Dual Core Intel Atom Mini-ITX add-in planned for a Hack In Progress:
I've had an ongoing project using a Compaq Portable II as a "keep it in the trunk" peripheral setup for HP_Mini. So far I've gutted it to fit a Card Reader/USB breakout panel, and a 17" 1280 x 1024 HP LCD Monitor into the side of the internal frame for use in portrait mode with the unit sitting on its side. There would be a removable clear cover with a bulge at the top in its current iteration. Maybe I'll find a better LCD candidate with a smaller frame/bezel that won't require the bulge by the time I start fooling around with it again.
I ripped the original 5.25" FDD so all that remains is the mounting frame and flip up cover door. That'll require a slot-loading DVD to be sourced
I've also hacked the original KBD into a custom layout that'd be usable with the CPQP2 or as a stand alone with any other computer. I've got several controllers to choose from, just need to do the switch matrix.
A vacuum-formed CRT Face door will hide a couple of removable drive bays and whatever else I can cram in there behind it. The plexi will be back painted with the ubuntu logo on a black background.
Fitting it with a Dual Core Intel Atom Mini-ITX board I've been scoping out would make it an ubuntu running, stand-alone sewing machine luggable. This configuration will likely still leave room for, the originally planned, Mac Mini to be stuffed in there somewhere as well.
I've had an ongoing project using a Compaq Portable II as a "keep it in the trunk" peripheral setup for HP_Mini. So far I've gutted it to fit a Card Reader/USB breakout panel, and a 17" 1280 x 1024 HP LCD Monitor into the side of the internal frame for use in portrait mode with the unit sitting on its side. There would be a removable clear cover with a bulge at the top in its current iteration. Maybe I'll find a better LCD candidate with a smaller frame/bezel that won't require the bulge by the time I start fooling around with it again.
I ripped the original 5.25" FDD so all that remains is the mounting frame and flip up cover door. That'll require a slot-loading DVD to be sourced
I've also hacked the original KBD into a custom layout that'd be usable with the CPQP2 or as a stand alone with any other computer. I've got several controllers to choose from, just need to do the switch matrix.
A vacuum-formed CRT Face door will hide a couple of removable drive bays and whatever else I can cram in there behind it. The plexi will be back painted with the ubuntu logo on a black background.
Fitting it with a Dual Core Intel Atom Mini-ITX board I've been scoping out would make it an ubuntu running, stand-alone sewing machine luggable. This configuration will likely still leave room for, the originally planned, Mac Mini to be stuffed in there somewhere as well.