At long last, we have released the source code for the Neuros firmware. Its largely the product of a devoted group of volunteers who have helped with many aspects of the project. Thanks to all of you that contributed effort, research or just moral support.

For those of you new to the Neuros, we feel that the Neuros has a number of important advantages that makes it attractive to the OSS and developer communities generally:

A powerful hardware platform including a very capable TI DSP, FM Broadcasting and receiving, both flash and HD configurations (up to 80GB in capacity), a built in mic and line in, and of course, very high quality hw analog/digital converters for great sound. This hardware means that the potential of the device includes a host of possibilities: broadcasting features including wireless data transfer, a variety of new possible playback codecs, as well as all kinds of audio signal manipulation and other digital audio computer functionality (just use your imagination). In addition to our already robust recording features, lossless codecs are possible as well. Not to mention that there are already four versions of open source synchronization software available for the PC on a variety of platforms.

As a company, were willing to support the community in a way that not many HW companies are, including releasing documentation and even schematics in addition to source code. In addition, weve previously donated HW to sponsor worthwhile projects which have yielded some of the features and improvements currently on the device. And, as those of you familiar with Neuros already know, we have always fostered an open and uncensored discussion environment.

Now its your turn. We need your help to fully realize the vision of the digital audio computer. Open source software isnt much good without a community of developers. Most immediately, we need the tools to make the source code really useful. We need to get the GCC compiler working, and we need a program loader. Neuros will continue to contribute our enhancements on making the Neuros the most advanced and flexible device out there, and your help can accelerate that effort.

Thanks again to all those that contributed and welcome aboard to those of you new to the Neuros.

Joe Born
President
Neuros Audio, LLC