ybox2
The ybox2 is the second-generation networked set-top box in an Altoids tin. Inspired by the original ybox, created by Uncommon Projects. Total cost to build one is around $50, much cheaper than the original.
Kits are now available! See below for details.
Hardware features include:
- Composite video output for TV display (NTSC/PAL)
- 10BaseT Full-Duplex ethernet interface
- Infrared sensor for remote control
- RGB LED for status at-a-glance
- Integrated piezo-electric speaker
- Easy access to most of the I/O pins and power rails, for tinkering
- New in v1.1! Easy access to all I/O pins and power rails via 0.1" grid alligned headers, which allows for the creation of snap-on extension boards!
Ratings:
- Input voltage: v1.1: 6-9 volts DC (Higher voltages will cause excessive heat)
- Input current: 250mA average, 300mA max
Software Features:
- Bootloader which allows upgrades over the network (Requires 64KB EEPROM)
- Integrated web server
- DHCP
Kits
You can buy the ybox2 kit from Adafruit Industries for $75, which will save you from having to try and find all of the parts yourself. You can also buy just the ybox2 board for $15.
Board and Schematic
v1.0 board
v1.1 board (Adafruit version)
Parts List
You can find the most up-to-date parts and price list here. Note: The parts list is for the v1.1 boards! The v1.0 boards have a different regulator and a common cathode LED.
Source Code
The source code for this project can be found on my Subversion repository at the following URL:
You can either browse the sources there directly, or check them out yourself.
Related Documents
- ybox2 tin drill guide ONLY FOR v1.1 (adafruit) boards!
- ybox2 part list and price guide
- ybox2 schematic
- ybox2 board layout
Related Links
- FAQ
- ybox2 Forum
- Adafruit ybox2 page
- Building a Better ybox
- Original ybox website
- Original ybox wiki
- Initial Parallax Propeller Forum Thread about ybox2
- Parallax forum thread for populated PCB
- ybox2 mention on blog.makezine.com
- Another ybox2 thread on the parallax propeller forum
Useful resources
Pictures
Pictures from other people
Also check out the ybox2 flickr tag!
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
Will kits be available? I have an original ybox and would love one of these. Is it a tougher build?
-j
Sunday, January 27, 2008
What about us non-programmers who'd LOVE to get one of these? Is the construction and set up impossible?
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Looks great. Way to improve upon the original.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
I just found the ybox2 on lady ada's site. It really looks fantastic. I can't wait to get my hands on it. It looks so hacker-friendly. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Alex
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Can I somehow install more memory on it cuz 32KB ain't much.
Or is it possible to build USB port in it. If it is, has somebody already done it so I could ask for help?
Monday, April 20, 2009
simply love the ybox2... and now feel inspired to have a spin... but can't seem to access the src code repository - is your svn down, gone, down and gone, or just momentarily sleeping?
Monday, April 20, 2009
No, the repository is up, I just checked.
http://svn.deepdarc.com/code/ybox2/trunk/
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
what exactly is the purpose of that chip on top of the original in your mod?
Thursday, July 30, 2009
I don't understand which chip you are referring to. There are three chips on the board:
Thursday, July 30, 2009
in this picture:
http://www.deepdarc.com/module/album/getpic/pic-1313-thumb.jpeg
Friday, July 31, 2009
That is a darlington transistor array chip, which I was using to drive some high-power LEDs.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Love the Infowidget. How can I change the refresh rate from thirty seconds to 10? I tried to change "inforefreshperiod long 30 ' in seconds" to 10 and it was giving errors on the refresh page display? Do I need to change other parameters as well?
Keep up the geat work - You Rock!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Is there any space for implementing voip/sip client on the -Propeller in YBox2 or as an add-on to the current YBOX2?
Monday, November 23, 2009
No one has done it, but it is something that I have given thought to. I believe that it is possible to create a SIP phone using a propeller chip as the brain and network stack. I just don't have the time to hack on it at the moment.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
O.K. - I mean, ADDING to the YBox so one can have an info appliance capable of doing everything Ybox! is currently doing AND also doing VOIP
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
It would have to be added to the widget, but yes, it is theoretically possible to do so.
It would be a considerable software engineering effort to do so however. Not impossible, just a lot of work.