Can you use the ipaq charger for the mda2? or will this create some major problems as the pinsetting is not the same?
Nope won't work without a rewiring of the plug!
There use to be a how-to on the rewiring job here in this forum,
so do a search on the subject thats if you're into mods! :wink:
HTH
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:shock: Is it possible to use the serial cable for he iPAQ for the O2 XDA?
Thank you for any help.
Fredy said:
Is it possible to use the serial cable for he iPAQ for the O2 XDA?
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No, not without modifying the cable. Everything is connected to different connector pins on the XDA, relative to the iPaq. The connectors page on this site has all the details.
http://xda-developers.com/connectors
no, you have to modify it
As always the XDA-developers solution works.
I have changed an IPAQ cable according to information on the prementioned page and it works flawless.
Just make sure you:
- have a fine tipped soldering iron
- a steady hand
- patience
- patience
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Use an ohmmeter (or just a battery and a light) and two VERY finetipped 'probes' (I used two needles :lol: ) and check every pin on the connector against the two pins on each side to see if they have a connection or not. It's a simple but effective way to prevent damage to your XDA just because you overlooked a connection.
Robert
XDA developer You are a clever people, all many thanks, shall probe change the cable from iPAQ.
:lol: With many thanks for help!!!!!!
Fredy.
climber i want to modify an ipaq usb cable to use it for synchronization with my XDA II. Can you provide me with some detalis? I don't understand what conectors i need to change from that link. I prefere something like "pin1 to pin3" or something like that.
Has anybody already tried this ?
the connectors look identical
i seem to recall that the connector is the same but the wiring is different
though you may want to ask this question in stocking up for it
forum since it fit that cat and if you do a search in that forum you will most likely find that somebody have asked this type of question before
You need to use a converter that used to be sold by DataAnywhere. That's what I'm using right now. The converter inverts the dataport. If you tried connecting the XDA directly to the keyboard, the only way it would fit is backwards.
Rene.
What is the url for dataanywhere? I am keen to try this option. What about the drivers?
regards
ipaq keyboard foldable with XdaII/Qtek 2020
I modified the connector of iPAQ foldable keyboard but it doesn't work. It seems to me that is a driver problem. Any suggestion to make an iPAQ foldable keyboard working with Qtek 2020?
Thanks
The Ipaq stowaway drivers should be enough. I\'ll look up DataAnywhere's URL.
The Palm Wireless IR Keyboard works almost perfectly. Only issue is some of the shortcut keys are labled with Palm symbols and does not match what they really launch.
I can even get to the national Danish characters with a few keypresses.
I can touch type quite fast on this keyboard.
If you are in the US, get the ThinkOutside Stowaway Wireless Keyboard. It's the same keyboard with both Palm and PPC functionss.
Regards
Michael
I have a XDA II and I would like to use it very much as a remote controler but unfortunately its port appear to be not compatible with the IR signals needed to work with common remote controlers, so I came up with a crazy idea and would like to know what you have to say.
I also have an RC500i from Marantz that has just stop working and I am about to retire it.
I also have Total Remote from Griffin that I already discused here, it can´t be used for learn because the module only transmit. This way it is almos useless, but I like the software and the module design.
I was thinking...
I could take the IR led (the one used to learn) from the Marantz and substitute from the one inside the XDA II, this way I have the possibility to learn but not transmit, but since I can use Total Remote to transmit this will not be a problem. The fact that I will not have anymore the capability to comunicate with other PDAs is also not a problem because I rarely use it.
With all this in mind I would like to know if it work that simply or if it is much more complicated because of technical insues.
What you think about this?
Thanks a lot
Felipe
Its not the LED that does the learning its the hardware/firmware attached to the led as far as I know, so changing them over will do nothing.
You won't get IR working on an XDA I/I/IIs or clones without additional hardware support.
The Griffin Total Remote is one such device, but the location of the XDA II headphone socket, and the need for a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter make it a pain in the *ss to use.
Griffin TR can learn from other remotes, but the learning function uses the standard IR port, not the dongle. I have one which I use occasionally, but mainly now on an old Ipaq due to the socket arrangement. It learns basic functions well, but advanced functions seem not to transfer.
I'd wait for the NoviRemote Blaster to appear for the PPC next year- it uses an SDIO based transmitter.
Neil,
It appears that you are in the same situation as I am, because I also have the TR installed on my XDA II but it can´t learn at all so it is useless! To make things even more unsatisfield I got a pretty bad technical support from Griffin. So I am still looking for a way around.
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You won't get IR working on an XDA I/I/IIs or clones without additional hardware support.
The Griffin Total Remote is one such device, but the location of the XDA II headphone socket, and the need for a 2.5mm to 3.5mm adapter make it a pain in the *ss to use.
Griffin TR can learn from other remotes, but the learning function uses the standard IR port, not the dongle. I have one which I use occasionally, but mainly now on an old Ipaq due to the socket arrangement. It learns basic functions well, but advanced functions seem not to transfer.
I'd wait for the NoviRemote Blaster to appear for the PPC next year- it uses an SDIO based transmitter.
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i had wintv working without any problems with my xda1
and i had noviiRemote working without any problems on my xda2
with no extre hardware
range is not very good and you really need to hit correct to make it work but it does work
Felcas- Yes I rmember now, I could not get the XDA IR to learn- I did the learning on my old Ipaq, then copied the files across! The ergonimics still make it unusable though!
Rudegar- point taken about Noviremote, but with such short distances its easier to lean over and push the hardware button on the TV!
NeilM said:
Felcas- Yes I rmember now, I could not get the XDA IR to learn- I did the learning on my old Ipaq, then copied the files across! The ergonimics still make it unusable though!
Rudegar- point taken about Noviremote, but with such short distances its easier to lean over and push the hardware button on the TV!
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Thanks!!! You gave me a good solution. My girlfriend have an Ipaq 5550, I will install the TR on her PPC do everything I want and then copy to the XDA II
Felipe
about giving it a longer range
http://www.pdawin.com/irtranceiver.html
http://www.smarthome.com/8220A.html
would not advice people adding things internaly to the xda's it would likely be a bad idea
I read that engadget was able to get USB hosting working on the universal, however it appears that this is not possible (reading the threads here). I just wanted to confirm that using a 'usb dongle' to connect other devices to the universal does not work - as I thought that wm5 did support this. Is it just a question of drivers or is the hardward not capable?
Just to remind that topic...
I'm really interested is it possible to connect a portable harddrive to my MDA Pro?
i dun think so its true. If anybody proves this to be true, then please let us know.
noname_nick: have you found the engadget article?
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@Vijay555,
It was a Q&A article they posted when they had just received the Universal. Should be there in their archives i guess.
Cheers.
I just checked with an sd card reader and a 40gig usb hdd....it didn't detect either :-(
don't think the universal supports usb hosting :-(
hope its just a software handicap and not a hardware one!
San
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@Vijay555,
It was a Q&A article they posted when they had just received the Universal. Should be there in their archives i guess.
Cheers.
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yeah I even posted in that engadget article asking to reconfirm their findings and thry did reply saying it could be used as a usb host as they had it dine themseves (it was one of the factors that made me get the universal) alas the dumbfuc*ers removed the ABILITY for usb host or maybe engadget was Forced to say yes(as in LIED) under pressure from htc etc??
just my 2 cents !
If I'm not mistaken, the hardware in the Universal supports USB Host. But it is not implemented in the software running on the Universal... It's like having a sound-card in your computer, but with no drivers to use it. Maybe there will be a patch or update for WM5 which supports USB Host.
Suspect that you need a USB host cable to have any chance of testing USB host functionality, this cable tells the PDA that it now needs to work in host mode.
The Sharp Zaurus has a similar arrangement where a single USB port can work in host or slave mode, which is switched using the relevant cable, link to such a cable http://www.streamlinecpus.com/store/product.php?productid=100&cat=0&page=1&featured
Suggest you search Zaurus forum (www.oesf.org) for more information.
Mike
does anyone has this cable and test it already?
It seems it will fit the mini USB port for the Universal?
Don't think it's native on the Universal - if it was, it ain't now. In the meantime, Softick Card Export II PC version 2.10 works great as USB Host services to the Storage Card!
Yes, I use the same thing on my Uni. I like it very much as i do not need a SD card reader anymore. But I still dream to be able to hook up my external slim HDD to my Uni.
Yes, I use the same thing on my Uni. I like it very much as i do not need a SD card reader anymore. But I still dream to be able to hook up my external slim HDD to my Uni.
vijay555 said:
noname_nick: have you found the engadget article?
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Here is the article http://www.engadget.com/2005/09/02/...l-questions-weve-got-htc-universal/1#comments
I found driver for Toshiba E740 USB mass storage driver ( for PPC 2002) but maybe is a best way to find solution for Universal - it's look that only soft for this funcionality is missing :?: Deje PocketPC Page
usb host.....
USB standard provide 5 volt DC.
All HTC device have got 3,7v DC battery!! so it is not possible to power any kind of USB device!!.
The only way consist in voltage duplicator that should provide 5v using 3,7 v source, i think that HTC device has not this voltage regulator.
wishes
Antonio
fraant said:
USB standard provide 5 volt DC.
All HTC device have got 3,7v DC battery!! so it is not possible to power any kind of USB device!!.
The only way consist in voltage duplicator that should provide 5v using 3,7 v source, i think that HTC device has not this voltage regulator.
wishes
Antonio
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the universal have the hw to have usb host functions but htc don't have put it to the out side world.
The mini-usb can't be used as initiator.
in thoery you could open the universal and hook another miniusb connector on the usb bus.... and then the drivers nightmare
Deje have drivers for mass-storage on ppc2003/ppc2 and they work fine.
I use both on casio-e200 and on the toshibare800.
btw:neither casio nor toshiba have 5v bateries and they work with external usb devices like keyboards mices etc, for disks i have to use external power...
bye
Anyone have the diagram for the pins for the mini usb port? I looking for the pins that is for charging the hp. Thanks
I think you can easy find it in google.
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Anyone have the diagram for the pins for the mini usb port? I looking for the pins that is for charging the hp. Thanks
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you can find it at http://pinouts.ru/pin_PDA.shtml
I hope this helps you....
Hakim Rahman said:
you can find it at http://pinouts.ru/pin_PDA.shtml
I hope this helps you....
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Thanks hakim Rahman, but too bad it not updated and ipaq 614 not listed inside.
I trying internet again to find using the word 'pinout' to search again, cause in the past i using the word 'mini usb port' and searching for hours but to no avail. Thanks again
georgecheng said:
Thanks hakim Rahman, but too bad it not updated and ipaq 614 not listed inside.
I trying internet again to find using the word 'pinout' to search again, cause in the past i using the word 'mini usb port' and searching for hours but to no avail. Thanks again
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I do not know for sure whether it is true at this address you can find it --> http://pinouts.ru/Slots/USB_pinout.shtml