chumby — Low-cost, Hackable & WiFi enabled, Oh My!
Christine Herron reports about Bunnie Huang’s low-cost, open (and hackable) computer system called chumby.
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Chumby runs on a 266MHz ARM controller, with 32MB SDRAM running at 133MHz bus speed and a six-layer board. The touchscreen is a 3.5″ TFT LCD with LED backlighting, and an ambient light sensor tells chumby when to dim its backlighting. There are stereo speakers, a headphone jack, and a power supply that can use between 6 and 14 volts. A squeeze sensor allows users to open up the case after it’s been nestled inside its soft, Tribble-like shell.