Another OpenWRT device launches
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MediaTek and Seed seem to have a joint venture where they are producing an omega like device that runs on OpenWrt. http://home.labs.mediatek.com/mediatek-labs-announces-mediatek-linkit-smart-7688-an-open-source-development-platform-for-a-more-connected-world/ MediaTek LinkIt
Smart 7688Seed has the devices listed for sale, but MediaTeks documentaion is unreachable at the moment. Will be interesting to see the approaches taken by them for running python and node and such. I can't tell how much of their code is open source, or available on Git because their servers are down.
I know that both devices are trying to make a profit, but hopefully multiple devices running OpenWrt will grow the community. Very interesting to see how different the platforms will be.
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@Chris-Ward and it appears it is well priced.
The MediaTek LinkIt Smart 7688 and 7688 Duo development boards are available to ship globally from Seeed Studio today. The LinkIt Smart 7688 costs $12.90, while the LinkIt Smart 7688 Duo costs $15.90.
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Impressive specs for the price I must say
Linkit Smart 7688
Processor – Mediatek MT7688AN MIPS24KEc processor @ 580 MHz with WiFi
System Memory – 128MB DDR2 RAM.
Storage – 32MB flash + micro SD slot
Connectivity – 1T1R Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with chip antenna and I-PEX conector
USB – 1x micro USB host port, 1x micro USB port for power
Expansion – 2x 18-pin headers with GPIOs, I2C, I2S, SPI, UART, PWM and Ethernet Port.
Misc – MPU reset and WiFi reset buttons, MPU EJTAG solder pads
Power Supply – 5V via micro USB port, or 3.3V via header
Dimensions – 55.7 x 26 mm
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They're offering a discount today (21st June) for the first 300 pieces
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@Nayan That is sweet headed back to read up on it some more.