Serial Cables, Bluetooth, And Usb Host

[jcabrer]

I've seen that Toys4Boys makes serial cables, Bluetooth adapters, and GPS receivers for the GP32. What I don't see is anyone mentioning using any of these for anything useful(except for DAQ of course). I don't recall where I read it, but I recall some mention about it being possible to operate the usb port of the GP32 in host mode as well.

Personally, I would love to see the USB Host thing a reality, as I can think of many unusual applications for that feature (not the least of which would be greater storage).

It also would not hurt to have some type of capability to talk to serial devices like NEMA-compatible GPS recievers. I've got an aquaintance who might be talked into porting his Beeline Geo-caching application to the GP32, but only if GPS becomes more popular among the userbase.

Anyone care to comment?

 

[tattooman]

On the http://www.gp32linux.com/ website I have seen talk on the forum's of people able to acess a portable USB drive and to get a USB NIC working in GP32LINUX.

I have thought about buying some of their devices, however I feel that in USD t's a lot what they are asking but the chatboard and serial cable combo does internest me.

Now if they have a wifi adaptor wiht the linux driver or if it was native to GP32LINUX, then I would be so interested...

 

[bourbon]

Last i heard was that the bluetooth was just a concept idea and they have made it yet.
would be kick ass as you can hack your bluetooth roughter to up the range considerably, just buy adding a new antena.

Bourbon

 

[nigelibrown]

Last i heard was that the bluetooth was just a concept idea and they have made it yet.
would be kick ass as you can hack your bluetooth roughter to up the range considerably, just buy adding a new antena.

Bourbon

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The Bluetooth adapter is not in production but is more than just a concept. I have two units and spiv has another, software that talks to the Bluetooth adapter is fully functional. It communicates with my mobile phone NOW!

What is needed is a Bluetooth device driver written for a piece of hardware that people already own or would be willing to buy. I am looking at the itech virtual keyboard at this time. However I think the total outlay for an adapter and keyboard would be too expensive to make the unit commercial at this time.

Toyz4Boyz