| old designs: Linux SBC computer [message #8462] |
Tue, 13 April 2021 03:40 |
lynchaj
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I found another couple of board projects buried in my archive. The first one is the Linux-SBC project (aka Derpy) which never took off. There is a developmental page here:
https://www.retrobrewcomputers.org/doku.php?id=dev:boards:li nux-sbc:start
the plan was to use an integrated chipset and a 486 to make a standalone Linux capable SBC using a full length 16 bit ISA board. It could also be plugged into an ISA backplane to control a bussed system. The project got pretty far along in its design but never really took root so it was abandoned.
In addition, the was a complimentary project for a general IO board to go along with Derpy called CarrotTop. It had SVGA, Ethernet, USB, and some other peripherals with the theory being the Linux-SBC (Derpy) along with the IO board (CarrotTop) would plug into a backplane and form a complete system. Again, this board got pretty far along in its design but died a quiet death due to lack of interest.
At this point I don't think anyone is going to revive these projects however they would serve as a good source of KiCAD templates and parts for other projects. Most of the Linux and advanced OS work here is done on the 68K side with a little NS32 and almost none on the Intel x86
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