Mastodawn

OK, the MNT Quasar 6490 Processor Module is here, check it out! https://shop.mntre.com/products/mnt-quasar-6490-processor-module

Thanks to @LinaroLtd and especially @cas for working on this with me, and @nlnet (through NGI0 Core) for helping us fund this most complex module yet! And thanks to @holo_memory for preparing the launch.

MNT Quasar QCS6490 Processor Module - MNT Research Shop

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anarcat Jun 16

@mntmn i am not sure i understand what this is: it's a mainboard replacement?

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hanno Jun 16

@Anarcat
No, just a replacement for the processor module which sits on the mainboard: https://mntre.com/documentation/pocket-reform-handbook/hardware.html#processor-module

There is a bunch of different ones available already while the mainboards have only undergone one revision each over the years: https://mntre.com/modularity.html
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Hardware — MNT Pocket Reform Operator Handbook, 2nd Edition documentation

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anarcat

@hanno @mntmn i see, so the "processor module" is essentially a wrapper around the main CPU socket, and then *that* plugs into the mainboard? fascinating! i don't think i've ever seen a modular mainboard like this...