Raspberry Pi PCB artwork - Page 1
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author: Fir3Chi3f
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2011, 08:27:32 pm
content: Don't know how many people here follow Raspberry but the board layout is finally finished. A bit cluttered, but heck is it small! It's about the size of a business card!http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/344Edit: first post!

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2011, 09:57:52 pm
content: Do you know how many layers it is?

author: PedroDiogo
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2011, 10:50:15 pm
content: Quote from: Psi on November 26, 2011, 09:57:52 pmAccording to the comments from their post it's 6 layers.I think they were trying to reduce the number of layers from 6 to 4, but after seeing this board I wonder if that's even possible with a board this size.

author: amspire
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 26, 2011, 10:51:20 pm
content: I want one!One thing is that it looks like they haven't worried about mounting holes at all, and with connectors on all sides, it is hard to mount in a larger box along with other electronics. Someone will probably come up with a box that just fits the board and supports it along the edges, but the box will not have room for anything else.Hopefully, once it is all running, someone will make another larger version with mounting holes and all the connectors along one edge.Richard

author: 8086
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2011, 12:41:01 am
content: There are a few ARM boards of this size.I will be interested to see if they can stick to their prices for the minimal board.

author: Fir3Chi3f
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2011, 01:47:16 am
content: Agreed with 8086, after just watching Dave's video on lowing the cost of production, we'll see what the price ends up being. I do plan on getting one of these even if they have to raise the cost a little.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2011, 09:38:40 am
content: This will be my Xmas present!Alexander.

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2011, 12:12:24 pm
content: Quote from: Fir3Chi3f on November 27, 2011, 01:47:16 amCan you post a link to that video?

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2011, 11:25:41 pm
content: They seem to be pretty sure for the prices. As I can understand there are sponsors that allow the low price.Alexander.

author: Fir3Chi3f
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2011, 01:48:00 am
content: Quote from: Slobodan on November 27, 2011, 12:12:24 pmHere you go:They seemed pretty sure of the cost, but 35$ still seems so low. I hope they turn a profit and I want them to be successful. This looks like a great product to me.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2011, 09:46:00 am
content: The main cpu is a sponsorship of Broadcom. Isn't it?Alexander.

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2011, 10:48:56 am
content: Quote from: Fir3Chi3f on November 28, 2011, 01:48:00 amThanks.

author: Fir3Chi3f
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 28, 2011, 09:40:29 pm
content: Quote from: firewalker on November 28, 2011, 09:46:00 amI don't think so, the only sponsor listed is University of Cambridge (This is actually on the homepage). But I've found that the Raspberry Pi Foundation is a charitable organization registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. So I guess they don't intend on turning a profit. Also, Qt seems very involved with the development on the software side, but I see that as Nokia trying to expand it's market. Hopefully our next posts on the subject can be an actual review of the physical product in December. CheersSupporting Links:http://blog.qt.nokia.com/2011/11/24/qt-5-with-rasberry-pi-a-delicious-mix-with-home-delivery/http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithoutPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1129409&SubsidiaryNumber=0

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 28, 2011, 09:59:08 pm
content: Quote from: Fir3Chi3f on November 28, 2011, 09:40:29 pmThere are some details on the charity and the people behind it ina piece in The Register today-- it also explains the Broadcom connection. That link is the third (most relevant) page, but the whole thing could be worth a read. The first page is basically an overview of the project and the second goes into the cost engineering that's been done to meet the intended price.

author: Fir3Chi3f
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2011, 12:17:20 am
content: Thanks baljemmett! That is a great find. It's neat that most of what we've discussed is mentioned in that article.From the link:Quote from: The Register on November 28, 2011, 09:59:08 pm

author: tesla500
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 29, 2011, 05:40:22 pm
content: Quote from: Fir3Chi3f on November 29, 2011, 12:17:20 amI hope they work out a deal to make the datasheet public. Otherwise you're pretty much stuck with the drivers the developers provide, it would be hard to do any custom software drivers, or potentially even use some any expansion ports. Although, I'm sure someone will leak the datasheet if they don't release it.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 06, 2011, 05:13:01 pm
content: http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/389http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/402

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 19, 2011, 08:03:15 pm
content: Introducing Gertboardhttp://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/411

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 02, 2012, 09:49:02 am
content: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180786734741?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_500wt_1413http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180786751081?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649#ht_500wt_1415Happy bidding.Alexander.

author: hacklordsniper
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: January 02, 2012, 04:36:54 pm
content: Amazing what prices are those boards achieving, i think i will wait a little bit