NEC have just announced that they are to produce large (>=40″) displays with an integrated slot for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module. The big news here is that they are planning to use the as-yet-unreleased-publicly Compute Module 3 (take a look…
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Plasma CNC machine uses a Raspberry Pi as its brains
Will Baden from Nebraska has developed a plasma CNC machine (which is similar to a regular CNC router but uses plasma) to help him to build and make BIG things. The table controller is a GRBL shield attached to an…
Worldpay to use Raspberry Pis, LEGO and more in their September Hackathon
Just had word from Worldpay about a really interesting Hackathon that is happening at the Impact Hub, Westminster on Friday 23rd September to Sunday 25th September. Using Raspberry Pis, LEGO and other kit and Worldpay’s new IoT open-source technology Worldpay Within, you will…
Help a Masters student at UEA understand the Raspberry Pi brand
Here’s an interesting proposition for you. John Nguyen is currently studying for a Masters at the University of East Anglia on the subject of Brands and Branding. He has been in touch and asked for assistance with his research, and the…
Premier Farnell takeover drama intensifies as Swiss bid turned down
Raspberry Pi distributor Premier Farnell has dramatically withdrawn its support from the takeover bid of Swiss firm Datwyler. Instead, they have decided to recommend to shareholders a rival bid from Avnet who offered 12% more for the electronics firm. Read…
ARM Holdings set to be taken over by Japanese company
Japanese company Softbank is to make a £24bn bid to buy Cambridge-based ARM Holdings. The Raspberry Pi’s CPU contains an ARM processor, along with the VideoCore GPU. What this will mean for the Raspberry Pi is anyone’s guess at this point.…
Element 14 launches new Raspberry Pi customization service for industry
Element 14 have just announced that they are to offer a customization service for the Raspberry Pi. A consultancy service is available for companies to tailor the Raspberry Pi to their needs including the ability to remove connectors, add components…
Network Rail to use kids’ Raspberry Pi invention for safety
Network Rail is to use a Raspberry Pi-powered device to monitor safety at level crossings. Currently, level crossing “black spots” are monitored 24-7 by CCTV. The Raspberry Pi solution, developed by pupils at Haberdasher’s Monmouth School for Girls (pictured above), monitors…
Jobs boost for Sony in Pencoed after launch of Raspberry Pi 2
According to Wales Online, the Sony factory in Pencoed, Wales, is due to have a boost of around 30 new jobs due to the increase in production caused by the launch of the Raspberry Pi 2. Sony has confirmed that they…
Arkansas students receive Raspberry Pi computers
Sixth-grade students at St. Boniface School, Fort Smith, Arkansas have just received gifts of Raspberry Pi computers in an effort to get them learning about computer programming and electronics. The school’s education partner KMF Metal Fabrication gave the gifts to the…