All, I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites. I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller. I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin. Suggestions or thoughts? Robert N5QM
On 23/06/2013 9:50 PM, Robert Garcia wrote:
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
<-- I've had reasonable success with the HP T5710's; I use the models with 1.2GHz proc' and 256MB of RAM. If you can get the models with 4GB of DOM that would be best. I have modified several to use a 4GB micro-drive, which work fine ...... UNTIL, the micro-drives crap out! So, I'd think twice before putting them up at a remote site that you cannot easily access. My 2 cents. Ramesh.
Robert, I am using a Neoware CA-22. It is both server and node on one machine. I do not have any other machines for my allstar node. While watching top, the CPU has yet to get busier than 0.4. It is using DSP for audio, and runs without fail. It has 12Vdc input with a standard barrel plug. Not sure what the low voltage cut-off is, but it runs fine on a SLA battery that just came from an auto charger that goes to float after bulk charging brings it up to 14.1V. The current draw varies, usually above 500mA at idle, and about 750mA when I'm talking to or listening on the node. It has a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 1GB flash drive. I used what I had, but you will have space left over if you are only able to get 512MB RAM and 512MB flash. I don't remember if I am using Limey Linux for VIA or i686. I am thinking it's the for for i686 as I tried loading other linux distros for VIA on there before I got into allstar and they just plain sucked and didn't work for garbage. ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ allstar node 28569 On Sun, 2013-06-23 at 20:50 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
Ramesh and Ben, Thank you for your suggestions. I really like the pricepoint on those Neoware boxes, it is worth ordering a few just to experiment with for sure! I will also check out the HP thin clients as they seem to be easily available as well. What is the input voltage on those Ramesh? Robert N5QM On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
Robert,
I am using a Neoware CA-22. It is both server and node on one machine. I do not have any other machines for my allstar node. While watching top, the CPU has yet to get busier than 0.4. It is using DSP for audio, and runs without fail.
It has 12Vdc input with a standard barrel plug. Not sure what the low voltage cut-off is, but it runs fine on a SLA battery that just came from an auto charger that goes to float after bulk charging brings it up to 14.1V. The current draw varies, usually above 500mA at idle, and about 750mA when I'm talking to or listening on the node.
It has a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 1GB flash drive. I used what I had, but you will have space left over if you are only able to get 512MB RAM and 512MB flash.
I don't remember if I am using Limey Linux for VIA or i686. I am thinking it's the for for i686 as I tried loading other linux distros for VIA on there before I got into allstar and they just plain sucked and didn't work for garbage.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ allstar node 28569
On Sun, 2013-06-23 at 20:50 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
12VDC - but they seem to be happy with 13.8V I bought several off eBay. I have paid as little as $25 for them and as much as $55. I'll have to look at the Neoware boxes - especially if they can handle the DSP functions. Ben, are you running them in a simplex or full duplex application? Ramesh. Sent from my iPhone On 2013-06-23, at 10:43 PM, Robert Garcia <robert@n5qm.com> wrote:
Ramesh and Ben,
Thank you for your suggestions. I really like the pricepoint on those Neoware boxes, it is worth ordering a few just to experiment with for sure!
I will also check out the HP thin clients as they seem to be easily available as well. What is the input voltage on those Ramesh?
Robert N5QM
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
Robert,
I am using a Neoware CA-22. It is both server and node on one machine. I do not have any other machines for my allstar node. While watching top, the CPU has yet to get busier than 0.4. It is using DSP for audio, and runs without fail.
It has 12Vdc input with a standard barrel plug. Not sure what the low voltage cut-off is, but it runs fine on a SLA battery that just came from an auto charger that goes to float after bulk charging brings it up to 14.1V. The current draw varies, usually above 500mA at idle, and about 750mA when I'm talking to or listening on the node.
It has a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 1GB flash drive. I used what I had, but you will have space left over if you are only able to get 512MB RAM and 512MB flash.
I don't remember if I am using Limey Linux for VIA or i686. I am thinking it's the for for i686 as I tried loading other linux distros for VIA on there before I got into allstar and they just plain sucked and didn't work for garbage.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ allstar node 28569
On Sun, 2013-06-23 at 20:50 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
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Ramesh, Are you running Limey or one of the CentOS distributions on the HP boxes? Robert N5QM On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Ramesh Dhami <Ramesh@va3uv.com> wrote:
12VDC - but they seem to be happy with 13.8V
I bought several off eBay. I have paid as little as $25 for them and as much as $55.
I'll have to look at the Neoware boxes - especially if they can handle the DSP functions. Ben, are you running them in a simplex or full duplex application?
Ramesh.
Sent from my iPhone
On 2013-06-23, at 10:43 PM, Robert Garcia <robert@n5qm.com> wrote:
Ramesh and Ben,
Thank you for your suggestions. I really like the pricepoint on those Neoware boxes, it is worth ordering a few just to experiment with for sure!
I will also check out the HP thin clients as they seem to be easily available as well. What is the input voltage on those Ramesh?
Robert N5QM
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
Robert,
I am using a Neoware CA-22. It is both server and node on one machine. I do not have any other machines for my allstar node. While watching top, the CPU has yet to get busier than 0.4. It is using DSP for audio, and runs without fail.
It has 12Vdc input with a standard barrel plug. Not sure what the low voltage cut-off is, but it runs fine on a SLA battery that just came from an auto charger that goes to float after bulk charging brings it up to 14.1V. The current draw varies, usually above 500mA at idle, and about 750mA when I'm talking to or listening on the node.
It has a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 1GB flash drive. I used what I had, but you will have space left over if you are only able to get 512MB RAM and 512MB flash.
I don't remember if I am using Limey Linux for VIA or i686. I am thinking it's the for for i686 as I tried loading other linux distros for VIA on there before I got into allstar and they just plain sucked and didn't work for garbage.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ allstar node 28569
On Sun, 2013-06-23 at 20:50 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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ACID, which doesn't help! AFAIK, Limey is only for certain motherboards. R. Sent from my iPhone On 2013-06-23, at 10:56 PM, Robert Garcia <robert@n5qm.com> wrote:
Ramesh,
Are you running Limey or one of the CentOS distributions on the HP boxes?
Robert N5QM
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Ramesh Dhami <Ramesh@va3uv.com> wrote:
12VDC - but they seem to be happy with 13.8V
I bought several off eBay. I have paid as little as $25 for them and as much as $55.
I'll have to look at the Neoware boxes - especially if they can handle the DSP functions. Ben, are you running them in a simplex or full duplex application?
Ramesh.
Sent from my iPhone
On 2013-06-23, at 10:43 PM, Robert Garcia <robert@n5qm.com> wrote:
Ramesh and Ben,
Thank you for your suggestions. I really like the pricepoint on those Neoware boxes, it is worth ordering a few just to experiment with for sure!
I will also check out the HP thin clients as they seem to be easily available as well. What is the input voltage on those Ramesh?
Robert N5QM
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
Robert,
I am using a Neoware CA-22. It is both server and node on one machine. I do not have any other machines for my allstar node. While watching top, the CPU has yet to get busier than 0.4. It is using DSP for audio, and runs without fail.
It has 12Vdc input with a standard barrel plug. Not sure what the low voltage cut-off is, but it runs fine on a SLA battery that just came from an auto charger that goes to float after bulk charging brings it up to 14.1V. The current draw varies, usually above 500mA at idle, and about 750mA when I'm talking to or listening on the node.
It has a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 1GB flash drive. I used what I had, but you will have space left over if you are only able to get 512MB RAM and 512MB flash.
I don't remember if I am using Limey Linux for VIA or i686. I am thinking it's the for for i686 as I tried loading other linux distros for VIA on there before I got into allstar and they just plain sucked and didn't work for garbage.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ allstar node 28569
On Sun, 2013-06-23 at 20:50 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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That sounds like an opportunity! ;-) Robert N5QM On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 10:03 PM, Ramesh Dhami <Ramesh@va3uv.com> wrote:
ACID, which doesn't help!
AFAIK, Limey is only for certain motherboards.
R.
Sent from my iPhone
On 2013-06-23, at 10:56 PM, Robert Garcia <robert@n5qm.com> wrote:
Ramesh,
Are you running Limey or one of the CentOS distributions on the HP boxes?
Robert N5QM
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM, Ramesh Dhami <Ramesh@va3uv.com> wrote:
12VDC - but they seem to be happy with 13.8V
I bought several off eBay. I have paid as little as $25 for them and as much as $55.
I'll have to look at the Neoware boxes - especially if they can handle the DSP functions. Ben, are you running them in a simplex or full duplex application?
Ramesh.
Sent from my iPhone
On 2013-06-23, at 10:43 PM, Robert Garcia <robert@n5qm.com> wrote:
Ramesh and Ben,
Thank you for your suggestions. I really like the pricepoint on those Neoware boxes, it is worth ordering a few just to experiment with for sure!
I will also check out the HP thin clients as they seem to be easily available as well. What is the input voltage on those Ramesh?
Robert N5QM
On Sun, Jun 23, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Benjamin L. Naber <Benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
Robert,
I am using a Neoware CA-22. It is both server and node on one machine. I do not have any other machines for my allstar node. While watching top, the CPU has yet to get busier than 0.4. It is using DSP for audio, and runs without fail.
It has 12Vdc input with a standard barrel plug. Not sure what the low voltage cut-off is, but it runs fine on a SLA battery that just came from an auto charger that goes to float after bulk charging brings it up to 14.1V. The current draw varies, usually above 500mA at idle, and about 750mA when I'm talking to or listening on the node.
It has a 1GHz processor, 1GB RAM and 1GB flash drive. I used what I had, but you will have space left over if you are only able to get 512MB RAM and 512MB flash.
I don't remember if I am using Limey Linux for VIA or i686. I am thinking it's the for for i686 as I tried loading other linux distros for VIA on there before I got into allstar and they just plain sucked and didn't work for garbage.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ allstar node 28569
On Sun, 2013-06-23 at 20:50 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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I have standardized on the Intel D945 motherboard in a M200 case from Mini Box. 1GB RAM and a 256MB CF and use Limey. Limey can be customized for other motherboards. The power supply is tricky. I found the cheapies convert the 12V in to 5 volts. But they tend to take the 12 volts in and make that the 12 volts for the motherboard (P4 4 pin connector) Any wiggle on that 12 Volts and the computer does really crazy stuff. Mine would just shut down. So thru trial and error I found the PICO PSU 60-WI 60 watt power supply. The input can go down to about 7 volts and the 5 and 12 volt supplies are steady. Runs very stable. One drawback of this motherboard is the USB system. If you use SimpleUSB, it's great. USBRadio, not so good. Lots of audio interruptions that last miulliseconds. For voice, not a problem. But if you're using it to decode PL and squelch it just will not work well. I'm told other motherboards (read: non-Intel) would be better. But I have about 7 of these now, not going to change. But the printer port is important to me. So I didn't need to hack the USB Fob I use pp signalling. Getting ready to add remote base to it in the coming weeks. GeorgeC W2DB AllstarLink 2360 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Garcia" <robert@n5qm.com> To: "APP_RPT" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:50 PM Subject: [App_rpt-users] Small System Recommendations
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM
I have 5 of the Neoware CA22 systems on the way, so wish me luck! Robert N5QM On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM, George Csahanin <george@dyb.com> wrote:
I have standardized on the Intel D945 motherboard in a M200 case from Mini Box. 1GB RAM and a 256MB CF and use Limey. Limey can be customized for other motherboards. The power supply is tricky. I found the cheapies convert the 12V in to 5 volts. But they tend to take the 12 volts in and make that the 12 volts for the motherboard (P4 4 pin connector) Any wiggle on that 12 Volts and the computer does really crazy stuff. Mine would just shut down. So thru trial and error I found the PICO PSU 60-WI 60 watt power supply. The input can go down to about 7 volts and the 5 and 12 volt supplies are steady. Runs very stable.
One drawback of this motherboard is the USB system. If you use SimpleUSB, it's great. USBRadio, not so good. Lots of audio interruptions that last miulliseconds. For voice, not a problem. But if you're using it to decode PL and squelch it just will not work well. I'm told other motherboards (read: non-Intel) would be better. But I have about 7 of these now, not going to change. But the printer port is important to me. So I didn't need to hack the USB Fob I use pp signalling. Getting ready to add remote base to it in the coming weeks.
GeorgeC W2DB AllstarLink 2360
----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Garcia" <robert@n5qm.com> To: "APP_RPT" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:50 PM Subject: [App_rpt-users] Small System Recommendations
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM
Benjamin, Which image of Limey are you running? Both of them panic on me. Robert On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, Robert Garcia wrote:
I have 5 of the Neoware CA22 systems on the way, so wish me luck!
Robert N5QM
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM, George Csahanin <george@dyb.com<javascript:;>> wrote:
I have standardized on the Intel D945 motherboard in a M200 case from Mini Box. 1GB RAM and a 256MB CF and use Limey. Limey can be customized for other motherboards. The power supply is tricky. I found the cheapies convert the 12V in to 5 volts. But they tend to take the 12 volts in and make that the 12 volts for the motherboard (P4 4 pin connector) Any wiggle on that 12 Volts and the computer does really crazy stuff. Mine would just shut down. So thru trial and error I found the PICO PSU 60-WI 60 watt power supply. The input can go down to about 7 volts and the 5 and 12 volt supplies are steady. Runs very stable.
One drawback of this motherboard is the USB system. If you use SimpleUSB, it's great. USBRadio, not so good. Lots of audio interruptions that last miulliseconds. For voice, not a problem. But if you're using it to decode PL and squelch it just will not work well. I'm told other motherboards (read: non-Intel) would be better. But I have about 7 of these now, not going to change. But the printer port is important to me. So I didn't need to hack the USB Fob I use pp signalling. Getting ready to add remote base to it in the coming weeks.
GeorgeC W2DB AllstarLink 2360
----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Garcia" <robert@n5qm.com<javascript:;>
To: "APP_RPT" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org <javascript:;>> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:50 PM Subject: [App_rpt-users] Small System Recommendations
All,
I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the redundant power systems at our sites.
I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller.
I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin.
Suggestions or thoughts?
Robert N5QM
I think I am using the Limey Linux for i686. I am trying to remember if I used 'dd' or 'gunzip -c.....' to install the image to the IDE flash drive. I remember having some trouble first installing it, but decided to try a couple different routes as previously I had to do the same thing. I am not sure why I had to do that, but I figured there are more than one to do something. ~Benjamin, KB9LFZ On Thu, 2013-06-27 at 22:28 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
Benjamin,
Which image of Limey are you running? Both of them panic on me.
Robert
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, Robert Garcia wrote: I have 5 of the Neoware CA22 systems on the way, so wish me luck!
Robert N5QM
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM, George Csahanin <george@dyb.com> wrote: > I have standardized on the Intel D945 motherboard in a M200 case from Mini > Box. 1GB RAM and a 256MB CF and use Limey. Limey can be customized for other > motherboards. The power supply is tricky. I found the cheapies convert the > 12V in to 5 volts. But they tend to take the 12 volts in and make that the > 12 volts for the motherboard (P4 4 pin connector) Any wiggle on that 12 > Volts and the computer does really crazy stuff. Mine would just shut down. > So thru trial and error I found the PICO PSU 60-WI 60 watt power supply. The > input can go down to about 7 volts and the 5 and 12 volt supplies are > steady. Runs very stable. > > One drawback of this motherboard is the USB system. If you use SimpleUSB, > it's great. USBRadio, not so good. Lots of audio interruptions that last > miulliseconds. For voice, not a problem. But if you're using it to decode PL > and squelch it just will not work well. I'm told other motherboards (read: > non-Intel) would be better. But I have about 7 of these now, not going to > change. But the printer port is important to me. So I didn't need to hack > the USB Fob I use pp signalling. Getting ready to add remote base to it in > the coming weeks. > > GeorgeC > W2DB > AllstarLink 2360 > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Garcia" <robert@n5qm.com> > To: "APP_RPT" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> > Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:50 PM > Subject: [App_rpt-users] Small System Recommendations > > > >> All, >> >> I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, >> systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the >> redundant power systems at our sites. >> >> I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I >> don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these >> systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller. >> >> I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there >> seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin. >> >> Suggestions or thoughts? >> >> Robert >> N5QM >> >> > _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
Benjamin, I got it worked out, I didn't pay attention and grabbed a thin client with only 256MB or ram, I tried one with 512MB and it is all good. The CPU usage seems pretty high at over 50% using usbradio, I will have to give simpleusb a shot to compare. Robert N5QM On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM, Benjamin Naber <benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
I think I am using the Limey Linux for i686.
I am trying to remember if I used 'dd' or 'gunzip -c.....' to install the image to the IDE flash drive. I remember having some trouble first installing it, but decided to try a couple different routes as previously I had to do the same thing.
I am not sure why I had to do that, but I figured there are more than one to do something.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ
On Thu, 2013-06-27 at 22:28 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
Benjamin,
Which image of Limey are you running? Both of them panic on me.
Robert
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, Robert Garcia wrote: I have 5 of the Neoware CA22 systems on the way, so wish me luck!
Robert N5QM
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM, George Csahanin <george@dyb.com> wrote: > I have standardized on the Intel D945 motherboard in a M200 case from Mini > Box. 1GB RAM and a 256MB CF and use Limey. Limey can be customized for other > motherboards. The power supply is tricky. I found the cheapies convert the > 12V in to 5 volts. But they tend to take the 12 volts in and make that the > 12 volts for the motherboard (P4 4 pin connector) Any wiggle on that 12 > Volts and the computer does really crazy stuff. Mine would just shut down. > So thru trial and error I found the PICO PSU 60-WI 60 watt power supply. The > input can go down to about 7 volts and the 5 and 12 volt supplies are > steady. Runs very stable. > > One drawback of this motherboard is the USB system. If you use SimpleUSB, > it's great. USBRadio, not so good. Lots of audio interruptions that last > miulliseconds. For voice, not a problem. But if you're using it to decode PL > and squelch it just will not work well. I'm told other motherboards (read: > non-Intel) would be better. But I have about 7 of these now, not going to > change. But the printer port is important to me. So I didn't need to hack > the USB Fob I use pp signalling. Getting ready to add remote base to it in > the coming weeks. > > GeorgeC > W2DB > AllstarLink 2360 > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Garcia" <robert@n5qm.com> > To: "APP_RPT" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> > Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:50 PM > Subject: [App_rpt-users] Small System Recommendations > > > >> All, >> >> I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, >> systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the >> redundant power systems at our sites. >> >> I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I >> don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these >> systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller. >> >> I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there >> seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin. >> >> Suggestions or thoughts? >> >> Robert >> N5QM >> >> > _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
Guys, I managed to get app_rpt compiled and fully functional on Debian squeeze, 2.6.32 kernel, without issues. Including all of the dev tools, the disk space consumed is just shy of 1GB, so it should be be doable on a thin client with a 2GB flash drive. The memory consumption is well under 128MB while running. Robert N5QM On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 12:10 AM, Robert Garcia <robert@n5qm.com> wrote:
Benjamin,
I got it worked out, I didn't pay attention and grabbed a thin client with only 256MB or ram, I tried one with 512MB and it is all good.
The CPU usage seems pretty high at over 50% using usbradio, I will have to give simpleusb a shot to compare.
Robert N5QM
On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 10:09 PM, Benjamin Naber <benjamin@kb9lfz.com> wrote:
I think I am using the Limey Linux for i686.
I am trying to remember if I used 'dd' or 'gunzip -c.....' to install the image to the IDE flash drive. I remember having some trouble first installing it, but decided to try a couple different routes as previously I had to do the same thing.
I am not sure why I had to do that, but I figured there are more than one to do something.
~Benjamin, KB9LFZ
On Thu, 2013-06-27 at 22:28 -0500, Robert Garcia wrote:
Benjamin,
Which image of Limey are you running? Both of them panic on me.
Robert
On Tuesday, June 25, 2013, Robert Garcia wrote: I have 5 of the Neoware CA22 systems on the way, so wish me luck!
Robert N5QM
On Mon, Jun 24, 2013 at 7:39 PM, George Csahanin <george@dyb.com> wrote: > I have standardized on the Intel D945 motherboard in a M200 case from Mini > Box. 1GB RAM and a 256MB CF and use Limey. Limey can be customized for other > motherboards. The power supply is tricky. I found the cheapies convert the > 12V in to 5 volts. But they tend to take the 12 volts in and make that the > 12 volts for the motherboard (P4 4 pin connector) Any wiggle on that 12 > Volts and the computer does really crazy stuff. Mine would just shut down. > So thru trial and error I found the PICO PSU 60-WI 60 watt power supply. The > input can go down to about 7 volts and the 5 and 12 volt supplies are > steady. Runs very stable. > > One drawback of this motherboard is the USB system. If you use SimpleUSB, > it's great. USBRadio, not so good. Lots of audio interruptions that last > miulliseconds. For voice, not a problem. But if you're using it to decode PL > and squelch it just will not work well. I'm told other motherboards (read: > non-Intel) would be better. But I have about 7 of these now, not going to > change. But the printer port is important to me. So I didn't need to hack > the USB Fob I use pp signalling. Getting ready to add remote base to it in > the coming weeks. > > GeorgeC > W2DB > AllstarLink 2360 > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Garcia" <robert@n5qm.com> > To: "APP_RPT" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> > Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:50 PM > Subject: [App_rpt-users] Small System Recommendations > > > >> All, >> >> I am looking for recommendations on small, preferably inexpensive, >> systems that are capable of running on 12v to take advantage of the >> redundant power systems at our sites. >> >> I would like it to support at least two nodes running simpleusb as I >> don't need the DSP processing capabilities. The idea is that these >> systems would be connected to a port on an existing controller. >> >> I expect that HP thin clients are going to be my best bet, but there >> seem to be many different models so I don't know where to begin. >> >> Suggestions or thoughts? >> >> Robert >> N5QM >> >> > _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
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