____ FRST Computer: Aether Data Crystal ___________________________
> Yes, our internet runs on crytals!
The Aether Data Crystal is a modern bulletin board system (BBS)
inspired by the local dial-up bulletin boards of the past and
implemented as a new kind of hyper-local board hosted on a colorfully
imagined phyical device resembling a "crystal".
It is made possible in large part by the 9p4z library for Zephyr,
which brings the unique advantages of 9P to the Zephyr RTOS. It
allows for much richer file-oriented interactions over the L2CAP
channel of the BLE spec, multiplexing complex interactions with
an interactive bulletin board client for iOS.
Buy a FRST Data Crystal and become the SysOp of your very own
hyper-local bulletin board! The iOS app makes it easy to set up and
maintain your board/crystal. Build a real community -- one that
bridges cyberspace and meatspace! Host a board at your coffee shop!
... restaurant! ... library, community center, hacker space,
neighboorhood,street corner, park, dorm, campus, church, ...
Or just take your crystal with you as you travel these spaces and
discover other AetherBBS users. Make it your own little, offline
geocities.
!!!! Taking pre-orders now! The first FRST Data Crystals are
expected to begin shipping in Q1 2026 !!!!!!
Hardware and Highlights:
- Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340
- 18650 LiPo
- USB-C charger
- (optional) Solar panel
- microSD slot
- RGB LED ring
- 3D-printed "Crystal" enclosure
Software specs:
- Zephyr 4
- 9p4z
- aetherd BBS software
DIR !!! Get your own !!!
DIR FAQ (See "Data Crystal" section)