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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/15454966
Banana Pi BPI-F3: Single-board computer and RISV-V alternative to the Raspberry Pi now available
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Seeing functional risc-v devices popping up is so awesome! Not long ago, they were highly experimental. When I eventually find myself in need of a new device, I will probably get one with a risc-v processor.
Do we have risc-v mobile phones or laptops yet?
There are a couple of experimental laptops already, but I never heard about a phone.
And it also has a slot for an M.2 SSD.
Are the firmware and the architecture open-source though?
RISC-V itself is open source, and this board seems fairly open
Can somebody explain what this Raspberry Pi is that I see talked about all over Lemmy? Certainly, it is no pie, but I can’t seem to grasp what it actually is.
It is a very popular Single Board Computer, with a lot of community support that allows people to build and program a variety of things for a low price. Think of it like lego, but for things which can be useful as well as fun.
Want to run a weather station? Pi and a couple of off the shelf sensors, done.
Want to control your lights or appliances from your phone without getting out of bed? Pi and a couple of off the shelf relays, done.
Want to build a retro gaming console? Pi, a couple of off the shelf controllers and some pre-made emulators, done.
Tiny computer about the size of an Altoids tin targeted at hobbyists and students.
And a big target is industry apparently, hence the price hikes
How can I even buy one in Europe?
AliExpress?
Avoided using it until now but I guess in this case that’s justified, if there is no other distributors and it’s made there.
Any good distro that goes well with this? So used to how good the raspberry pi OS has been