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@kb9lfz.com> wrote: From: Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] [Bulk] Re: Simple node To: "Ramesh Dhami (VA3UV)" <Ramesh@va3uv.com> Cc: app_rpt-users@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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