[ale] Fwd: botlanta - raspberry pi - you have to see this video

[Ron Frazier (ALE)]

Hi guys,

This is a forward from the Atlanta Hobby Robotics group.  If you haven't 
seen this video on the Rasberry Pi Model B single board computer, you 
really need to see it.  It's ultra cool.  One of the developers shows 
how to set the computer up, and goes through a small bit of programming 
in Python and C.  Then he answers a bunch of questions.  Single board 
computer, runs Debian, HDMI 1080p 3D video, composite video, audio, 2X 
USB, 10/100 ethernet, SD card slot for up to class 4 / 16 GB cards, 700 
mhz arm cpu, 256 MB ram.  Price: $ 35.  This thing is REALLY cool.  It's 
so new, the factory is just starting to make them.  They have an order 
backlog of about 100,000 units.

With 6 computers to maintain, counting my Dad's and my tablet, which 
encompass 3 operating system, and 3 dual booters, sometimes I think I'm 
running my own IT department.  It is quite overwhelming at times just to 
keep them patched and backed up.  I use each computer for different 
purposes, so it's not as easy as you might think to consolidate and 
eliminate some of them.  I didn't think I'd be entertaining the idea of 
getting another machine.  However, I might have to get one of these.  
While I wouldn't necessarily use it as a desktop machine, it would be 
great for experimenting.  I could see using it as a security camera web 
server, mini router, firewall, robotics controller, home automation 
controller, automated kiosk presentation system, etc.

One neat thing about it is you can back it up just be duplicating the 
memory card.  You can restore to ground zero just by reflashing the 
memory card.

Imagine pairing this with a wall wart, usb or bluetooth keyboard, usb or 
bluetooth mouse, wifi adapter, and a pico projector.  You'd have a 
highly portable instant presentation system.  Now, with all the 
accessories, the price starts to creep up toward that of a netbook or 
tablet.  But, the possibilities are fascinating.  And, within the 
constraints of memory and cpu and storage, you can use standard apt-get 
commands to install most Debian packages.

Sincerely,

Ron



-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	[AHRC - botlanta] raspberry pi
Date: 	Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:24:07 -0400
From: 	Jebadiah Moulton <jebadiah.moulton at gmail.com>
Reply-To: 	botlanta at yahoogroups.com
To: 	botlanta at yahoogroups.com



This should be of interest to the pi people (Michael).

http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44459?ICID=etv_cad
Its an hour long video by one of the cofounders on getting started.

-- 
Jebadiah Moulton


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