Re: [NTLK] USB-001 ??? Posible ?

From: Radovan Biciste (rbiciste_at_mac.com)
Date: Tue Nov 27 2001 - 15:17:11 EST


Actually,
my friend has a Kodak digital camera, which came with Serial -> USB
adaptor. Camera itself has only serial connector, but there is a small
thingy which turns serial into USB.

Radek

BK wrote:

>
>On Wednesday, November 28, 2001, at 12:05 , rkadowns_at_mac.com wrote:
>
>>Possible, yes. Whether or not David has the time or the equipment to
>>program Firmware is another story. Design it to identify itself on the
>>USB chain as a USB Palm Connect device and walla, you have pre-written
>>drivers. Do the same for the Keyspan USB to serial adapter and you have
>>OSX drivers.
>>
>>Easier said than done, I know.
>>
>
>Of course.
>
>But anyway, if this is feasible, there may be a way. How many people are
>on this mailing list ? How many active Newton MP2K users are out there ?
>How many of those don't want to go Palm and rather keep their Newton up
>to date with current technology upgrades, like for example, WiFi and
>USB, perhaps Bluetooth ?
>
>If -say- 250 Newtonians were willing to spend 100 USD on a USB port incl
>of drivers, then that would make a budget of 25000 USD to develop it,
>make a batch of 250 and ship them.
>
>Perhaps this isn't enough, perhaps there isn't that much demand for it.
>I don't know, but would it not be worthwhile to find out ?
>
>Any opinions on this ?
>

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