IRLP on Raspberry Pi

[wb4jfi at knology.net]

As a follow-up, Dave has had his Raspberry Pi IRLP node up and running since 
New Years Eve.  He just posted some directions on how to build a node to the 
IRLP group.  It probably makes sense to look at using the Pi instead of an 
older desktop computer, as the power required by the Pi will be a tiny 
fraction of the desktop.  I'm moving in that direction, as I didn't want to 
leave yet another desktop running 24/7, but a Pi is a different story.
73,
Terry


-----Original Message----- 
From: wb4jfi at knology.net
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2012 9:09 PM
To: tacos at amrad.org
Subject: IRLP on Raspberry Pi

Dave Cameron, the main honcho of IRLP is working on an IRLP implementation
using the Raspberry Pi instead of a traditional PC box.  He has the IRLP
hardware board interfaced to the Pi GPIO connector, and is making great
progress.  Talk about a lower-cost, lower-powered IRLP node if he gets it
all working.  I'm still a little concerned about the Pi's power issues, but
that may be resolved with the newer Linux distros.  I'd be glad to see this,
as I have a spare Pi and would not mind replacing my wasteful IRLP computer
with the tiny Pi.

He is also working at moving regular IRLP nodes from Centos to Debian.
73,
Terry, WB4JFI

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