diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d31defd..170d310 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ -#COTS MBC +COTS MBC +======== Process: Components Off the Shelf @@ -7,81 +8,115 @@ Designation: Main Battle Computer Purpose: High-power portable computing with meso-scale build transparency and hardware hackability. -Priorities: (From High to Low) +# Priorities +From High to Low: -0 - Commercially Available Components +0. Commercially Available Components +1. Performance +2. Input/Output Devices +3. Battery Life +4. Aesthetics +5. Mass -1 - Performance +# Parts Manifest -2 - Input/Output Devices +## Key -3 - Battery Life +**P** — Preferred -4 - Aesthetics +**A** — Adequate -5 - Mass +**O** — Optional -Parts Manifest: +**U** — Unranked -P = Preferred A = Adequate O = Optional U = Unranked +## Compute Unit -Compute Unit: -Sources: -https://www.zotac.com/product/mini_pcs/zbox-e-series/all -http://www.gigabyte.com/fileupload/microsite/363/images/pro.html +Decision made -(P) Gigabyte Brix Pro GB-BXi7-4770R [0] -(P) Zotac ZBOX-EI750-U [1] +ntel NUC Skull Canyon NUC6i7KYK kit with 6th gen. Intel Core i7 +processor, M.2 SSD Compatible, Dual DDR4 Memory Max 32GB with Intel +Iris Pro graphics, Thunderbolt 3, No OS, Windows 10 Compatible, 45W +TDP -[0] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856164012 -[1] http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856173087 +Price: 649.99 USD -Price: USD 600 - 800 +## Memory: -Memory: +Decision made -(P) 16 (8 x 2) GiB 1600 MHz DDR3 +G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 32GB (2 x 16G) 260-Pin DDR4 SO-DIMM DDR4 2133 +(PC4 17000) Laptop Memory Model F4-2133C15D-32GRS32 GiB DDR4 -Price: USD 100 - 120 +Price: 159.99 USD -Storage: +## Storage: -(P) 256 GiB mSATA SSD +Decision made -Price: USD USD 100 - 150 +SAMSUNG 950 PRO M.2 512GB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 Internal Solid State +Drive (SSD) MZ-V5P512BW512 GB m.2 SSD, Samsung NVMe -Power: +Price: 317.99 USD -(P) x2 Tenergy 12.8V 7Ah LiFePO4 Rechargeable Battery [2] -(P) Tenergy 12.8V (4S) LiFePO4 Battery Pack Charger [3] +## Screen: -[2] http://www.all-battery.com/Tenergy12.8V7AhLiFePO4RechargeableBattery-31382.aspx +Current choice -[3] http://www.all-battery.com/Tenergy14-6V4S4ALiFePO4BatteryCharger-01386.aspx +Adafruit Qualia 9.7" DisplayPort Monitor - 2048x1536 Resolution -Price: USD 320 - 350 +Price: 224.95 -Input: +Possible alternative -(P) Ducky Mini 60% Mechanical Keyboard [4] +[2560 * 1600 3x2 LCD Screen](http://www.aliexpress.com/item/for-Thinkpad-new-x1-carBon-lp140qh1-spa2-spb1-2560-1600-lcd-screen/32472051045.html?ws_ab_test=201526_4,201527_1_71_72_73_74_75,201409_3) -[4] http://www.duckychannel.com.tw/en/ducky-mini/ +Price: 100-150 USD -Price: USD 100 - 150 +## Main Power: -Screen: +**P** [x2 Tenergy 12.8V 7Ah LiFePO4 Rechargeable Battery](http://www.all-battery.com/Tenergy12.8V7AhLiFePO4RechargeableBattery-31382.aspx) -(P) 2560 * 1600 3x2 LCD Screen [5] +**P** [Tenergy 12.8V (4S) LiFePO4 Battery Pack Charger](http://www.all-battery.com/Tenergy14-6V4S4ALiFePO4BatteryCharger-01386.aspx) -[5] http://www.aliexpress.com/item/for-Thinkpad-new-x1-carBon-lp140qh1-spa2-spb1-2560-1600-lcd-screen/32472051045.html?ws_ab_test=201526_4,201527_1_71_72_73_74_75,201409_3 +Price: 320-350 USD -Price: USD 100 - 150 +## Screen Power: -Case: -Custom Metal +[TBA] -Price: (?) USD 200 - 300 +Price: [TBA] -Total Cost Least Upper Bound: +## Charge circuit: -(P) USD 2020 +DC-DC converter + +Battery Management System (akin to e-bike?) + +[TBA] + +Price: [TBA] + +## Keyboard Input: + +**P** Custom Axiom gull-wing split 44-key mechanical keyboard + +Price: 100-150 USD + +## Audio I/O + +Combo audio jack microphone/headphone headset + +Speakers (?) + +Price: [TBA] + +## Case + +Pelican 1400/1450 + +Price: 75-100 USD + +## Total Cost + +Least Upper Bound: **P** 2020 USD diff --git a/models/cotsmbc.scad b/models/cotsmbc.scad index 53591bf..8a4219e 100644 --- a/models/cotsmbc.scad +++ b/models/cotsmbc.scad @@ -1,3 +1,6 @@ +// cotsmbc.scad +// SCAD design for COTS MBC case + module lid() { //still need rod to connect lid to body difference() { //upper lid edge