On 14-02-15 06:09 PM, Kevin wrote:
I personally wouldn't mind testing/trying out that thin client at the space some day to see what we could do with it... It could act as a sort of remote LCD display for something, such as sensors. Might even be useful for a SkullSpace logo in the window if the power usage is minimal enough for that purpose.
That looks like a Neoware CA-series thin client, later acquired and re-branded the HP c50. Most of those that popped up in Winnipeg have custom firmware, mostly a variety of CA15s and CA19s, aka G160/G170, or HP C50/C50v4. They boot from internal CF (32MB or 128MB, usually), have a minimal amount of ram (128MB or 256MB, usually), and IIRC are powered by an AMD Geode LX CPU (i586-compatible). The power supply is **internal**, but takes a C5-type cord (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#C5.2FC6_coupler). Built-in PS/2 ports, 100Mbit ethernet, VGA, parallel port, serial port, audio and 2 front-mounted USB ports (I don't remember if they're USB 1.x or 2.0). They're surprisingly heavy, and draw up to one amp (1A) at 100-240VAC. The lower-spec'd version says it draws 0.8A. No idea if that's 1A @ 100VAC or 1A @ 240VAC, presumably that would make at least a little bit of difference!
I have one of each, that I never got around to using, that I'd be happy to donate if someone actually wants one for a project. In theory they should make moderately-capable X terminals or RDP terminals; I don't recall which software is loaded on either of mine. They're capable of running at least DOS, Linux, some *BSD, and Windows XP Embedded Edition.
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