This devices wants to be made into a robot

http://www.buy.com/prod/Hp_Jornada_720_Handheld_PDA_F1816A/q/loc/62372/70015949.html

How would you propose to interface the robot hardware to this device ??

Low cost is not the only requirement.

donald

http://www.buy.com/prod/Hp_Jornada_720_Handheld_PDA_F1816A/q/loc/62372/70015949.html

from the page "Cradle Type: USB / Serial Cradle"

Can't be that hard.

I think you better look at USB device vs. host.

This USB port can not control any USB device. Its input only.


Good Luck, you'll need it

donald

Welp, just like any other laptop I would think.  USB to RS232 converter
for servos and optionally bluetooth / WiFi via CF card adapter (or USB
dongle) for wireless PC control.

The problem with my current laptop-based robot design is that most
laptops require 18V and are very power hungry.  This really complicates
the battery and auto-charging situation. (that and the fact my laptop
just died).

-howy

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Hey Howy .. I think you should go for it.  Although it shows not
available anymore .. if you can get it im sure you can make it speak
to your hardware.  

Im not sure where he saw that it WASNT a usb host.  But even if it
wasnt, you can always use the serial port.

good luck

mike