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Raspberry Pi Compute Module Release

Posted by samzenpus on from the brand-new dept.

First time accepted submitter ControlsGeek (156589) writes "The Raspberry Pi Foundation has developed a new product. It is basically a Raspberry Pi model A processor, memory, and flash memory on a DDR2-style SODIMM connector. Also available will be a development board that breaks out all the internal connections. The board design will be open sourced so you can develop your own devices using the BCM2835 processor. No network, but support for 2 HDMI displays and 2 cameras, so 3D TV is a possibility.

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  1. Re:Yes, but... by bobbied · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Doesn't the Pi run Linux now? If so, the answer is YES, why wouldn't it?

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  2. Re:How about a backplane? by ArhcAngel · · Score: 3, Interesting

    You meant to say "Imagine a Beowulf cluster of these" didn't you?

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  3. Re:Different use case than standard RPI by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Interesting

    Why not both? I could see students using this to control a robot. Use only the requires pins and connect it directly without the IO board and its a much better solution than then original RPi. Less power since you won't need USB/ethernet if you're just tapping the GPIO pins.

    Seems like there's lot of potential.