JohnSwenson wrote: 
> 
> Based on previous discussions I think I'm going to put a USB hub on the
> board, so we will have 4 USB type A jacks, even with stacking that takes
> up a lot of room for full size jacks. I envision two stacks of two
> jacks. I was thinking originally of doing two USB with an RJ45, but now
> we have 4, AND the 2USB-1RJ45 don't have builtin magnetics for the
> Ethernet. So I'm looking at two stacks of two USB, single Ethernet by
> itself, stacked RCA jacks, TOSLINK, HDMI and DC power. 
> 

Sounds good - like the idea of not needing an external hub.

> 
> The other big thing we need to decide is what we are going to do about
> WiFi. I personally like the concept of using the Wizfi630 module which
> does everything for us without needing any processor resources or
> drivers on the wandboard. Others want to use the builtin WiFi module on
> the dual wandboard. It's cheaper since it is already there, but you need
> to get all the right drivers installed etc, and it's difficult to get
> all the functionality we can get from the Wizfi630.
> 

I've not tried extensive tests with the wifi card yet, but think the
dual core board is definately the way to go.  If we stick to the wifi on
the card then we can integrate it with the web and jivelite UIs to
control it rather than needing another web interface.  Perhaps have the
option to add it, but allow most people to use the dual lite board with
the built in one? (definately worth it for the extra cpu power) 

BTW - also making good progress with the jivelite UI - now have
something I running reasonably well for browsing/now playing and early
selection of output device via a HMDI screen/IR remote.  Working well
with usb dacs on a straight wandboard.


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