[App_rpt-users] Pico Node

[David KE6UPI]

This would be very cool if you can get this to work.

KE6UPI

P.S. I wonder if WM 6.5 and IAXRPT would work as client...

On Sat, Oct 23, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Dale Weber <n7pkt at hybotics.org> wrote:

>        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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