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ZeroGrid

An super cost-effective and minimal thin-linc like all-in-one desktop designed for schools, or any other workplace.

Created by Uglješa Uglješa

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Uglješa Uglješa added to the journal ago

Introduction to the project

Hello!

I want to make computers accessible to everyone, at very low costs - especially schools, since they most of the time can't afford expensive computers out of their budget.

That is why I introduce to you project ZeroGrid, an all-in-one like desktop computer (with minimal specifications) that connects to remote (or local) server that transmits desktop environment efficiently to each connected user (I ran some tests, it is amazing that low cost server laptop with i3-1115G4 can handle ~25 sessions at the same time without any issue!).

I've spent some hours recently exploring my hardware options (note that the software part of session stream is 80% done, but there is still to do when new SoC comes in, preparing Linux kernel, implementing video decode drivers, etc), and for the most powerful and at the same time cost effective option for SoC Allwinner A133.

I need yet to consider options for:

  • eMMC
  • RAM
  • LVDS display driving
  • Display panel
  • ...and other things

For PCB designing software, I will probably choose old Altium Designer (since I have some training when I worked as HW engineer), or eventually KiCad (but probably not).

I'll also try to get Fusion 360 (I have also educational account, but I have lost the access to the mail, since it isn't mine).

I hope that this project will be successful, and to be used a lot in the future in the educational space.

See you next time!ovo.png

- Uglješa

Uglješa Uglješa started ZeroGrid ago

10/17/2025 - Introduction to the project

Hello!

I want to make computers accessible to everyone, at very low costs - especially schools, since they most of the time can't afford expensive computers out of their budget.

That is why I introduce to you project ZeroGrid, an all-in-one like desktop computer (with minimal specifications) that connects to remote (or local) server that transmits desktop environment efficiently to each connected user (I ran some tests, it is amazing that low cost server laptop with i3-1115G4 can handle ~25 sessions at the same time without any issue!).

I've spent some hours recently exploring my hardware options (note that the software part of session stream is 80% done, but there is still to do when new SoC comes in, preparing Linux kernel, implementing video decode drivers, etc), and for the most powerful and at the same time cost effective option for SoC Allwinner A133.

I need yet to consider options for:

  • eMMC
  • RAM
  • LVDS display driving
  • Display panel
  • ...and other things

For PCB designing software, I will probably choose old Altium Designer (since I have some training when I worked as HW engineer), or eventually KiCad (but probably not).

I'll also try to get Fusion 360 (I have also educational account, but I have lost the access to the mail, since it isn't mine).

I hope that this project will be successful, and to be used a lot in the future in the educational space.

See you next time!ovo.png

- Uglješa