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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B Cortex-A53 Quad-Core Board

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* 32GB Samsung EVO Plus memory card $9.80 USD
* Aluminum case with fan $7.98 USD

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  • PainToad on 07/12/2017 - 21:18

    In before someone asks, "what are these for?"

    • adamp on 07/12/2017 - 21:31
      +30

      They are small computers, with one sole purpose….to make Pies, rasberry flavoured ones.

    • bargaino on 07/12/2017 - 22:03
      +1

      They are intended as a base for hardware hacking, like an Arduino, but also powerful enough to run a desktop operating system, and with HDMI.

      Is that a fair summary? There are lots of cheaper alternative mini PCs, but without the support community.

  • Enjj0y on 07/12/2017 - 21:56
    +4

    They are mini computers. You can run Linux and other operating systems on it through SD card. You can add other devices and can run light server on it.

    If you don't know about this Mini PC you have 2 options:
    1. If you want to learn buy it and check open source projects people had made using this. Or
    2. Stay away from this

  • asa79 on 07/12/2017 - 21:58
    +4

    https://retropie.org.uk/

  • jobski on 07/12/2017 - 22:04
    +5

    Getting one for HASS.io

    Hope my gateway will arrive at the same time.

    • jv on 07/12/2017 - 22:11
      +2

      Getting one for HASS

      Why can't he buy his own?

      • jobski on 07/12/2017 - 22:16
        +14

        HASSn't got any money.

    • t3chshopper on 07/12/2017 - 22:54
      +1

      Loving mine - works so well with my gateway, which I've had for just a few days now. I can't comment on long term reliability, but the functionality, for the money, is amazing.

  • jeeg on 07/12/2017 - 22:07

    Anyone know where to buy cheap M2.5 standoffs for rpi? With the I/O addon, my RPI does not fit into a normal case so I wanted to mount this in a custom enclosure. But the size of bolts that suit the rpi motherboard is hard to find and costly too.

  • chewbot on 07/12/2017 - 22:16

    I've just ordered some Xiaomi smart home stuff.

    Is this a good option for using with it and home assistant?
    By good I mean plenty of people who have already done almost exactly what I'll want to do and have kindly shared their experiences with the world so as to make my learning curve not toooooo steep?

    Alternative suggestions that are easier (even if slightly more expensive)?

    Thanks for any input peeps.

    • Unrvl on 07/12/2017 - 22:24

      not really, especially if your a beginner.

      • chewbot on 07/12/2017 - 22:36

        Thanks. Do you recommend an alternative?

        • grayst0ne on 08/12/2017 - 18:51

          If you've managed to get a home server to stream on your network, and if you've ever fiddled with basic code (VBA spreadsheet or some html) to adjust some settings, I think you should have a shot at Hass.io

    • zorrt on 07/12/2017 - 22:30
      +1

      There's a bit of a learning curve but well worth the effort. If you want something simple and only using Xiaomi, you can stick to mi home china app for your automations.

      • chewbot on 07/12/2017 - 22:33

        That was my initial plan but now i am starting to think I should go all in and not be so dependent on a sometimes unreliable internet service.

        • zorrt on 07/12/2017 - 22:42
          +1

          In that case put in the effort, there's lots of information online. It's a fun little project.

        • kiwijunglist on 08/12/2017 - 04:58

          A lot of mi home function doesn't use internet anymore.

    • CacheHunter on 07/12/2017 - 22:32

      If you've got an old PC or laptop consider setting it up to dual boot Linux (i'm using Ubuntu) to get experience with Linux before coping with the complexities of a pi without a screen or keyboard.
      I'm in the process of shifting a stable well configured Hass setup from Ubuntu to hassbian on a pi at the moment and am glad I didn't jump directly to the pi, although YMMV.

      • chewbot on 07/12/2017 - 22:34

        Thanks. Sounds sensible.

      • garage sale on 08/12/2017 - 03:30
        -1

        the pi has usb for keyboard and hdmi for a monitor ….. use that for linux ….. was always the idea of the pi …… a cheap computer that didn’t need much for resources hence it uses phone charger for power (2 amp)

        • zorrt on 08/12/2017 - 05:59

          Low power too, but saying that if using hass.io you don't need anything anyway. Eveything can be done via front-end and ssh for those failed config times. The log is in plain text file so it's easy to troubleshoot.

        • theguyrules on 08/12/2017 - 10:33

          The idea is that you can just shove it in the corner plugged into power and ethernet, and just SSH into it.

  • Oxxy on 07/12/2017 - 22:24

    Thanks OP, missed out this morning.

    Pi number 4!

    1 x Pi hole
    2 x kali
    1 x whatever

    Love me some pi

    Cheers!

    • t3chshopper on 07/12/2017 - 22:57

      Home assistant?

    • bamzero on 08/12/2017 - 02:14

      Opensprinker?

  • effgee on 07/12/2017 - 22:25

    great price, asssuming it eventually turns up

  • boonzyr on 07/12/2017 - 22:28

    Shopping not free if you add the case?

    • CacheHunter on 07/12/2017 - 22:33
      +5

      Free shipping if you do separate orders for each piece

    • mxlegend99 on 08/12/2017 - 05:45

      Pretty stupid that 2 items with free shipping cost ~$5 to get shipped together.

      But as mentioned 2 separate orders and it is free.

  • Ti-au on 07/12/2017 - 23:46

    Can u load android tv on this? (rather than the $50 tv boxes).

    • PainToad on 08/12/2017 - 06:02

      There are builds, but they aren't stable.

    • Soluble on 08/12/2017 - 09:38

      If you're after android tv specifically get a box, you can also turn the pi into a Kodi or Plex box. Or dual boot both. Android on raspberry pi is not very good.

  • gavo on 07/12/2017 - 23:58
    +1

    The RPi makes a great media center if you download and install Kodi (LibreELEC).

    • bargaino on 08/12/2017 - 01:05

      There are much better options for LibreElec these days.
      And cheaper - for the cost of a Pi, you can get a system with case, power supply, flash memory, wifi …

      • superroach on 08/12/2017 - 01:58
        +1

        got an example?

        • bargaino on 08/12/2017 - 02:45
          +1

          See whirlpool. iirc, amlogic s905 or s912 boxes are good.

          dirt cheap here, A$35: https://www.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_728842.html

        • bamzero on 08/12/2017 - 02:51

          S905X is the way to go, just not S905W (not supported, unless that's changed recently).

        • garage sale on 08/12/2017 - 03:34

          yep …. they come with a case, power supply remote and are ready to go and load extra apps from play store if you just want a tv box media player …. quicker and easier and cheaper than using a pi.

        • bargaino on 08/12/2017 - 12:00
          +2

          @garage sale:

          and are ready to go

          The cheap boxes running android have a lot of problems. Generally better to install LibreElec, as you would on the Pi.
          Or spend a little more for a proper Android TV box instead, Mi Box being the bargain one.

  • nuno on 08/12/2017 - 00:45
    +1

    does lightinthebox accept bitcoin?

    • idonotknowwhy on 08/12/2017 - 09:38
      +2

      The transaction fee for something like this would be 40% lol

      • nuno on 08/12/2017 - 11:00
        +1

        i can have it in their account within 12 hours for under 80cents, which is a lot less than what paypal or the credit card mongers charge them. Even less if for 24 hours.

        they dont process or ship until 48-72 hrs anyway so everyones a winner.

        • idonotknowwhy on 08/12/2017 - 11:55

          all true, especially the 48-72 hours part.

  • bamzero on 08/12/2017 - 01:22
    +1

    Anyone used the case? Wouldn't it affect the wifi/bluetooth having a metal casing wrapped around it?

    • nuno on 08/12/2017 - 09:10
      +1

      in theory, due to the low electro- permeability of aluminium, the attenuation would be negligible.

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permeability_(electromagnetism)

  • d39833 on 08/12/2017 - 02:04

    getting a products not found error?

  • steichten on 08/12/2017 - 08:35

    will give one a go. Thanks OP!

  • Vhaluus on 08/12/2017 - 09:02

    Items are listed as free shipping but I don't have an option to select a free shipping option - only tracked order which has a fee associated.

    • nuno on 08/12/2017 - 09:13

      start with a clean cart and click on the picture of the Rpi above.

  • ow on 08/12/2017 - 09:21

    Is this genuine or a knockoff?

    • bargaino on 08/12/2017 - 12:07
      +1

      There are no knock-offs. Broadcom won't sell the SoC chip to anyone else, and it has not been cloned.

  • sachz on 08/12/2017 - 09:32
    +1

    stupid Q, but does it come with the pi power supply?

  • chrismor on 08/12/2017 - 13:58

    How do you get it down to USD ~$27? Its showing me USD $42.89 and I did change my currency to USD

    • bamzero on 08/12/2017 - 13:59

      Sold out.

      • chrismor on 08/12/2017 - 14:02

        too late to the party…bugger, thanks mate

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