The Technology

Mini Computers and PCs

We use mini computers based around the Raspberry Pi architecture. These are ARM processor based. These include the Raspberry Pi 3 B and the Asus Tinker Board S and their associated add ons. We also use a large range of plug in boards and devices where required. For Intel architecture we use Shuttle PCs.

Software

The mini computers use the Linux operating system. This is the same software as is used on most web servers around the world. As such the software is mature and well tried. There is a lot of software available and a lot can be done with it. The use of the mini computers means that low cost and adaptable and scalable solutions can be implemented.

We use the Linux operating system running Ubuntu Mate and Debian where Mate is not available. To this we add, as part of the building of the system, all the necessary packages. We supply the system as a pre-designed and pre-built system. We put all the necessary additional code required onto the system. We then install and configure the system.

The mini computer systems are generally supplied as closed systems with configuration and control done via web pages on the systems.

Support

We can provide support via telephone, email and remote access.