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Lexridge:
This is my first post to the Rockbox forums, but I have followed it on and off for quite some time.

I would like to build a very small either mini ITX or nano ITX system for my vehicle, using a 7" touchscreen monitor mounted on the dash. Is it possible to compile rockbox for x86, or better yet, does one already exist I could simply put on a compact flash card and boot it? I could probably do something similar with a small linux install (Damn Small Linux with QT libs installed) and Amarok, but Rockbox would be so much nicer and more friendly in a touchscreen environment.

Plus, wouldn't it be great to simply transfer songs to this device wireless from the comfort of my livingroom to my car in the garage. :)

Thanks,
Lexridge

JdGordon:
you can already build the sim for sdl which would work fine, and it can be made to accept mouse clicks so I guess a touchscreen shouldnt be too hard..

Lexridge:
Are you saying that it's already possible to cross-build Rockbox on the x86 platform, and I would simply need to add SDL to it for touchscreen operation? If that is the case, I'm ready to start as I already have the mini-ITX MB. :)

cool_walking_:
It's not really the same thing as running Rockbox completely native.  I think some small features are not implemented in the sim.  The sim uses SDL.  See http://rockbox.org/wiki/UiSimulator .  There are some pre-built win32 binaries on http://rasher.dk/rockbox/simulator/ .

Last I heard, the mouse input on the sim was horribly broken.  Has it been fixed?

Lexridge:
OIC, I didn't realize there was a RB simulator/emulator available. I guess I should do more homework on this. DOH!

Lexridge

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