[Gumstix-users] Beginners Info

[Jeff F. <sf...@fc...>]

Hi guys,

I've just been given a task which I believe a gumstix will be ideal for.

We've got a lockable set of draws which, rather than using a key to be
locked with, there is a RS232 interface available. Currently the draws are
connected to the desk PC they are next to, however we would like to
detatch them and just provide an ethernet interface.

The basic gumstix connex 200 and etherstix with tweener or waysmall (for
RSR232) looks like the most suitable hardware.

If I was doing this on a desktop PC, I would use Tomcat as a webserver and
RXTX to communicate to the serial port. Although Java may be portable to
the gumstix (I've read people saying they have, but not found any
downloads yet) I very much doubt tomcat will be.

Can anyone provide any comments/suggestions for this idea?

Regards,

-Jeff Fern