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  RCX to PDA (Answers, please :-)
 
I have a Compaq Ipaq 3835, and I want to be able to write, compile, and download programs to the RCX without the use of the IR tower. I'm not asking for anyone to write any programs for me. All I would like is help and answers to my questions :-) 1: (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: RCX to PDA (Answers, please :-)
 
You may want to consider using Java to program the RCX from a PDA - I've used a Zaurus to control an RCX but it should work on a Ipaq as well (not IR yet). And if you attach a PDA (with a WiFI card) to a bot - you can control it via 802.11 -dario (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: RCX to PDA (Answers, please :-)
 
I'm Leaning towards using NQC and LegOS(BrickOS) because I don't know Java yet. "(not IR yet)" does that mean you weren't able to use the built-in IR port? Tim (...) (22 years ago, 16-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  RE: RCX to PDA (Answers, please :-)
 
Hi :) (...) There are at least 2 IR-Remote emulators for PocketPC's, so in theory, it's possible (but very hard) to use the IrDA port for IR comms with the RCX. (...) Go to (URL) and search for "RXCTools for WinCE" It is a port done by Rainer (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: RCX to PDA (Answers, please :-)
 
what about using CIR? Tim (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics)
 
  Re: RCX to PDA (Answers, please :-)
 
How do people write the programs for Microsoft Pocket PC 2002? I.E. (URL) they use Visual C, Visual B, and other "Visual"s? Or do they write the programs some other way? If I do end up creating an interface program, how would I access the low-level (...) (22 years ago, 18-Jul-02, to lugnet.robotics)

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