USB reader for Zaurus

linuxhippy · 03-26-2008, 05:08 AM

I have an old Sharp Zaurus SL-5500 that is running an old Linux 2.4.18 kernel. It has an SD slot and a CF slot. I have a USB audio recorder that I would like to connect to the Zaurus so that I can read and copy files on the USB recorder. I've looked for USB adaptors that would fit into either the SD or the CF slot but found nothing. How could I do this?

farslayer · 03-26-2008, 09:27 AM

I see mention of a zhost cable.. http://www.yoss.de/cgi-bin/yosst.htm?shop=10

The SL-6000 is listed as being supported, but not the SL-5500.
I couldn't say for sure if it would work for you or not..

http://www.figlabs.com/catalog/ug-using-zhost.php

it looks like a standard USB cable to me..
USB Mini 5 Male to Type A Female Adapter
http://www.bixnet.com/usbmi5matoty.html

I should get one and give it a try on my SL-6000

linuxhippy · 03-26-2008, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farslayer

I see mention of a zhost cable.. http://www.yoss.de/cgi-bin/yosst.htm?shop=10

The SL-6000 is listed as being supported, but not the SL-5500.
I couldn't say for sure if it would work for you or not..

http://www.figlabs.com/catalog/ug-using-zhost.php

it looks like a standard USB cable to me..
USB Mini 5 Male to Type A Female Adapter
http://www.bixnet.com/usbmi5matoty.html

I should get one and give it a try on my SL-6000

There isn't much on the first link and it shows up in another language...I do understand the login box.

The last link shows a picture of the cable but it won't fit in a Zaurus SL-5500. Know of any way I could use that cable in a CF or SD slot...a second adaptor I would think is needed?

farslayer · 03-26-2008, 01:55 PM

Click on the British flag at the top of the page, then in the search box type zhost.
Sorry I didn't realise they had unfriendly links for sending URL's to people..

Ahh the SL-6000 has a host usb port in it.. the SL-5500 didn't (It's been a while since I traded up)

So you are definitely looking for one of these (as stated in your original post.. ) http://sewelldirect.com/ComponentsPe.../-Function-USB
I have no idea if it will work with a Zaurus or not.. And the price, yikes !!

http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i...artner=froogle
http://www.ratocsystems.com/english/products/CFU2U.html

http://firewireshop.stores.yahoo.net/usb11hoadcfc.html

Search google for "USB Host CF card" for more results..

linuxhippy · 03-26-2008, 04:28 PM

wow, pricey!! Thanks-now I know that these do exist and how to Google them...maybe there are some on ebay!