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I came across this yesterday: > Merveilles seems aligned with the ideals of Solarpunk while internally expecting the world of Cyberpunk, it is neither a utopian or dystopian vision, but a way of straddling both contingencies. https://wiki.xxiivv.com/site/merveilles.html
Hundred Rabbits is very cool. It will be interesting to see what they talk about at their Libreplanent presentation 20Mar: https://www.fsf.org/news/artist-collective-hundred-rabbits-t...
Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
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Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
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Yep, looks great as a toy, but seems not-that-ok for any serious use, because for static setups, all the alternatives are a lot cheaper, because they don't have to be modular (eg. touchscreen display for controlling home automation). But I like the concept for areas such as schools etc., because it makes it possible to try a bunch of different things very fast.
The alternatives may be cheaper if you can find one that does what you want . But in terms of the ability to quickly throw something together where existing stuff doesn't quite do what you want or is locked down, it looks amazing. In terms of "serious use" I think that depends on what you mean by "serious". E.g. my hone automation setup is not static, because I keep finding new little things I want to tweak, and ofte…
You can always get the same components that this kit uses, solder them together and do it cheaper. Want a dimmer for your smart lights? esp8266 + one of many potentiometers available + maybe an adc if you need more than one. You'll never use this whole kit just for one potentiometer, with the rest of the components in a drawer somewhere, because this would make it too expensive. Cramming multiple modules just not to "waste" them, makes you build a tool around what you have, instead of using just what you really need.
Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
#163I'm imagining that the creator of this project really went the distance in sticking to their initial vision of what was possible. I think sometimes visionary projects fail because the creators eventually compromise on the vision when the devils emerge from the details. But, if they can muster enough technical competence and determination to push through that difficulty, we get something like pockit. The video really makes me want to hear from the creator about the process of developing pockit and how different challenges were overcome.
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Hundred Rabbits is very cool. It will be interesting to see what they talk about at their Libreplanent presentation 20Mar: https://www.fsf.org/news/artist-collective-hundred-rabbits-t...
https://git.sr.ht/~rabbits/libreplanet2022/tree/master/item/...
spoilers!
Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
#165Sometimes the point of a technology is not its direct utility but to carry forth or promote an idea. Because of what's happening with climate, pollution and e-waste, the future is modular. Modular phones, computers, cars and even nuclear reactors. Having this kind of thing in schools helps kids get used to the idea that technology is configurable at the physical level without electronics skills. Strong interoperabili…
> Because of what's happening with climate, pollution and e-waste, the future is modular. Modular phones, computers, cars and even nuclear reactors. Sounds cool, but the reality is that in order to get the best efficiency, you often want a purpose-built, specialized design. In the case of electric cars, you need your car to be very light and to have a very integrated design in order to maximize energy efficiency. I'm…
> I think it's necessarily going to be more expensive and less flexible compared to alternatives
What are the alternatives? Is there something like this I can get my hands on now?
Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
#166As far as I can tell, this is a single individual that has done all of this work. I am floored at the design and intricacy of this project. Really, truly blown away. I'm sure there are plenty of edge cases to correct for but I haven't gotten so excited by a demo in a long time. I've obviously signed up to learn more.
He posted this a day or two ago on Reddit and I echoed the same sentiment. The test suite must be nuts (assuming there is one)!
As solo founder this is really motivational - I hope my upcoming project garners even half the interest once launched! So many hats.
Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
#167All I want to know about this is what the pinout of the connector is. I want to know how it was done and the limits of what it can do. The author has provided very little information about it[0], which makes me a little suspicious.
[0]: https://old.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/ta85ql/my_small_modu...
Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
#168All I want to know about this is what the pinout of the connector is. I want to know how it was done and the limits of what it can do. The author has provided very little information about it[0], which makes me a little suspicious. [0]: https://old.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/ta85ql/my_small_modu...
Yeah I want to know that too - I'm not so much suspicious, he's obviously done something amazing - more I wonder if he really has 12 pcie buses and they are they really wired in a way that they can be hooked up in 4 different orientations? (and what is the signal integrity like?)
Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
#169I’ve stared playing with an Arduino recently and thought “it would be handy if the various sensors and add ons just snapped on”…. This appears to be that, but with a Pi (and of course a lot of impressive finish / software ). A Pi for the masses / convince sounds amazing.
Take a look at Seeedstudio's Grove line of modules:
Re: Pockit: A tiny, powerful, modular computer [video]
#170Blow away by the different tech demo'd here. It reminded me of "The Mother of All Demos" by Douglas Engelbart