[comp.sys.handhelds] HP-28 to HP-48 communication?

edp@jareth.enet.dec.com (Always mount a scratch monkey.) (03/24/90)

I'd like to get some output (anything -- just plain ASCII strings) from the
HP-28 to the HP-48.  When I try SRECV or BUFLEN on the 48, all I get is
null strings or framing errors.  I've tried the various baud rates, and the
48 is receiving _something_ -- what am I missing? 


				-- edp (Eric Postpischil)
				"Always mount a scratch monkey."
				edp@jareth.enet.dec.com

prestonb@hpcvra.CV.HP.COM (Preston Brown) (03/28/90)

You must use a special program to read data from the 28S.  The
program INPRT was posted earlier in this notes group or is
available on the HP PC-LINK disk, or the HP bulletin board
(503) 750-4448.  You will need a cable to load the program
into your 48S

Preston

rayde@hpcvia.CV.HP.COM (ray_depew) (03/28/90)

You need to get INPRT from the SerialKit disk or else from the HP BBS.
Phone (503)750-4448.

INPRT makes your 48 emulate an IR printer.  You can point your 28, 17B,
or even 41/IR module at it, press the appropriate PRINT function, and
end up with only mildly cluttered stuff on the HP48's display.

Ray Depew
another satisfied HP customer
HP INkJet Components Operation