[App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re: Simple node

[Tony KT9AC]

Myself and another ham just picked up two of the 5710 thin clients for less than $50 each shipped. So what is the recommended way to build a node - ACID with a larger drive or Limey with existing hardware inside (512M ram/ 512M flash)?
I like simple_usb because using a repeater or S-COM interface all you need is audio and logic signals. I would like a few GPIO outputs for external control purposes, too.
What is the K0KN PLRI interface? Does that take advantage of the parallel port or something?
Thanks,Tony

--- On Tue, 2/12/13, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin at kb9lfz.com> wrote:

From: Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin at kb9lfz.com>
Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re:  Simple node
To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh at va3uv.com>
Cc: app_rpt-users at ohnosec.org
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:38 PM

You may be able to get away with not buying a micro-drive which will
fail sooner than later. 

Use Limey Linux. I have a Neoware which was bought out by HP. Neoware
and HP thin clients have VIA chipsets in there, ie microprocessor,
ethernet controller, audio, and Super i/o which controls your serial,
parallel ports among other things.

I used the K0KN PLRI interface that I was able to build from parts in my
junk box. After a little solder smoke filled the air, made a few
adjustments, the URI was working for the TX. I use the inexpensive
StarTech USB sound FOB for TX/RX audio, and have the settings set to DSP
to detech RX audio and CTCSS tone. After it was setup with a service
monitor, it works wonderful. Zero issues.

Now I just need to build, test, and install a better, higher, antenna.

~Benjamin, KB9LFZ
Allstar node 28569



On Mon, 2013-02-11 at 20:48 -0500, Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV) wrote:
> On 11/02/2013 8:04 PM, Alan Adamson wrote:
> > All, I think I know the answer to this, but figured I'd check again… Yes
> > I know I could do an RTCM (I have 5 of them already).  I'm looking to
> > get another family member (new ham) up with a personal node.  Was hoping
> > that someone might have done something around the Beagle Bone as the Pi
> > seems to no be up for the task.  I could live with simpleusb if needed.
> >
> > Are there any *inexpensive* options to get to a functional simpleusb
> > type node?If so, what are they?
> >
> 
> <-- Hi Alan;  Best candidate (IMO) is a HP Thin Client - something like 
> the HP T5710; you can pick them up off eBay for as little as $25US (you 
> have to look out for them!) - then there is a mod' to remove the memory 
> module and install a 4GB micro-drive.  You can install ACID right off an 
> external (USB) CD.
> 
> The HP will run chan_simpleusb just fine.
> 
> Low cost / works great / low power (runs off 12V / 13.8VDC @ ~ 650mA).
> 
> Cheers!
> 
> Ramesh.
> 
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