Question for Embedded Software Gurus

[MoneyPlant]

Is it possible for me to run a small webserver application on my SD/Compact flash card and use it to serve mp3 files to WMP and iTunes? I know this sounds crazy, but I am interested to see if it is possible.

 

[Crusty]

Not with just a flash card. You're going to need some sort of controller for it.

What are your intentions with it? Where would it be used?

 

[Markbnj]

As Crusty suggests, an SD card is just storage. In order to run a small webserver you would need some processor that can execute code, and software written for it that will provide the necessary functions.

If you're planning to use the card with your Windows or Linux-based computer, then you would run the http daemon on that platform, and just use the SD card to store data.

 

[Modelworks]

Originally posted by: MoneyPlant
Is it possible for me to run a small webserver application on my SD/Compact flash card and use it to serve mp3 files to WMP and iTunes? I know this sounds crazy, but I am interested to see if it is possible.

Its very possible.
Just depends on how much you already know and how much your willing to spend.

You need a tcp stack:
http://savannah.nongnu.org/projects/lwip/

A micro that supports tcp easily :
http://www.sparkfun.com/commer...o.php?products_id=7830

 

[phisrow]

Slightly more expensive; but small, nifty, and downright overqualified are the devices from http://gumstix.com .

Considerably cheaper, if rather more hands-on, would be a modified router: http://tdomhan.wordpress.com/2...7/wrt54gl-sd-card-mod/ or similar.