Anyone ever hack a Peek?
phishguy
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Target had these on clearance for $7.47. I figured that for that price it might be worthwhile to hack since it has a color LCD, qwerty keypad, rechargeable battery, and AC adapter. Has anyone ever hacked into one before? I will be opening mine soon to see what components are inside.
www.getpeek.com
www.getpeek.com
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Let me know if you find any good ways to interface to this thing. I still haven't taken mine apart because I was waiting to see if the people trying to get Linux to work on it have any success. I do know that it has a serial port connection available on the charger connector. If a program could be developed for this that had a serial RS232 command based graphics driver and send out ASCII keyboard codes, it would be a slick interface for the Propeller.
The bandsaw might be a little overkill.
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if the bandsaw doesn't work, then I'll take out the plasma cutter [noparse]:)[/noparse])
... And then I'll follow your Avatar Squirrel pal with a beer --- man that's funny !
And yes, of course, I'm kidding...
Phish - can you post the links to where people are talking about Linux'ing this thing?
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It took me forever to teach that dang squirrel to open my beer. Then the SOB started drinking it.
Post Edited (phishguy) : 9/11/2009 9:32:33 PM GMT
At least you taught him some good taste ;-P
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It would be fun to interface.
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The product is for high volume manufacturers so good luck in getting a datasheet apart from buying the development platform.
It is probably best to let someone else do the work, keep an eye on what others are doing and possibly adapt it later unless you have deep pockets and can afford it.
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These devices are so nice, it's almost a shame to hack them. I am impressed with it so far. Then again, we shall improve the scope of their use, eh?
I bought three - one to sacrifice, one to prototype, and one *maybe* to use as it was intended.
[noparse][[/noparse]Some pics to follow...]
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Keys are tiny, but have solid detent.· For as small as it is, the screen seems pretty big, c.a.·2" x 1.5"
All feel like good quality components.
Well folks, Phish is right. I won't need to take the bandsaw or the plasma cutter to get further in... Torx will do. (What ever happened to the good-old, adult-proof case?)
This is nothing so far... just wetting the whistle for more fun ...·Anyone further along?
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Hack first, think later ... or some such
I've always wondered ... are those SIM cards easily accessable, or is it common to mangle/encrypt the data ?
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There's conflicting info out there... the one I've got may have only 8 megs.···
It is said·to be·a TI ARM7 - but not sure which yet till I crack it open [noparse]:)[/noparse]
LINUX on Peek:
http://www.linuxpromagazine.com/Online/News/Peek-Presents-Challenge-Linux-on-Peek
TI Supports Linux open source on it's omap platforms:
http://focus.ti.com/general/docs/wtbu/wtbusplashcontent.tsp?templateId=6123&contentId=4752
Several sources state that they think this may be the cheapest Linux device out there to date.
@Phish - if you can still get them at $7.47 - maybe you outta snarf up a bag full :^)
@Chuckz - indeed this could be a cool, smart interface to a Prop.· And considering that the Peek.com rates are $15/month and going down (read rumors that they were even considering *free* access - how??) ... had an offer for 9.99 /mon unlimited.·· Get Linux going, hook up a Prop and a·Parallax/Grand GPS, sending SMS out on the 3G network - and you've got one inexpensive live datalogger/tracker.·T-mobile is the Peek carrier.
Tangental Aside Note: These devices do ONLY email BUT ...
For those of you who've not looked at the peek site, there's another version called the "Pronto" - it can do PDF's and Word Docs ... that device costs $70. Considering that the first Amazon Kindle is $200, their new one @$300,·and Sony's reader·~$250 the Pronto's not too shabby. Granted, it can't do the book formats, but most of the stuff we read any more is html, word docs, or PDF. [noparse][[/noparse]RANT] and how the *heck* did PDF get to be the defacto document standard? PDF=Pretty Demented Format. [noparse][[/noparse]/RANT]
- H
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Post Edited (CounterRotatingProps) : 9/13/2009 2:39:43 AM GMT
I'm off to see what sort of hack sites are up and running for this device.
What a super find!
Just found this info on a site...
Basic Specifications
320x240 TFT LCD
47 Key QWERTY keyboard
360 degree jogwheel with button
Vibrator Motor
Small Speaker
Side Push Button
Top Power Button
Standard SIM Socket
Micro-B USB Charging Socket
Internal Coin Backup Battery
E-Mail Notification LED
Battery Door Contacts Switch
ARM7 @104Mhz, (Host processor)
2.5-Mbit SRAM, single-cycle access @104MHz
1.5-Mbit ROM (Midi, JPEG… ) single-cycle access @104MHz
16-Kw ARM/cDSP RAM I/F (API), 2-cycle @104Mhz
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"Where am I? Where am I going? Why am I in a handbasket?"
The inside of the Peek:
http://hackaday.com/2008/09/15/peek-email-reader-teardown/
LoCosto platform:
http://focus.ti.com/general/docs/wtbu/wtbuproductcontent.tsp?contentId=15408&navigationId=12656&templateId=6123
This might be the part you have to buy and you all need to confirm that:
http://omapzoom.org/
It is available from Digikey:
http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?lang=en&site=US&WT.z_homepage_link=hp_go_button&KeyWords=MDP-OMAP3430-10-256512R&x=15&y=22
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Tia'Shar Manetheren
@Chuckz: (assuming I'm guessing your hesitancy) don't worry, we all venture off into other processors and devices, but always return faithfully to the MotherShip [noparse]:)[/noparse])
Thanks for the links!
- H
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Those pics don't make the peek look very hack friendly. I've hesitated making the
45min drive to Targotto (Beau [noparse]:)[/noparse] to purchase one until I see if you guys can really
make a go with it.
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#peek-cit#
very interesting...
If you have the correct version (the oldest ones it seems) they will upgrade you free to a Pronto ($59) - you just have to mail it to them. Call cust service to check your version.
> Those pics don't make the peek look very hack friendly
it actually is easy to open - four T-6 torx screws and a snap case. Got it open in < 2min. Closed again in < 3 ... and it still works <hehehe>. Yes, the connectors are very small, so this could be difficult. But there are several 'mystery' pads (6 and 1) that look interesting.
Here's the next exploded view (sorry, crappy webcam):
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