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.