> has anyone gotten any further information on interfacing to this > device? i'd like to try to use it for a project.
> it was stated that it was a HID device, has anyone actually gotten > data from it or talked to it by whatever means the HID protocol > provides?
> thanks, > rob
Recent linux kernels, as of at least 2.6.10, have support for the Delorme Earthmate USB, thanks to Lonnie Mendez and others. The Earthmate USB actually uses a Cypress M8 USB to serial converter. To enable support in the kernel, you'll need to enable:
Device Drivers->USB Support->USB Serial Converter Support->USB Cypress M8 USB Serial Driver
On my laptop, at least, this driver will create the device /dev/tts/USB0 which puts out text messages in (I believe) NMEA format.
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Ryan
-- Ryan May Graduate Research Assistant School of Meteorology University of Oklahoma
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