GB-PDA

GB-PDA
GB-PDA
General
Author	TeamKNOx
Type	Utilities
Version	4.5
License	MIT License
System	CGB
Last Updated	2002/05/19
Links
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The GB-PDA is an ambitious project that aims to transform the Game Boy Color into a fully-functional Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). To do this, you'll need a modified cartridge with MBC3 (Memory Bank Controller 3) and FlashROM. Additionally RTC feature required for full functionality.

User guide

Utilities

World Clock	Uses the RTC function of MBC3 to display three world time positions. Time can be displayed by pressing the B button on the map. Scrolling map is also supported.
Calendar	Support cerebration day of 16 Countries. Beginning of week can be defined by any day (Western style).
Contact	Utilizes the Game Boy's 4-channel sound generator to set up DTMF for phone functions. Supports local and international calls with suffix.
Dialer	Generates DTMF tones and cues input numbers from the Phone Book application. Phreak Mode allows special number entry like RED-BOX and BLUE-BOX by Captain Crunch. It was introduced in Hacker's site.
Information	Provides country information with TimeZone, international country code, etc.
Memopad	Simple memopad with 10 sheets and bookmark feature. Find function will be supported in near future.
Preference	Color setting and Font Setting. Also possible to set up password.
Data Sync	Not yet implemented but planned to support data synchronization through serial cable and Ir function.

Games

Deep Scan	The first software made by Mr.N.U. of TeamKNOx and contributed to GBDK. It was successfully ported.
Namihey	A puzzle game based on the GUNPEY on the WonderSwan. Slightly heavier action than the original GUNPEY but nicely ported for the first time. Original engine by Mr.K.I. of TeamKNOx, optimized by Mr.N.U. of TeamKNOx.
Pair	Training material for GBC programming with or without PDA combined techniques.
MineSweeper	A well-known game.

Applications

IR Remote controller	Ir data has been put on ROM area. It allows storing a large number of IR data in the ROM area for easy access and use.
Calculator	A simple calculator application.
Barcode reader	Possible to read out barcode with Game Boy Color.
CueCat Reader	Allows reading barcodes using the CueCat device along with the Game Boy Color.
RoReCon	Functions as a controller for Lego MindStorms robots.
RemScan	Outputs custom-defined Ir remote control signals in NEC-Format continuously.
Paint	A painting software designed for the GBC.
GB-PDC	A controller for PDC(2G) mobile phones with Japanese format.
Terminal emulator	Communication Software for ASync communicattion.