Why don't we approach this from a different angle. What features are important to you with respect to a modern Model T-alike?
>From what I can guess, the list would be something like this: (please, correct and adjust this...) - lightweight, portable - Very low power - must be able to run multiple days of common use on a charge - powered by standard batteries for field-replacement - Full size keyboard - doesn't need numpad or cursor keys/penalty box - Modern connection interfaces - USB for firmware updates, internal storage maintenance - SD Card for removable storage - reasonably durable - all ports have caps/covers, SD card is behind a panel, not sticking out, etc. - RS232 interface (for backwards compatibility) - Multiline, low power display - model T should be a minimum.. 8x40 - monochrome OK - Builtin Applications, expandable - Text Editor - File Manager - Scripting/Programming language - Terminal Program And things that might be nice to have: - Video output (composite/hdmi/vga/whatever) - Spreadsheet application? - Word processor - Printer support - Wifi support (ssh/telnet/simple web browser) - bluetooth support (serial connection, file sharing?) - built-in carry handle Anyway, to *me*, If I were to implement this from here, what this would mean is: - 3D printed or lucite/plexiglass based case with integrated carry handle - AA or LiIon battery with external charger and replaceable battery packs - ARM based CPU, underclocked - eInk monochrome display - realtime clock - BASIC or LUA based programming/scripting support - Happy Hacker-esque keyboard (google it) Thoughts? On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Clinton Reddekop <[email protected]> wrote: > I've been wondering if this would be a good fit: > http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/microcontrollers_16-bit_32-bit/msp/low_power_performance/msp432p4x/overview.page?DCMP=PPC_Google_TI&k_clickid=ea87c348-f1a4-4259-943d-911d70b39063 > > > On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 4:42 AM, Stephen Adolph <[email protected]> > wrote: >> >> nice dream indeed, but for me it always falls short when power consumption >> is considered. You may find it hard to believe but achieving a computer for >> 50 mA is pretty hard in today's technology. >> >> On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 5:11 AM, VANDEN BOSSCHE JAN >> <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I'm coming back to the dream we sometimes share: re-building the Model T >>> with current technology. >>> >>> 3-D printing gives us the opportunity to (re-)design the case. >>> >>> Cheap computers, like the one below, or a RasPi, could provide the heart. >>> Autoboot an emulation! Does VirtualT on Linux exist yet? >>> >>> Apparently, the type of display of the Model T 240x64 is still made. >>> Eg. from the page >>> http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/240x64-graphic-lcd-display-module.html ... >>> take your pick! >>> The following stands out (size, price, colour, ...) >>> http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/monochrome-STN-graphic-240x64-lcd-display_60110813146.html >>> >>> All we need to find is a keyboard. No numpad! and how to connect the >>> arrow-keys ? >>> >>> And money, of course... Crowdfunding ? >>> >>> Ah, I can dream, can't I ? >>> >>> Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus >>> Jan-80 """"" >>> @ work ( = = ) >>> --------------.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: M100 [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of >>> Hiraghm >>> Sent: dinsdag 12 mei 2015 18:29 >>> To: [email protected] >>> Subject: [M100] $9 Computer >>> >>> ZDnet had this article on this tiny successor (cousin?) to the Raspberry >>> PI. >>> [http://www.vivaqua.be/facebook.png] Rejoignez-nous sur Facebook - Volg >>> ons op Facebook >>> DISCLAIMER >>> >>> Pensez à l'environnement, n'imprimez cette page et ses annexes que si >>> c'est nécessaire. >>> >>> Ce message électronique, y compris ses annexes, est confidentiel et >>> réservé à l’attention de son destinataire. >>> Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, merci de le détruire et >>> d’en informer l’expéditeur. Toute divulgation, copie ou utilisation de ce >>> mail est dans ce cas interdite. >>> La sécurité et l'exactitude des transmissions de messages électroniques >>> ne peuvent être garanties. >>> >>> Denk aan het milieu; druk deze pagina en de bijlagen alleen af als het >>> nodig is. >>> >>> Dit e-mailbericht (inclusief zijn bijlagen) is vertrouwelijk en is >>> uitsluitend bestemd voor de geadresseerde. >>> Als dit bericht niet voor u bestemd is, wordt u verzocht het te wissen en >>> de afzender te informeren. Het is in dat geval niet toegestaan dit bericht >>> te verspreiden, te kopiëren of te gebruiken. >>> We kunnen niet garanderen dat de gegevensoverdracht via het internet >>> veilig en nauwkeurig is. >>> >>> >> > -- Scott Lawrence [email protected]
