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Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« on: December 22, 2010, 12:35:45 PM »
I've got a bug up my arse about building a tiny intel motherboard into an A1200 case with a Keyrah to allow use of the original keyboard/mouse/joystick. All of the boards I have found either have too large a footprint, or have big heat sinks on top which make them too deep. So, does anyone know of any tiny boards which would run AROS? On board TV out would be a bonus, if supported by AROS, though this isn't a must.

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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2010, 02:46:05 PM »
Cheers guys. Looks like I'll have to contact Mini-ITX.com and see if they can let me know the lowest profile compatible board. Alternatively I might butcher a laptop :hammer:

As for the keyboard, wouldn't a Keyrah do the trick?
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2010, 02:57:23 PM »
@mfilos
Do you know whether the board in that system would fit inside an A1200 housing?
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2010, 03:18:35 PM »
Quote from: bloodline;600755
Butchering a laptop might be the most economic idea (ironically),  you can pick them up cheap on eBay... Cheaper with a broken screen (which you won't need)... Keyrah looks like it will do the job... Though I have no experience with one.


Since getting my iPad, my ageing first gen MacBook has seen little use... Maybe I'll take out the mobo and see if it fits...
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2010, 03:34:38 PM »
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As far as I saw, the iMica uses the Intel® D945GCLF2 mobo. I used to have this mobo 1 year ago (nowadays I'm using an ION instead for my HTPC needs) and it's a standard 17x17mm mini itx board.
http://www.mini-itx.com/reviews/atoms/default.asp?page=6

I would be shocked if the mobo didn't fit such a huge case like A500s... but I can't tell for sure.


Thanks... As I said it's the height rather than the footprint area which is likely to be a problem, as the A1200 housing is quite low profile. I'll check the height of the board and see if it would fit.
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2010, 04:15:32 PM »
Quote from: mfilos;600767

I believe you won't have an issues since the height issues you're gonna have is only from the CPU or Chipset heatsink that can be changed for a lower profile in worst case scenario+fan :)

Good idea... Can you get flatter heatsinks with a large surface area?

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Keep us posted mate, it's indeed a nice project \o/

Will do, though I don't anticipate doing much with this for a while as funds are short!
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2010, 05:42:52 PM »
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Hi,

am i allowed to suggest buying the board from Steven http://www.clusteruk.com ?
He is helping a lot and needs every send. He spend a lot time, enthusiasm and money. Just my 2 cents....

Of course, you're allowed to suggest anything you like, as long as the board fits ;)

Edit - corrected horrifying "your/you're" typo.
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2010, 05:48:25 PM »
Quote from: trekiej;600785
1U rack mounts use a muffin fan. It is low profile.
I am sorry, I do not know if it would work.


Thanks for the suggestion - I'll add it to my list of things to look in to :)
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2010, 08:19:46 PM »
That's awesome, Thanks Jim. Is there a compatibility list anywhere I can use to work out which of these is compatible with AROS?
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2010, 12:46:40 PM »
@bloodline
Thanks for the link. I'll try making a model of the board from the dimensions on the site and try to fit it inside an A1200 case. I'll also post on freecycle for a laptop wth a broken screen, as I really can't afford to spend much on this project, and really don't want to wreck my MacBook.
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2010, 02:43:16 PM »
@bloodline
Do you know if there's a list of compatible laptops, or at least chipsets so I can find a compatible laptop?

@paolone
Thanks for confirming the Keyrah will work. As for mounting the board outside the A1200, well the whole point is to make it look and function as much like an A1200 as possible, so I'd rather mount everything inside.
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2010, 03:12:26 PM »
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I've got an old Compaq with a broken screen you are welcome to have mate.

It's a Pentium III era model.


That's amazingly generous... thanks! Could you let me know the model please so I can check it's compatible?
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2010, 04:50:11 PM »
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No problem at all, if I can't do a good turn at Christmas when can I do one? :)

TBH I can't think of any other time of year when such behaviour would be appropriate ;)

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I'll dig it out later tonight once the little one has gone to bed and find out the model number and specs.

Finding the charger will be the greatest mission!

Please don't go to huge amounts of trouble! I would hate to think of you digging through the loft for hours! If you can lay your hand on it fairly easily then I will be extremely grateful, but don't put your back out over it ;)
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2010, 04:51:25 PM »
Quote from: bloodline;601264
Maplin do "universal" charger, might be worth a shot.

@Nicholas that was a generous offer! I can't wait to see what Moto does with it :)


Universal charger might do the trick. Hopefully I can get this project off the ground fairly soon once I've got the mobo and an A1200 case!
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Re: Tiniest AROS-compatible mobo?
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2010, 08:20:56 AM »
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According to the missus "It's in the back room".

Which means box shifting, I'll get back to you by boxing day. lol


No worries mate, whenever you can get round to it! Thanks!
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