From: Jon M. <jm...@rm...> - 2005-01-04 19:59:22
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So what will the etherstix be like: Will it be the same size as the first two gumstixs? If not, how big? How much more will it cost? An ethernet based product probably doesn't care as much about power, will the sdrams run at full 133Mhz? What will the connectors have out on them (hirose still?), ethernet? compactflash? Will the etherstix and gumstix be fairly software compatible? (I assume yes) What if I want to combine my gumstix-f with an etherstix via serial ports, is there a nice way without using the bulky DIN connectors? And the biggest question of all, when can we buy it? (roughly speaking) |
From: Craig H. <cr...@hu...> - 2005-01-04 21:11:15
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On Jan 4, 2005, at 11:57 AM, Jon Mayo wrote: > So what will the etherstix be like: There will probably be an official announcement real soon, but... > Will it be the same size as the first two gumstixs? If not, how big? There's a new Gumstix mainboard (rev G) which has a new connector on the opposite side from the existing one. This new connector brings out the PXA bus lines and some other stuff, thereby allowing high-speed peripherals like ethernet, CF, etc. > How much more will it cost? Not a lot more for the base gumstix; for pricing on the ethernet buddy board, you'll have to wait and see :) It'll be quite reasonable though. > An ethernet based product probably doesn't care as much about power, > will the sdrams run at full 133Mhz? We're using the same 133-MHz capable part for SDRAM on the gumstix-G as on the -F. Both can be run at 133MHz. > What will the connectors have out on them (hirose still?), ethernet? > compactflash? identical hirose connector in the same physical location on one side, and the new 92-pin G connector on the flip side. So you can have your existing buddies on the old connector and add in new high-speed cards on the other side, making a gumsandwich. The gumstix-G is physically the same size as the old gumstix. The ethernet buddy should fit in the same footprint, but is quite tall because of the height of the ethernet connector. Final dimensions info will be forthcoming shortly. > Will the etherstix and gumstix be fairly software compatible? (I > assume yes) Yes. > What if I want to combine my gumstix-f with an etherstix via serial > ports, is there a nice way without using the bulky DIN connectors? You could use breakout SMT boards on both stix and just solder wires between them, or something like that. > And the biggest question of all, when can we buy it? (roughly speaking) Roughly speaking, before the end of the month. C |