MyPSP Robotics with MyGPRS: from PSP robot to PSP phone
Homebrew dev ccpspita seems to be making a lot of headway into building a working PSP phone. QJ.NET reader zero-one has informed us that the dev has managed to attach a Telit GPRS module to a PSP, going one step closer to letting users send and receive calss and text messages on their PSPs. More info, pics, and a video after the jump.
It’s been a while since we last posted about ccpspita‘s MyPSP Robotics project, so before we get to the update, here’s a quick backgrounder. MyPSP Robotics is a software set that, as far as I understand it, is being built to serve as the “soul” of a robotic PSP.
The PSP itself will act as the brains and will be attached to a set of actuators and sensor equipment like cameras and mikes. The dev has already added a few features like voice and facial recognition to the app in the past, and now he’s managed to attach a Telit GPRS module to the PSP’s serial port.
This is where the project seems to branch out from the original “PSP robot” concept and into a PSP phone. The addition of the quad-band GPRS module will eventually let users make and receive calls and SMS. Here’s a video showing the Telit GM862 module connected to a PSP:
Ccpspita also posted the following explanation for the video, along with a few images showing the Telit module connected to the PSP:
- The Autobauding of the module (the first AT gives error, the second is read properly)
- Request the firmware to Form
- Set up by the baud rate instead dell’autobauding
- The request of the state of SIM (present or not present, with or without PIN)
- Sending the PIN (already registered)
- The application for registration in network
- The request for data on the “cell”
- The application of available networks
Honestly speaking, a lot of the technical stuff in this project simply went over my head, but the prospect of a PSP phone is definitely very promising. Keep checking back here for updates.
Kudos to zero-one for the tip!
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