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| The question is then to locate the relevant Linux version and hope that it works well enough: |
| The question is then to locate the relevant Linux version and hope that it works well enough. |
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| * OpenWrt, DD-Wrt to handle WRT routers, WD Netcenter and a host of small NAS and routers. |
| * [OpenWrt|http://openwrt.org], [DD-Wrt|http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index] to handle WRT routers, WD Netcenter and a host of small NAS and routers. |
| * [Android] which is Linux-based |
| * see also [Linux for gadgets] |
| * see also [Alternative Firmwares] |
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| !! Shorting the stack |
| Another possibility is to avoid running software on the reused gadget as much as possible. |
| For instance, we can use the device as a [dumb terminal|Remote terminal solutions] and run the software on another machine. |
| Or the gadget may have existing software that lets it share its devices (SMB fileserver, export USB over Ethernet, web service to collect sensor values etc.) |
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| On can get parts out of an old gadget or build a system using it. |
| One can get parts out of an old gadget or build a system using it. |
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| Old gadgets can be part of a DIY [projects|Gadget Oriented projects]. To help with that, a database of projects and a database of gadgets can be useful to help match old gadgets with projects. |
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| !! Planning ahead |
| When buying new gadgets we have the opportunity to prepare for future reuse. |
| Here are criteria of reuse that should be optimized |
| * connectivity: buy hardware with more connectivity options (USB slave/host, bluetooth, wifi etc.) |
| * software: buy hardware with Linux support or a native stack that is open |
| * features: buy hardware with interesting features (camera, thermometer, barometer, GPS etc.) |
| * maintenance: buy hardware where parts can be replaced (e.g. battery) |
| * ruggedness: buy hardware that is more susceptible to resist a long time (e.g. Gorilla glass for screen, fewer parts etc.) |
| * popularity: target devices that are popular, especially popular among geeks. That way a wealth of hacks and parts should be available when you start repurposing the gadget. |
| Let's try to [assess a couple gadgets|Gadget evaluation sheet 1] |
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