... into ... can I ... The software-only mod is going through final testing now. Check back in a few days (assuming no new firmware release in the meantime) ...
Assuming that the mod can be made to work with minimal reconfiguration - how much effort would be required to alter the firmware being designed here to detect...
As predicted, just as I was about to release the 1.16 based version of the software only hack ... the Zipit folks updated the firmware to version 1.21 to fix...
... My vote is a hearty YES. The Zipit app is cool, but at this point, anyone who's willing to do all of the work to hack into the Zipit is not a basic user,...
Here's the public release of the "Software only" reflashing hack http://www.aibohack.com/zipit/reflash.htm http://www.aibohack.com/zipit 1.21 compatible...
... It works for me, very smooth installation. It took about 10 minutes for me to update the ROM, most of the time was spent typing on the zipit keyboard. I'm...
... Word up on both counts. Combine that with an NFS server for running your own apps, and you have a 4" linux laptop for $100. Clearly the next priority once...
... availible ... That's up to you (and hopefully other people who try the mod) Now the back-door is open, you can compile up almost any standard command...
The list of applications I have compiled so far: Kernel 2.4.21 with rmk1, zipit, and of course my own patch. wireless_tools.28pre3 ncurses 5.2 lib and ncurses...
Just reflashed my Zipit, and it worked great! I'll upload some pics to the Photos section in a bit. Will dropbear be a part of the next image? It's totally...
On ZipItPet's site, (specifically http://www.aibohack.com/zipit/reflash.htm ), under the "Writing your own programs" section, it mentions "more details to be...
Rather than remap keys wholesale, what might be a better option is to enable the dumpkeymap/loadkeymap feature of busybox, then you can map to your hearts...
... Great! ... That's true -- as long as it's easy to load new keymaps, it's not a problem (though I think a keymap where the Enter and Backspace are swapped...
Here are some suggestions for setting up a development environment for the Zipit: 0) Get a recent linux distrubution set up on your desktop pc. I'm sure you...
Is libfloat or "Use software floating point by default" something I should be selecting in buildroot? I assume the zipit doesn't have a FPU? What about "DHCP...
Answers below... ... FPU? The 7312 has an fpu, however there are no kernel drivers for it so softfloat/NWFPE is what is recomended. Want to write one? it might...
I want a web browser for my Zipit. No idea why the Zipit creators didn't include one. That feature alone would have sold far more units just by pushing on...
I can give you my guesses. The Battery is held in with the plastic probably because they designed the compartment first, then looked for the largest battery...
Anyone out there working on a firmware mod/addon for the Zipit to have a web browser? I am not looking for anything fancy at all. Since we have wifi and web...
A web browser wouldn't be lame. Given it would be limited though. Way better than WAP was and that sold lots of handsets and upticks on cell costs over the...
I haven't tested battery life on the unit.. Anyone with experience using the device and average life? An external power source - battery based - would be...
No need to even compile, elinks works fine via telnet or ssh from my x86 debian box. The framebuffer driver is capable of 4bit greyscale graphics, a graphical...
... The kernel is definitely not my area of expertise. Maybe Cirrus has some pointers? They seem keen on supporting linux... ... Okay -- but I selected...
Answers below... ... so ... I didn't especially mean you, I was sort of speaking to the community. ... Do ... Few packages have really been tested, Dropbear...
I have the original developers manual for the ep7212, which is very close to the ep7213. (The ep7212 is in the dell/rio reciever amoungst other things. The...
Hey all- I've been watching with much delight the progress being made with the zipit. I just ordered mine from Target.com and there is a coupon for 10% off any...
Seems like yahoo changed their "look" what a mess!!! Be sure to get the xx233A part because it will operate with a supply voltage of ~3V. I posted a picture of...
