Would it be theoticly possible to put a raspberry pi in a hi-grade notino 3600 case? - Hardware & Software

Today I had a thought: Would it be possible to re-gut the "Hi-Grade Notino 3600" for it to house a "Raspberry Pi" motherboard as a complete laptop? (That means to take out its original motherboard put in a modified "Raspberry Pi" (model B) and connect up the monitor, keyboard, trackpad, etc to make it a new arm-based laptop) The reason Im asking this is I want to make a "Risc OS" laptop using the hi-grade casing and the Raspberry Pi. Thanks in advance! =)

The internal connections for the monitor, keyboard, and touchpad are usually not standard. You might be able to fit it in there, but it won't be as simple as just plugging things in.

[QUOTE=IpHa;40269594]The internal connections for the monitor, keyboard, and touchpad are usually not standard. You might be able to fit it in there, but it won't be as simple as just plugging things in.[/QUOTE] Is there any extension boards or instructions regarding on how to do this?

[img]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Hi-Grade-Notino-3600S-Laptop-FAULTY-SOLD-AS-SPARES-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqF,!iUE+OV6+tH7BP9(wf7YDQ~~60_35.JPG[/img] how the case looks for those wondering

[QUOTE=Flarey;40270562][img]http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Hi-Grade-Notino-3600S-Laptop-FAULTY-SOLD-AS-SPARES-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqF,!iUE+OV6+tH7BP9(wf7YDQ~~60_35.JPG[/img] how the case looks for those wondering[/QUOTE] No, thats not the case I have, this is what I have: [IMG]http://i1337.photobucket.com/albums/o661/sebpolska/higradenotino3600_zps9ca8e579.jpg[/IMG] Is there a way to make addon boards to make the connections? Or is there one to make it easier?

why not just buy a arm laptop that already exists?

[QUOTE=LordCrypto;40274557]why not just buy a arm laptop that already exists?[/QUOTE] I like to try something different, besides Im not sure there is a rom file of Risc OS that is compatable with the ARM laptops, while for the Raspberry Pi, there is!

Theoretically, yes... Though you'd need to find an LVDS to HDMI adapter that works with the LCD panel in the laptop and you'd need to make your own keyboard controller, battery charger, touchpad controller, speaker amplifier and so on. At that point, you'd be creating a laptop from scratch.

[QUOTE=benjgvps;40274805]Theoretically, yes... Though you'd need to find an LVDS to HDMI adapter that works with the LCD panel in the laptop and you'd need to make your own keyboard controller, battery charger, touchpad controller, speaker amplifier and so on. At that point, you'd be creating a laptop from scratch.[/QUOTE] Thanks I'll start working on it, just wondering: Can I buy parts for a breadboard and needed components for the touchpad and keyboard controllers? [B]EDIT:[/B] And where Can I buy the parts?

You're a very brave person taking on a project like that.

[QUOTE=rhx123;40276034]You're a very brave person taking on a project like that.[/QUOTE] I'll take that as a compliment! Still doesnt help to find parts needed for the keyboard and touchpad controllers!

Did you manage to find a HDMI to LVDS board?

[QUOTE=rhx123;40276214]Did you manage to find a HDMI to LVDS board?[/QUOTE] a few... keeping in mind that the monitor in the laptop is a 14.1" display at 1024x768

Can't find the needed parts for me to build the needed boards for the IO system! (I do require some help)

[QUOTE=stargate660;40279375]Can't find the needed parts for me to build the needed boards for the IO system! (I do require some help)[/QUOTE] I really have no idea where to get what you need. It may be more time and effort effective to retrofit something like this into the laptop: [IMG]http://www.ohgizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/wireless%20HTPC%20keyboard.jpg[/IMG] Hell as it's wireless, you could even make it removable so if you wanted to kick back you could just lift the keyboard out.

[QUOTE=stargate660;40279375]Can't find the needed parts for me to build the needed boards for the IO system! (I do require some help)[/QUOTE] Sorry if I didn't make it clear. You would have to build a lot of things from scratch if you wanted to do this. You would have to figure out on your own how say, the keyboard's ribbon cable is laid out and how to turn the signals from the keyboard into key presses using a microcontroller. You would need to figure out what sort of protocol the touchpad uses, you might have to make your own cable for the display and find a way to power it. Again, it's possible, though it will cost quite a bit of money and a metric fuckload of time, assuming you have the knowledge and tools. Which it sounds like you don't, unfortunately. If you want to play around with RISCOS, it might be cheaper to buy a compatible ARM laptop or use a cheap laptop running an emulator. [editline]14th April 2013[/editline] Alternatively, you could look into what people have done with the Motorola Atrix Lapdock and the Raspberry Pi. [url]http://hackaday.com/2012/06/21/turning-a-raspberry-pi-into-a-laptop-with-a-lapdock/[/url] You could get a case for the Pi and velcro it to the lid or something.

I'd just stuff a core 2 duo in it and call it a day if i were you.

[QUOTE=benjgvps;40281315]Sorry if I didn't make it clear. You would have to build a lot of things from scratch if you wanted to do this. You would have to figure out on your own how say, the keyboard's ribbon cable is laid out and how to turn the signals from the keyboard into key presses using a microcontroller. You would need to figure out what sort of protocol the touchpad uses, you might have to make your own cable for the display and find a way to power it. Again, it's possible, though it will cost quite a bit of money and a metric fuckload of time, assuming you have the knowledge and tools. Which it sounds like you don't, unfortunately. If you want to play around with RISCOS, it might be cheaper to buy a compatible ARM laptop or use a cheap laptop running an emulator. [editline]14th April 2013[/editline] Alternatively, you could look into what people have done with the Motorola Atrix Lapdock and the Raspberry Pi. [url]http://hackaday.com/2012/06/21/turning-a-raspberry-pi-into-a-laptop-with-a-lapdock/[/url] You could get a case for the Pi and velcro it to the lid or something.[/QUOTE] I think I'll just print off a custom case through a 3D printer,buy a laptop display, trackpad, batteries, etc. Probaly be easier

[QUOTE]I think I'll just print off a custom case through a 3D printer,buy a laptop display, trackpad, batteries, etc. Probaly be easier[/QUOTE] No, it really won't.

[QUOTE=stargate660;40281554]I think I'll just print off a custom case through a 3D printer,buy a laptop display, trackpad, batteries, etc. Probaly be easier[/QUOTE] Then what, you have all the parts, what are you going to do

Just use an Atrix Lapdock and if you're really into that custom stuff, fabricate a little cable holder / case for it. [t]http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A6N68myCYAAmCp5.jpg:large[/t] The simplest solutions are often the best. Atrix lapdocks are around $60-70 on eBay and have a microUSB / USB ports for power as well as a microHDMI port for video (and a 1366x768 screen). The best thing about this is that it is completely modular - if you grab a microHDMI female to HDMI male adapter, pretty much anything with an HDMI port (mk802 computers, Raspberry Pis, ODROID-U/X2s) will work fine provided enough power (usually if the microUSB port is insufficient the USB-A ports on the lapdock are sufficient for power). Plenty of tutorials if you google it. I personally love my ODROID-U2 for this application because although it's thick (probably could be rectified with some soldering skills), it's runs Ubuntu pretty quick and gets a decent battery life as opposed to the fairly sluggish Pi (although faster alternatives are always viable).