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Programming for PDAs
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 2:29 am
by Dreamland Fantasy
I've just ordered myself a PDA (a Dell Axim X51v to be precise). I was just wondering if anyone has any experience programming for PDAs and what tools I might need.
Wouldn't a version of PureBasic for PDAs be cool!
Kind regards,
Francis.
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 5:03 am
by Brice Manuel
For PocketPCs, Microsoft Provides the embedded versions of VB & VC++ for free.
I use PocketC for Palm OS programs and Jamagic for Pocket PC programs.
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:54 pm
by Dreamland Fantasy
@Brice Manuel
I was reading that the embedded version of VB (didn't know about VC++) was no longer supported and couldn't be guaranteed to be compatible with the latest versions of Windows Mobile.
I should have stated that I am more interested in writing applications software rather than games. Jamagic looks pretty good, but my first impression seems to be that it is very games orientated.
Kind regards,
Francis
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:50 pm
by Num3
I have eVB for my Compaq Aero 1550, which runs WindowsCE 3.0 ...
It's a free download from MicroSoft, since it's discontinued (they now use e.NET) LOL !
You'll probably need to dig around MS site for the support files of your PDA Cpu, if they are not in the standard eVB package
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:52 pm
by Nik
Ther should be a gcc toolchain too^^
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:09 pm
by techjunkie
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 3:57 am
by Brice Manuel
I should note that Jamagic is no longer sold (it is great for apps or 2D games though).
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:42 am
by techjunkie
Brice Manuel wrote:I should note that Jamagic is no longer sold (it is great for apps or 2D games though).
What?!?!
That's very well - it was sold not long ago and haden't been updated in ages (a total rip-off if you ask me).
But I asked (not long ago) on member of Clickteam if they where coming with an update and he said yes.
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:51 pm
by Num3
Doesn't support Hitachy CPU's
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:20 pm
by Dare2
Hi Num3,
If possible, can you advise what (extra) files you have on your box to support development with eVB?
Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:32 pm
by Num3
Sure...
when i get home tonight i'll take a look.
From what i can remember it's just CPU addons, for several makers...
I also have a nice freeware installer that creates a distribution package to install in PDA's, but it's all for Hitachy...