A Hardware Profile defines the hardware specifications of a device (such as CPU architecture, memory, disk size, and screen resolution) and allows KOS Studio to simulate hardware during development. This helps developers build and test applications without requiring the physical device, saving time and resources.
To create a new Hardware Profile in KOS Studio, follow these steps:
- On KOS Studio, select Tools from the top navigation bar and choose Hardware Profile Management. The left sidebar displays existing profiles, while the main panel shows specifications for the selected profile.
- Click Create new profile to add a new hardware profile.
- In the window, fill in the required details:
- Name: A descriptive name (e.g., “Raspberry Pi 4 – 4GB”)
- Description: Short summary of the hardware’s purpose
- Node Name: Name of the Node
- Node Type: Classification of the device type
- Primary Node: Set to true for single-node devices
- Board Type: Type of hardware board
- Architecture: CPU architecture (e.g., ARM, x86)
- Memory Size: Specify RAM (e.g., 2GB, 4GB, 8GB)
- Disk Size: Specify disk storage (e.g., 32GB, 64GB)
- Screen Resolution: Define display dimensions (e.g., 1920×1080, 800×480)
- Click Create to create the profile. The newly created profile will now appear in the left sidebar and can be edited later.
These hardware profiles can be used by images by selecting them within image settings.
You can learn more here: Hardware Profile Management