> Is there any way to use the Infrared port on the Newton more like a
> serial port, i.e., being able to set the baud rate, byte size, stop
> bits, parity bits, etc.? I'm trying to communicate to a Lego RCX using
> the infrared port on the newton, and as far as I can tell, the
> NewtonScript interface is only designed to communicate with other IrDA
> devices. Will I have to learn the Newton's C++ APIs to control the
> IrDA port more finely, or can I do it using NewtonScript?

http://www.mactech.com/articles/mactech/Vol.10/10.05/NewtonCommunication/

Also: Newton Programmer's Guide Communication Chapter.