C.H.I.P. vs Pi Zero: Which Sub-$10 Computer Is Better?
Now there are two capable, sub-$10 computers for Makers — the $5 Pi Zero and the $9 C.H.I.P. — we compare the specs of each.
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Black Friday: The Best Electronics Deals for Makers
This holiday season, make sure you’re prepared to save big on electronics by checking out these can’t-miss sales.
The $9 Computer Is Shipping Today
The $9 CHIP computer is shipping. According to CEO Dave Rauchwerk, single units will go out to early backers in 5 to 9 days.
With Linux and Creative Commons, The $9 CHIP Computer Reveals Its Open Source Details
We’ve been wondering exactly how open source CHIP, the $9 computer, is. Turns out, it’s really freaking open! These are the files you are looking for… Open hardware files and the general Next Thing Co.docs page. The initial launch of CHIP from the Oakland, California-based Next Thing Co. made big waves a few months back […]
Next Thing Co. Releases “World’s First” $9 Computer
Cheaper and more powerful than Raspberry Pi B+, “Chip” by Next Thing Co. could be the next revolution in single-board computing.
Circuit Skills: Perfboard Prototyping, sponsored by Jameco Electronics
[Note: Jameco is currently offering all the parts I used in this video as a perfboard prototyping kit — just add wire & solder. ] When you think “DIY electronics,” one of the first images that likely comes to mind is of parts and wire soldered to a standard piece of perforated circuit board — […]
The PICSynth project
The PICSynth project uses 2 digitally controlled oscillators along with analog waveshaper and a voltage-controlled filter resulting in some very sweet sounds. Dual oscillator mono synth Really easy to build using just 1 custom programmed PIC chip, 4 ICs and single 12v supply All circuits built on veroboard – no printed circuit board making skills […]
