[App_rpt-users] Pico Node

[Dale Weber]

	Greetings,

	One of the things I have wanted to do, ever since I got interested in 
running a node of my own, is to create a very small node package. I've been 
working with the BeagleBoard ( http://beagleboard.org ) for awhile now and 
think it would be ideal for building a Pico Node. This Pico Node could even be 
worn on a person with everything required to operate (including internet 
device). My current Beagle is a rev C3, which is 600 Mhz with 256 MB RAM. The 
latest Beagle-xM version is 1 GHz, and has 512 MB RAM, Ethernet, 4x USB 2.0 
host, stereo sound in/out, and all expansion headers and connectors already 
soldered in.

	That said, I'd really like to see if AllStarLink can be built on a 
BeagleBoard.  I already have development images build for Beagle that includes 
a complete GCC toolchain, and have built software such as Python right on the 
board. I think a Beagle-xM could make a great Pico Node. Couple the Beagle-xM 
with a CradlePoint CTR-500 portable WiFi router, a wireless dongle of your 
choice, battery supply, and you have a completely portable and very 
lightweight Pico Node.

	I need to get another URI for experimentation.  Hopefully, I can do that 
this coming month.

	You up for this, Jim? :) :)

	8-Dale
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