>"Orange Pi is an open source single-board card computer, a new generation of arm64 development board, which can run operating systems such as Android TV 12, Ubuntu and Debian. The Orange Pi Zero 2w development board uses the Allwinner H618 system-on-chip, and can optionally have 1GB or 1.5GB or 2GB or 4GB LPDDR4 memory."
The Pimoroni Presto is a programmable display designed to bring digital information to your fingertips. Powered by the Raspberry Pi RP2350 chip, it features a 4" square touchscreen, RGB ambient lighting, and a built-in wireless module. It's available on its own or as a Starter Kit, which includes a controller, sensors, and accessories. Presto can display calendar updates, weather reports, photos, or even generative art. It's programmable with both C/C++ and MicroPython and is fully assembled, requiring no soldering.
- jetson-oled.py (8 KB, Apr 1, 2025) - Python script
- jetson-oled.service (249 bytes, Apr 1, 2025) - Service file
- MiniPC.hex (13 KB, Apr 1, 2025) - Hex file
- rc.shutdown (72 bytes, Mar 26, 2025) - Shell script
- rcshutdown.service (175 bytes, Mar 26, 2025) - Service file
- readme.txt (1 KB, Jun 19, 2025) - Text file
- rpi5-oled.py (12 KB, Apr 1, 2025) - Python script
- rpi5-oled.service (245 bytes, Apr 1, 2025) - Service file
- shutdown.py (1 KB, Mar 26, 2025) - Python script
- jetson-oled.service (249 bytes, Apr 1, 2025) - Service file
- MiniPC.hex (13 KB, Apr 1, 2025) - Hex file
- rc.shutdown (72 bytes, Mar 26, 2025) - Shell script
- rcshutdown.service (175 bytes, Mar 26, 2025) - Service file
- readme.txt (1 KB, Jun 19, 2025) - Text file
- rpi5-oled.py (12 KB, Apr 1, 2025) - Python script
- rpi5-oled.service (245 bytes, Apr 1, 2025) - Service file
- shutdown.py (1 KB, Mar 26, 2025) - Python script
* **Compatibility:** Supports both Raspberry Pi 5 and Jetson Orin Nano.
* **Compact Design:** Space-efficient with integrated cooling fan(s).
* **1.3” OLED Screen:** Displays system status and information.
* **Interface Retention:** Maintains access to original USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and GPIO ports.
* **Storage Expansion:** Raspberry Pi 5 version includes a PCIe M.2 socket for SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280).
* **Cooling:** Equipped with 3 cooling fans.
* **RTC Support:** Raspberry Pi version supports Real Time Clock functionality.
* **Material:** Aluminum alloy and acrylic construction.
* **Compact Design:** Space-efficient with integrated cooling fan(s).
* **1.3” OLED Screen:** Displays system status and information.
* **Interface Retention:** Maintains access to original USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and GPIO ports.
* **Storage Expansion:** Raspberry Pi 5 version includes a PCIe M.2 socket for SSDs (2230, 2242, 2260, 2280).
* **Cooling:** Equipped with 3 cooling fans.
* **RTC Support:** Raspberry Pi version supports Real Time Clock functionality.
* **Material:** Aluminum alloy and acrylic construction.
Adafruit shares their top ten new products released in 2024, featuring innovative electronics and DIY gadgets.
1. **Raspberry Pi Pico 2W** - An update from Raspberry Pi Foundation that brings significant performance and feature improvements while retaining compatibility with the earlier Raspberry Pi Pico series.
2. **Adafruit CH334F Mini 4-Port USB Hub Breakout** - A USB 2.1 hub chip that converts one high-speed port into four, useful for connecting more than one USB device.
3. **Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout – ICS-43434** - A tiny and purely digital MEMS microphone that offers good sound detection and conversion capabilities.
4. **Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with Encoder** - A user-friendly rotary encoder breakout that tracks pulses and pins for instant rotary feedback.
5. **Adafruit bq25185 USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger** - A flexible charger board that works with various types of batteries and power sources.
6. **Adafruit Feather RP2350 with HSTX Port** - A battery-powered development board that allows use of any FeatherWings and is packed with goodies.
7. **Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout** - A plug that provides the basics of USB C, with a stable semi-through hole mounting configuration.
8. **USB C Small Round Panel Mount Extension Cable** - A compact and easy-to-install panel-mount USB C cable that can fit into various holes.
9. **Adafruit HDC3022 Precision Temperature & Humidity Sensor** - A high-accuracy sensor for temperature and humidity measurement, upgraded with a PTFE filter cover.
10. **Adafruit Pixel Shifter – For Addressable LEDs** - A solution to address voltage level expectations for NeoPixel-compatible pixels, ensuring stable behavior without flickering or weird behavior.
1. **Raspberry Pi Pico 2W** - An update from Raspberry Pi Foundation that brings significant performance and feature improvements while retaining compatibility with the earlier Raspberry Pi Pico series.
2. **Adafruit CH334F Mini 4-Port USB Hub Breakout** - A USB 2.1 hub chip that converts one high-speed port into four, useful for connecting more than one USB device.
3. **Adafruit I2S MEMS Microphone Breakout – ICS-43434** - A tiny and purely digital MEMS microphone that offers good sound detection and conversion capabilities.
4. **Adafruit I2C Stemma QT Rotary Encoder Breakout with Encoder** - A user-friendly rotary encoder breakout that tracks pulses and pins for instant rotary feedback.
5. **Adafruit bq25185 USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger** - A flexible charger board that works with various types of batteries and power sources.
6. **Adafruit Feather RP2350 with HSTX Port** - A battery-powered development board that allows use of any FeatherWings and is packed with goodies.
7. **Adafruit USB Type C Plug Breakout** - A plug that provides the basics of USB C, with a stable semi-through hole mounting configuration.
8. **USB C Small Round Panel Mount Extension Cable** - A compact and easy-to-install panel-mount USB C cable that can fit into various holes.
9. **Adafruit HDC3022 Precision Temperature & Humidity Sensor** - A high-accuracy sensor for temperature and humidity measurement, upgraded with a PTFE filter cover.
10. **Adafruit Pixel Shifter – For Addressable LEDs** - A solution to address voltage level expectations for NeoPixel-compatible pixels, ensuring stable behavior without flickering or weird behavior.
The December 2024 newsletter from Obsolescence Guaranteed covers updates on new projects such as PiDP-10 and PiDP-1, news about existing projects like PiDP-8 and PiDP-11, and upcoming plans for 2025 including a PiDP-1 replica and an annual programming competition.
A brief article showcasing a replica of the historic PDP-10 minicomputer running on a modern Raspberry Pi, highlighting the contrast between the two systems' processing power and size
The Turing Pi 2.5 is a mini-ITX motherboard designed for clusters of system-on-modules (SOMs), such as Raspberry Pi CM4, NVIDIA Jetson modules, or the company’s own RK1 SOM. It's an upgrade to the Turing Pi 2 with some key improvements, and a compatible mini-ITX case is also available.
Detailed instructions and assembly guide for building the PiDP-10, a PDP-10 emulator built using a Raspberry Pi.
