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Hardware Mods / Took Apart My Sl-c3100 And Broke The Battery Door Switch

« on: March 02, 2012, 03:49:31 am »

It's been years since I started up the Zaurus, and I broke something.
I snapped the super tiny switch toggle on the motherboard that is triggered by the plastic slider that locks in the battery door.

What should I do? A spring flew out from behind the little black switch, I recovered it only to have it bounce into oblivion shortly thereafter.

I'm handy with soldering. I'll send it to someone to fix. I'll do anything really. The unit is great other than this, it doesn't light up charging now so I think it needs to be fixed.

Thanks for any suggestions. I'd be happy to just solder a couple points together and have it  remain in a permanent position if that would be advisable.

Cheers
J

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Accessories / New Smallest Wi-fi Card Announced: Micro Sd Card

« on: July 26, 2009, 06:55:56 pm »

microSD is pretty amazingly small!
This could prove to be useful for our zaurii, maybe even for internal modding or something.

[Wireless Japan] KDDI Exhibits microSD Card with WLAN function

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New products and alternatives / 7-inch Portable Touchscreen Usb Monitor 800x480 Displayport

« on: December 04, 2008, 10:04:37 pm »

 
The OS sees it as just another monitor, and can mirror or extend. It just runs some extra processes in the background, but they only take up to 40MB RAM. I guess that means that old Zaurus is out, if/when the Linux drivers appear.

I totally don't need it, and I certainly don't need to be blowing $200 (which is a fair/good price for this IMO) on anything right now, but man I sure want this thing!

I would like to have it as an extra monitor for my desktop, then grab it, connect it to my tablet and take it with me!
I could also keep the tablet in my briefcase, with a USB cord coming out connected to the small monitor in my coat pocket, acting as a 7-inch touchscreen controller when I'm on the metro or around town. Here's the bonus why that would be handy: This has audio out, audio in, mic, and webcam too!

Later SP

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Debian / Andromeda Debian Install Woes At Reboot

« on: December 02, 2008, 03:03:36 pm »

Please someone help me get this working
I've installed on the SD and can't do the post-install part after reboot:

"- After auto reboot, untar the modules:

    cd /
    tar zxvf /where/to/modules-debian.tgz  "

What do I type in place of the " where/to " ? I've been searching days for a simple Andromeda install guide from scratch. I've found great guides from all you geniuses like 2or0 and ZDevil but I can't get this working.

• I have a C3100
• The modules-debian.tgz file is in the root of compact flash card
• If I type startx I can see the desktop image and mouse cursor but can't control anything
• I never have had to type or press "1" or "2" at bootup

I have some knowledge and am relatively resourceful, however, simple things like mounting sometimes escape me so perhaps it is a small mistake

Thank you for all you do. We are still out here.

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For Sale / Wanted / Wanted: Collapsing Telescoping Stylus For Sl-c3x00

« on: October 15, 2008, 04:21:50 pm »

These used to be at conics and other online retailers and are long gone.

I'm looking for an extendable telescoping stylus that will fit perfectly in the clamshell series of Zaurus (I have a SL-C3100).

If anyone has one or a link to where I can get one, I'd be very thankful.

Thanks
-es

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Deals and Great Z Buys / Plethora Of Cf Wireless Cards For $10 In Dc...should I Get One?

« on: October 03, 2008, 02:30:35 pm »

I saw this on craigslist...
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/sys/863794615.html

Wondering if I should get one, or if any of you live near here, maybe could use one?
I have a Linksys CF adapter at the moment, but it has a crack in it and maybe one of these is better?

"$10/each, or best offer - cash only, local pickup only

(9 available) Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card

(4 available) D-Link DCF-650W

(1 available) SMC Networks SMC2642W

All are brand new in box"

Take good care -es

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New products and alternatives / Pandora Is Starting To Really Interest Me

« on: September 02, 2008, 03:13:49 pm »

Most of you have likely heard of this thing, but I'm really starting to become interested in it.

http://openpandora.org/

Pic:
http://openpandora.org/bigone.jpg

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Deals and Great Z Buys / The Perfect Case For Zaurus Clamshells Is The Oqo 01 Case

« on: July 28, 2008, 04:45:42 pm »

I had been looking everywhere for the perfect fit and the OQO 01 is for all intensive purposes the same exact size as the Zaurus 3100 (and others).

I got the case from OQO and couldn't be happier - it's the perfect case, adding very little bulk to it and keeping it safe in my pocket.

model 01+ carrying sleeve:
http://www.oqo.com/store/shop.cgi/op/op_itemdetail.html

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For Sale / Wanted / Wanted: Z C3x00 Accessories (pentopia 3-in-1 ...)

« on: June 16, 2008, 10:25:38 pm »

Hey everyone,
I am pleased to say my 3100 is shaping up nicely with PDAXii on it.
As a new user just getting started with Zaurus this year, I see some are selling their units (actually that's how I just bought one   ) and I would love to get a shot at some nice accessories.

I swear it seemed I could get the Pilot Pentopia 3-in-1 Extensible Stylus at a few places online just a month or so ago, but now I can't find them anywhere! I may be mistaken, though. If anyone can help find this or any other upgrade stylus (non-sharp) I appreciate it.

I contacted that eBay UK seller who had several Socket Bluetooth Adapters recently and he has no more available. Any help on this would also be great.

I also just moved to DC and am in the market for a pocketable GPS device. It would be great if I could just use my Z for that too. Any GPS leads?

Other than that, I would love to see other cool accessories!

Ciao- Es

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Off Topic forum / Hello Zaurus World !

« on: March 19, 2008, 11:03:56 pm »

Just a quick "hello" to the forum.

I have bought my first Zaurus from another forum member today!
I've been doing a lot of research on purchasing the best smallest computing device and settled on the Zaurus SL-C3100!

I really am blown away by all of the amazing work all the developers put in, it's all highly impressive and commendable.
All the contributors to open software are the true pioneers and revolutionaries of today.

Open software and tiny devices like this are the future.

I live in the United States in Baltimore City (most are familiar with as the backdrop of HBO's The Wire and home of delicious crab cakes) and being a fan of small Japanese electronics my entire life I wager that no Zaurus was ever sold here. I am glad to have now learned about it, albeit late, and am equally amazed at the potential of the device and how still it has yet to be matched.

Thank you for your work and I look forward to learning more over time. I will try my damndest to not be an annoying newb and continue to search and learn.  

-espi