X3i, USB, CompactFlash (CF) and GPS

meissa · 02-09-04, 01:50 PM

Hi,

I have just got a X3i. I do have a CF GPS card and I do have a Sandisk USB CF card reader (the PC style).

Am I able to hock the CF-GPS into the CF-USB reader into my X3 USB connector? What other accesories do I need?

GPS(CF)->CF-2-USB->X3 USB activesync

Best regards,

deftech · 02-09-04, 03:07 PM

Likely not.

USB card readers will not work with most CF accessories (other than memory cards). Also, the X3 USB connector will only allow you to sync/send files/etc. It will not allow you to use it as an input port to hook up accessories like a GPS, Printer, etc. This is because the X3 is not meant to be a USB Host device, nor does it have the proper circuitry to allow for this.

meissa · 02-09-04, 04:52 PM

Make sense, Thank you for the explanation. My next question will be: What are my posibilities to use my current CF-GPS or any other CF device (not memory) with the X3i? Is it a big NULL?

deftech · 02-09-04, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by meissa
Make sense, Thank you for the explanation. My next question will be: What are my posibilities to use my current CF-GPS or any other CF device (not memory) with the X3i? Is it a big NULL?

For the time being, yes, it is a "big NULL."

However, Mugen Power (makers of the 2000mAh and 3800mAh Axim X5 batteries) is considering the development of an extended battery "sleeve" for the X3/X3i that would also have built in CompactFlash slot and Bluetooth. I don't think they have finalized the decision on developing this device, but I know they have been working on it at least. They are first going to release a standard and extended X3/X3i battery, so this CF/Bluetooth battery "sleeve" will likely be a bit down the road even if it is released.

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