23 Nov
2009
23 Nov
'09
1:32 p.m.
Yes, single board computers. I remembered it after I clicked send. That's
a broader term than what I'm talking about I think though.
I'm thinking something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/P3-Single-Board-Computer-700Mhz-SBC-256-Ram-NON-DOA_W0Q…
...mixed with something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Advantech-20-Slot-Backplane-11-PCI-7-ISA-1-PICMG_W0…
Or maybe something older and isa-only for use with linux or freedos and
mame. I'm worried that for the isa/pci combo boards, the distance between
the isa and pci connectors on the bridge slots might not line up.
brian
On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 3:14 PM, geoffrey oltmans <oltmansg at bellsouth.net>wrote:
Sounds like a single board computer. These type of
things are used in the
embedded market... stuff like automation, defense industries, etc.
They sell newer ones these days with PCI or PCI Express, PC/104
connections. Never used them before either.
Here's one such vendor...
http://www.emacinc.com/sbc_pc.htm
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From: Brian Lanning <brianlanning at gmail.com>
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Sent: Mon, November 23, 2009 2:52:03 PM
Subject: isa 486 computer-on-a-board type things
Hi Everyone. I have no idea what these things are called. They show up on
ebay all the time and look like entire 486 machines on a full-length 16-bit
isa card. I'm assuming these are designed to be plugged into a passive
back
plane.
I've always wanted to tinker with a computer of this design, but I haven't
had any exposure to them. Is there anything I should look for or avoid
before trying to buy one of these boards? Thanks.
brian