is Good for You(but made for your kids)

Greg Parmer

NETC 2015

August 11

http://www.raspberrypi.org/

"a low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python. It’s capable of doing everything you’d expect a desktop computer to do, from browsing the internet and playing high-definition video, to making spreadsheets, word-processing, and playing games.“

Sales > 5 million (Feb 17, 2015)

What is “Low Cost?”

Pi Model B+ = $25

Pi 2 (current/newest model) = $35

“Ultimate Camera Kit” = $95 (from Amazon/3rd party)

Potential /hidden costs:

SD/microSD cards. (old digital camera castoffs)

Power supply (old cell phone charger)

USB keyboard and mouse (old or borrowed)

HDMI cable (borrowed, or $2-$20)

Camera (optional $20-$35 depending on vendor)

Case (optional $10)

HDTV (during setup or dependent upon purpose)

vs.

Open Source Irrigation Controller

OpenSprinker Pi for 8 stations ($72)Controlled with GoogleCalendar, timer/cron, web interface, or other 24VAC power supply (feeds the Pi with 5VDC)

Replaces Rainbird with network capable controller

Expansion module for 16 extra stations ($55)

USB WiFi for wireless access

(Uses recycled irrigation power brick)

Home Automation/Security

RaZberry – Zwave* daughter card ($59)

LightsSwitchesThermostatsSensorsLocks

Using discarded iPod Touch as Remote(similar “UZB” device $29)

Zwave* - a standard for wireless HA communication. Used by ADT, Vivint, Iris and others.

HD Camera

5MP w fixed focus lens ($25)

Capable of 2592 x 1944 pixel static images

Supports 1080p30, 720p60 and 640x480p60/90 video

Also available in infrared (requires IR light)

Motion sensing via software

Commercial Products

Weather Station Server Gateway

“NetBeez” Network Analyzer Agent

Media Center

Kodi (was XBMC)

Xbian

OSMC

OpenELEC

RetroPie

Add remote control to Swine Facilities, Poultry Houses, and Ag operations

Projects/Ideas

Minecraft

Coding with "Scratch“ or PHP or other

Use Lego Mindstorm Sensors

Retro Game console

CarPC

Photo Frame

Wall Mounted Google Calendar

What’s missing?Your ideas and contributions.

Thanks for listening!

Questions?

For more information visit

The Official Raspberry Pi Site – www.raspberrypi.org

Greg’s Pi bookmarks – www.diigo.com/user/gparmer/pi