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OpenZaurus/Opie/Qtopia / De-asserting Dtr

« on: December 06, 2005, 12:53:31 am »

I'm trying to get my Zaurus SL6000 to be able to communicate in a very basic way with a micro controller I have (with a ZThinCable).  I'd like to move up to writing my own apps that can use it later... but thats a different story.

So, anyways, the microcontroler is set to put out a continious stream of 123123123123123.  This shows up fine in serial-monitors for windows.  The problem I've run into: I can figure out how to de-assert DTR in linux.  DTR resets the microcontroler, so having DTR asserted hangs it in a loop.  I know I have the right port however.  I made it so a light on the microcontroller is on when running, and off while being reset.  The moment I  

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cat /dev/ttyS0 the light turns off and the console just hangs there.  No input because the device is constantly resetting.  However, if I open a second terminal and

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killall cat the light comes back on.  I've done some googling, and most sites say that I need to set

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stty -dtrxoff but, the stty on my Z doesnt recognize that as a valid argument.  Help?

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For Sale / Wanted / Wanted: Sl-6000 Sled

« on: July 08, 2005, 09:52:28 pm »

6000 Expansion Sleve

Only one I've been able to find online so far.  If anyone know some US vendors, I'd like to know as well.

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Software / Stupidest Thing Ever

« on: January 03, 2005, 03:13:49 pm »

My school will not give anyone wireless  access unless they have anti-virus software.  I tried to expalin that it is a PDA and that a virus (especially for the zaurus) was very unlikely.  "We're sorry, but I'm sure that someone makes it and until you have it, you will not be permitted wireless access."

So, is there such a thing?  And if there isn't.  Anyone know any articles or Sharp press releases or anything that go "you are an idiot, viruses?"

P.S. This really sucks

Actually, can any of you make something that looks like anti-virus software?  Given there level of expertise, it would probably work fine >.<

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Deals and Great Z Buys / Sl-6000l On Amazon For $300 Right Now!

« on: December 13, 2004, 01:43:52 am »

Do not order from amaz_s25.  The following are with amaz_s16...

I asked it was available still (amazon showing 0).  He said it was, but I would have to go through "SquareTrade" ...  I was over zealous and gave him my shipping addy before I did much more research.  I looked more into "SquareTrade" and sent him this e-mail

>disregard.  I am no longer interested in this transaction.  I'm sorry, but as square
>trade is a mediation service and not an actually buyer protection program, I will
>have to decline unless you would care to conduct the transaction through paypal,
>ebay, or amazon.

I haven't heard a word from him since.  I also had conversations with facibine16 and read that ridiculious "western union is only accepted payment because it lowers risk of fraud" excuese.  After I turned them down, I heard nothing further...

Steer clear of any of the itterations of facibineXX or amaz_sXX.  They both are scammers from what I've seen.

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6000 - Tosa / Prices?

« on: December 10, 2004, 06:43:58 pm »

I just bought one for $430 ^.^

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6000 - Tosa / Prices?

« on: December 07, 2004, 04:08:00 am »

I've been thinking about buying a 6000L (would be my first zaurus).  I've been watching amazon and searching the 'net but the prices are all over the map.  What price range would be considered reasonable?

--Shea Clifford