Hmmm along the lines of rs-232, has anyone gotten a usb to db-9 rs-232 converter cable to run on a 770 or n800? It would be fun to run my old pk-232 multimode controller on the tablet
Also is there anything software wise to run host mode on a pk-232 or other ham data controller?
Hmmm along the lines of rs-232, has anyone gotten a usb to db-9 rs-232 converter cable to run on a 770 or n800? It would be fun to run my old pk-232 multimode controller on the tablet
Yes. (Technically, it's a DE9, though; the second letter denotes the shell size.)
You can get one from jolouis's store, or use any device with a supported chipset. That one's a pl2303, and of course all pl2303s will work, but a few other chipsets have also been confirmed working if you search around.
I've had Linux native support for AX.25 running on my n800, with a custom kernel under the inital Diablo version. I've not tried it with the upgraded version yet, but I've managed to run an I-gate on my n800, so it is definitely feasible.
I've mostly been working with an Elcom TNC in KISS mode and I am still trying to get the bluetooth interface working well.
The kernel I built has support for a bunch of different USB-RS232 adapters. If you are interested in trying this stuff out, let me know.
Hm, interesting effort. Thanks for the link, I shall definitely be watching.. I wouldn't mind aprs patches getting into the official maemo mapper, unless they're big. I would use it, anyway.
I've been using MaemoMapper with the built-in N810 GPS for a while and it works fine, once the built-in GPS finally acquires a signal.
I've apparently lost my BT GPS unit that I used to use with the 770. Maybe I'll find it in one of my other vehicles eventually..
I need to look into the USB->Serial adapter more. My OpenTracker+ is in hand, along with my USB OTG and USB-Serial adapters, brought up GPSD and was dumping GPS data to stdout, but the serial adapter didn't want to play ball yet. I need to work out the driver issues.
Anyone thought of a Signalink USB? I'm getting a N770 next week and hope to be able to use it for some sound card/Packet modes. A Signalink USB and a Bluetooth GPS might be just the pair.
