Raspberry Pi 500

PaulaJedi

PaulaJedi

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What is everyone's opinion about Raspberry Pi 500 for python projects? I ordered one with a mini 7" monitor. I have a project I will be working on and we will need a small computer. Seems very cool to me.
 
If you run the OS off the uSD card, it will be slow and sluggish. I hope you got the 8g RAM version. Python isn't very fast to begin with, but maybe that's ok for you. What is your project idea?

Edit: Looks like that version comes with 8g RAM standard, so that's good.

PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
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If you want faster speeds, you'll need to look into this and an m.2 SSD.
Edit: I don't think the m.2 hat is compatible with the 500 case.

I've considered getting a 4G voice modem and turning one into a cell phone without the bloat. I'd probably use an OrangePi, though. The project would be an ugly brick, but it would act far more like an UMPC than a locked in and spyware ridden cell phone.
 

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Additional... I've also considered getting a high speed ADC set and replace the guts of my old flatbed scanner with my less old 3B+.

If I can ever get my health in order enough, I'll use one in my robot lawn mower project.
 

MODAT7 said:
If you run the OS off the uSD card, it will be slow and sluggish. I hope you got the 8g RAM version. Python isn't very fast to begin with, but maybe that's ok for you. What is your project idea?

Edit: Looks like that version comes with 8g RAM standard, so that's good.


If you want faster speeds, you'll need to look into this and an m.2 SSD.
Edit: I don't think the m.2 hat is compatible with the 500 case.

I've considered getting a 4G voice modem and turning one into a cell phone without the bloat. I'd probably use an OrangePi, though. The project would be an ugly brick, but it would act far more like an UMPC than a locked in and spyware ridden cell phone.
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Fast Speed isn’t a requirement. The small size is what is important. I’ll tell you the project in DM.
 
MODAT7 said:
Additional... I've also considered getting a high speed ADC set and replace the guts of my old flatbed scanner with my less old 3B+.

If I can ever get my health in order enough, I'll use one in my robot lawn mower project.
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Do it! Sounds fun. You can use similar concepts related to how those Shark robot vacuums work. Safety is going to be a huge issue, making sure it stops when it detects a living thing, a rock, etc......
 
PaulaJedi said:
Do it! Sounds fun. You can use similar concepts related to how those Shark robot vacuums work. Safety is going to be a huge issue, making sure it stops when it detects a living thing, a rock, etc......
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I etched some microcontroller test boards, but then I got long covid and collapsed. I have a lot of safety ideas that are simple and easy to implement. The commercial ones are surprisingly dangerous. Initially the mower would be remote controlled through 4 streaming cameras. Later I would want to add computer vision capabilities to handle position and obstacles. I also want to add a string trimmer and leaf blower on it to make a complete yard unit.
 
MODAT7 said:
I etched some microcontroller test boards, but then I got long covid and collapsed. I have a lot of safety ideas that are simple and easy to implement. The commercial ones are surprisingly dangerous. Initially the mower would be remote controlled through 4 streaming cameras. Later I would want to add computer vision capabilities to handle position and obstacles. I also want to add a string trimmer and leaf blower on it to make a complete yard unit.
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Talk to your doctor about Montelukast (Singulair). I had a flu a few months ago and the cough never went away until I started taking it.
It takes a few days to work. If you need any advice from John, let me know, but it sounds like you have a handle on it. Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Beholder said:
I prefer using Raspberry Pi Zero W with my own 3D printed cases, because it lets me place nightvision cameras, laser modules and stuff.
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Cool. I saw the 3D printer designs they have on their websites. Mine is in a black metal case. Some think that will effect wifi, but we'll see.
 

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