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Anyone buy one of the Raspberry Pi computers?
Posted on 3/13/15 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 3/13/15 at 9:23 pm
I am going to get one next week just to play around with. Was wondering others experiences.
For those who do not know, it's basically an iphone sized computer that sells for like 30 bucks.
For those who do not know, it's basically an iphone sized computer that sells for like 30 bucks.
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Posted on 3/13/15 at 9:24 pm to Chair
I'm mining bitcoins with one
Posted on 3/13/15 at 9:43 pm to aaronb023
There are quite a few things you can do with them, that being one of them.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 9:48 pm to Chair
What operating system?
n/m, googled it. Linux.
n/m, googled it. Linux.
This post was edited on 3/13/15 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 3/13/15 at 9:52 pm to Chair
I'm thinking about setting one up as a seedbox
Posted on 3/13/15 at 10:18 pm to GFaceKillah
I have an arduino, you can do some pretty cool stuff.
This post was edited on 3/13/15 at 10:24 pm
Posted on 3/13/15 at 10:23 pm to GumboPot
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What operating system?
n/m, googled it. Linux.
Its a computer.
You can put whatever you want on it, from Linux to Windows 10.
Posted on 3/13/15 at 10:50 pm to Chair
quote:I had 2 of em for using XBMC.
Anyone buy one of the Raspberry Pi computers?
Both of the Pi's HDMI outlets went bad within about 2 months, and that's never having messed with either. Once I hooked em up, I left em there, and they still both went bad.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 6:05 pm to shel311
Hmmm. Do you know if that was a common problem?
Posted on 3/14/15 at 6:17 pm to stout
I plan to buy one and use it for emulation. But I am interested in other possible things that people have done so far.
What all comes with that kit?
What all comes with that kit?
Posted on 3/14/15 at 6:19 pm to Chair
Everything you would ever need for anything you wanted to with a Pi. I am also getting one to make a small HTPC for my brother. Will just need a larger SD card then what comes in that kit.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 6:23 pm to stout
Do you need a lot of what's in the kit to set up the emulators?
That touchscreen kit looks pretty awesome. Cheaper than I epxected, too.
That touchscreen kit looks pretty awesome. Cheaper than I epxected, too.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 6:35 pm to Chair
That kit will have everything you need for the emulators.
Also, there are a lot of screen options. I also like this one because it doesn't need an extra power source and with the case you could make a portable console.
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Also, there are a lot of screen options. I also like this one because it doesn't need an extra power source and with the case you could make a portable console.
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This post was edited on 3/14/15 at 6:40 pm
Posted on 3/14/15 at 6:54 pm to stout
I figured it WOULD have everything needed to run the emulators. What I was getting at is how much from the kit is necessary for it?
I have a large box of electronic components that I have accumulated over the years, and I think I have a good bit of what comes with that kit. Just trying to figure out if it would be worth it to get the kit or just the Pi and use what I already have.
I have a large box of electronic components that I have accumulated over the years, and I think I have a good bit of what comes with that kit. Just trying to figure out if it would be worth it to get the kit or just the Pi and use what I already have.
Posted on 3/14/15 at 7:00 pm to Chair
You could probably save a few bucks.
I think that case is like $10. It and the wireless USB adapter are the only things in that kit most people don't have laying around already, but the SD card comes preloaded with NOOBS which is the OS install manager for Pi. You could always set up your own SD card with it, but it might be worth the extra $25 that kit costs just to have everything ready that you need.
I think that case is like $10. It and the wireless USB adapter are the only things in that kit most people don't have laying around already, but the SD card comes preloaded with NOOBS which is the OS install manager for Pi. You could always set up your own SD card with it, but it might be worth the extra $25 that kit costs just to have everything ready that you need.
This post was edited on 3/14/15 at 7:01 pm
Posted on 3/14/15 at 7:01 pm to stout
Just got the kit for $86. Time to have some fun 
Posted on 3/15/15 at 5:13 pm to PPBeastMode
What sort of controller are you guys going with? I know there are tons of options.
Posted on 3/15/15 at 5:29 pm to Chair
Basically it's perfect for someone who has no idea what they want to build. Whatever you finally decide, will probably work with the raspberry pi and a few additional shields. If you are just doing automation stuff though, I would go with an arduino.
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