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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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