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RASPBERRY PI HAS developed a reputation for cheap computing hardware, designed to help teach those about programming and DIY computing in schools and developing countries.
Now it has launched a new computer board called the Raspberry Pi Zero and it costs $5 (€4.71).
The device is smaller than a credit card and can run a number of applications including Minecraft, Scratch (a programming service for kids) and Sonic Pi.
“We still meet people who tell us cost is a barrier to entry,” said Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton. “Since the Raspberry Pi 2 effort wound down in February, we’ve been asking ourselves what we could do to maybe take a little more of the cost down”.
We really don’t think we’ll be able to make it any cheaper than this. We’ve gone down from [the price of] four lattes to one latte.
The number of Pi Zero units produced will range in the tens of thousands, according to Upton, and will be able to run Raspbian, a version of Linux designed for the Pi.
For those interested, the hardware comes with 512MB of RAM, a 1Ghz single-core CPU, a mini HDMI (supporting 1080p) and micro-USB port, and micro-SD slot. It’s 40% faster than the first Raspberry Pi which was released back in 2012.
If you want extra features like USB ports or Ethernet ports, you will have to purchase a separate peripheral.
The hardware is only on sale in the UK and US, but if you’re interested in a DIY computer project, you won’t be able to say it’s too expensive to start.
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If we ever leave the euro,I think our next currency should be “The Pint”.
I’ll drink to that.
Amazing bunch of people, love my little PI, ill buy one just to support what they are doing, we all should.
Free obe with magPi magazine this month I believe
Wow !
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/issues/40/
AFAIK Easons don’t stock it, someone just posted on reddit about it…. lots of enquiries…
Ill be happy enough just go the normal channels and ill leave the OBE ;)
No wait, someone has just said they do stock and delivery hasn’t arrived.
Anyone?
@themagpi tweeted available at “Tesco Extra”
If you’re buying a Pi of any format don’t fall for the Maplin overpricing BS.
Raspberry Pi is a foundation. It’s a situation where they want to make enough money to continue to bring out more and better products – pretty much like Arduino – rather than try to make as much as they can.
This specific product is about recognising cost as a barrier to entry. Rpi’s are about way more than scratch etc.. they are more about a massive community and people doing stuff beyond making their own game. Just look at the number of raspberry pi related projects there are on instructables.com.
Does it have the Internet on it?
It comes with Internet built in.
did the Elders of the Internet approve it?
Great to see things like this happening and giving any kid a chance that wants to learn programming that won’t cost a fortune
I never said you did just said this is great and will open more doors for kids to learn programming that’s all
Looks interesting, great little learning tool for tiny cost
I have been thinking about getting into the raspberry Pi project for a while now,you can customize and add other parts too, like bluetooth,and Eternett Ram etc,
The worlds your oyster with this project.
The Pi zero essentials pack is only £6
http://thepihut.com/
And for anyone who would be interested here are
10 Raspberry Pi creations that show how amazing the tiny PC can be
Arstechnica and it’s raspberry applications do not a happy marriage make :)
It would be handy to set it up as a proxy with squid, maybe a web server or low-end NAS controller…
I run a VPN on one of mine so I can connect to the internet through my home network when browsing on public WiFi.
I’ve Kodi running on another one for years and except for the hurling and football on RTÉ I’ve not used “Normal” TV for around 5 years.
You can install Raspbian on the Pi. On that you can install an openVPN server. This will allow you to use an openVPN client on your phone or laptop to connect to your home network when you are outside. It will only work from outside. If you try and connect from inside it will appear not to work.
There is a tutorial here. http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-33548728
Half a pint in temple bar
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