A large number of various projects are created on the basis of the Raspberry Pi. Since the release of the first "raspberry", enthusiasts have presented thousands, if not tens of thousands of modifications, improvements, platforms.
Now READY! used a Raspberry Pi 4 as the basis for a modular PC called the Model 100 . All software and hardware are open source, so this is a great option for the enthusiast. The resulting system resembles the "nuclear briefcase" that it is shown in some films. Well, or a shaitan-tool with which a hacker can steal any corporate or state secret.
The device is already available for purchase - in different versions and with a different price tag, more on that below.
Specifications:
- Compatibility - Works with any hardware consuming from 5 to 12V. Not only Raspberry Pi 4, but also NUC, ARM boards, plus Nano / Pico ITX form factors are suitable.
- Data storage - SSD.
- Display - 8.8-inch 1920 × 480 “3xVGA” HDMI touchscreen
- Video Output - HDMI.
- Audio - 10W stereo.
- Ethernet.
- Wireless communication, for connecting antennas - there are 4x SMA connectors.
- RS-232 port.
Many characteristics of this PC depend on the board that is inserted into the chassis, including wireless communication modules, processor performance, etc. The device is designed to work with any operating system. Although in some cases there may be problems with the 1920 × 480.
The body is made of aluminum. There is a touchscreen with a non-standard resolution of 1920 x 480. Of course, there is also a backlit mechanical keyboard. The system will be delivered in two color options - "Cyberpunk Black" and "Retropunk Silver".
As for the "raspberry", instead of the Raspberry Pi 4, you can use other single-board devices. The developers promise to publish the list of compatible devices soon.
In one of the posts on Reddit, the developers of the system said the following about it: “The design uses only existing open standards, including the sma antenna ports, mounts for the Cherry MX key switch. The modular design required the use of open standards such as USB connections for power (battery) and input devices (keyboards or any USB devices). The mounting holes on the bottom plate are for standard sizes of commercially available motherboards. Even the touchscreen uses USB and HDMI to connect to whatever single board you want to use. "
System software - READY! OS based on Debian Linux.
In general, the project really looks great, its functionality is also more or less clear. The openness of hardware and software is what many people need. But there is a fly in the ointment in this whole huge barrel of honey. And that's the cost of the platform. The minimum price is $ 400, but if the buyer is interested in the Founders Edition configuration with a powerful single board, 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB SSD, then you will have to pay $ 899.
More detailed information about the project is available on the manufacturer's website .
