Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

nyteshade — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:33:35 GMT

How are the SSD speeds. Most single board computers are speed limited by disk speed, RAM limitations and CPU. Many times, in that order. I'm curious if the Gizmo is worth purchasing over others specifically due to the mSATA port

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

Former Member — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 23:52:54 GMT

Hi Frederick Vandenbosch, I'm curious how well Ubuntu is working on your Gizmo 2 when it comes to running GPU intensive apps. I am doing the same thing as you are (just bought the mSATA), but I'm concerned about the 1GB RAM limit of the Gizmo 2. Just by chance, have you tried running the LEAP Motion controller on their and see how fast everything works?

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

Former Member — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 22:47:55 GMT

So, do you have to have an SSD/HDD to run anything on it or does it come with some form of storage on board?

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

Former Member — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 07:47:50 GMT

As the author of the Gizmo 2 Arch Linux installation guide post, where I was able to boot successfully from the microSD, I would be more than willing to help you get Ubuntu running from the uSD if you are still interested in doing so. The original reason for failure to boot is likely the lack of the appropriate kernel modules in the initrd.

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

mcb1 — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 01:04:09 GMT

@fvan

Frederick, that is very small.

Since its obvious you need to remove it, why didn't they just make a cuttable section of the track .... [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-b57f1a4f-8cff-4958-9c8d-49fa5db15cf5/contentimage_5F00_53.png:16:16]

Mark

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

shabaz — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:33:52 GMT

Hi Frederick,

Thanks for the detailed information! I wonder what is 'non-compliant' that requires the resistor to be removed. Anyway, glad it's all sorted.

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

cstanton — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:32:18 GMT

You may want to consider incorporating a vent for the underside of the Gizmo2 if you're putting it inside an enclosure to help promote airflow. Although the heatsink/fan on top helps to keep the processor somewhat cool, the underside can get rather toasty.

Removing R1 is a very clumsy design decision by the makers, unfortunately.

RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

bwelsby — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:53:56 GMT

Glad you got it working, unlucky with the SSD, mine is an Intel 530 Series SSDMCEAW120A401 120 GB and works fine with the R1 installed. I agree a jumper on R1 is a good idea. I initially started with a cable tie holding the SSD it in place but I have now printed some M2 spacers and M2 nut holders.

You can just see the nut holders in the picture below. The enclosure is about done, just adding the power and reset buttons... will be posting details soon.

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RE: Gizmo2: Installing SSD and Ubuntu

clem57 — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:39:43 GMT

OMG. You see this nice shiny new board with all the interfaces. But then in a small dark corner of documentation see the dreaded "remove resistor" and now perform micro surgery! Glad to see your success, but I would have had a panic.

Cheers,

Clem

PS @ Frederick Vandenbosch one more reason to get my skills up to yours [View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-b57f1a4f-8cff-4958-9c8d-49fa5db15cf5/contentimage_5F00_3.png:16:16]