Need help with embedded linux device

nabeelakhtar · 12-24-2004, 10:21 AM

I want to make an application that will
1)run on linux embedded OS
2)will need 802.11 card
3)will need an interface with console and keypad.
For these requirnment i want a suitable microcontroller or development kit
or something on those lines, but i have no idea what will suit my
requirnment as i have a limitation of around $100-120 per device.
Is there a solution for my requirnments?
thank you
Nabeel

J.W. · 12-24-2004, 03:22 PM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux - Laptop and Handheld and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

Given the nature of the questions, this appears to be better suited in the Laptops/Handheld forum. -- J.W.

2Gnu · 12-24-2004, 06:18 PM

Like this: http://www.soekris.com/
And one of these: http://www.netgate.com/product_info....products_id=90
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nabeelakhtar · 12-25-2004, 12:12 AM

this can be an option, but i was wondering if i could develop a custom hardware which require minimum interfacing. for example i can work on PIC micro controllers but i have worry about writing drivers for each an every thing.
So if i can get a microcontroller supporting linux and has some standard drivers for I/O and wireless cards then i can simply assemble it and write my app on it.
I can do that with a PC on board, but i think that will be an over kill and i need to make it veryportable.
comments??