This media box was basically made from recycled computer components and free open-source software. The project was done in 2003 and after few minor upgrades still works well.
- The case is from non-working SONY branded DVD player
- Motherboard is EPIA micro-AT with all ports on board
- Power supply is taken from one of the used PC boxes and modified to fit inside the case
- Boot load is made from old Compact Flash Card, 32M with IDE/CF adapter ($4.99 at eBay)
- Linux distribution GeexBox 1.1 media center
- Remote – PC DVD from Creative (local computer surplus store, $8)
Total cost – about $30
by DIY Media Center 2.0, on 12.19.09 @ 12:02 am
Due to increasing amount of HD resolution flicks, I have challenged my old media box more and more until now, when I decided to upgrade it to the next step further.
See the last media box project.
by DIY Media Box 1.1, on 01.17.10 @ 1:31 pm
[...] is even better than recycling. This media box was basically made from re-used computer components and free open-source software. The project was [...]