Linux SBC recommendations

Linux SBC recommendations

[Greg Lee]

I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
requirements for the SBC are:

1) Low cost (<$100)
2) Runs Linux
3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor okay

I previously assumed that I would use the Gumstix Vertex-Pro boards,
but cost is a limiting factor on this project and precludes using
these boards.

What low-cost SBCs has the Linux Embedded community used with success?

Greg

Re: Linux SBC recommendations

[Belisko Marek]

Hi,


On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 9:50 PM, Greg Lee <greg@gregandsarah.org> wrote:
> I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
> project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
> requirements for the SBC are:
>
> 1) Low cost (<$100)
> 2) Runs Linux
> 3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
> 4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
> mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
> 5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
> 6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor okay
>
> I previously assumed that I would use the Gumstix Vertex-Pro boards,
> but cost is a limiting factor on this project and precludes using
> these boards.
My favourite for low cost boards: http://glomationinc.com/

You can find many other at: http://elinux.org/Board_and_Chip_Vendors

>
> What low-cost SBCs has the Linux Embedded community used with success?
>
> Greg
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thanks,

Marek

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Re: Linux SBC recommendations

[Charles Manning]

On Monday 01 December 2008 09:50:49 Greg Lee wrote:
> I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
> project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
> requirements for the SBC are:
>
> 1) Low cost (<$100)
> 2) Runs Linux
> 3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
> 4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
> mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
> 5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
> 6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor
> okay
>
> I previously assumed that I would use the Gumstix Vertex-Pro boards,
> but cost is a limiting factor on this project and precludes using
> these boards.
>
> What low-cost SBCs has the Linux Embedded community used with success?

It generally depends on other requirements too.

I would consider re-targeting a Linksys WRT54G or similar.

-- CHarles

Re: Linux SBC recommendations

[Ian Braithwaite]

"Greg Lee" <greg@gregandsarah.org> wrote:
> I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
> project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
> requirements for the SBC are:
>
> 1) Low cost (<$100)
> 2) Runs Linux
> 3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
> 4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
> mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
> 5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
> 6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor okay

I'm not sure what you mean with (5), but
 http://www.omnima.co.uk/store/catalog/Embedded-controller-p-16140.html
seems a good match otherwise, not least on price.

I'm using one as a USB printer/scanner network server, and a second as a
home gateway/firewall.

regards,
Ian

Re: Linux SBC recommendations

[Aras Vaichas]

Greg Lee wrote:
> I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
> project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
> requirements for the SBC are:
>
> 1) Low cost (<$100)
> 2) Runs Linux
> 3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
> 4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
> mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
> 5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
> 6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor okay
>
> I previously assumed that I would use the Gumstix Vertex-Pro boards,
> but cost is a limiting factor on this project and precludes using
> these boards.
>
> What low-cost SBCs has the Linux Embedded community used with success?
>   
Might not be what you are looking for, but I've been buying up the first 
generation of EEE PCs to use as a controller for some robots.

The EEE PC 4G model gives you Wifi, Ethernet, 3x USB host, SD card, 
keyboard, webcam, LCD screen, audio in, audio out. Old models only cost 
a couple hundred $ (depending on your currency).

There's nothing like having a screen and keyboard on an embedded Linux 
machine to make your life that little bit easier.

Aras


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Re: Linux SBC recommendations

[Marco Stornelli]

Hi Greg,

I suggest you this board:

http://www.atmel.com/dyn/products/tools_card.asp?tool_id=4102

It's very cheaper, sometimes ago I bought it for 65 Euro. However it
hasn't got an host USB port, but only a device one.

Regards,

Marco

Greg Lee ha scritto:
> I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
> project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
> requirements for the SBC are:
> 
> 1) Low cost (<$100)
> 2) Runs Linux
> 3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
> 4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
> mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
> 5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
> 6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor okay
> 
> I previously assumed that I would use the Gumstix Vertex-Pro boards,
> but cost is a limiting factor on this project and precludes using
> these boards.
> 
> What low-cost SBCs has the Linux Embedded community used with success?
> 
> Greg
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