[Arm-netbook] 75USD A10 android USB key

Mon May 28 15:28:44 BST 2012

On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 10:04 PM, krasi gichev <krasimirr at gmail.com> wrote:

> If $49 is comparable to the offer from merimobiles (with free worldwide
> post) it will be interesting. As long as it has:
> - USB HOST for storage and HID devices like kbd and mouse, nice if have 2
> x USB host ...
> - microSD slot would be nice addition too;
> - Embedded Wifi, or (I prefer) 10/100 LAN;
> - (optional) BT will be also interesting, or some king of embedded remote
> control interface (IR) maybe - this device will definately need connection
> with keyboard and/or mouse, so have only one USB host is limiting; I know
> that some of the USB wifi modules used in A10 tablets are combo (having
> both b/g/n and BT capabilities) so it should be easy to design; Software
> side of the BT support is kind of unclear to me;
> Some king of extension interfaces, even like test points on the PCB, will
> be appreciated - probably UART, SPI, I2C, several GPIOs;
> As I already mentioned, I believe that if somebody sells simple PCB module
> or generic, low cost, extensible PCB, it will have great demand - You can
> see how much heat Olinuxino is generating. Even if the size is double, I
> don't care. I can live with b/g/n network, it makes no sense to add
> Ethernet PHY and huge connector, and than to plug cables and run them down
> the house. I (and many others) already have wifi coverage in kitchen,
> bathroom, living room, garage, garden, etc.
> You know Arduino (and whole ecosystem / clones). In fact one can't even
> set a LED without adding wire on breadboard. But in modern world it is up
> to reading one simple, colored schematic on the web to make proper
> connections. And many do this without any knowledge in electronics.
> At the end, my point is that I will love to spend $49 (multiple 5-10
> pieces) for a device that has the features of A10, but letting me expand it
> with sensors, GPIOs and so on. How about EOMA - you still need baseboard
> with PCMCIA connector to use it. How about having this connection on pcb
> test points, probably on the edge of the card. (yes, I know, signal
> integrity, but some guys are connecting SATA 1.5Gbits signals over spread
> wires of 20cm while modding IBM laptops). It might not be
> production-quality but I can live with it.
> Also, adding connectors or components can be left for advanced users. If
> your sell boards with some unpopulated connectors (like HDMI, SATA, UART,
> GPIO, SPI, I2C ...) I can benefit from saving the cost of the connector..
> You still can use the same board for the production stick (yep, it will
> increase the cost of the bare PCB because of the size). Not sure how much
> will it cost to enlarge one of the sides of the board with one dual-in-line
> connector, or even only traces to solder wires or connector,  with, let's
> say, 20 pins. Probably $1? Why not?
> It would be nice if one can find cheap, high density connector that can
> lead out multiple signals (like PCMCIA one in the EOMA). I know A10 can
> remap a lot of functions over same GPIO, so it could be used too.
>  Mele is being popular because they have routed a lot of pins and
> interfaces that general user will never take. But even only having UART
> footprint is enough to grab my attention.
> I have asked Allwinner and Wits about CPU module with A10, DRAM, FLASH and
> so on. Up to now (communication is really slow) I only know that such
> module exists, but without the AXP209. I even have price for it, but I
> cannot get simple product brief or datasheet. I hope to receive them this
> week, but if somebody knows anything more about this mistic CPU module,
> please share.
>
> Thanks, krasi. Your reply is really helpful. I let you know when their
product come out and see if it fits you.

>
> 2012/5/28 Tom Cubie <mr.hipboi at gmail.com>
>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 1:48 PM, krasi gichev <krasimirr at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> It is already available here for $73:
>>>
>>> http://www.merimobiles.com/MK802_Allwinner_A10_Android_4_0_TV_Box_2160P_HDMI_p/meri4833.htm
>>>
>>>
>> my friends is going to build such a product(without the case), A10, HDMI,
>> small size,
>> target at $49, will it be popular?
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 2012/5/24 Tom Cubie <mr.hipboi at gmail.com>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, May 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM, Benjamin Henrion <bh at udev.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/05/new-74-android-mini-computer-is-slightly-larger-than-a-thumb-drive/
>>>>>
>>>>> It is based on Allwinner A10 as well...
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, a lot of news about it recently.
>>>>
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