// mora.log

SL-C860
Sharp Linux based PDA.
Released maybe 5, 6 years ago, Sharp already stoped manufacturing this unit and its series(SL-Cxxx).
I guess it can be bought at a good price now from some online shop.


BC-337 SiRF StarIII
Compact Flash type GPS Receiver, Product of GlobalSat, Taiwan.


* Memo *
How to replace SL-C860 Kernel and configure the qgmap’s setting.

Prepare:
–> Download following stuffs from Sharp, save them in to the root directory of SD Card (or CF)
+ http://support.ezaurus.com/developer/source/c860/consolescroll.shtml, save this as “consolescroll”
+ http://support.ezaurus.com/developer/source/c860/20031107/updater.sh.c860, save this as “updater.sh”

–> Download http://tetsu.homelinux.org/zaurus/kernel/v18k/zImage-v14i-C860.bin and save it as “zImage” to the same place as consolescroll and updater.sh above. It is a ready-to-use customized kernel image for SL-C860. Check http://tetsu.homelinux.org/zaurus/kernel/> for details and updated info.

Replace the Kernel :
1. Insert the SD Card(or CF), Connect AC Adapter

2. Unlock SL-C860 with Lock/Unlock key at the back.

3. After about 5 seconds, return Lock/Unlock key back to the “Lock” position while pushing “FN” + “Home” keys together .

4. Push “OK” + “Power On” button. You’ll see the Maintenance Screen.

5. Select to udpate from SD Card(or CF) , wait until it asks you to reset it.

6. Repeat step2,3 and 4 again.

7. Select「3.xxx」

done.

Configure qgmap :

GPS Device –> /dev/ttyS3
PreCommand –> cardctl resume 0; stty 4800 < /dev/ttyS3
PostCommand–> cardctl suspend 0

Select “WGS84″

Test:
1.Run qgmap.
2.Puhs “G” to start receiving GPS signal and wait for few seconds. you’ll see your current location with longitude and latitude information on the map if it succeeds to detect any satellite.