I want to use my Z to communicate with RFID tags. I have a 13.56Mhz reader (CF) it uses /dev/ttyS0 on a nomal linux box. Not sure how I will get that working on my Z...


I have pdaxrom flashed on my C700 now. However, I'm really keen on getting a chrooted debian environment if that's what I need? At this point I'm not sure so I'll ask the experts.

I need the following on my Z.

GTK 2
PERL
RUBY
PYTHON

Questions:
Would pocketworkstation work with PdaXrom?
Does Debian use the PdaXrom X server or run its on?
How will this run on the C700?

Final Question:
Am I going about this all wrong? Do I need to put debian on my C700 to achieve getting the packages above?

My goal is to use the PDA to develop RFID applications. I have an ACG reader (CF2) card and need the dev capabilities above.

CHeers!!!!

JP

this CF card works in zaurus as serial CF card?

I suppose so. I haven't gotten it to work yet
I know a standard linux box reconizes it as /dev/ttyS0 or ttyS1

Here are the specs. ACG says it doesnt require any drivers.

RF Transmit Frequency 13.56MHz
Supported Standards ISO14443A, ISO14443B
Supported Tag-ICs MIFARE® Standard
MIFARE® 4k
MIFARE® ProX
MIFARE® Ultralight
MIFARE® DESFIRE
SmartMX
SLE 55Rxx
SLE 66CL160S
SLE 66CLX320P
SR176
SRIX4K
ISO14443A Tags
ISO14443B Tags
Jewel Tag (IRT0302B11 KSW
DIY Eng. Sample)
Sharp B
ASK GTML2ISO

Communications Interface CF Card Interface
Communications Protocol Specific ASCII or Binary Protocol
Communications Parameter 9600 Bit/s to 115kBit/s, 8, n, 1
Firmware Boot-Loader Yes
S/W Driver Not required
Power Supply Via CF Card Interface
Current Consumption Typ. 200mA in active mode max. 310 mA
<65 mA Antenna off
<1μA in disconnected mode
Reading distance Up to 60 mm / 2,36 Inch, depending on tag
RF Transmission Speed Up to 848 kBit/s
Antenna Integrated
Size (LxWxH) 43.0x84.0x7.0mm / 1.69x3.31x0.02Inch
Weight 21g ± 10% / 0.046 lb ± 10%
Operating Temperature 0°C to +70°C / +32F to +158F
Storage Temperature -20°C to +85°C / -4F to +185F
Firmware Version Ver. 2.1
Approvals EN 300-330, CE

You don't need debian to get those packages - I have gtk, perl and python on my Z right now. I expect a Ruby package is available as well.