I'm trying to develop a driver for wireless (infrared) keyboard
which currently works well with most Pocket PC's. However,
I cannot find any information regarding the port structure of
the XDA and how to configure the COM port for Raw IR (IrDA
physical layer, but no IrDA stack). Is this information
available anywhere? I've tried the obvious things with a good
measure of trial-and-error thrown in, but no luck.
A book I have says
EscapeCommFunction(hIRPort, SETIR) changes the infrared port from operating in raw mode to IrComm mode.
EscapeCommFunction(hIRPort, CLRIR) returns the infrared port back to raw mode.
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From that I would suggest looking at EscapeCommFunction(hIRPort, CLRIR).
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The digital camera attachment that comes with the SPV Smartphone fits into the XDA. The next step is going to be to write a driver for it. Some poking around with the port should reveal something.
I would expect the camera to be returning a constant stream of data in a strange format which I would then have to interpret. Does anyone know what this format may be? Has anyone tried anything ilke this before?
i noticed palm also have a camera for the sd/mmc slot, wonder whether this could be used for the xda..
Somebody might want to try the downloadable drivers for the XDA's Camera, found at: http://www.gaborvision.com.tw/
Gear
Probably not the right sort of driver as this cam uses the SD interface (NB /not/ SDIO), rather than the expansion port. Incidentally, this cam's not too bad, and the s/w is excellent.
Hi,
Since one week I own the Qtek 9090 and I am very impressed with the functionality - well, it's my first PDA so I am very quick impressed I guess.
I am searching for software which I know exists for Symbian platform mobile phones, like programs "I-remote" to use the IR as a remote for the Tv, etc... programs like this ...fun and usefull.
Anybody knows where to go to find such programs?
Any other sites for a hugh list of software to download or buy?
Thanks for all your help
Unfortunately, due to the design of the IR port on the Qtek, you would have to be holding it right next to the IR receiver of the device you were trying to control!
For software, try www.pocketgear.com and www.handango.com for starters.
give a yahoo or google search........ atttttachin 2 files dunnno whether they work on ur pda or no......
also try pdawin.com
try novii remote. it works great on xda2 up to a distance of 3 to 4 meters.
elio said:
try novii remote. it works great on xda2 up to a distance of 3 to 4 meters.
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what add new device? Beside me after creation is not displayed in list device.
Hello,
can i use my pda2k cam as webcam ??
Thanks in advance for your replies...
No. I have read threads on this before (like on other forums I think) 'cos I got sick of carryin so many devices. It would be wicked if it could but I think the problem lies in the fact that the USB connection isn't quick enough.
I'm sure my SE P800 worked as a webcam :\ Perhaps I'm imaining things.
There is a way to make your Blue Angel work similar to a web cam. The program uploads a new image every x seconds to an FTP server using the integrated camera software.
You can create your own solution such as an HTML page that refreshes periodically to update the image. I think the software supplying a sample file. However, you cannot obtain a true live webcam experience.
If you need the software, PM me or I'll try attaching it here.
mike freegan said:
I'm sure my SE P800 worked as a webcam :\ Perhaps I'm imaining things.
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I got a USB camera for my girlfriend. You can get enough throughput from USB to support 640x480, but USB really does have to be at full throttle then. Anything more (like DV) and you're way out of the region USB can handle. You might well have managed it on your phone.
I can't see any reason why the Qtek 9090 *couldn't* support that, but I'm thinking it's a problem with how Pocket PCs are made accessible by Windows. I very much doubt the default ActiveSync drivers have an interface for it, and I don't really see the market for writing your own PPC driver for what is a niche request, especially when you can get very good web cams like the Logitech Quickcam 4000 for 60 quid.
Chris
I got several requests to send the software I used for webcam on PPC.
There are 2 programs I saw. One I tried and the other I didn't.
The program I tried is called Webcam for Pocket PC (PpcWebcam.zip) and its free. The other one is (MobileHomeCamPPC.exe).
I recommend you try the first one first, and it works great.
I attached the 2 files in one zip file.
The download page for PpcWebcam is http://www.zone1.de/latest.html and I guess there's a newer version but I provided a 100%-working one.
i get an error saying its not a valid win32 application, how do i get round this?? :?:
run
you must run the program in ppc NOT IN PC
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you must run the program in ppc NOT IN PC
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Sure, unless it's a setup file that installs thru ActiveSync.
try this one.... :wink:
RAGO :lol:
RAGOv
i have a PPC-6600 i know its not BA but i cant seems to get that one to run? any clue?
Hi guys,
i just want to discuss an idea I just had.
Im using my PPC mostly at the university. And since some time i was searching for an Input device I could write with and have the written stuff in a digital form when Im finished (e.g as a pdf File). This would not just minimize my paper consumption it would have some other benefits too (easy sharing etc.). Now, all the devices i`ve found use the mini USB Plug of an PPC. Since the Artemis is not capable acting as a USB Host these solutions do not work. I added a picture of such a device for better illustration.
Now the idea:
Yesterday a hack has been presented on www.hackaday.com (the direct link is below) to use a WiiMote (is a Bluetooth Device) as an Input device for an electronic Chalk-Board. Now this is an very impressive hack indeed. But could it be possible to use this particular hack in a small version for PPC`s to let the WiiMote work together with the Artemis (or any other Bluetooth equiped PPC) as an "electronic Paper" device. Just for your imagination:
- connect wiimote to Artemis then use an SMD IR Equiped Stylus to write on a paper
Im no good in coding so this is off for me... But maybe soemone could give a statement on if this can be done. I mean the software for Desktop Pcs does exist (follow the links on hakaday.com) they have "just" to be rewritten for WM6 PPCs.
Link to www.hackaday.com:
http://www.hackaday.com/2007/12/09/wiimote-projector-whiteboard/
Sorry for my bad english i hope you guys understand what I was trying to explain. Here is the picture of an conventional "electronic paper" system (found on www.pearl.de)
Regards
Jabami
I bought a Wiimote this week and a LED-array to do exactly that but for a desktop computer instead of a ppc. I've done some research on that topic and found no solution yet. Seems as if nobody is interested enough that has the knowledge and skills for porting or recompiling it for ppc.
Of course it's not really a cheap solution but you could buy a tablet pc. I bought one for my studies and I can write down my stuff and share it later on my website in "hand-written" format as mhtml, pdf or whatever. I got a Compaq TC1000, this model and the TC1100 are the only I'm aware of that can be used as slate and convertible tablet pcs at the same time. I installed my bluetooth stick on the TC1000 and it was too slow for the wiimote, or maybe the bluetooth stick, but I doubt that.
There are some reasons why I wouldn't use the wiimote for writing at university:
-As soon as the wiimote moves you have to calibrate again
-You need a good spot for it so it can see you hand all the time
-Probably needs 800 "Pentium" Mhz or more to work perfectly
In the videos I saw at johnnylee.net the wiimote was mounted over the guy that wrote on his e-paper. If you are not sitting in the middle of a room with hundreds of students then this might be a solution.
All the things you said are true, plus theres is one thing lee mentiones at the end of his YouTube Video. Its about the resolution you get. So all in all the conclusion is:
using the WiiMote as an electronic paper device will not work due to resolution restrictions.
Well but maybe there is some other way to tweak an Input device into the Bluetooth Interface of the Artemis....
Best regards
Jabami
Hi there,
Does anybody know if there is some software/hardware combination that entitles the HD to be used as a remote control for the home entertainment hardware like tv, dvd and so on? As these devices (at least the old-fashioned ones that I have) are controlled via IR, a piece of hardware like a BT to IR (or WiFi to IR, which would probably drain more battery from the hd) converter would be necessary, and of course a piece of correspondng software which could (at best) let you create your own user-defined control-panels for different devices... would be just great (especially as my old universal remote control is about to die).
Any suggestions or opinions?
regards jan
You need an extra device to convert BT to IR. It's not convinient...
I know that it is possible to control yor IR tv, dvd,... by using an IR diode connected to the audio jack of mobile phone and a pecial software.
If you find something like that post a link here.
I have no idea if it will work, but check this out:
http://www.actisys.com/IrDAProd.html#BT5711U
http://www.actisys.com/Documents/ACT-BT5711U-Flyer-v1.0.2-080825.pdf
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I have no idea if it will work, but check this out:
http://www.actisys.com/IrDAProd.html#BT5711U
http://www.actisys.com/Documents/ACT-BT5711U-Flyer-v1.0.2-080825.pdf
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Thanks, wedge, the hardware looks promising, although quite expensive... but there is still the need of the appropriate software to learn and send the correct commands and create a specific user interface...
any more suggestions?
regards jan
You may read this:
http://www.smartphonemag.com/cms/forum/topic/17874?&TOPIC_ID=17874
and this:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/inde...s for Windows Mobile - the Definitive Roundup
Way dated but it never hurts to help.
I learned about the "Global Cache WF2IR iTach Wi-Fi to IR" device. This should do it.
http://www.smarthome.com/81186/Global-Cache-WF2IR-iTach-Wi-Fi-to-IR/p.aspx
hausen said:
Hi there,
Does anybody know if there is some software/hardware combination that entitles the HD to be used as a remote control for the home entertainment hardware like tv, dvd and so on? As these devices (at least the old-fashioned ones that I have) are controlled via IR, a piece of hardware like a BT to IR (or WiFi to IR, which would probably drain more battery from the hd) converter would be necessary, and of course a piece of correspondng software which could (at best) let you create your own user-defined control-panels for different devices... would be just great (especially as my old universal remote control is about to die).
Any suggestions or opinions?
regards jan
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Way dated but it never hurts to help.
I learned about the "Global Cache WF2IR iTach Wi-Fi to IR" device. This should do it.
http://www.smarthome.com/81186/Global-Cache-WF2IR-iTach-Wi-Fi-to-IR/p.aspx
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Will it be simpler (and perhaps more economical) to just buy another universal remote control? There are so many cheap (usually made in China) universal remote controllers around nowadays.
The Blackstone Bridging option will require the purchase of the additional hardware and software which will be so much more than the simple purchase of another universal remote control appliance. Furthermore, the power consumption of the Blackstone conversion will also be significantly higher because of the additional hardware involved. And of course, the additional space and time required to set up the whole thing.
chan.sk said:
Will it be simpler (and perhaps more economical) to just buy another universal remote control? There are so many cheap (usually made in China) universal remote controllers around nowadays.
The Blackstone Bridging option will require the purchase of the additional hardware and software which will be so much more than the simple purchase of another universal remote control appliance. Furthermore, the power consumption of the Blackstone conversion will also be significantly higher because of the additional hardware involved. And of course, the additional space and time required to set up the whole thing.
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I'm not sure if I understand this line of reasoning correctly.
Other universal remote still means using IR to control devices, usually old devices which can only be controlled with infra red. Because of distance or line-of-sight, IR might not be usable, so this bridge type device comes in, so one can control this old device with one's smartphone etc.
smeitmeister said:
I'm not sure if I understand this line of reasoning correctly.
Other universal remote still means using IR to control devices, usually old devices which can only be controlled with infra red. Because of distance or line-of-sight, IR might not be usable, so this bridge type device comes in, so one can control this old device with one's smartphone etc.
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Hi,
My understanding of his Post #1 was that he wanted to setup his Blackstone as a universal remote control for his home entertainment because his old universal remote control was about to die.
hausen said in Post#1:
Hi there,
Does anybody know if there is some software/hardware combination that entitles the HD to be used as a remote control for the home entertainment hardware like tv, dvd and so on? . . . (especially as my old universal remote control is about to die).
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I hope I had not read hausen's original post incorrectly.