Raspberry Pi Pico released and available at $4 only - I kind of want 10

jamesmd · January 2021

I have on sat on my desk but unsure what to do with it.....

Then again I also have a box of 200+ model B’s that I need a plan for....

vyas · January 2021

@vyas said:
@cybertech

@Ympker also has a Pi4, as do I. Problem with the 4 GB RAM model is heating. I suppose the issue will be bigger with 8 GB model.

Ympker did not have that problem because of his location.

Depending on where you live, you may or may not be happier with a 4 GB

Thinking of getting one of the two below:

www.amazon.in/Raspberry-Model-Aluminum-Cooling-Metal/dp/B08D9Q76G5

https://www.amazon.in/REES52-Raspberry-Armor-Aluminium-Heatsink/dp/B07X5XXKTZ

Reading the reviews now. Concerned about noise levels from the latter.

InceptionHosting · January 2021

@jamesmd said: Then again I also have a box of 200+ model B’s that I need a plan for....

Good lord why do you have that many!

jamesmd · January 2021

@AnthonySmith said:

@jamesmd said: Then again I also have a box of 200+ model B’s that I need a plan for....

Good lord why do you have that many!

Well I had a few beers then I went on eBay. Never ends well!

flips · January 2021

@jamesmd said:

@AnthonySmith said:

@jamesmd said: Then again I also have a box of 200+ model B’s that I need a plan for....

Good lord why do you have that many!

Well I had a few beers then I went on eBay. Never ends well!

Build a high performance cluster?

jamesmd · January 2021

@flips said:

@jamesmd said:

@AnthonySmith said:

@jamesmd said: Then again I also have a box of 200+ model B’s that I need a plan for....

Good lord why do you have that many!

Well I had a few beers then I went on eBay. Never ends well!

Build a high performance cluster?

I’d love too but I have another plan: https://blog.jmdawson.co.uk/i-bought-200-raspberry-pi-model-bs-and-im-going-to-fix-them-part-1/

InceptionHosting · January 2021

@jamesmd said:

@flips said:

@jamesmd said:

@AnthonySmith said:

@jamesmd said: Then again I also have a box of 200+ model B’s that I need a plan for....

Good lord why do you have that many!

Well I had a few beers then I went on eBay. Never ends well!

Build a high performance cluster?

I’d love too but I have another plan: https://blog.jmdawson.co.uk/i-bought-200-raspberry-pi-model-bs-and-im-going-to-fix-them-part-1/

Reading that I just realised who you are keeping busy?

jamesmd · January 2021

Haha yes very! How about yourself?

InceptionHosting · January 2021

@jamesmd said:
Haha yes very! How about yourself?

Yeah same and then there is this place on top!

jamesmd · January 2021

@AnthonySmith said:

@jamesmd said:
Haha yes very! How about yourself?

Yeah same and then there is this place on top!

Great to see this place doing well! I remember when you were first talking about starting it.

willie · January 2021

@jamesmd those are pi model 1B's? How do you plan to fix them? Do any work? They have full sized hdmi output right? I might be interested in buying one or two, if you're in the US (not sure). Purpose is to make a TV typewriter for my mom's TV as she is hearing impaired.

atth · January 2021

@jamesmd said:

I’d love too but I have another plan: https://blog.jmdawson.co.uk/i-bought-200-raspberry-pi-model-bs-and-im-going-to-fix-them-part-1/

Great read!

beagle · January 2021

This one is not strictly a SBC because of the removable DIMMs but I found this project interesting:

https://www.udoo.org/udooboltgear/

Technical Specs:

Processor:
* CPU AMD Ryzen™ Embedded V1605B SoC up to 3.6 GHz
GPU:
* AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics - 8 GPU Compute Units
RAM:
* 2x SO-DIMM Dual-channel 64-bit DDR4 2400 MT/s with ECC support up to 32GB
Microchip ATmega32U4 8-bit AVR RISC-based microcontroller.
Video interfaces:
* 2x HDMI 1.4/2.0a
* 2x USB Type-C (DP alternate mode)
Storage:
* 1x M.2 Socket 2 Key B 2242/2260 for SSD SATA modules (featured also PCI-e x2)
* 1x M.2 Socket 3 Key M 2280 for NVMe modules (PCI-e x4 Gen 3 interface)
* 1x SATA III 6Gbit/s standard connector
Networking:
* 1x Gigabit Ethernet LAN interface
* 1x M.2 Key E slot for optional Wireless (WiFi+BT) Combo module
Audio interfaces:
* HD Audio Codec Realtek ALC888S
* Microphone + Headphone Combo Connector (TRRS)
* Pre-amplified stereo Speaker Connectors (up to 3W)
* Digital Optical audio S/PDIF and analog stereo output combo jack 3.5mm connector
2x USB 3.0 type-A sockets
2x USB Type-C :
* USB 3.1
* DisplayPort Alternate Mode
* Dual Role Port (DRP) USB Power Delivery (USB-PD) 3.0
Embedded Controller I/O :
* 2x UART ports**
* 2x I2C interface**
* 1x SPI interface**
* 1x FAN Controller**
* up to 10x GPIO**
Power In:
* 19V DC Power Jack min 3.15A (60W) for basic functionalities - Male connector 4.5mm x 3.0mm with pin inside.
* 2x USB Type-C power in. PD sink profile 20V/3A(60W).
RTC Battery Connector + RTC Coin Battery
* Bi-color Power Status LED
Arduino™ Leonardo-Compatible I/O :
* 12x analog inputs**
* up to 23x digital input/output (7 PWM)**
* 1x UART 1x I2C 1x SPI**
* 3x Grove connectors:
* 1x ANALOG INPUT, 1x UART or DIGITAL I/O, 1x I2C or DIGITAL I/O
Dimensions: 12cm x 12cm - 4.72” x 4.72”
**Available on Pin Headers

https://www.udoo.org/docs-gear/Introduction/Introduction.html

willie · January 2021

That's a compact re ryzen box on special for $400. Nice alternative to a Mac mini or NUC but not in anything like the sbc space.

InceptionHosting · January 2021

@beagle said: This one is not strictly a SBC because of the removable DIMMs but I found this project interesting:

https://www.udoo.org/udooboltgear/

Technical Specs:

oh wow, I really like that.

willie · January 2021

I find this a lot more interesting:
https://www.clockworkpi.com/devterm

seenu · February 2021

if i want to use pi for only pi-hole, which product do you recommend?
https://www.pishop.us/product/raspberry-pi-zero/

also those who used both pi-hole and adguard....which one do you think is better?

thanks.

cybertech · February 2021

any speculation how soon RPI 5 will be coming and what specs?

havoc · February 2021

Pico...I'd rather get the version with wifi Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect Board

@cybertech said:
any speculation how soon RPI 5 will be coming and what specs?

Still a fair time out last I checked

cybertech · February 2021

@havoc said:
Pico...I'd rather get the version with wifi Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect Board

@cybertech said:
any speculation how soon RPI 5 will be coming and what specs?

Still a fair time out last I checked

I'm hoping at least for an Rpi 800

AlwaysSkint · February 2021

@jamesmd The blogs were interesting until I came across this:
"I was unable to continue the repairs on the boards with failed Ethernet due to waiting on solder wick to arrive however I found some in a draw! "
What a lucky draw? Grr. The word is drawer. Which accent drops the "er"?
Sorry, just one of my many pet peeves, frequently seen on feeBay, along with lense.

Still read to the end of Part 3, 'cos clever folks can't all speak proper.

yoursunny · February 2021

@jamesmd said:
I have on sat on my desk but unsure what to do with it.....

Arduino idle program:

void setup()
{
}

void loop()
{
}

Raspberry Pi Pico released and available at $4 only - I kind of want 10

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