Re: [NTLK] NewtUSB (prototype)

From: Adriano (adriano.angelillis_at_gmail.com)
Date: Thu Dec 22 2005 - 01:22:05 PST


Dear Joe,

i am really sorry for such delay on responding, i really can't
imagine why your message remained parked in the online archive folder
and had not been downloaded on my desktop computer by the email
client. So please read below:

Il giorno 03/nov/05, alle ore 15:00, Joseph S. Solin ha scritto:

> Very nice. Can you elaborate on the drivers needed to recognize the
> connection? Any chance you would consider making this an 18" cable?
> How about a version with the interconnect connect on one end and
> the usb on the other.

NewtUSB drivers are very well made i think, cause they really can't
be cause of conflict with existing serial drivers both on OS9 and OSX.
Infact having a Keyspan adapter already installed is really not a
problem and one could use NewtUSB as a third serial port.

Then i preferred to make NewtUSB as a standalone device to let it be
used with existing accessories other than to let it be compatible
with any messagePad.

> I am also very interested in your Newton stand. Would I use my own
> Newton keyboard or are you building one into the stand. If it is
> built in, consider making a version that just allows us to park our
> own keyboard on it. This would save $$. In fact I would prefer to
> move my keyboard around to where I'd like it. You could also reduce
> the molding for the keyboard area.

Before producing the Clear Dock, i plan to complete development on a
couple of special accessories.
First of them will be previewed during first days of 2006.
Then when i will be able to produce the Clear Dock i think i will
make it available without integrated keyboard,
but consider that my best wishes point to use of a bluetooth keyboard...

> If you are adding accessory connections, then I'd suggest:
>
> 1) single cable from newton to stand hub - include native
> interconnect connection dropping need for dongle

Your idea of a single connection from Newton to stand-hub is the best
possible and also is the easiest to be realized pratically i think.

> 4) audio in connection for Newton Mic
>
> 5) audio out connection - has both bands active so I would get mono
> sound in stereo headphones

Time ago i have built an audio adapter which has a line-in which is
compatible with Plaintalk active microphone,
and a lineout which includes a 3W amplifier (powered by the
MessagePad itself) and a secondary audio jack
compatible with Apple Pro Speakers mini-jack. I have never had the
time to complete the case for such accessory.

> 6) usb accessory connection so I could power a usb light -
> illumination for keyboard

I have the parts to build a Newton keyboard dedicated illumination.
I would be happy to build a kit for the eMate too, just hope to find
the time to work on it during next months.

> 7) Newton power adapter connection - so I can power and charge

The interconnect power adapter shows versatility of the interconnect
port.
Published a sample here: http://homepage.mac.com/adriano.angelillis/
PhotoAlbum23.html

Thanks Joe for your so detailed suggestions. Reading message like yours,
i find those infos which help me to continue developing on the right
way.

Thanks again!
Adriano

'Green is better'
http://www.homepage.mac.com/adriano.angelillis/

> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: Adriano <adriano.angelillis_at_gmail.com>
> Subj: [NTLK] NewtUSB (prototype)
> Date: Wed Nov 2, 2005 3:59 pm
> To: Newtontalk <newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net>
>
> Hi,
> since i made the NewtLight a lot of people asked to me
> about the making a Newton dedicated accessory
> which allows usb connectivity, so here it is the NewtUSB!
>
> http://homepage.mac.com/adriano.angelillis/Prototypes/
> PhotoAlbum20.html

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