Raspberry Pi, the cult classic micro-computer, is now in its "final evolution."
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced that Model B+ is now available for the standard $35 price, from manufacturing partners element14 and RS/Allied Components.
Supposedly, the new model is less "power hungry" but will keep most of the same features under the hood, including the same 512MB RAM.
Among the changes are:
The foundation has sold over 2 million of the tiny devices since launch.
Supposedly, the new model is less "power hungry" but will keep most of the same features under the hood, including the same 512MB RAM.
Among the changes are:
General purpose input/output: The GPIO header now has an increased number of 40 pins for more reading from sensors or writing output.
USB: The Model B+ now has four USB 2.0 ports, up from two on Model B.
Lower power consumption: Model B+ uses less power of between 0.5W and 1W.
Micro SD: The old SD card slot has been replaced with a micro SD version.
Better audio: There is now a low-noise power supply.
Improved form factor: The USB connectors have been aligned with the board edge, composite video has been moved onto the 3.5mm jack, and there are now four squarely-placed mounting holes.
The foundation has sold over 2 million of the tiny devices since launch.
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