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== What is it? ==
 
A silent compact PC with an embedded OS and multimedia capability.
 
A silent compact PC with an embedded OS and multimedia capability.
  
= Specifications =
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== Specifications ==
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*2U PF-19 rack mount case
 
*8 USB ports
 
*8 USB ports
 
*4 Firewire ports
 
*4 Firewire ports
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*Analogue (joystick) and switch inputs
 
*Analogue (joystick) and switch inputs
  
= Hardware =
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== Hardware ==
 
Note that the first hardware configuration is 'ideal' but a prototype could be made from lower spec components, suitable for the testing phase.
 
Note that the first hardware configuration is 'ideal' but a prototype could be made from lower spec components, suitable for the testing phase.
  
'''Product'''
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=== Product ===
 
*[http://edencomputers.co.nz/p.aspx?283968 VIA EPIA-TC10000 1GHz C3 (Nehemiah) & Mini-ITX] with CF card option
 
*[http://edencomputers.co.nz/p.aspx?283968 VIA EPIA-TC10000 1GHz C3 (Nehemiah) & Mini-ITX] with CF card option
 
*[http://www.flashcards.co.nz/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_45 Compact flash cards] 128mb can be used by the motherboard to boot an OS
 
*[http://www.flashcards.co.nz/catalog/index.php?cPath=24_45 Compact flash cards] 128mb can be used by the motherboard to boot an OS
 
*512 mb CF card
 
*512 mb CF card
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*[http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.storefront/45fc8ffa019327e8273fc0a87f330717/Product/View/XG4615 Flash card reader]
 
*512 MB ram
 
*512 MB ram
 
*Plug pack power supply
 
*Plug pack power supply
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*IR photo-couple
 
*IR photo-couple
  
'''Prototype'''
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=== Prototype ===
 
*Any 1 ghz + x86 ITX integrated board (audio, video, ethernet on board)
 
*Any 1 ghz + x86 ITX integrated board (audio, video, ethernet on board)
 
*Power supply
 
*Power supply
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*USB Flash Drive
 
*USB Flash Drive
  
'''Hacks'''
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=== Hacks ===
 
Hardware additions to add to the user experience
 
Hardware additions to add to the user experience
*IR reciever - built but not tested
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*IR reciever - built and tested
 
*[[Audio signal and RF switching]]
 
*[[Audio signal and RF switching]]
 
'''Useful bits'''
 
'''Useful bits'''
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*Fascia panels with RCA sockets or USB sockets
 
*Fascia panels with RCA sockets or USB sockets
 
*Heatsinks suitable for processor and/or power supply for passive cooling
 
*Heatsinks suitable for processor and/or power supply for passive cooling
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*Component RCA type connectors of different colours (red, yellow, white, green)
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*Bi / Tri color LED for panel lights
 
*Any other cool looking bits
 
*Any other cool looking bits
  
= Software =
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== Software ==
 
*Boot from USB memory stick or compact flash card
 
*Boot from USB memory stick or compact flash card
 
*Video player
 
*Video player
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*Can handle multiple audio and video interfaces. To play different music to two different rooms for example.
 
*Can handle multiple audio and video interfaces. To play different music to two different rooms for example.
  
= Application =
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== Application ==
 
see [[interface]] for design aspects or [[nodeInterface]] and [[PERL-SDL-SWF]] for development
 
see [[interface]] for design aspects or [[nodeInterface]] and [[PERL-SDL-SWF]] for development
  
= Resources =
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== See also ==
 
*[http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/pictureframepc/page2.asp Interesting projects using small PC boards]
 
*[http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/pictureframepc/page2.asp Interesting projects using small PC boards]
 
*[http://www.embeddisk.com/MDM-Righ-2.htm Solid state embedded storage]
 
*[http://www.embeddisk.com/MDM-Righ-2.htm Solid state embedded storage]
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*[http://www.mini-box.com Website to order compact PCs from]
 
*[http://www.mini-box.com Website to order compact PCs from]
 
*[http://www.blackfiveservices.co.uk/irmix.shtml Some interesting linux IR applications]
 
*[http://www.blackfiveservices.co.uk/irmix.shtml Some interesting linux IR applications]
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Latest revision as of 10:37, 20 October 2010

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What is it?

A silent compact PC with an embedded OS and multimedia capability.

Specifications

  • 2U PF-19 rack mount case
  • 8 USB ports
  • 4 Firewire ports
  • Wireless networking 802.11
  • Fast ethernet
  • Boots from flash card or USB device
  • Video: Composite RGB (NTSC/PAL), VGA
  • Integrated multi-format flash-card reader (CF, xD, Memory Stick) NZ$35
  • Infra-red interface for remote control
  • Web-based interface
  • Audio in/out
  • Microphone input
  • Analogue (joystick) and switch inputs

Hardware

Note that the first hardware configuration is 'ideal' but a prototype could be made from lower spec components, suitable for the testing phase.

Product

Prototype

  • Any 1 ghz + x86 ITX integrated board (audio, video, ethernet on board)
  • Power supply
  • 128 MB ram
  • USB Flash Drive

Hacks

Hardware additions to add to the user experience

Useful bits

  • Cases: Component stereo type cases, this will not look or sound like a PC
  • Fascia panels with RCA sockets or USB sockets
  • Heatsinks suitable for processor and/or power supply for passive cooling
  • Component RCA type connectors of different colours (red, yellow, white, green)
  • Bi / Tri color LED for panel lights
  • Any other cool looking bits

Software

  • Boot from USB memory stick or compact flash card
  • Video player
  • Audio player plays all audio formats including
    • mp3
    • aiff, wave
    • ogg
  • Picture viewing and organising software (via ImageMagick)
  • File transfering and sharing software
  • Can handle multiple audio and video interfaces. To play different music to two different rooms for example.

Application

see interface for design aspects or nodeInterface and PERL-SDL-SWF for development

See also