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Title: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: rcjordan on March 29, 2012, 07:51:42 PM: Don't know what I'm going to do with it, but it's on preorder.

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/03/first-batch-of-35-linux-computer-arrives-in-uk-awaiting-ce-compliance-testing.ars
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: dogboy on March 29, 2012, 10:20:32 PM: You should just buy a Mac, like me...

I bet they even have an App for that thing - whatever that thing is...

;D heheeheh
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: rcjordan on March 29, 2012, 10:31:35 PM: I'm thinking the Pi will make a security camera server, a smarthome controller, or maybe a media center. For $45 incl. tax & shipping, I'm not risking much.

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http://gizmodo.com/5889245/five-things-you-can-do-with-the-new-raspberry-pi
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: Woz on March 30, 2012, 07:53:38 AM: What is it with Technology and Fruit Names?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAG39jKi0lI
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: dogboy on March 30, 2012, 12:34:38 PM: >security camera server, a smarthome controller, or maybe a media center

Yeah, I could see that. Let us know...
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: jetboy on March 30, 2012, 06:08:24 PM: The Pi boards can run off 4 AA batteries. I will be using them to power my autonomous drone army. :)
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: Drastic on January 31, 2013, 09:41:02 PM: Did you ever get yours?

I just ordered the model B, comes with 512mb and 2 usb ports.

I've been wanting to try a cheap box to run XBMC, the main two distros for this are maturing (RC3) and it's hard to beat $35.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: rcjordan on January 31, 2013, 11:00:54 PM: Yeah, I got mine. It works as billed. I got the B as well, with 512. I'm pretty sure the mfg has upgraded the later B's to 1024. THAT would be good as XBMC was too slow for me.

The Rpi is definitely maturing well -and quickly. Give it a year and there will be an app store, if there isn't one already.

But it needs more RAM.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: Drastic on February 01, 2013, 04:13:37 AM: They bumped up to 512mb in October, nothing higher yet. It's pretty solid from what I can tell, not quite as zippy as a dedicated box of course, but very serviceable.

Check out OpenElec here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2Zh73CVIIk&feature=player_detailpage#t=115s

The only time it chokes is if you try to downmix DTS or AC3 audio, since they don't currently have licensing for hardware decoding (possibly in the near future.) My AVR does all the heavy lifting so the pass-through is perfect for me.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: bill on February 01, 2013, 06:51:52 AM: Are these available in stores in the US, or only over the net? I'm intrigued.

http://lifehacker.com/5978871/ten-more-awesome-projects-for-your-raspberry-pi
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: rcjordan on February 01, 2013, 11:44:28 AM: >stores

Not that I've heard. I've seen vendors on amazon, though.

>512

So mine is 256, I guess. I know they bumped up the B.

If anyone sees a program for polling an array of 8-12 temperature sensors, ping me.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: Drastic on February 01, 2013, 03:05:34 PM: They've not made it to retail here or in JPN yet. http://farnell.com/raspberrypi-consumer/approved-retailers.php

The best place, actually the only place (stateside) I found it with the list price ($35) and in stock was mcm. https://www.mcmelectronics.com/

$5 ground shipping special to US right now.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: ukgimp on February 07, 2013, 04:53:43 PM: I really don't see the point. It does not seem practical in any way.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: rcjordan on February 07, 2013, 05:41:44 PM: It's not yet, at least not for a replacement desktop for our 'normal' use. Where it is and will be practical is for stand-alone, dedicated computers. Particularly those applications that require low heat output and/or low power draw.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: Drastic on February 07, 2013, 09:46:56 PM: Yeah, it's main use is for running as a media server. I've been wanting to try out XBMC for my home theater setup.

For $40 to my door, I couldn't be more pleased. The next closest option is around $100+ (Pivos Xios) and that doesn't run nearly as well. Other alternatives are jailbroken AppleTV2 (no longer available so running $200+ on ebay), other small nettop ($250+) or build a small htpc (much larger, heat, power consumption, etc.)

This thing runs on a cell phone power supply, 700ma, probably draws half of that.

Very slick, I love it. XBMC 12 just went final a couple days ago, Raspbmc should be updated to final in the next day or so, if not tonight.

The best setup is to install it to usb thumb drive, SD card is for boot only. Very zippy this way.

RC, give Raspbmc a shot running from a usb stick, I think you'll be surprised. It's a one-click install, and Raspbmc for your version should run fine.
Title: Re: Raspberry Pi on preorder
Post by: rcjordan on February 08, 2013, 02:21:29 AM: I know of a couple of media center cabinets that get overheated by the big, old iron they use to serve up the files. Besides the fact that it's the size of a deck of cards, the low cuurent draw and the low heat output makes it the way to go. Oh, yeah, I forgot ...it's $35 !!! Gimpy.

Those motorhomes I'm having built will one day need some sort of temperature monitoring system for about 10 or so spots. I'm currently watching a Brit who has cobbled it all together and is selling the components. I'd like to pull in all the data and send an email alert if something goes out of range.