Raspberry Pi anyone ?

bantammenace

If anyone is into Linux programming and home electronics I'm sure you will have heard about the Raspberry Pi. The small form factor and programmability are the key.

The latest video for the additional Gert Board is interesting for anyone wanting to create a DIY FF

www.raspberrypi.org/archives/868

The Rasberry Pi forum is the place to go to collaborate on projects. Perhaps a Persona-l-View thread could be started over there.

kind regards Bantammenace

btw great news about GF3's imminnent hack release

fatpig

okay, good you clarified that :)

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@fatpig

This topic is about different kind of things.

As for your link, it is link to absolute crap.

fatpig

would this be equivalent to the RK3066? http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Google-TV-Stick-dongle-White-IMAP210-1-0GHz-Android-2-3-512MB-512MB-HDMI-1080P-WIFI/658084977.html

Vitaliy_Kiselev

This is A10 based similar stuff:

See more at http://cubieboard.org/

kavadni

@Vitaliy_Kiselev

The RK3066 as a mini computer is interesting .. I think I'll get one as well.

Recommendations? I am Looking for something with I/O headers, and preferably an 'I don't have to do any work to get fedora or debian on it', and wired ethernet.

goanna

@jazzroy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi_Foundation

jazzroy

@goanna: I searched in the site but there's no mention anywhere of what they are going to do with the money. Possibly it's a charity for tax advantages and volunteer base. And possibly they use chinese manufactured components. I have nothing against Raspberry Foundation and the idea is quite intriguing, but claiming ethical reasons is at least questionable for me.

Vitaliy_Kiselev

@kavadni

For more fun, get RK3066 mini computer. Or just small tablet, as you can find even $100 ones. $149 shipped will bring you one with IPS 1280x720 screen.

kavadni

@mark_the_harp. I have a shipped notification .. and the stock level dropped to 0

@vitaliy_Kiselev ..this one isn't about need, it's about fun

goanna

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK registered charity which will make good use of your $25.

jazzroy

Vitaliy is right, with 50$ you can buy much more powerful small computers. Remember also that the Raspberry at 25$ lacks of power supply. With 60$ you can even have a basic chinese tablet, so display included!

goanna

@Mark_the_Harp

My order must have been amongst the first. No word yet

Vitaliy_Kiselev

You don't need this thing, as much better things exist already, as small computers with Wi-Fi, USB and HDMI build on good and fast RK3066 chip.

kavadni

I managed to find a raspberry in stock, last one at adafruit .. it's been sent.

For the lovers of machined aluminium, I also spotted this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/130771669392

I haven't ordered the case, I am still trying to justify the price of the sexy little thing, for something that will in all probability be a toy.

Mark_the_Harp

Cool - I've ordered mine too (from RS) so looking forward to getting it. Thanks for the link.

bantammenace

I see that Raspberry Pi are now developing a camera module. http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1254 If anyone wants to give them the benefit of their expertise then please get involved with the Raspberry Pi forums. It would be a shame if they were to miss a trick or two. btw. my Raspberry Pi should be with me before the end of the month so I now have a personal interest in this.

Mark_the_Harp

I put my name down for a Pi - I think there's a massive demand. Has anyone here got one yet?

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