[yocto] Yocto General purpose evaluation

[ChenQi]

Your main concern is about power usage. As long as you are using linux, 
you might want to do the following:
1) Custom kernel to include drivers that are necessary
2) Do not install unnecessary packages, do not start unnecessary daemons
The above two could easily be achieved by Yocto.

Best Regards,
Chen Qi

On 02/13/2019 12:49 AM, andrew.rudd at aktyon.com wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I’m looking to evaluate the general purpose/utility of a custom build 
> Yocto embedded OS. I’m trying to get my head around the benefits of 
> using such an OS. I’m sure it’s on case by case basis so let me 
> provide my background and requirements.
>
> Background/requirements
>
> Currently using Debian OS on my prototype build based on a Beaglebone 
> green wireless.
>
> Custom software is constructed in java.
>
> System utilizes 9 axis accelerometer, vibration sensor, Bluetooth, 
> WiFi, LTE-M, GNSS, power management (through BB I2c and GPIO channels)
>
> It runs on a battery and solar.
>
> Power usage is important. Standby is used and still needs to listen 
> for vibration sensor, Bluetooth and LTE-m cellular events.
>
> Only constrained by power usage and data usage. Processor or memory 
> usage are unconstrained except for in relation to power usage.
>
> Minimizing data usage if an OS update is needed would be an advantage.
>
> No audio , video, USB or GUI is used.
>
> So would there be a significant benefit seen by using a custom Yocto 
> build or would a GUIless version of Debian be just as effective? Also 
> considering Buildroot if that would be just as effective and simpler 
> to execute. If anyone has any other thoughts or concerns I would love 
> to discuss. Thank you for your time.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Andrew Rudd
>
> President, Aktyon
>
> 352-256-8086
>
> Andrew.Rudd at Aktyon.com <mailto:Andrew.Rudd at Aktyon.com>
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