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I'm going to buy a Pi and need a little info. I've got Doug's posts:
.. but wouldn't hurt to pick up on other's experiences too before building a system.
- Where to buy? The two distributors on the website did not include USA. Be nice if they also had "peripherals" or kits .. see next. - What to buy? I'll get the upscale "B" model .. I think that's it for choices of the board. But other than a power adaptor, are there interesting addons, especially for more I/O .. i.e. goes-intas and goes-outtas & sensors? Doug's system added a USB hub and memory card.
- What Linux Distro? Although I use the terminal more than GUIs, I'm not as Linux savvy as I'd like. I'd prefer a fairly universal distro that I might encounter elsewhere such as on hosting services and laptops/home servers. Is Ubuntu still the favorite? One requirement if its possible is Node.js.
- WiFi: any success stories? I can just use ether-over-power adaptors if needed but we're pretty wireless at home. I know some WiFi dongles get poor reviews, but my TiVo uses one nicely.
- Enclosure: I've seen Doug's case choice, looks great .. are there any others out there? Or is naked OK too?
TIA,
-- Owen
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On 9/13/13 10:32 AM, Owen Densmore
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I bought mine from CanaKit about 6 weeks ago. It is a B.2.0 model (latest I think). Be sure to double check the circuitry *and* the doping on all the transistors to make sure it isn't those Canadians trying to sneak something past us! ARMs and Atmels' seem like a particularly good way to infiltrate the universe... Mobile devices, TVs, SetTops, etc. The *lower* processor count might make it easier to verify but the ubiquity of chip design/manufacturers and the *high capability* and *diversity* of the devices they tend to go into seem like they would be the ideal candidates for a hardware trojan. Have hardware trojans been found in the wild yet? (meaning have they been discovered in other than an obvious, targeted venue?). </end threadkink> There is the I/O pins (gazintaGazoutas) inspired (I suppose) by the Arduino. I haven't checked but I assume they don't mirror them position for position (otherwise allowing an Arduino Shield to be used?). I bought mine to upgrade from the Arduino Emma used to drive the Vacuum advance/shutter system for our Multiplex Holo Recorder, unfortunately it hasn't left the box. You must have seen the NOOBs on an SD already? Seems like learning/using Raspbian makes a lot of sense... I'm guessing Node.js is everywhere? One of my colleagues doing camera testing with me uses one. I think I bought mine (Edimax EW-7811 ) by his recommendation. Knowing your proclivities, I suggest "clear". On that note, you would be welcome to "break in" mine for me. It is in a box along with the USB WiFi thingy and a power supply, just waiting to be warmed up. Then you could maybe wait for model C or revision B? I'm interested in the RPi as an extended alternative to the Arduino... so if you were to wring out the gazInOutUz for me, I'd consider it a good deal! - Steve ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com |
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In reply to this post by Owen Densmore
Owen-- There is a lot you have to get right to make things work. I have had good luck with Newark and their many certified for PI additions and information: Good luck --Dean From: Owen Densmore <[hidden email]> To: Complexity Coffee Group <[hidden email]>; Wedtech <[hidden email]> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 11:32 AM Subject: [FRIAM] Raspberry Pi I'm going to buy a Pi and need a little info. I've got Doug's posts:
.. but wouldn't hurt to pick up on other's experiences too before building a system.
- Where to buy? The two distributors on the website did not include USA. Be nice if they also had "peripherals" or kits .. see next. - What to buy? I'll get the upscale "B" model .. I think that's it for choices of the board. But other than a power adaptor, are there interesting addons, especially for more I/O .. i.e. goes-intas and goes-outtas & sensors? Doug's system added a USB hub and memory card.
- What Linux Distro? Although I use the terminal more than GUIs, I'm not as Linux savvy as I'd like. I'd prefer a fairly universal distro that I might encounter elsewhere such as on hosting services and laptops/home servers. Is Ubuntu still the favorite? One requirement if its possible is Node.js.
- WiFi: any success stories? I can just use ether-over-power adaptors if needed but we're pretty wireless at home. I know some WiFi dongles get poor reviews, but my TiVo uses one nicely.
- Enclosure: I've seen Doug's case choice, looks great .. are there any others out there? Or is naked OK too?
TIA,
-- Owen
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On 9/13/13 12:29 PM, Steve Smith wrote:
Have hardware trojans been found in the wild yet? (meaning have they been discovered in other than an obvious, targeted venue?).The paper mentions VisionTech, but it sounds like that was mainly just a counterfeiting operation. http://www.eetimes.com/document.asp?doc_id=1266976 Those in the know, if there are any here, probably can't talk about it. Maybe if there are `interesting stories' they will show up on the Washington Post or the Guardian one of these days. :-) Marcus ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com |
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