[NTLK] USBC Rechargeable MP2X00 Batttery

[Apple Newton Fan]

Hi Guys!

A long time ago I have created a Discord channel for Custom ROM created by Matthias.

We could use it to aggregate the different projects, have a more efficient communication, and share resources easier. 

Here is the link: https://discord.gg/3dYGnfkDEU

Please tell me what do you think! 

If you like this idea please join there. 

Later today I will add additional channels and other features like permissions to manage particular sections. 

Cheers 
Pawel

Sent from my Newton MessagePad 2100

> On 6 Sep 2025, at 14:13, Elias Basse <kd5jfe at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Matthias,
> 
> That is interesting, I am kinda geeking out now!  I like to do projects
> like this, impossible becomes possible when you have a team of people that
> want the same goal.
> 
> Maybe we need to jump on the discord server one day and chat, not sure what
> time differences look like for everyone but I am in Cajun Country over in
> Louisiana USA about 45 miles from New Orleans.
> 
> Some ideas/observations from your input as well as research and other
> random notes:
> 
> * ESP32 can do the SOCKS5 conversion, allowing modern HTTPS to be HTTP if
> only for the short connection from the ESP to the newton via PPP acting as
> a non-secure to secure proxy server.
> * Since Jake designed a board, it will fit - So a win There!
> * Power delivery is a fickle thing, I am learning its drawbacks, but I have
> powered (Not sure charging a battery inside of the newt) the newt no
> problem as you saw in your experiences with 5V.  I am experimenting with
> BUC converters so small I need a microscope to solder leads, but I have one
> that I can change a resistor on to make 7.2v @ 1.2A (both current and
> voltage limited) on the way which fits the bill when powered via
> USBPD capable adapter. Super Capacitors can do cool things now.
> * Serial Data can be done for sure TTL/232 for internal comms, and a mode
> which can be programmed into the ESP that will allow passthrough (I did a
> lot of embedded dev, there are other RISC based chips that could even add a
> linux vm running internally for you to VNC into if you need a modern
> browser)  We could repack a VNC style connection in Newton Script to
> accomplish this to make it feel like you are using the newton possibly
> (Learning Newtonscript to add to the 20 or so other languages I dabble in).
> * Micro SD Part, not really sure about how that would interface, but that
> sounds like it would be awesome.  My thoughts would be if it can interface
> with the ESP, we can just have it as a serial based file store with an
> application that could cheat XMODEM to transfer files from/To and directory
> list (Simple and worked since the dawn of time).
> * Cost is always a factor, but it should be sub 100 USD in my opinion to be
> able to pull this off.
> * GPIO would be fun to play with, especially if it can interface with
> NewtonScript, new applications could be developed to use this.
> 
> The Really Geeky stuff and some reflections:
> * They re-released the Commodore as an FPGA, with HDMI and USB. Why Not the
> newton?
> * Making the newton thinner in a new case would be amazing, adding some
> E-Paper style screens would also be amazing for  a Mini-Newt 2.0 style
> project.
> * The ESP32 has almost the same power as the Newton relating to clock
> cycles and speed.
> * All of this cool newton stuff started off with an e-bay newton and an
> e-bay e-mate for me, gracious members of this list have helped along this
> journey with support and some hardware to allow experimenting.
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Elias
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