Five Things You Need to Know About the Raspberry Pi Zero

November 27, 2015 Sumarsono Leave a comment

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It’s always exciting with the Raspberry Pi Foundation launches a new board, and we know that you’re bursting with questions about the all-new Pi Zero. We certainly were.

So here are our top five questions about the Pi Zero that we’re anticipating you’ll have, along with their answers, of course.

1) What are the technical specifications of the Raspberry Pi Zero?

CPU: Broadcom BCM2835, can be overclocked up to 1GHz.
RAM: 512MB on board.
Power: 5V, supplied via micro USB connector, drawing160mA (even when connected to an HD display).
Dimensions: 65mm x 30mm x 5mm
Storage: MicroSD card.
Video & Audio: 1080P HD video output. Audio output via mini-HDMI connector.
Operating System: Linux, installed via NOOBS.
Click here for an exploded image of the Pi Zero’s features.

2) Where can I buy a Raspberry Pi Zero?

The new Raspberry Pi Zero is available to order from Thursday, 26th November. Initial stocks are extremely limited, with small pockets of availability in the US and UK. Unless you’re one of the lucky few to get your hands on one of the first batch, the next deliveries are due towards the end of December.
You’ll be able to order the new Pi Zero in the majority of countries as more stock becomes available.
Click the Buy Now buttons here to check for availability.

3) Does it still run Linux?

Yes, it does indeed. You install it the same way as always:
- Download NOOBS and unzip it to a microSD card; connect the Pi Zero to a monitor, USB hub, keyboard and mouse; power it up and follow the on-screen prompts to install the Linux build of your choice.
- element14 is offering a Pi Zero package that includes a NOOBS microSD card to make your installation quicker and easier.

4) What’s the difference between the Raspberry Pi 2 Model B and the new Pi Zero?

The Pi Zero uses the single-core BCM2835 processor with 512MB RAM as used in the Raspberry Pi 1 series, versus the newer, faster BCM2836 quad-core processor on the latest high performance Raspberry Pi 2.
To save space the following products have been replaced with alternative solutions or removed completely:
- 4 USB ports and Ethernet port have been replaced with one Micro USB data port on the Pi Zero.
- 40 pin GPIO still contains the same pin out on both boards, but the connector remains unpopulated on the Pi Zero.
- The full size HDMI port on the Raspberry Pi 2 has now been replaced with a Mini HDMI port on the Pi Zero. This requires an adapter to be fitted before connecting the Pi Zero to your TV. The Pi Zero still supports full HD 1080P output.
- The camera and display interfaces have been removed as well as the 4-pole stereo and composite video port.

5) Why did the Raspberry Pi Foundation create the Pi Zero?

The Pi Zero follows the same philosophy that gave birth to the Raspberry Pi platform in the first place; low cost computing for everyone. The Pi Zero complements the other models in the Raspberry Pi family by providing an entry-level model with stripped down components to target users with specific solutions in mind.

Is it the same as the other Raspberry Pis? Yes and no. It’s still a fully functioning Linux-based computer with 1080P video output, but it’s also much more closely related to the small, efficient, single-purpose world of IoT.

Got any other questions or observations about the Raspberry Pi Zero? Ask them in the comments below.

Sumber: https://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-79280?CMP=SOM-GOOGLEPLUS-PRG-RASPI-PIZERO-BLOG-SSPENCER-5THINGS

Elektronika, Linux

Raspberry Pi Zero: the $5 computer

November 27, 2015 Sumarsono Leave a comment

Of all the things we do at Raspberry Pi, driving down the cost of computer hardware remains one of the most important. Even in the developed world, a programmable computer is a luxury item for a lot of people, and every extra dollar that we ask someone to spend decreases the chance that they’ll choose to get involved.

The original Raspberry Pi Model B and its successors put a programmable computer within reach of anyone with $20-35 to spend. Since 2012, millions of people have used a Raspberry Pi to get their first experience of programming, but we still meet people for whom cost remains a barrier to entry. At the start of this year, we began work on an even cheaper Raspberry Pi to help these people take the plunge.

Today, I’m pleased to be able to announce the immediate availability of Raspberry Pi Zero, made in Wales and priced at just $5. Zero is a full-fledged member of the Raspberry Pi family, featuring:

A Broadcom BCM2835 application processor
- 1GHz ARM11 core (40% faster than Raspberry Pi 1)
512MB of LPDDR2 SDRAM
A micro-SD card slot
A mini-HDMI socket for 1080p60 video output
Micro-USB sockets for data and power
An unpopulated 40-pin GPIO header
- Identical pinout to Model A+/B+/2B
An unpopulated composite video header
Our smallest ever form factor, at 65mm x 30mm x 5mm

Raspberry Pi Zero runs Raspbian and all your favourite applications, including Scratch, Minecraft and Sonic Pi. It is available today in the UK from our friends at The Pi Hut and Pimoroni, and in the US from Adafruit and in-store at your local branch of Micro Center. We’ve built several tens of thousands of units so far, and are building more, but we expect demand to outstrip supply for the next little while.

One more thing: because the only thing better than a $5 computer is a free computer, we are giving away a free Raspberry Pi Zero on the front of each copy of the December issue of The MagPi, which arrives in UK stores today. Russell, Rob and the team have been killing themselves putting this together, and we’re very pleased with how it’s turned out. The issue is jam-packed with everything you need to know about Zero, including a heap of project ideas, and an interview with Mike Stimson, who designed the board.

If you’re looking for cables to go with your free Zero, head over to the newly revamped Swag Store, where we’re offering a bundle comprising a mini-HDMI and a micro-USB adapter for just £4, or alternatively subscribe and we’ll send you them for free.

Happy hacking!

Sumber: https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-zero/

Linux

Easy Way to build a mainline kernel on ubuntu

November 22, 2015 Sumarsono Leave a comment

Compiling a Linux kernel on Ubuntu
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This should be useful in the event that the user wants to investigate whether a newer kernel allows
certain peripherals to work better (or at all) or some other problems they might encounter while using
the kernel officially provided by Canonical.

As an example, I use the 4.1.5 release from kernel.org.

1) Make sure you have the build environment set up first:

sudo apt-get build-dep linux-image-$(uname -r)

2) Grab the sources from kernel.org.

 mkdir linux_test_builds
    cd linux_test_builds
    wget -c https://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/linux-4.1.5.tar.xz

3) Unpack the kernel:

tar xfv linux-4.1.5.tar.xz

Continue reading Easy Way to build a mainline kernel on ubuntu →

Linux Mint

Linux Mint 17.3 “Rosa” Cinnamon – BETA Release

November 19, 2015 Sumarsono Leave a comment

Written by Clem on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 @ 5:31 pm | Main Topics

This is the BETA release for Linux Mint 17.3 “Rosa” Cinnamon Edition.

Linux Mint 17.3 Rosa Cinnamon Edition

Linux Mint 17.3 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2019. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop even more comfortable to use.

New features: Continue reading Linux Mint 17.3 “Rosa” Cinnamon – BETA Release →

Linux

Install Inkscape 0.91 di Linux Mint 17.2

November 9, 2015 Sumarsono Leave a comment

Berikut ini cara install inkscape 0.91 di linux mint 17.2

Buka terminal

Jalankan perintah

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install inkscpae

Klik menu > Graphics > Inkscape Continue reading Install Inkscape 0.91 di Linux Mint 17.2 →

Arduino, Linux Mint

Install Arduino IDE 1.6.6 di Linux Mint 17.2

November 9, 2015 Sumarsono Leave a comment

Baca post sebelum ini terlebih dahulu, klik disini.

Setelah itu, silahkan unduh installer Arduino IDE 1.6.6 32bit atau 64bit, sesuaikan dengan komputer kita.
Ekstrak file hasil unduhan yaitu arduino-1.6.6-linux32.tar.xz atau arduino-1.6.6-linux64.tar.xz
Masuk ke direktori hasil ekstrak, yaitu arduino-1.6.6
Klik kanan > Open in terminal
Jalankan perintah berikut:
```
sudo chmod 777 * -R
```
```
./install.sh
```
Cek di desktop, sudah ada shortcut untuk Arduino IDE. Double click. Kalau ada warning silahkan pilih Always trust..
Selesai

Terima kasih, semoga bermanfaat

Arduino

Arduino IDE 1.6.6 (Update)

November 9, 2015 Sumarsono 1 Comment

Arduino telah melakukan update untuk IDE mereka menjadi versi 1.6.6 . Arduino IDE 1.6.6 dapat kita unduh di laman https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software

Berikut ini skrinsutnya: Continue reading Arduino IDE 1.6.6 (Update) →

Linux Mint

Cara Disable Repositori PPA di Linux Mint 17.2

November 9, 2015 Sumarsono Leave a comment

Kadang, kita perlu menambah repositori PPA pada linux mint untuk menginstall aplikasi tertentu. Setelah aplikasi tersebut terinstall kadang kita sudah tidak membutuhkan repo dari PPA tsb, kemudian kita ingin disable agar tidak di fetch ketika update.

Caranya adalah sebagai berikut: