Joerg, > I think this thread should move to [GTA03] (wonder why it's called that way)
How about the other way round? Looks like gta02-core is the way forward (and as you said the [gta03] list name is even wrong). I propose to close the [gta03] mailing list and move discussions to the [hardware] list. Wolfgang Joerg Reisenweber wrote: > Am Fr 5. Juni 2009 schrieb Hadyn van der Berg: > >> Hi Werner, >> Can I ask, what format this is in? I'm presuming GZIP , but I'm struggling >> to open it. >> >> Is there any document about what the plan is for the new board? Based on >> which existing hardware, improvements to be made, etc. >> >> What is the thinking about using different chips, for example the power >> management or audio section? >> Would it be preferable to stick to the existing chips due to existing >> software/driver implementation or, if there is a justifiable reason, would >> the group be prepared to change? >> >> I presume cost is an issue, since I believe the project isn't funded >> commercially . I would guess then that a motivating factor would be lower >> cost devices. >> >> Do you struggle to obtain components, when it comes time for manufacture, >> and so is another issue, ease of sourcing of components? Some parts have >> minimum order quantities, or are only available on large reels. >> >> >> Sorry for all the questions - but I think they're important to know, when >> the product is developed. >> >> Hadyn >> >> >> 2009/6/5 Werner Almesberger <[email protected]> >> >> >>> Hadyn van der Berg wrote: >>> >>>>> Yes, the new board that's still in development. >>>>> >>> We haven't started the schematics yet. I agree, easy access to the >>> material is important. It sometimes only takes seconds to spot a bug. >>> It would be foolish to make people waste these precious seconds >>> wrestling with installation tasks instead. >>> >>> So ... of course there's something more easily accessible :-) This is >>> the collection of our circuit symbols, minus a few from the last few >>> days that I still have to add: >>> >>> http://people.openmoko.org/werner/gta02-core/gta02-core-expanded-all.ps.gz >>> >>> There are a few anomalies like odd text locations and a few missing >>> pin numbers, which are caused by the printing process. I hope to get >>> rid of these over the next few days. >>> >>> We don't have PDF at the moment, due to problems with the library >>> providing the printing functions. >>> >>> Also, the pin type is printed next to the each pin. That's to help >>> review. When the symbols are used in real schematics, this pin type >>> isn't visible. >>> >>> Hardware design experience is just what we need. So, welcome ! :) >>> >>> - Werner >>> >>> > > I think this thread should move to [GTA03] (wonder why it's called that way) > /j > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > hardware mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/hardware > _______________________________________________ hardware mailing list [email protected] http://lists.openmoko.org/mailman/listinfo/hardware
