Monday, October 19, 2009

Dunfield Development Services

Dunfield Development Services

  • DDS Product Support Files
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  • DDS Projects and Hardware Designs
  • Third Party files Relating to DDS Products

Products

The Handy Board - The Cricket Robotics Controller

The Handy Board - The Cricket Robotics Controller

The Handy Board - The Cricket - Robotics Controller

The Handy Board is a 6811-based microcontroller system that lets you build mobile robots for educational, hobbyist, and industrial purposes. People use the Handy Board to run robot design courses and competitions at the university and high school level, build robots for fun, and control industrial devices. This site is the home page and resource center for users of the Handy Board.

The Cricket is a tiny robotics controlleris much smaller than the Handy Board, weighing only a few ounces.

  • can control two motors and can accept two sensors, plus it has an expansion port for additional devices.
  • has a built-in infra-red port, so Crickets can communicate with each other.
  • is powered by four AA batteries.
  • is programmed using "Cricket Logo," a version of the powerful, yet easy-to-learn Logo language.

Friday, October 16, 2009

NG 6462 - Xtreme PC from Chip PC

NG 6462 - Xtreme PC from Chip PC

Optimized for Server-Based Computing, very low power consumption, thin client for enterprises.

"This product was designed and built for high- security applications that require low-emanations and secured protocols as standard..."

NG 6462 - Xtreme PC from Chip PC

Features Include -

Fiber-Optic Network Interface Featuring internal 10/100Base-FX fiber-optic LAN interface and advanced hardware IPSec engine.

PC/SC PKI Smart Card Reader/Writer featuring high security by requiring the insertion of a PKI Smart Card and authentication in front of the server

Very Low Power Consumption (5W max)

from Chip PC

fit-PC2 - power-efficient Intel Atom PC

fit-PC2 - power-efficient Intel Atom PC

"fit-PC2 is designed around the Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz and the ultra low power Intel US15W system controller hub,....runs Windows XP or Ubuntu Linux at just 6W and to play full HD 1080p H.264 video using less than 7W."

fit-PC2 - power-efficient Intel Atom PC

Some Specs

  • fit-PC2 - power-efficient Intel Atom PC
  • 1GB DDR2-533 on-board
  • Internal bay for 2.5" SATA HDD
  • 1000 BaseT Ethernet - 802.11g WLAN
  • 8W at full CPU load
  • 6 USB 2.0 High Speed ports

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Bug Labs - Modular Stackable Embedded Computer

Bug Labs - Modular Stackable Embedded Computer

BUGbase is a fully programmable computer, with a CPU, RAM, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, USB, Ethernet, micro-SD and serial interfaces, and a small LCD with button controls.

Bug Labs - Modular Stackable Embedded Computer

BUGbee is a low-power radio module based on the 802.15.4 protocol, perfect for creating a personal area network (PAN) for machine-to-machine (M2M), home automation and intelligent grid applications.

BUGvonHippel is a breakout module to which you can connect sensors, wires, and USB devices. This module is named after Dr. Eric von Hippel of MIT who wrote the book Democratizing Innovation.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Linutop - Low Power Thin Web Client

Linutop - Low Power Thin Web Client

"Linutop is delivered with free standard ready-to-use Linux software: Firefox, Open Office, VLC Media player... and can be easily customized with additional software.

Linutop implements the latest computer power saving technologies. With less than 8 watts of power consumption it is one of the most energy efficient on the market.

The Linutop system can be locked by a password, so it can't be altered by virus or mishap.

Linutop was awarded the TIC21 price for sustainable innovation 2007"

Low Power Green Consumer Computers - Aleutia

Low Power Green Consumer Computers - Aleutia

Affordable low power desktops and servers.Green computers.

Low Power Green Consumer Computers - Aleutia

"A small Form Factor PC uses 100-150 Watts. A laptop, 20-30W. The E3 averages 5W, with 6W power draw at peak and yet delivers basic computer functionality (word processing, light web browsing)."

Some Specs -
  • Size: 115 x 115 x 24 mm (4.5″ x 4.5″ x 1.0″) Width x Depth x Height
  • Processor: MSTI PDX-600 1.0GHz, 400MHz FSB
  • Chipset: Via CN700 North Bridge + VT8237R Plus South Bridge
  • Memory: 256MB DDR2 SODIMM 400MHz.
  • Ethernet: Realtek RLT8100C 10/100Mbps
  • WLAN: Engenius NET-EL-NMP-8602