Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
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Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#2Now this, this is a project we can all get behind. Adding radio with kill-switch and getting PostmarketOS working on this will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly.
Also, N-O-D-E publishes all the requisite files; Essentially making this a 'Build your own smartphone' project and those who don't want to get their hands dirty could order one from the website when available.
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#3This is impressive work, and I would like to have this, or something like this.
A question is whether the amount of clever effort that went into working around constraints of the Pi Zero, would be enough to incorporate the Pi Zero aspects of this assembly into a single board?
Also, maybe not even an exact Pi, but using a RISC-V core and fully open firmware, even if less powerful at this time?
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#4Now imagine this, just with the Compute Module in a version with proper PCI-E... sigh.
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#5I would love pocket computer that I could use to programming when I don't have access to laptop.
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#6Now this, this is a project we can all get behind. Adding radio with kill-switch and getting PostmarketOS working on this will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly. Also, N-O-D-E publishes all the requisite files; Essentially making this a 'Build your own smartphone' project and those who don't want to get their hands dirty could order one from the website when a…
> will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly
I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything, to be honest, but its nerd cred is off the charts.
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#7Now imagine this, just with the Compute Module in a version with proper PCI-E... sigh.
Well, supposedly[0] the next iteration of the CM will be based on the Pi 4 guts, and expose the PCIe capabilities. The maker of the hardware being discussed also mentions that they might try the compute module (it probably makes a lot of sense from the custom PCB side of life?).
0: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-nvme-support-...
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#8Now this, this is a project we can all get behind. Adding radio with kill-switch and getting PostmarketOS working on this will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly. Also, N-O-D-E publishes all the requisite files; Essentially making this a 'Build your own smartphone' project and those who don't want to get their hands dirty could order one from the website when a…
> will essentially make this a smartphone replacement to reclaim mobile computing from the duopoly I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything, to be honest, but its nerd cred is off the charts.
> I think it’s a bit too thick to reclaim anything,
Current chase for thinness by manufacturers, even if it means sacrificing structural integrity[1] is laughably absurd.
May be I'm bit biased since I was frankensteining a similar concept with my limited capacity, but if the thickness of the device in this prototype is ~2.5" to 3" then the size of the final production device wouldn't be a deal breaker for many.
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#9Now imagine this, just with the Compute Module in a version with proper PCI-E... sigh.
What kind of SBC to use for such a project really is an interesting question.
On one hand I would love a "shell" where I could just plug in a compute module and have a working portable. On the other hand, the compute modules are more expensive and seem really hard to source, why it's easy and cheap to find a Pi Zero. If one would need to solder it to an expansion board oneself, this would probably be a hurdle for many people. And then, if we are thinking about different boards, why not something else entirely? With more/better capabilities, like included charging circuit or as you mentioned, PCI-E?
I guess there is just no good answer on what would be an adequate basis for such a type of computer. Every option has some drawbacks somewhere.
Re: Trying to build the ultimate Raspberry Pi computer – Zero Terminal V3
#10Now imagine this, just with the Compute Module in a version with proper PCI-E... sigh.
Well, supposedly[0] the next iteration of the CM will be based on the Pi 4 guts, and expose the PCIe capabilities. The maker of the hardware being discussed also mentions that they might try the compute module (it probably makes a lot of sense from the custom PCB side of life?). 0: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-nvme-support-...
Oh finally. That's good news especially for people who'd like to tinker with advanced stuff requiring PCI-E chipsets who don't really have the nerve to risk wrecking a hundreds of dollars worth of x86 mainboard/CPU...