Questions:
1- The file you made for the Roboard. I attempted to add that file as a plug in which BartPE would not allow me to do. So instead, I copied and pasted the 3 files to the root directory of the build file. Is this correct?
The file we created is not a plug in. It is a modified version of the IDE drivers that allow slipstreaming and using BartPE.
You just need to extract the contents of the ZIP file into "C:\pebuilder3110a\drivers\SCSIAdapter" (adjust the path if you did not install BartPE to C:\pebuilder3110a).
When you build make sure it reports no errors, about any of the IDe driver files.
2- I missed a step by not installing windows 2003 server service park 1. To be honest, I'm moving this whole process from my Vista desktop to my Windows XP laptop in case I screw up. Just to be clear, the term UNPACKING an exe file using the -x command at the end will allow me to install the files to folder and not start the install process on my PC?
You will NOT install the Windows Server 2003 SP onto your computer (it won't let you even if you try).
By using the -x switch it will only extract the files to a folder. You can do it on any computer. Vista works as well. Because it's a simple extract (just like extracting a ZIP file) nothing in your computer is changed.
Now let's lets fast forward where I have a new build made with all the requirements listed above. I then transfer that file to my micro SD card via my reader?
Yes. Once you're done, you transfer the installation onto your SD card using the SD card reader.
I have tested that procedure using a USB thumb drive but I assume it also works on a USB card reader given they use the same mass storage device architecture of Windows.
4- If yes, how do I start the install process within the build folder now in the mirco SD card?
To transfer the files, you need to use a tool called pe2USB. Please see Steo 2, item 10 here http://www.vandomburg.net/installing-wi ... -from-usb/
If you got the Roboard from us you should have received a 1Gb SD card which is perfect for this task.
(the pe2usb tool *may* be unable to work with drivers larger than 1Gb)
5- Overall I know I am missing a few steps and just need to clear up a few unknowns as this is the very first time I try something like this.
My personal opinion so far is that clearly your install process (once I get the hang of it) will greatly enhance my Roboard in regards to speed.
Getting to know BartPE may require a bit of trying and testing, specially when you start adding plug ins.
I myself am only familiar up to the point of creating a basic bootable system.
Putting a basic setup up and running is not hard and you have asked about everything you need to know
However you'll want to start adding other things as you go such as VB runtime files, maybe UltraVNC, etc.
The upside is that there a TON of documentation, forum threads, etc on the Internet asking just about each and every modification or situation with BartPE
TIP: Using a VirtualMachine is also useful in testing phases when adding plugins. You set everything up and build an ISO for BartPE. You then boot the iso on the virtual machine to test it.
Once you come a fully functional confguration you make the final build and put it on the SD card for the Roboard.
As I mentioned the Roboard is on the side currently as other projects have come up but I'll be glad to help you with all your questions.
Once I have the time, I'll try to put it all in a step by step tuturial with lots of screenshots!
I can confirm and assure you that the running barte on the roboard is waaayyy faster and let's you take the best advantage of the board's features.
Statistics: Posted by PedroR — Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:57 pm
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