Rick wrote:
1. Computers that operate on 12 vdc
Posted by: "KV9U" [EMAIL PROTECTED] kv9u
Date: Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:05 am ((PST))
I am wondering if anyone is using some of the PC's that are being
developed for various vehicular uses and apparently can run on regular
12 vdc power?
Example:
http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3912331415.html
These are not low cost, but appear to be very compact and could also be
used for emergency powered systems. Especially if you dedicated them to
ham radio programs, including digital programs.
Because MS OS software is getting to be rather large for small systems,
other OS's, particularly Linux OS, which is one of the most highly
adaptable OS's these days, might be a more practical choice.
Some distributions of Linux can be configured to run in extremely small
memory if needed, not to mention that they can run with different
windowing environments, some of which are ultra lightweight. On the
other hand you can also run the 3 D stuff too if you have the power
available.
73,
Rick, KV9U
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Rick,
A friend found an old P-II or maybe it was a P-III laptop with a bad
screen and keyboard at a swapfest for $100 and it really did work. Had
256M RAM and 20GB HDD.
He purchased a used 15" LCD monitor and cable to run an external
keyboard and mouse. He also purchased a 140 watt interter. He uses a
small keyboard with mouse on it.
The inverter and computer are under the front passanger's seat and the
LCD monitor and keyboard are on the dash and the monitor is removable so
the front seat passanger can use it (and of course the driver).
One flip of a switch to turn on the inverter and he is on.
Amateur radio at its best. Hi Hi.
73,
Walt/K5YFW
