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Odroid-U3 Computer

Ok so many things have changed recently with ex-builder. when V4 is released we are not specifically confined to windows in order to run our robots. A while back there was a small computer mentioned but was written off because it only ran android and linux. However now i think it may be a great option for someone trying to run an onboard computer! its only $60 too...

Thread where it was mentioned:

ez-robot thread

website to company:

computer link

i could be completely wrong in thinking this could work... but for the price i really hope that it does! :D

Specifications:

Processor Samsung Exynos4412 Prime Cortex-A9 Quad Core 1.7Ghz with 1MB L2 cache Memory 2048MB(2GB) LP-DDR2 880Mega data rate 3D Accelerator Mali-400 Quad Core 440MHz Video supports 1080p via HDMI cable(H.264+AAC based MP4 container format) Video Out micro HDMI connector Audio Standard 3.5mm headphone jack HDMI Digital LAN 10/100Mbps Ethernet with RJ-45 Jack ( Auto-MDIX support) USB2.0 Host High speed standard A type connector x 3 ports USB2.0 Device ADB/Mass storage(Micro USB) Display HDMI monitor Storage (Option) MicroSD Card Slot eMMC module socket Power (Option) 5V 2A Power System Software Linux : Xubuntu 13.10 or latest version Android : u-boot 2010.12, Kernel 3.0.x, Android 4.x Full source code is available now. PCB Size 83 x 48 mm Weight 48g including the heat sink


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#1  

This is interesting! You could put the ARC app on the android software.

#2  

That's what I'm thinking as well! the only concern I had was if we could program the ARC app/project to open on startup....

#4  

that's perfect eek I will have to try it with the app version we have now.

#5  

Just pointing this out but there are hundreds of android "pc" devices and also android TV devices that are very small and will run ARC. I would recommend you get one of at least 1.0ghz dual core cpu if not a quad core.

#6  

Will these android "pc" devices run a Voice recognition app as well.....Are we saying goodbye to windows OS?

#7  

Not just yet I robot , windows has more power and will handle much more going on at one time. Plus it can run 5 boards at once for either a complicated project or up to 5 individual ones.

#8  

And windows is still required to actually program your project... I believe the android app can only "run" the project