So I sent a few questions on (a) whether the hardware is/will be OS, (b) if he's supplying an Arduino/C++ library to handle all the ATcmd stuff &/or remote reprogramming, & (c) that his timeline seems optimistic. Will report back any response.
Reply from Bruce Moulton:
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Hi Anthony
thanks
re open source and code, definite maybe, I agree it could help - just
would take extra time so no promises at this stage - being arduino,
anyone can write their own code etc of course - exiting GSM libraries
would prob be easy to modify - at the very least, some sketches of
working examples will be made available
AALER is not a public company so there are no public reporting
requirements etc - you can find out more about me by googling bruce
moulton sydney
if it looks like it'll be funded, will start first batch before the
campaign ends
cheers
Bruce
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