Posts Tagged ‘xp’
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Challenges Working With Embedded Devices
I’ve been busy working with on the new version of Myro:Home which will run on the 8″ in-wall touchscreen panels. My original plan was to have the same “downloadable” software being able to run on these types of panels, however, the truth is that these panels need special care in order to bring the best performance and stability. I’ve chosen Windows XP Embedded as the OS and can get everything running very quickly. Now, I’m working on adding in specific hooks to the hardware to take advantage of controlling the “bare metal” like LCD and GPIO. Since these devices are not full powered desktop PC’s where you can be a bit less strict using CPU cycles, you cannot afford running things that aren’t necessary. Heat is the biggest problem and when you put panels in walls where ventilation is an issue, you need to use less powerful (less heat producing) architecture.
In the end, I feel I will have a very powerful home control solution that is cost-effective and very competitive!
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Friday, April 24th, 2009
Myro Control’s 8″ In-wall Touchscreen
I just received a demo 8″ touchscreen panel for Myro:Home. I’m creating a custom Windows XP Embedded version that will run Myro:Home. I’ll still be offering the software only version, which has been receiving great reviews, but for custom installers that want a complete system — this will be the solution.
More to come, stay tuned!
P.S. It still has the protection plastic on the bezel…
Update: XPe build is ready to move onto SSD
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Samsung Q1b Hacked with SSD and XP Embedded
I had an old Samsung Q1b laying around, I ripped out the 1.8″ Hitachi HD, replaced it with a 1gb SSD by Apacer. Then I created a custom build of XPe which boots up into Myro:Home. Here’s a video of the results.
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