SB Components has announced a crowdfunding campaign for its new DIY laptop kit. raspberry pi dubbed the Lapi 2.0The kit is designed to be modular, offering users a variety of built-in components and plenty of room for flexibility. Information on the laptop is currently limited, but it shows a few ways the new kit stands out compared to previous Raspberry Pi PC/laptop kits reviewed in the past. Croupy When pie top kit.
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Users can use a standard Raspberry Pi model with this kit, given how difficult it is to get a new Raspberry Pi today. This includes models such as the Raspberry Pi 4 B or earlier Raspberry Pi 3B. Raspberry Pi Zero or compute module compatibility should be possible with some adapters and breakout connections. The exact specs have yet to be confirmed, but we assume that the GPIO pins will be easily accessible via the detachable keyboard, and the SB components will ensure the kit works with the HAT.
According to SB Components, the kit comes with a high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen LCD panel. The exact resolution isn’t specified, but I’m guessing the lowest possible resolution for the panel is likely in the 1280 x 800 range based on its size. 1920 x 1200 is perfectly possible for a screen of this size, as demonstrated by Google’s Nexus 7 2013.
The crowdfunding event page is a bit cryptic around the official Raspberry Pi camera.However according to the tweet The unit comes with an official Raspberry Pi camera.
The LapPi 2.0 has built-in speakers, so you don’t need any additional audio peripherals if you want to watch movies or play retro games on this unit.
Being a laptop, it requires a battery, and a LiPo pack is likely to keep powering the unit while it is being hacked. increase. Interestingly, the tweet also mentions UPS. The UPS must assume that the battery charging circuit will operate when power is removed. The LapPi 2.0 hardware is housed inside a custom case that looks like laser-cut acrylic/plexiglass and comes in five different colors. The pieces are held together using machine screws and nuts, similar to Pimoroni’s famous cases. The strength and sturdiness of the case is yet to be determined.
If you want to know more about what the new LapPi 2.0 kit has to offer, check out the official product page. SB component Shop, sign up for notifications and stay updated as more details are released. At the time of this writing, it’s not clear when the kit will be available or how much it will sell for.
Please note that crowdfunding a project does not guarantee that you will receive a finished product. You believe in the project and want it to succeed. You are not purchasing a retail product.
