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Originally posted by tyler
Here's an update from Mr. Kessler:

http://www.egroups.com/message/flashadapter-info/4

tyler

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I had to subscribe to the eGroups just to see this. I thought I would be nice and just post it here for others that may not want to go through that just to read this.

I hope this is okay

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November is almost upon us and I'm certain many of you are wondering
when the FlashAdapter application software will be available. So I
thought it would be wise to let everyone know where the development
stands and what to expect.

Work on the driver software and FAFileMover application is progressing
and we are doing everything we can to meet our goal of releasing the
software within the next several days. However, there is still a good
deal of work to be done, so we still can't promise an exact release
date. If all goes according to plan, we should have something ready to
release a week from today (Monday, November 6th). But as most people
know, things in the world of software development don't always go
according to plan. Should that date have to slip, I will announce it
here and be more than happy to field questions as to why.

Now, a few notes about what we are preparing to release are probably
in order. The initial FlashAdapter software release will consist of
two libraries (the ATA driver and the FAT filesystem driver) and the
FAFileMover application. We intend to have the libraries fully
functional and very stable for the first release. The FAFileMover
application will be stable, but will not have 100% of its planned
functionality implemented in the inital release. It will allow you to
copy a database from RAM to the root directory of the CF card and vice
versa but don't expect a highly polished user interface or a lot of
auxilliary functionality just yet.

The first software release will be Beta software. Beta software is
code that has proven stable in internal testing but may still have
significant defects that will be uncovered by more intensive end user
testing. If you are averse to software that may still contain
significant bugs, then this release should be avoided. The Beta will
be open to anyone that wishes to purchase the software. There will be
no compensation for using the Beta version other than the fact that
you may be able to use your FlashAdapter without waiting for the 1.0
release of the software (probably at least a month away). Since
upgrades are free for all registered users, anyone who purchases the
Beta software will be able to download all future updates at no cost.
And of course I will post a message to this list the moment the
FAFileMover beta is available for purchase.

I hope this answers any questions you may have. If not, I encourage
you to post your questions to the flashadapter-forum list rather than
emailing Kopsis directly. We monitor that forum as frequently as our
regular mail and posting questions and answers there helps out those
with similar questions and lets us spend more time on development and
less on email. As always, thanks for your patience and support!

- Dave Kessler
President - Kopsis, Inc.

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Originally posted by StiMPy
Haven't seen the answer anywhere...but does anyone know if the TRGnet software (AutoCF) used for the TRGPro works on a visor with one of these springboard creations?

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Unfortunately, the TRGPro AutoCF software will not work with the FlashAdapter. Kopsis is working on our own FAAutoMover application that is intended to provide similar capabilites.

On a completely unrelated note ... Wow!! This thread is up to five pages! I never expected this kind of response . Let me just take a moment to say thanks to the folks at VisorCentral for letting us chew up their storage and bandwidth and thanks to all of you for your enthusiasm!

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What's this all about? A springboard to CF adaptor being show in Japan?
http://www.palmlounge.com/displaynews.cfm?newsid=7500

If this is true, you'd still need software to use CF memory cards...

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The Japanese CF adaptor has already been discussed. It's much more complex and apparently specialised just for this CF card.

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ejector

Has anybody tried fitting one of the molex ejectors along with the short TDS adapter inside a module housing? I'm trying to figure out by how much the button will stick out of the top of the module.

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Got anything for us ?

Well we apear to rolling rather smoothly into the first week of november and I just thought I would ask if there is any software for the CF springboard module yet. I do not mean to heckle or harrass I am just curious because there has not really been any word in the last couple of days as to the progress of the much awaited module. I have built an improvised module using the sprinboard cover from my visor and a cf-2-pcmcia adapter and am anxiously awaiting the software to determine the viability of purchasing the shorter cf board and a proper springboard casing from some of the bulk orders going on. Has anyone heard anything new?

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Re: Got anything for us ?

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Originally posted by Bane
I do not mean to heckle or harrass I am just curious because there has not really been any word in the last couple of days as to the progress of the much awaited module.

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when the software comes out, will you be accepting paypal? it would be great if you did, id rather use paypal than a credit card.

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Re: Re: Got anything for us ?

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Originally posted by dkessler
In a nutshell, software release is slipping by a couple weeks.

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Uh oh... shall we add another to the long list of vaporware? Does "a couple weeks" mean Summer '01?

Just kidding... I've been receiving my updates via the mailing list and must say I'm impressed with how forthcoming you've been about the whole situation. I can certainly appreciate wanting to release a product with as few bugs and as much functionality as possible (and I wouldn't want it any other way). You've taken the time to keep us informed (at least those that have subscribed to the mailing list) and that impresses me. If your software is only half as good as your customer service skills, it should be awesome.

Waiting with baited breath... and a couple of nice new CF cards!

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Tyler delivered!

I've received my short CF adapter that Tyler made for me. On my Prism, it passed all the tests that the CFCardInfo app from Kopsis does. Now all I need to do is wait for Dave Kessler to release the software so I can actually use it The short CF adapter only sticks out 5mm (or less than 3/8").

I followed Dave Kessler's excellent instructions exactly for testing the CF adapter. On my Prism, it did not jump to the Preferences app at all though. Dave said "When you plug in the card there should be short pause, then your Visor will jump to the Preferences app." Apart from the two references to the Preferences app starting, everything checked out.

I had purchased the "64MB Compact Flash Generic", which turned out to be a Princeton Technology PCF-64, from CoastMemory for only $118. This was less than a lot of 64MB CF memory on eBay.

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Re: Tyler delivered!

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Originally posted by kalahari
Dave said "When you plug in the card there should be short pause, then your Visor will jump to the Preferences app." Apart from the two references to the Preferences app starting, everything checked out.

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The behavior you are seeing is correct. Handspring has changed the behavior of their OS modifications so that on 3.5.2, an unrecognized Springboard module does not cause a jump to the preferences app. I've verified this on the Prism and I suspect that the Platinum is same way (can anyone confirm?). I will eventually update the website to reflect this, but not until we can get some software out

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I have found a 48MB Lexar Compact Flash card (Part#:S1093399
, Mfr#:CF048-235) for $37.99 after the $40 rebate.

Here is the link:

http://www.computers4sure.com/Produ...ProductID=93399

I think it comes with a USB cradle that you can use to transfer files from your PC to the CF card.

I have never used Lexar CF cards...maybe someone over at rec.photo.digital has...

Likewise, I have never bought anything at computers4sure.

I may give it a try.

Frank

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Originally posted by wilderf
I have found a 48MB Lexar Compact Flash card (Part#:S1093399
, Mfr#:CF048-235) for $37.99 after the $40 rebate.

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Re: Tyler delivered!

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Originally posted by kalahari
I've received my short CF adapter that Tyler made for me. On my Prism, it passed all the tests that the CFCardInfo app from Kopsis does. Now all I need to do is wait for Dave Kessler to release the software so I can actually use it The short CF adapter only sticks out 5mm (or less than 3/8").

I followed Dave Kessler's excellent instructions exactly for testing the CF adapter. On my Prism, it did not jump to the Preferences app at all though. Dave said "When you plug in the card there should be short pause, then your Visor will jump to the Preferences app." Apart from the two references to the Preferences app starting, everything checked out.

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Re: Re: Tyler delivered!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by yardie
... What would I need to get the "raw" module to work? Would I need a card of some sort? If so, what kind of cards? Would I be able to run programs directly from the module (with a card)? Would I be able to download applications directly to module (with card) as the Lexar post suggests? What are some of the things I would be able to do with the module apart from the storage? How would is the module similar to/different from the HS Flash Module?
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There is no software that will utilize these CF adapters yet. That is what Dave Kessler's company is working on. You can find all the info that you want here http://kopsisengineering.netfirms.c...hadapter_5.html

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Status

This is copied out of the cf adaptor egroups forum.
It sounds exceptionally promising. Maybe I should order a short cf adaptor from one of the people making them to replace the makeshift adaptor that I built.
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Greetings FlashAdapter fans,

This is just a quick update on the status of our FlashAdapter software
development effort. I post these updates to the flashadapter-info list
since I assume that most of the people subscribed are waiting for news
of the FlashAdapter software release. And since we haven't released
yet, I feel you deserve to know what we've been doing with our time.
If you would rather not receive these updates, please email
kopsis_cf@y... and let us know. If more than a few people
complain, then I'll gladly move these reports to the
flashadapter-forum mailing list.

We spent a lot of time last week stress testing and squashing bugs in
the FlashAdapter driver software and I have to say that I'm quite
pleased with the result. We did have to spend some unplanned time
optimizing the software since the initial performance test results
were, to be completely honest, pathetic. I knew that some optimization
was going to be required but had planned to wait until after the beta
release. When I saw that it took over an hour to create 100 20KB files
on the CF card, I decided that couldn't wait. We've optimized that
down to a little over 6 minutes on a slow 4MB card, so I think you'll
agree it was time well spent. We should be able to improve that even
more, but further optimization will wait. The drivers are now fully
functional and are definitely ready for "beta".

Work on the FAFileMover application is progressing nicely. Since all
the "real" work is done in the drivers, FAFileMover is really just a
simple Palm application. I believe we are currently on track to be
able to release the "beta" early next week.

Hopefully next Monday's status report will bring good news! We're in
for another busy week ... wish us luck

- Dave Kessler
President - Kopsis, Inc.

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Looks like FAFileMover will be out before the election results! Good work!

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FAFileMover v0.0.1 BETA released!!

Ok friends, a beta test version of the FlashAdapter driver software and the FAFileMover application have finally been released!

Full details of the release are available at http://www.egroups.com/message/flashadapter-info/10

The download URL is in that release announcement along with a lot of important warnings - which is why I'm not just posting the location of the file.

Good luck! And for those of you in the US, happy holidays

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Re: FAFileMover v0.0.1 BETA released!!

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Originally posted by dkessler
Ok friends, a beta test version of the FlashAdapter driver software and the FAFileMover application have finally been released! ...along with a lot of important warnings

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Got it (after reading the warnings, of course ), installed it, tested it... works!!! Great job, Dave!!! I really like the potential of this... Can't wait for a more full-featured release.

Now, Dave... you're going to keep working on this right through the holiday weekend, right? (you can stop for, say, 10 minutes tomorrow to have a quick taste of turkey, but then get back to it!)

(can you tell I'm impatient???)

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Originally posted by argent
Looks like FAFileMover will be out before the election results!

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'Tis true... perhaps they should use a CF Adapter Module with the new FAFileMover app to help the re-re-re-re-re-counting process down there in sunny Florida...

(off-topic p.s.: in 4 years I want to be able to vote by beaming!)

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