WorkBench on 2goPC and Remote Desktop

[skeltech]

We installed the Wind River Workbench on the 2go PC. Our plan was to use any full size PC/display/keyboard with a remote desktop connection to attach to the 2go PC for development only.

The Wind River License is not allowing the remote client to start the program. If Workbench is started on the 2go PC console, then a remote connection is established, it looks OK. However, I did not test workbench.

It would be nice if the license would allow one remote client. The 2go PC display and keyboard are hard to use for development by anyone over the age of ten (IMHO).

Also, this is a good alternative to installing the software on personal PCs.


~Steve

[byteit101]

You can Install Windriver on any computer and download code off of it. the classmate (2goPC) is only needed for driving the robot. if you MUST use the classmate, get a usb mouse and keyboard

[skeltech]

The school's IT policy prevents using any of the computers in the classroom. No students have offered to use their personal computers. Using a USB keyboard and mouse with the 2go PC addresses two of the three issues. Thank you for the reply and suggestion.

The 2goPC laptop is a great idea, a rugged laptop dedicated to this activity. It is interesting that the laptop had everything preloaded except Workbench. If it had a VGA port it would be perfect. So trying the remote desktop was the next best way to use a full size keyboard, mouse and display.

Clearly we are getting more options that help us get students involved with software. However, sometimes the issue is more fundamental than which software development platform to use.

[skeltech]

The school's IT policy prevents using any of the computers in the classroom. No students have offered to use their personal computers. Using a USB keyboard and mouse with the 2go PC addresses two of the three issues. Thank you for the reply and suggestion.

The 2goPC laptop is a great idea, a rugged laptop dedicated to this activity. It is interesting that the laptop had everything preloaded except Workbench. If it had a VGA port it would be perfect. So trying the remote desktop was the next best way to use a full size keyboard, mouse and display.

[Kingofl337]

Use RealVNC instead, Wind River won't detect that.