Re: wanted, DC-powered low consumption systems

On 10/15/2010 4:04 PM, David Lesher wrote:
I'm seeking a low power PC chassis, with a DC power supply. It will run from
a battery string, likely 28vdc, for various home mgmt functions.

Suggestions/experienced welcomed.

28 VDC? That's an odd voltage to find around the home.

How about 5VDC or 12VDC or 120VAC? If so, Plug computers which use
around 4 Watts at 5VDC internally (SheevaPlug) to around 8-10 Watts
at 5 or 12 VDC (GuruPlug and Open RD Client, respectively).

Here's some pics of my Plugs:

<http://thadlabs.com/PIX/SheevaPlug_first.jpg>
<http://thadlabs.com/PIX/SheevaPlug_labelled.jpg>
<http://thadlabs.com/PIX/SheevaPlug_underside.jpg>
<http://thadlabs.com/PIX/Sheevaplug_Webmin.jpg>
<http://thadlabs.com/PIX/SheevaPlug_ext_HD.jpg>
<http://thadlabs.com/PIX/SheevaPlug_GuruPlug.jpg>

An interesting variant is the OpenRD-Client which can be seen at the
following URL (be sure to click [Front Panel] and [Back Panel] on that
page to see the myriad connections):

<http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/t-openrdcdetails.aspx>

The SheevaPlugs run Ubuntu or Fedora typically, Debian on the
GuruPlugs, and anything on the Open RD client.

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