I'd recommend a VIA mini-ITX motherboard, or Soekris. The mini-ITX form factor is now a defacto standard size, but the Soekris (I think) is a little more unique. The VIA boards have standard I/O sockets for video, net, usb, RAM etc. I have used many VIA mini-ITX boards, but never used Soekris (but it's the brand that always pops up for enquiries such as this).
There are some models of mini-ITX board which require only 12Vdc (and have an onboard dc-dc converter). There are also a range of 'car' PSUs which take 12Vdc in and supply power to a standard ATX header. Check out one suppliers range here (they do ship to NZ): http://mini-itx.com/store/ Use PriceSpy to track down local suppliers (I think Ascent sells mini-ITX, but I don't know what range they stock). HTH, A On Monday 05 November 2007 06:18, Chris Hellyar wrote: > Hi-ho, > > I'm looking for a local supplier of a PC/device suitable for use as an > industrial data logger/controller. > > Needs to run from 12V supply (14.1V-11.5V) run a full linux ditro (etch > probably) have a real hard disk drive interface (for laptop/SSD ATA/SATA > drive), a couple of serial ports and an ethernet interface. Not worried > about speed too much, and need to keep the power down around 10W. > > Anyone used anything like this, or got a weblink they want to share for a > local option? I've found a few overseas on the web, but would prefer a > local supplier if possible. > > They are for use in a prototype wind turbine control / data logging / > weather station setup. > > Cheers, Chris Hellyar > p: 03 324 4462 > c: 027 255 3494 > w: http://cpix.co.nz
