RE: $100 computers (was: Microtouch)
>> $100 would also get you Qi Hardware's Nanonote units, which is >> comparable to a Raspberry Pi + monitor + keyboard that you can >> actually carry in your pocket and use on the go (comes with a Li-ion >> battery, runs for ~9 hours in my experience). >> >> I have one. I like it. I use it mainly as a smart music-player; I've >> also written and run some Python and Scheme programs on it (so, it >> makes a nice `programmer's calculator' for, e.g.: solving recursive >> problems). >> >> Not sure what others do with theirs. >> >> A couple of friends also have them, and it seems to take about >> 3 days between ordering from Sharism in Hong Kong and having them >> arrive on our doorsteps in the US. >> >MikroElektronika has variants of this for AVR, ARM and *PIC* $99 http://www.mikroe.com/eng/products/view/688/mikromedia-for-xmega/ > Actually, MikroElectronika seems more along the lines of what I want. I saw the NanoNote a while back, and I just don't like the Makeup Compact look of it. Now to figure out WHICH MikroMedia I want (-= As long as I don't HAVE to buy the programming environment as well. I'm sure gcc can handle the task, right? Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: Microtouch
>On 02/07/2012 10:13 AM, Gay, John (GE Energy Services, Non-GE) wrote: >>> Subject: Microtouch >>> >>> Just spotted on: http://blog.p2pfoundation.net >>> >>> Microtouch - The ultimate AVR-based iPhone killer! >>> http://www.ladyada.net/products/microtouch/ >>> >> >> >> Does anyone know how old this is? I've got ~$100 ready to buy it they >> get more in stock. The page says 3-5 days, but not when it was last >> updated. >> I hope the first batch wasn't the only batch. I'd really like to play >> with a<$100 tablet. >It looks like it was originally announced a little over a year ago (Jan 27, 2011.) http://www.adafruit.com/blog?s=microtouch is the blog search for posts related to >the microtouch. Now I'm confused as to whether to get to $90 microtouch with it's cute touch screen and pocket size on an 8-bit microcontroller, or wait and get a raspberryPI for $35 and full Linux, but needs a TV for display??? ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: Microtouch
> Subject: Microtouch > > Just spotted on: http://blog.p2pfoundation.net > > Microtouch - The ultimate AVR-based iPhone killer! > http://www.ladyada.net/products/microtouch/ > Does anyone know how old this is? I've got ~$100 ready to buy it they get more in stock. The page says 3-5 days, but not when it was last updated. I hope the first batch wasn't the only batch. I'd really like to play with a <$100 tablet. > =) > ~ elf Pavlik ~ ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: GTA04 Group Buy - Status
-Original Message- From: community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org [mailto:community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org] On Behalf Of Dr. H. Nikolaus Schaller Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 10:49 AM To: List for Openmoko community discussion Cc: List for communicating with real GTA04 owners Subject: GTA04 Group Buy - Status >Dear all, > >... > >I think we need to heavily increase the awareness about the GTA04 in the Linux communities! There have been no reports in the usual new channels of the >announcement that the GTA04 is now ready to be ordered. At least I have not seen them. > >And, if I read this: > > http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/11/30/smartphone_spying_app/ > >it is obvious why the open and free software community needs a device where every individual has control over the software. > >Some ideas: > >... > >If you have additional ideas, please share! > I first heard about OpenMoko on lwn.net I keep a window open there daily and update it a few times a day to keep up with Linux development. I think someone with good inside info should write a good article for posting on lwn.net and submit it. This should increase visibility greatly. I'm sure there are other sites others use to keep up with Linux. This is just the one I use. >Nikolaus > ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: Potential buyer
Depends on how you define open and phone. Openmoko, depending on the distro you install and how much you play with it varies from basically usable phone to extremely fun/frustrating hardware that might make occasional calls or texts. I've used it as both over the years I've used mine. For a phone that 'just works' and meets some level of open, there are various Android platforms and ports. HTC recently announced they are unlocking the boot loader for all future HTC 'Droids. How 'open' you consider these is a point of opinion, however for the most part they make great smartphones. I'm now running an HTC 'Droid Incredible as my regular phone and it does most everything I want from a smartphone. But then I don't actually hack much anymore. Also, as mentioned, there IS some work on a next-gen Openmoko-based device. Not much good without the Openmoko chassis, display etc, but it'll be the next ubergeek hacking device for this community. Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
OpenMobile.nl Image?
How out of date is the OpenMobile.nl image listed here? http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/QtMoko#OpenMobile.nl_Download Is it possible to apt-get update from this image? As I no longer have any Linux boxes, except my FreeRunner, this is the least painful way to try qtmoko, but I would prefer a more up-to-date version. Any change of OpenMobile.nl updating it's image? ATM, I'm still running H:1, but it's getting rather out-of-date and I've moved to a Droid Incredible for my daily phone as my daughter got a free upgrade on her unlimited service plan. I.E., I'm free to play with my FreeRunner without having to worry so much about occasional breakages (-= Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: The epoch is upon me.
OK. I was a little confused about the mention of 2 super caps at the time. That make more sense. I'll have to check for an American source and get one. I've got some rusty soldering skills I can brush up before I attack my phone. Cheers, John Gay From: community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org [mailto:community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org] On Behalf Of Benjamin Deering Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2010 8:14 AM To: List for Openmoko community discussion Subject: Re: The epoch is upon me. Jon, I'm don't know how you can be sure the clock battery is to blame, but I just wanted to mention that I replaced the battery with a single supercap. The pair of supercaps was because I have two freerunners. Ben On 12/21/2010 07:55 AM, Gay, John (GE Energy Services, Non-GE) wrote: The last time my FreeRunner's battery died, the clock reset to epoch. Now, it no longer keeps time during suspend either. I'm guessing this means the clock battery has finally died. Someone recently commented that they replaced their battery with a pair of super caps. I just wanted to confirm my diagnosis before I take a soldering iron to my phone. Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
The epoch is upon me.
The last time my FreeRunner's battery died, the clock reset to epoch. Now, it no longer keeps time during suspend either. I'm guessing this means the clock battery has finally died. Someone recently commented that they replaced their battery with a pair of super caps. I just wanted to confirm my diagnosis before I take a soldering iron to my phone. Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
MeeGo 1.1 for FreeRunner?
Does anyone know how difficult it would be to port MeeGo to the FreeRunner? After all, we don't have enough distro's yet (-= Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: Yocto for Openmoko?
>Am Samstag, den 30.10.2010, 13:15 +0400 schrieb Nikita V. Youshchenko: >> > Just saw the announcement on lwn.net for the Yocto Project. >> > >> > This aims to create a standard build system for embedded systems. >> > Sounds like it might be an interesting way to build for the FreeRunner. >> > >> > Of course it also sound like 'yet-another-build-system' tool. >> > >> > Just wanted to high-lite this to the various people building various >> > distros and hear their feedback on what this might, or might not >> > offer for simplifying builds for the FreeRunner. >> > >> > Cheers, and let the flames ignite (-= >> >> Isn't that Yocto based on the same OpenEmbedded as current build >> system for several distros is? > >Yes, it is. > >Although it might contain some higher-level shells that could simplify dealing with >the actual build process. > That was my point. It's supposed to simplify the config process and create SDK, QEMU images and such. But on the other hand, do we need Yet-another-build-system? Does it offer something useful to set it apart from what's already out there? At the very least someone could add the FreeRunner to this list of supported target platforms for Yocto. Maybe the GP2X could be another target to work on. Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
Yocto for Openmoko?
Just saw the announcement on lwn.net for the Yocto Project. This aims to create a standard build system for embedded systems. Sounds like it might be an interesting way to build for the FreeRunner. Of course it also sound like 'yet-another-build-system' tool. Just wanted to high-lite this to the various people building various distros and hear their feedback on what this might, or might not offer for simplifying builds for the FreeRunner. Cheers, and let the flames ignite (-= John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: [Hackable:1] serial terminal program
The other problem I've noticed with my H:1, if I try to rotate the screen from the AUX menu, I get the WSOD )-= A rotated screen should give me enough chars, but I don't know if it'd do 24 lines. -Original Message- From: community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org [mailto:community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org] On Behalf Of Timo Juhani Lindfors Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 10:15 AM To: List for Openmoko community discussion Subject: Re: [Hackable:1] serial terminal program "Gay, John (GE Energy Services, Non-GE)" writes: > Actually, it works like a dream! I plugged my USB-> serial adapter > from my FR to an IBM server serial port, ran picocom and was able to log in. > Only problem: The IBM expects the terminal to 80 char X 24 lines and > the terminal on the FR is only 39 char X 24 lines. My xterm on my FR offers much more characters :-) ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: [Hackable:1] serial terminal program
>"Gay, John (GE Energy Services, Non-GE)" writes: >> recognizes and assigns to /dev/ttyUSB0. My problem is, minicom won't >> run > >I prefer picocom. > Tried that, but it's too small . . . Is there a microcom? (-= Actually, it works like a dream! I plugged my USB-> serial adapter from my FR to an IBM server serial port, ran picocom and was able to log in. Only problem: The IBM expects the terminal to 80 char X 24 lines and the terminal on the FR is only 39 char X 24 lines. Guess I'll see how bad this limit really is when I NEED to use this. Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: When is the next and more powerful openmoko releasing
> Hi, Hello, there (-= > > When is the next and more powerful openmoko (capable of seamless 3D video and faster processor) is going to be released??? As soon as you design it? I've heard that some people are looking at taking the openmoko core project and trying to apply it to better hardware. There were some offers to use production facilities and such, but I wouldn't hold my breath. But it would be nice. > > Regards > Sriranjan > ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
[Hackable:1] serial terminal program
I've been wanting to try using my freerunner as a serial terminal to debug servers via serial. I've got a USB->serial adapter that H:1 recognizes and assigns to /dev/ttyUSB0. My problem is, minicom won't run because the shell screen is to small. Mickeyterm fails to find a bunch of python modules and things via dbus. I've even tried cu -l /dev/ttyUSB0 but it says the line is busy. Anyone know of a serial terminal program that does work on H:1? Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: [gta02-core] Openmoko Beagle Hybrid
Anyway, can you please keep focus on the original question (everything else does not bring us forward): Which option would you prefer? 1. PCB and very special components only (you can go shopping yourself). 2. PCB and complete component set (unsoldered) 3. PCB and components already soldered on a professional SMT line (we can use one) 4. same as 3 including a Wi2Wi GPS receiver module So, If I get the Populated PCB and LCD module for 169 Euros, does that mean I don't have to break a Freerunner? That's the most attractive option to me. I like my Neo (-= Cheers, John Gay ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
RE: Freerunner Remote Desktop?
I use tightVNC on my PC and run x11vnc on my freerunner. Cheers, John Gay From: community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org [mailto:community-boun...@lists.openmoko.org] On Behalf Of Nashvin Gangaram Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 4:22 AM To: Openmoko_Support; Openmoko_Community; SHR_Users Subject: Freerunner Remote Desktop? Hi everyone Does anyone know of any way to "Remote Desktop" to the Freerunner (to see the Freerunner display on PC, via USB). Preferably for SHR on Freerunner and Linux Mint or Ubuntu on PC... I've looked at: http://wiki.openmoko.org/wiki/USB_Networking#GUI_on_desktop_through_SSH , but this seems to only allow specific applications to be displayed on PC. Thanks :-) ___ Openmoko community mailing list community@lists.openmoko.org http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/community
