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Open Discussion / Re: Raspberry Pi + Advanced HMI for Commercial Environments
« on: September 23, 2015, 12:01:48 PM »
Ah, I didn't realize that's what that was for. Most excellent. This is exactly what I was looking for.
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Open Discussion / Re: Raspberry Pi + Advanced HMI for Commercial Environments
« on: September 23, 2015, 10:38:16 AM »
Hello Archie. There's components that have a built in keyboard? I've been trying to find them but I haven't been able to thus far. Are they in an add-on pack or something along those lines?
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Open Discussion / Re: Raspberry Pi + Advanced HMI for Commercial Environments
« on: September 23, 2015, 10:02:59 AM »
Hello Archie,
Thanks for the response! After careful searching; management has shown significant interest in Panel PCs.
I appreciate the input and help. I had the opportunity to test out AdvancedHMI yesterday and it communicated perfectly with our machines with no problems.
I just have to figure out now if an onscreen keyboard is gonna be a hassle or not...
Thanks for the response! After careful searching; management has shown significant interest in Panel PCs.
I appreciate the input and help. I had the opportunity to test out AdvancedHMI yesterday and it communicated perfectly with our machines with no problems.
I just have to figure out now if an onscreen keyboard is gonna be a hassle or not...
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Open Discussion / Re: Raspberry Pi + Advanced HMI for Commercial Environments
« on: September 18, 2015, 07:26:14 PM »
Hello Archie, so, this is an excellent point you bring up. To be honest, the only mini computers I was really familiar with was the RPi and Beagleboards.
This little machine looks incredible. I'm tempted to purchase one for my own personal projects.
So, essentially, we want a microcomputer that will power the HMI and then a 7" - 10" touch display. It needs to be resistive in order to be waterproof.
To give you some perspective, right now our HMI's are costing between $400 and $3000. We don't have any displays larger than 10". If we can even cut the cost to half with equal or increased productivity, it is well worth it.
Compared with the RPi this looks like a much better alternative. The cost difference is negligible when you consider the fact that you're still saving $2500 (83%) not including development time.
This little machine looks incredible. I'm tempted to purchase one for my own personal projects.
So, essentially, we want a microcomputer that will power the HMI and then a 7" - 10" touch display. It needs to be resistive in order to be waterproof.
To give you some perspective, right now our HMI's are costing between $400 and $3000. We don't have any displays larger than 10". If we can even cut the cost to half with equal or increased productivity, it is well worth it.
Compared with the RPi this looks like a much better alternative. The cost difference is negligible when you consider the fact that you're still saving $2500 (83%) not including development time.
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Open Discussion / Raspberry Pi + Advanced HMI for Commercial Environments
« on: September 18, 2015, 02:00:54 PM »
Hello all!
Right now, I'm just the tech guy for my company, but my manager asked me to look into HMI alternatives to our expensive AB ones. For a while I was stumped. All I could find were HMIs that were cheaper but not rated too well or HMIs for similar prices but not rated as well. So I figured "Oh well, we already got the best there is."
Then I saw my friend's RPi and I was like "Wouldn't it be neat if I could use that as an HMI?" Then I googled it, found Advanced HMI and saw that several folks had used AHMI with Mono and now I'm here.
Now, what I wanted to know is if there's anyone else out there who has considered using a RPi in a commercial environment especially with mono and AHMI.
How's the reliability? Will Mono cause random crashes if AHMI is running for long periods of time? is the RPi itself too fragile?
I have figured out the display/touch screen situation, but I'm concerned about the dependability of the RPi itself. Any input?
Right now, I'm just the tech guy for my company, but my manager asked me to look into HMI alternatives to our expensive AB ones. For a while I was stumped. All I could find were HMIs that were cheaper but not rated too well or HMIs for similar prices but not rated as well. So I figured "Oh well, we already got the best there is."
Then I saw my friend's RPi and I was like "Wouldn't it be neat if I could use that as an HMI?" Then I googled it, found Advanced HMI and saw that several folks had used AHMI with Mono and now I'm here.
Now, what I wanted to know is if there's anyone else out there who has considered using a RPi in a commercial environment especially with mono and AHMI.
How's the reliability? Will Mono cause random crashes if AHMI is running for long periods of time? is the RPi itself too fragile?
I have figured out the display/touch screen situation, but I'm concerned about the dependability of the RPi itself. Any input?
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