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- while i'm targetting the small factor, i do also have to consider what the majority of users will require in order for me to make back what it will cost me. for that reason, i think more people would be interested in buying if it had integrated ethernet.
now, regarding some more details, first.. if anyone has suggestions as to what they like/don't like, please post or message me - it will only help development of this project. and as usual, my hardware is all open-source, so it can benefit the community too.
- i am targeting a 3x1" form factor right now, and it will include everything on board to boot a fully functional uclinux system from powerup. this will likely include ethernet and an mmc slot.
- power efficient, so use with batteries is now possible.
- cyclone ii fpga
- one .1" prototyping header for easy access to signals, and then two high-speed connectors for docking.
the docking is the expandable part of the project - i have many ideas for docking addons... such as creating a carrier board for multiple modules on a shared bus, enabling multiprocessor communication. or an addon board that will turn the base module into a router... and as you just mentioned, vga is another possibility. the addons are where the flexibility comes in, so if anyone has any suggestions, throw them out there!
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