* **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.
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.
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.
SQFMI Watchy, a hackable ePaper watch based on the ESP32.