If you want something with a little more power, an enclosure, wifi and that comes with a working OS, you may want to take a look:
[url]http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/05/new-74-android-mini-computer-is-slightly-larger-than-a-thumb-drive/[/url]
[QUOTE=benjgvps;36003494]If you want something with a little more power, an enclosure, wifi and that comes with a working OS, you may want to take a look:
[url]http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/05/new-74-android-mini-computer-is-slightly-larger-than-a-thumb-drive/[/url][/QUOTE]
And let's not forget the [URL="http://www.fxitech.com/products/"]FXI Cotton Candy[/URL], which is so conveniently mentioned in your source.
I did a search for Allwinner A10, which is the SoC for the $74 computer and found this page: [url]http://rhombus-tech.net/allwinner_a10/[/url]
The mass-volume price of the chip is $7, though it has these features:
[B]1.2ghz[/B] Cortex A8 ARM Core
[B]MALI400MP[/B] OpenGL ES 2.0 GPU
DDR3 Controller 800MHz [B]1GB max[/B]
2160p Hardware-accelerated Video playback (4x the resolution of 1080p)
a NAND Flash Controller that is capable of 8-way concurrent DMA (8 NAND ICs)
4 SDIO interfaces (SD 3.0, UHI class)
USB 2.0 Host as well as a 2nd USB-OTG Interface (USB-OTG can be reconfigured as USB 2.0 Host, automatically)
24-pin RGB/TTL as well as simultaneous HDMI out
[B]SATA-II 3gb/sec[/B]
[B]10/100 Ethernet[/B] (MII compatible)
a 2nd 24-pin RGB/TTL interface that is multiplexed (shared) on the same pins for a standard IDE (PATA) interface.
GPIO, I2C, PWM, Keyboard Matrix (8x8), built-in Resistive Touchscreen Controller, and much more.
The GPU appears to be the same as the Galaxy S II, so that's nice. This chip on a Raspberry Pi board would be awesome, though any company that's not a charity may have a difficult time getting the price down to Raspberry Pi levels.
There's a getting started guide, overclocking guide, NAS box guide, media centre guide and programming guide in this months issue of Custom PC (UK). If anyone wants them, I can scan the pages for you.
[QUOTE=leontodd;36041407]There's a getting started guide, overclocking guide, NAS box guide, media centre guide and programming guide in this months issue of Custom PC (UK). I[B]f anyone wants them, I can scan the pages for you.[/B][/QUOTE]
Why not just do it for the hell of it?
[QUOTE=leontodd;36041407]There's a getting started guide, overclocking guide, NAS box guide, media centre guide and programming guide in this months issue of Custom PC (UK). If anyone wants them, I can scan the pages for you.[/QUOTE]
Do you mean this magazine [url]http://gb.zinio.com/browse/publications/index.jsp?productId=500602138&sch=true[/url] ?
The cover doesnt mention the Pi
[QUOTE=Richy19;36041856]Do you mean this magazine [url]http://gb.zinio.com/browse/publications/index.jsp?productId=500602138&sch=true[/url] ?
The cover doesnt mention the Pi[/QUOTE]
Yeah, That was last months one.
[QUOTE=leontodd;36042288]Yeah, That was last months one.[/QUOTE]
Ahh fair enought, in that case I think we would all like a copy of these scans :)
So i've been looking around, mainly here [url]http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals#SD_cards[/url], but i still have no idea which SD card to go with.
Any tips? i hear good things about SanDisk ultra class 4/6
I got a class 10, then read that list and didn't see it anywhere on there. Here's hoping :L
[QUOTE=Bambo.;36042354]So i've been looking around, mainly here [url]http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals#SD_cards[/url], but i still have no idea which SD card to go with.
Any tips? i hear good things about SanDisk ultra class 4/6[/QUOTE]
It's just a SD card, it doesn't matter which one you buy for something undemanding like the Rasberry Pi
[QUOTE=B!N4RY;36054136]It's just a SD card, it doesn't matter which one you buy for something undemanding like the Rasberry Pi[/QUOTE]
Except that there's a whole list of unsupported SD cards because they simply do not work with the PI :/
[editline]22nd May 2012[/editline]
[h=3]Problem SD Cards[/h]Sandisk 4GB SDHC Class 10 Extreme (30 MB/s HD Video) (Doesn't boot)
Fuck, that's the one I got...
Thought it was this one:
[h=3]Working SD Cards[/h]Sandisk 4GB SDHC Class 10 Extreme (BH10297143382G)
But apparently they're not the same. Gah..
Hmm it says that a Kingston 16GB SDHC Class 10 (SD10G2/16GB, ultimateX 100X) works.
I have a Kingston 32GB version and its not in the list, hope this works.
Also I tried loading my last 2 cards with the Fedora but It wont boot.
Anyone else having problems with the Fedora?
[img]http://i.cubeupload.com/nMYwKw.png[/img]
I didn't expect it to be shipped today, need to buy an SD...
Be sure to check the list of confirmed working SD cards first :v:
[QUOTE=leontodd;36079854][img]http://i.cubeupload.com/nMYwKw.png[/img]
I didn't expect it to be shipped today, need to buy an SD...[/QUOTE]
Mine was sent yesterday.
I'm building a Daft Punk helmet with a wrist controller for LEDs and fans and whatnot, and i'd like to integrate a RPi into the controller just for the effect of having a small computer-like device on my wrist. Do any of you guys have any ideas on small (3.5inchish) LED touchscreen or normal displays I can use for this?
If not a touchscreen, any ideas for a mouse that would be on the wrist panel, at least? Its all gonna end up looking like a pseudo PIPboy.
[img]http://cl.ly/GtSA/2012-05-25%20at%2001:20.png[/img]
I'm flying over to San Francisco next week, if you're in the area and can meet up with me in SF/MTV do let me know, might be able to lend you one.
Depends if fellow Googlers snap them up first... :)
Those cases are so sexy, can I order one? :o
[QUOTE=mobrockers2;36088852]Those cases are so sexy, can I order one? :o[/QUOTE]
[URL]http://squareitround.co.uk/Resources/Punnet_net_Alpha3.pdf[/URL]
You can use this for the time being :P
My RPi is supposed to arrive this week to grandparents house, as they didn't ship to Belgium. Time to buy an SD card I suppose.
What size SD card is ideal if I want to use it for stuff? 16GB?
Also, class 10 should do right?
[QUOTE=Unsmart;36095926][URL]http://squareitround.co.uk/Resources/Punnet_net_Alpha3.pdf[/URL]
You can use this for the time being :P
My RPi is supposed to arrive this week to grandparents house, as they didn't ship to Belgium. Time to buy an SD card I suppose.
What size SD card is ideal if I want to use it for stuff? 16GB?
Also, class 10 should do right?[/QUOTE]
[url]http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals#SD_cards[/url]
And 4-8GB should be fine, depending on what you want to do with it. I'm going to be using an external HDD so I've gone with a 4GB.
[QUOTE=mobrockers2;36088852]Those cases are so sexy, can I order one? :o[/QUOTE]
Sure: [url]http://www.modmypi.com[/url]
Ordered, thanks for the link!
Just got my email off RS saying I can order now.
Don't have any money though so I'm probably gonna miss out.
I put my order in on Farnell release day and it still hasn't gone through. The hell :/
[QUOTE=Rage.;36117682]Just got my email off RS saying I can order now.
Don't have any money though so I'm probably gonna miss out.[/QUOTE]
I left it a week after getting the email to order, the only thing was I think the shipping was longer as I missed my batch.
[QUOTE=Neddix;36118202]I left it a week after getting the email to order, the only thing was I think the shipping was longer as I missed my batch.[/QUOTE]
Apparently it'll be dispatched in 4 weeks. Does that mean they'll have like a 4 week period to get orders in before they dispatch one big batch?
If that's true I could possibly wait about 2-3 weeks then order if they still have some left.
[QUOTE=Rage.;36117682]Just got my email off RS saying I can order now.
Don't have any money though so I'm probably gonna miss out.[/QUOTE]
From what I've heard you'll have to put in your details again before they ship, and your card will only be charged after that second time.
Yes! I can finally order one!
[editline]29th May 2012[/editline]
Can I use a micro SD with a micro SD to SD adapter with it?
Something like this:
[url]http://www.amazon.de/Transcend-MicroSDHC-Class-SD-Adapter-4GB/dp/B002MRTR7Q/ref=sr_1_10?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1338311465&sr=1-10[/url]
[QUOTE=DrLuke;36120752]Yes! I can finally order one!
[editline]29th May 2012[/editline]
Can I use a micro SD with a micro SD to SD adapter with it?
Something like this:
[URL]http://www.amazon.de/Transcend-MicroSDHC-Class-SD-Adapter-4GB/dp/B002MRTR7Q/ref=sr_1_10?s=ce-de&ie=UTF8&qid=1338311465&sr=1-10[/URL][/QUOTE]
There are reports of setups like that working; but I'd check their forums. The Pi is incredibly picky. A Sandisk Ultra is probably the way to go; runs Arch and Debian like a pro but hangs on Fedora, which another Sandisk runs a-ok. EDIT- I wouldn't use Class 2. Aim for 6 at the lowest.
Been playing with SSH-controlled GPIO on mine; good stuff, gonna be using it as oversight/interface for a project.
Double edit- Assume we've all seen this? [url]http://www.raspberrypi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/BCM2835-ARM-Peripherals.pdf[/url]
Contains all you need to get the fun stuff going with the RPi.
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