10-10-2020, 03:24 AM
> Do we need both a front and back camera on the PineCom? In fact, do we need any cameras at all?
The camera's are fine, please keep them
> Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?
Yes, since it's an iot-ish device, it might sense to add more sensors like barometer/humidity
> Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?
Since it doesn't have the modem, it's probably a good idea to have a gps chip in it. Considering you might want to use this device for hiking in places where there's no cell coverage. Stuff like meshtastic already integrates GPS
> Should we include SPI flash?
Yes, it would make it easier for operating systems to discern between the pinephone and the pinecom
> We’re currently thinking of using a 5” LCD panel for the PineCom; what do you think about this - is there a reason to go bigger or smaller?
4.5" - 5" would be ideal, even if the device has to be thicker because of it.
The camera's are fine, please keep them
> Should we bring over all sensors present on the PinePhone? If so, which do you think we can do without?
Yes, since it's an iot-ish device, it might sense to add more sensors like barometer/humidity
> Should the device feature a GPS (and compass) or are those features redundant in this type of device?
Since it doesn't have the modem, it's probably a good idea to have a gps chip in it. Considering you might want to use this device for hiking in places where there's no cell coverage. Stuff like meshtastic already integrates GPS
> Should we include SPI flash?
Yes, it would make it easier for operating systems to discern between the pinephone and the pinecom
> We’re currently thinking of using a 5” LCD panel for the PineCom; what do you think about this - is there a reason to go bigger or smaller?
4.5" - 5" would be ideal, even if the device has to be thicker because of it.