Pi-topCEED - a candy bar for $ 99 based on the Raspberry Pi
Devices / / December 19, 2019
Pi-topCEED - is the best way to learn programming microcontrollers and learn how to create smart gadgets. Just add a keyboard and mouse. And do not forget to connect the smart home. To put it simply can not be.
The idea of extra-computers never leave the Internet community. Surfing and basic tasks do not need so much performance. But if the dongles and tablets already become commonplace, the projects on the basis of universal microcomputers for development is still a novelty.
The first such project was the laptop Pi-top for $ 300 based on the Raspberry Pi. But who stopped - is already too late. And the developers have introduced a new, even more designs available in a more convenient form factor. Pi-topCEED - a candy bar, based on the much-loved "Malinka".
The kit includes everything you need: you need only to connect the keyboard and mouse, and you can start working. The kit is available:
- rectangular housing;
- separate block with metal rails and pre Raspberry (possible installation of additional equipment);
- Foldable housing (mounted on the back side and allows the computer at the required angles);
- HD-screen diagonal of 13.3 inches.
The project envisages the possibility of retrofitting a set of speakers or a set for the organization prototyping build their own devices. Of course, for a fee.
As the sheath device uses software already familiar from Pi-top distribution called Pi-topOS. In addition, (and, perhaps, you can call the main advantage of the project, an absolute killer-a feature) complete with Pi-topCEED comes completely free interactive software CEEDUniverse software for learning the basics of designing devices to Pi boards. According to the developers, it is a multiplayer online role-RPG (MMORPG) in Civilization style associated with continuous coding and practice in the field of computing Pi. Education is designed for a period of three to six months depending on the intensity passage. To complete the course, you must pass the final exam with flying colors.
computer cost is only $ 99 without shipping. At the moment, the project passes the initial capital in the acquisition stage Indiegogo. Despite the fact that the term of the action has not yet come to an end, instead of the required 50 thousand dollars the developers have collected nearly three times as much. Newsletter pre-orders will start in April next year. Jesse Lozano (Jesse Lozano) and Ryan Dunwoody (Ryan Dunwoody) already have experience in organizing and implementing kraudfandingovyh projects, and established links with industry. Their action was held for the production of Pi-top laptops has been implemented with a delay of four months, but this time the organizers have assured that built its own production base and have the necessary margin boards.
It is worth noting that the project has a competitor called Kano. However, it is 30 dollars more expensive, has a screen of 10.1 inches and does not involve self-learning software.