From: Adam 

http://perso.orange.fr/pascal.brisset/chromicro/doc/chromicro.html

& sh*tloads of the servo controllers come ready to go for linux.

Adam


Adam wrote:
> My plans for a pc/wifi/gprs etc plane comes closer....
>
> http://linitx.com/product_info.php?products_id=823
>
> "This is the new offering from GloabalSat that includes the high
> performance SiRF Star III Chipset.
>
> The Globalsat BU-353 USB SirfStar III GPS Receiver is suitable for a
> wide variety of applications that require a magnetic mount which is
> fully waterproof. With a non-slip base and compact design, the BU353 is
> completely self-contained and waterproof. It has the very latest SiRF
> Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive a high
> degree of GPS accuracy.
>
> Typical application can include marine environment, aviation, commercial
> use such as hgv lorry, police cars and utility vehicles and buses. The
> extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing to your PC behind
> headliners and side panels and terminates to a USB connector for
> interfacing with your PC or laptop. "
>
> &
>
> look at home many USB servo controllers are now coming onto the market.....
>
>
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=usb+servo&btnG=Google+Search&meta=
>
> e.g.
>
> http://www.pololu.com/products/pololu/0390/
>
> "Feature summary
>
>     * Control 16 R/C hobby servos
>     * Dual USB and UART interface
>     * Independent speed and range for each servo
>     * 0.5-microsecond resolution
>     * 50 Hz update rate
>     * Upgradable firmware
>     * Small size of 1.9"x1.0" "
>
>
> So....GPS....check.....webcam...check..wireless
> networking....check.....servo controller...check...
>
> mobo....
>
> http://linitx.com/product_info.php?cPath=12_129&products_id=923
>
> "Measuring a mere 12cm x 12cm and debuting the highly efficient VIA Luke
> processor, which integrates the latest generation VIA Eden-N processor
> with the VIA CN400 North Bridge, the VIA EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX
> mainboard provides an unequalled visual experience for smart digital
> media and mobile entertainment devices."
>
> Check.......
>
> Mount a USB solid state storage device & go buy an RC plane kit......
>
> Adam

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