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New MessagePalm Pilot Sync (modified 0 times) Chauncy
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just had an idea......
has anyone tried to use the IR capability of the keybord link to communicate and sync a palm pilot? There is software available (I know I saw it somewhere on a web ring) to allow IR hotsync between a palm device and a PC.
07-19-2001 13:29:37

New MessageRE:Palm Pilot Sync (modified 0 times) feydrus
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I don't think this would work.

The WBP's IR link is designed to emulate a hardwired keyboard and mouse. That's why the keyboard is recognized in w/out an OS. This also indicates that the resulting signal is being handled by the motherboard as PS/2 input. This is definitely the case for conventional wireless keyboards. When you install a Logitech wireless device, it's installed as a regular mouse/keyboard, not as an IR device. In addition the Palm IR-sync software is handled from within an OS over a recognized IR port.


However this is conjecture since I just got my WBP and have yet to install an OS. Maybe if this motherboard integrates IR, it handles things differently and you reassigned to COM port?!? Anybody with a Windows install should be able to check out the device manager and see if an IR device is detected...

07-19-2001 15:46:17

New MessageRE:Palm Pilot Sync (modified 0 times) kray
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Feydrus is right.
The mainboard has a special IR keyboard/mouse controller on board.
If you disconnect one of the controller signals it is possible to use
a ps/2 keyboard with the KB connector. There's a full story on my site.

The mainboard also has a place for a separate IRDA connector, which can be used
for the purpose asked by Chancy. However, the sensor itself isn't there and I don't
think it is BIOS supported as I can't find any IRDA option in the setup.

07-20-2001 01:12:38

New MessageRE:Palm Pilot Sync (modified 0 times) Chauncy
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I think you guys are right... Oh well. Just a thought.

btw, a bit off topic but, does anyone know of a source for IRDA modules that will plug into my motherboard to support this function (not for the webplayer). I haven't been able to find one.

07-20-2001 09:49:45

New MessageRE:Palm Pilot Sync (modified 0 times) kray
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Chauncy,

What is the brand/model of your motherboard?
If I can find the time I'll have a look around.

07-21-2001 00:38:16

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