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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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