10-15-2020, 04:36 PM
I wouldn't make it a single device but a class of device with the aim of much greater modularity.
For instance, build it all around a single board with a range of housings such as 5, 7 and 10 inch screens with interchangeable lenses and / or covers allowing for:
For instance, build it all around a single board with a range of housings such as 5, 7 and 10 inch screens with interchangeable lenses and / or covers allowing for:
- Pocket linux tablet / ereader
- MP3/Ogg/Flac player/internet radio player
- 7inch netbook (for when you don't want to lug around a full laptop but do need to write/take notes)
- POS device
- Warehouse/stock checking device/QR code reader
- Interchangeable lenses for various sizes of smart camera
- the list could go on and on
All made to be accessible and interchangeable to fit your needs proving that open source/hardware can be affordable, easy to use and environmentally friendly.