Using Bluetooth Via Usb Serial

[jace48]

Hello all,

While browsing my local ebay I came across Bluetooth USB Dongle going cheap for apporx 14 USD.

I was wondering can I use it this dongle to connect to my Z Sl-5500 using somekind of USB to serial interface such as Profilic 2303?

Thanks
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[Rev.Tigger]

If you are on about connecting this to the Zaurus it will not work.

The SL5500 does not have USB Hosting facilities,   you can connect to a USB Host with it (eg your computer) but you can't plug USB accessories into it.   The only way around this is if you get a USB Host compact flash card,  but these tend to be pricey and generally drain the battery quickly

Your best bet is to keep a look out for a Bluetooth CF card,  but make sure it is a compatable one.  There are lists on the forums which should tell you what is ok to use.

I managed to pick up one for about £15 inc P+P on ebay,   so they do exist

[jace48]

The SL5500 does not have USB Hosting facilities, 

I understand that so that is reason I was wondering if I can convert the USB to serial and interface it to the Z
Something on similar line
http://www.waspbarcode.com/barcode_accesso...l_converter.asp

The problem is that you have USB Bluetooth dongle but no serial port dongles

I managed to pick up one for about £15 inc P+P on ebay,   so they do exist

Unfortunately I am in India where getting shipped some where from EU or US is going to cost me as good as the price of the used product



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