Posted on 02/26/2016 5:57:41 PM PST by markomalley
Pics A Raspberry Pi 3 with onboard Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) support has emerged today.
The Model B Raspberry Pi 3 will be the first in the family of tiny cheap-and-cheerful ARM-powered computers to feature builtin wireless networking. For previous models, owners have had to make do with wired Ethernet, USB Wi-Fi adapters, or Ethernet-to-wireless gadgets. Having wire-free networking built into the little single-board computer will be a boon.
Confirmation of the Pi 3's existence comes from these lab results submitted by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to US communications watchdog the FCC. The documents show the new hardware complies with radio standards, and the regulator has approved the device for use.
The Model B's schematics, block diagrams, parts lists, and other blueprints have been withheld from public view at the request of the Raspberry Pi designers, so the exact specifications of the new system aren't yet known. More details are expected to be revealed next week.
From the submitted dossier, the Model B will use a single chip antenna. The hardware was tested in Hull, UK.
The Pi 3 Model B otherwise looks pretty much like 2015's quad-core 32-bit ARM Cortex-A7-based Raspberry Pi 2: it sports a familiar Broadcom system-on-chip, HDMI port, SD card slot, wired Ethernet socket, and 40 general-purpose IO pins, all in a credit-card form factor.
Here are some photos of the new hardware:
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A spokesperson for the Raspberry Pi Foundation declined to comment.
The Brit-designed Pi first hit the scene in 2011 as an affordable computer to kickstart interest in programming and technology among kids and adults. Since then the hardware has undergone several revisions, although never exceeding a price tag of about $35 (£25). ®
That’s what they need for the internet of things.
Looks like a pretty neat clock
These will be YUGE!! Can’t wait. I mostly use PIs for media centers, which suffer performance-wise when using WIFI, but this will likely make some ideas easier to implement.
I like these little gizmo’s. I need to find something to control that will keep my interest. Programming isn’t an issue, I do that all day. Just need something for it to control.
Is it Windows or Linux or both, not simultaneously of course?
I wish I had this kinda of tech back in the day. I had to take out a loan to buy my first PC. $3K+.
My $900 pocket phone blows that first PC away.
- Bone Knives and Bear Skins -
Name that reference, and win a prize.
I have an earlier Raspberry Pi (B model) and an Arduino 2560 and have not fully understood their different capacities. The Arduino is a “micro controller” and the Pi basically a mini computer, but there is considerable overlap.
I want to know which one will best operate my Stepford wife.
(OK, just kidding.)
I always wanted to make a good car stereo/computer out of one. The Chinese ones are crap and the “good” ones are priced ridiculously high. I simply have too many other habits ...
City on the edge of forever.
McCoy said it on Star Trek TOS. But I cannot remember the episode. One where they went back in time. City on the Edge of Tomorrow?
Depends on whether you intend to use optical isolators ;-).
I've never used one...but will in future. But I thought they were Linux only. Windows would be too frakkin' huge for one of these. Yes/no?
Star Trek TOS.
"City On The Edge Of Forever".
In my defense, I was doing the dishes from supper. Yes...I love my wife.
You win the Internet for the evening.
Yea!
:-))
Atlas Shrugged???
Supposedly, Windows 10 can be run on it. I’ve not tried it yet, though.
Sorry. Your additional comment removes you from the competition. It was Spock who uttered that phrase.
It’s WAY to complex, large and expensive for most things. Google ESP8266.COM or just “esp8266” This costs about $3.00 if you shop or go to the source (China), and is easily programmed and has WiFi. I built a development system for it with about $8.00 of parts and a PC. The next version will be even better.
Missed it by this || much.
Name that culteral reference.
:-)
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