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− | *Gumstix verdex (600MHz Intel Xscale PXA270, 128MB RAM, 64MB flash) - $170USD<br> | + | * Gumstix verdex (600MHz Intel Xscale PXA270, 128MB RAM, 64MB flash) - $170USD<br> |
− | *Goliath-vx GSM/GPRS/EDGE | + | * Goliath-GPS-vx GSM/GPRS/EDGE/LCD touchscreen/audio/3D accelerometer module - $100<br> |
− | + | * microSD breakout board *[http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=544] - $15USD | |
− | + | * 480 x 272px LCD [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8335] - $70USD | |
− | microSD breakout board *[http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=544] - $15USD | + | * Battery, holder, charger circuitry - $20USD |
− | *480 x 272px LCD [http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=8335] - $70USD | + | * Case - $40USD |
− | *Battery, holder, charger circuitry - $20USD | + | * Speakers, mic - $10USD |
− | *Case - $40USD | + | * Buttons - $5USD |
− | *Speakers, mic - $10USD | + | * USB WiFi dongle (forthcoming gumstix modules will add wifi to the verdex mobo range) - $20 |
− | *Buttons - $5USD | + | |
− | The prices for the Goliath daughter cards are realeased on monday 16th July 2007, and should be around $100USD, giving a total of around $ | + | The prices for the Goliath daughter cards are realeased on monday 16th July 2007, and should be around $100USD, giving a total of around $450+, which compares with the Neo1973 at $450. |
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− | + | Capabilities wise, this compares well with the Neo - there is no accelerated graphics and the screen is smaller, but otherwise specs are the same. | |
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+ | All the modules listed have Linux kernel modules supplied by their manufacture. |
Revision as of 03:12, 16 July 2007
A number of manufacturers produce modular components suitable for embedded systems. Some of these components are suitable for a hobbyist to put together a modular phone. This page is intended as a starting-point for building an OpenMoko compatible phone.
The major problem with this approach is that the resultant phone tends to be larger than a normal phone.
This is because though they may be designed to be compact, internal connectors add lots of volume compared to a PCB, where everything can be in one unit.
Component Suppliers
Possible configuration 1
- Gumstix verdex (600MHz Intel Xscale PXA270, 128MB RAM, 64MB flash) - $170USD
- Goliath-GPS-vx GSM/GPRS/EDGE/LCD touchscreen/audio/3D accelerometer module - $100
- microSD breakout board *[1] - $15USD
- 480 x 272px LCD [2] - $70USD
- Battery, holder, charger circuitry - $20USD
- Case - $40USD
- Speakers, mic - $10USD
- Buttons - $5USD
- USB WiFi dongle (forthcoming gumstix modules will add wifi to the verdex mobo range) - $20
The prices for the Goliath daughter cards are realeased on monday 16th July 2007, and should be around $100USD, giving a total of around $450+, which compares with the Neo1973 at $450.
Capabilities wise, this compares well with the Neo - there is no accelerated graphics and the screen is smaller, but otherwise specs are the same.
All the modules listed have Linux kernel modules supplied by their manufacture.