GizmoForYou, a hacker community, launching Linux hardware/software kit for building a modular touchcreen smartphone. Based on the OMAP35x-based Gumstix Overo Earth single-board computer (SBC), the Flow phone offers modules including GPS, 3.5G cellular, Bluetooth, WiFi, and a camera.
The core of the product is the Flow motherboard, which is designed to integrate the separately available Overo Earth module. Other modules attach to the motherboard, including a 3.7-inch 640 x 480 Sharp LS037V7DW01 touchscreen LCD and Flow Sharp LCD module.
Connectivity modules include GPS, USB, and a choice between a plain GSM cellular module and a HSDPA-ready 3.5G/GPS/GSM/GPRS module. Additional options include a 1GB MicroSD card, camera, power supply, battery, and enclosure, with various options available on several of the modules.
Flow motherboard features are said to include:
* 2 x 70 pin connectors for the Overo module from Gumstix
* 80-pin connector for the GSM, GPS, and 3G modules
* Stereo amplifiers
* 2 x speakers and GSM audio amplifier for speakers
* Microphone and GSM preamp for Mic
* PIC16LF877A UI Init (with Bootloader preloaded)
* 2 x general-purpose buttons linked to the UI Unit
* Orientation sensor
* Light sensor
* Level translation for GSM serial connections
* 3G USB HS power supply
* Luxeon 1W LED for the camera flash features
* Dual SIM/MicroSD slot (experimental)
* Camera connector and camera power management
* Power management circuits fully controllable by the UI unit
* Additional pins for connecting external power sources
* Dimensions -- 3.0 x 2.6 inches (76 x 65mm)
* Operating system -- Linux
The core of the product is the Flow motherboard, which is designed to integrate the separately available Overo Earth module. Other modules attach to the motherboard, including a 3.7-inch 640 x 480 Sharp LS037V7DW01 touchscreen LCD and Flow Sharp LCD module.
Connectivity modules include GPS, USB, and a choice between a plain GSM cellular module and a HSDPA-ready 3.5G/GPS/GSM/GPRS module. Additional options include a 1GB MicroSD card, camera, power supply, battery, and enclosure, with various options available on several of the modules.
Flow motherboard features are said to include:
* 2 x 70 pin connectors for the Overo module from Gumstix
* 80-pin connector for the GSM, GPS, and 3G modules
* Stereo amplifiers
* 2 x speakers and GSM audio amplifier for speakers
* Microphone and GSM preamp for Mic
* PIC16LF877A UI Init (with Bootloader preloaded)
* 2 x general-purpose buttons linked to the UI Unit
* Orientation sensor
* Light sensor
* Level translation for GSM serial connections
* 3G USB HS power supply
* Luxeon 1W LED for the camera flash features
* Dual SIM/MicroSD slot (experimental)
* Camera connector and camera power management
* Power management circuits fully controllable by the UI unit
* Additional pins for connecting external power sources
* Dimensions -- 3.0 x 2.6 inches (76 x 65mm)
* Operating system -- Linux
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