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SteveAdams86

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I'd bet that VirtualBox on Linux should work. Provided you've got nothing against running a virtual windows box, that is.
Wine on the other hand may or may be not able to run the Escribe windows executable, especially for communicating over the USB port..
Unfortunately at the moment I've got plenty of Linux boxes but no DNA200 for testing, so it's pure speculation on my side [emoji4]
Thanks xpen, I have nothing against virtual box what so ever, its a great invention how ever I am unable to use it on my laptop. To give a little more my PC is a chromebook which I have installed this thing called crouton, you may / may not of heard of it. Basically it allows you to switch between chrome & Linux with a few key presses, easy enough to set up. Through that I have steam games, android sdk, fastboot for android etc. When I try and use virtual box it complains about missing kernel modules which I can't remember the precise thing it says. I could get round this by wiping chrome os entirely from the hard drive and set a up a pure Linux environment, chrome os is a distribution of Linux but quite limited in what you can do, how ever I do like to switch between os' task dependant. If it comes to it I guess I can wipe chrome os but I would rather do it as a last resort.

The actual program escribe will load using playonlinux, I have updated it to the latest version, I just don't have a dna to test the USB communications.

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I have some posted designs on Thingiverse that others are free to print:

Sled:
Sled mount for DNA200 tested by BlueRidgeDog - Thingiverse

Bezel:
DNA200 Bezel with buttons and with 2mm overhang - BETA by BlueRidgeDog - Thingiverse

Enclosure for Turnigy 1000mAh pack:
DNA200 Front mount chip box mod for Turnigy 1000 25c to 50c 3s pack - BETA by BlueRidgeDog - Thingiverse

These are laid out for a laser 3d printer, so if you print using your filament printer you will need to adjust them (rotate, support holes etc).

These models are also on shapeways without any markup for folks that want to have them printed.

The chip mount portion has been tested and will work well, but the enclosure is still in testing.

The enclosure is designed for direct solder of the battery, but should be room enough for a plug.

A version for the GenAce 1300mAh is in the works.

This is a work in progress, so feel free to help test it if you have access to a printer or don't mind ordering a shapeways product in Beta. I tested the chip last nigh in the sled/bezel and tweaked the enclosure and just had it printed for the first time...I will have it in a week or so.

The enclosure is a tight fit.

BoxModDNA200FrontChipv6.7.4a.jpg
 

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Thanks xpen, I have nothing against virtual box what so ever, its a great invention how ever I am unable to use it on my laptop. To give a little more my PC is a chromebook which I have installed this thing called crouton, you may / may not of heard of it. Basically it allows you to switch between chrome & Linux with a few key presses, easy enough to set up. Through that I have steam games, android sdk, fastboot for android etc. When I try and use virtual box it complains about missing kernel modules which I can't remember the precise thing it says. I could get round this by wiping chrome os entirely from the hard drive and set a up a pure Linux environment, chrome os is a distribution of Linux but quite limited in what you can do, how ever I do like to switch between os' task dependant. If it comes to it I guess I can wipe chrome os but I would rather do it as a last resort.

The actual program escribe will load using playonlinux, I have updated it to the latest version, I just don't have a DNA to test the USB communications.

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My remark was about running a Windows OS as a virtual box instance, I know some Linux purists would never do that.
And yes your current Linux installation certainly lacks the kernel drivers needed for virtualisation (also the VirtualBox extensions needed for USB management).
Playonlinux is just a GUI for Wine, basically, and if the Escribe/DNA200 pairing doesn't need any special USB drivers wine may be a viable alternative after all.
 
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if the Escribe/DNA200 pairing doesn't need any special USB drivers wine may be a viable alternative after all.

It appears that drivers are required (I had to install them in my virtual system), so a chromebook will not be able to do it through wine alone. As far as I can tell you need a windows computer or a Mac/Linux computer capable of running virtualization.
 

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Wine can make use of Windows drivers, if available, but it may be a real pita to get them working..
I shall let you guys know how it goes after I get hold of a DNA 200. If it comes to it I can wipe chrome os and set up a 'proper' Linux environment but I would rather it be as a last resort. The actual hardware in the machine isn't too bad i3 duel core with hyperthreading, 4gb ram. Its performed well enough to use to play through the half-life games / portal. You would be suprised how versatile they are and virtual box is the only thing so far I found that it can't do.

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^^^ I would have to add a coil and juice as it was used just for the photo. But I did run across that in the software early this morning at work, perhaps I'll grab it using a TGT II.
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Here's info on coil, 0.12Ω, 450F, 25 watts.
 

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Nah. You absolutely did the right thing. Your only mistake, if there was one, was not putting your own order in first!
I'm still thinking about ordering another rDNA40 because of the shark week sale. $110!!!. I absolutely LOVE my rDNA after 8 (9?) months still. I only wished it had a large screen. I also LOVE my VS DNA40 with large screen.
 
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