this post is heading...
I write little programs using bricxcc and NXC, since I like to write programs
more than I like to drag-and-drop.
So, how to I make my Palm tell the NXT what to do? Suppose I just have a little
program that makes a motor run and drive a car forward; how do I make the Palm
control the NXT?
I was able to get the NXT and Palm to see each other, I think. But I really
have no idea what to do past that. Anyone have any tutorials, lessons learned,
or smart-alek advice?
Thanks,
Rafe
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Hi All,
[Just fyi, this is my first post to Lugnet so if anything seems amiss, please
let me know :) ]
I'm in the market for a PDA so I can work on my NQC programming as well as word
processing. I have looked at a few of the Pocket PCs, such as the Toshiba e335,
and was impressed at least with the word processing capabilities. However, the
main attribute that I would like to focus upon is the capability for it to do
NQC programming (since word processing is basically a given).
I would appreciate recommendations on what PDAs people are using now for their
robotics needs, particulary those using the NQCEditor GUI app. And since this
is my first venture into the PDA world, any helpful primer links would be
appreciated as well :) [i.e. - what to look out for in the way of various types
of memory, internet devices, etc.]
It would be great to know the pros and cons of the Palm OS vs. the Pocket PC
Windows OS in regards to: installing and running NQC; the availability of
support products for the RCX, etc. So if anyone has any comparison notes, I'd
really would appreciate reading them.
Thank you in advance for the help.
Claudia
ccoles_(underscore)shado@(shift_2)hotmail.(dot)com
[To "unspamblock" address: delete parenthesis plus content within.]
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Hello,
I need some help. I've been trying to load the software that is available at
http://www.rainer-keuchel.de/rcx/rcx.html onto my Compaq iPAQ 3850 without
much success.
1. What files do I need to download to run NQC on my iPAQ?
2. What are the iPAQ folders that the various files get copied into once
they have been extracted?
3. Is there anything else that needs to be done like updating the registry?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul
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Wow, Someone who knows about this!!!
First off, do you have any clue on how to access the IR port from a embedded
VC++?
I know how to program in C++, and VisualBasic, but how does VisualC++ work?
I've never dealt with VC++, or any type of hardware access. How do I go
about doing this?
Tim
In lugnet.robotics.palm, Dean Husby writes:
>
> "Rob Limbaugh" <rlimbaugh@ureach.com> wrote in message
> news:H29JA5.D7t@lugnet.com...
> > In lugnet.robotics.palm, Dean Husby writes:
> > >
> > > "Bluey" <Wolf_and_eagle@spamblock.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:Gz35x1.5t8@lugnet.com...
> > > > How does one compile programs for a Pocket PC 2002?
> > > >
> > > > How would I find the specifications for the IR circuitry to build
> > > > a program that communicates with the RCX?
> > >
> > > I have an iPAQ 3670 and use the following software with the iPAQ.
> > > http://www.rainer-keuchel.de/rcx/rcx.html
> > >
> > > There is no way to use the built in IR port. You have to use the serial
> > > tower and a nulmodem cable.
> > >
> > > It works great however, you can even download firmware!
> > >
> > > Dean
> >
> > That's not true...
>
> I was not referring to just simple commands. You can use some learning
> remotes for that.
>
> I'm talking about NQC support.
>
> Dean
>
> > I've controlled my RCX, Scout, and Spybotic with my iPAQ 3635 through the
> > IrDA port. I used a demo version of "TV Remote Controller v3.0" from
> > http://www.pdawin.com.
> >
> > I think those programs use the 3-wire mode of IrDA. More info here:
> > http://www.irda.org/standards/pubs/ircomm10.pdf
> >
> > An RS-232 port with an IR LED and phototranistor should be able to • simulate
> > a 38KHz modulated 2400bps signal by sending three bytes of 0x55 @
> > 76800-7-N-1 (if I figured everything correctly).
> >
> > Hmmm... could the iPaq serial port be set to 76800-7-N-1 and could a • simple
> > 2x4 brick with an IR LED and phototransistor be used rather than the bulky
> > serial tower?
> >
> > I'd still rather use the IrDA port, but something smaller than the IR • tower
> > would be a good start.
> >
> > - Rob
> >
> > PS - I cross-posted this response because it touches Spybotics and • Robotics
> > with respect to communication methods.
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"Rob Limbaugh" <rlimbaugh@ureach.com> wrote in message
news:H29JA5.D7t@lugnet.com...
> In lugnet.robotics.palm, Dean Husby writes:
> >
> > "Bluey" <Wolf_and_eagle@spamblock.yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:Gz35x1.5t8@lugnet.com...
> > > How does one compile programs for a Pocket PC 2002?
> > >
> > > How would I find the specifications for the IR circuitry to build
> > > a program that communicates with the RCX?
> >
> > I have an iPAQ 3670 and use the following software with the iPAQ.
> > http://www.rainer-keuchel.de/rcx/rcx.html
> >
> > There is no way to use the built in IR port. You have to use the serial
> > tower and a nulmodem cable.
> >
> > It works great however, you can even download firmware!
> >
> > Dean
>
> That's not true...
I was not referring to just simple commands. You can use some learning
remotes for that.
I'm talking about NQC support.
Dean
> I've controlled my RCX, Scout, and Spybotic with my iPAQ 3635 through the
> IrDA port. I used a demo version of "TV Remote Controller v3.0" from
> http://www.pdawin.com.
>
> I think those programs use the 3-wire mode of IrDA. More info here:
> http://www.irda.org/standards/pubs/ircomm10.pdf
>
> An RS-232 port with an IR LED and phototranistor should be able to • simulate
> a 38KHz modulated 2400bps signal by sending three bytes of 0x55 @
> 76800-7-N-1 (if I figured everything correctly).
>
> Hmmm... could the iPaq serial port be set to 76800-7-N-1 and could a • simple
> 2x4 brick with an IR LED and phototransistor be used rather than the bulky
> serial tower?
>
> I'd still rather use the IrDA port, but something smaller than the IR • tower
> would be a good start.
>
> - Rob
>
> PS - I cross-posted this response because it touches Spybotics and • Robotics
> with respect to communication methods.
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