Element14 unveils Raspberry Pi Projects hub and 8GB Model B bundle

Element14 unveils Raspberry Pi project hub, tinkeringfriendly Model B bundle

While it’s comparatively easy to get started with Raspberry Pi programming, it can be tough to find suitably challenging projects afterward — what’s good for rookies may bore seasoned pros. To solve this, Element14 has launched a Raspberry Pi Projects hub that organizes community projects by skill level. First-timers get tutorials for basic tasks, such as loading Minecraft: Pi Edition, while veterans learn how to build home monitoring systems and other advanced devices. Those who want a faster start on their projects can also spend $40 on a new Raspberry Pi Model B bundle that includes both the tiny PC and an 8GB SD card preloaded with six operating systems. There’s no guarantee that you’ll become an expert through Element14’s hub, but you’ll at least be saved from getting in over your head.

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Raspberry Pi coming in limited edition blue, you’ll have to win it to own it

Raspberry Pi coming in limited edition blue, you'll have to win it to own it

The Raspberry Pi has been on sale for just over a year. Key distributor RS Components wants to celebrate the tiny computer’s first birthday with more than just a greeting card, though. It’s producing a limited edition Model B, the Blue Pi, with a blue circuit board and a suitably-hued case. The mini PC is guaranteed to stand out in any hobbyist project, provided it’s not hidden in a box. There’s only one catch: you can’t buy one. RSC is donating a batch to good causes, and only 1,000 are up for grabs in giveaways running between now and June. Those who make a convincing argument for Blue Pi ownership will accordingly be part of an exclusive club — and the envy of any Raspberry Pi owner who’s been bored with plain green.

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Raspberry Pi creator doesn’t expect a sequel in 2013

Raspberry Pi Model B

If you were hoping for a full-fledged Raspberry Pi sequel this year, you’ll have to keep waiting. Designer Eben Upton tells ZDNet that, while there should eventually be a replacement, he doesn’t expect one in 2013. Both software tweaks and upgrades like the Model B are reportedly doing the job — and it wouldn’t be right to “orphan” the 700,000 existing owners with a new platform, Upton says. He isn’t worried about the Cubieboard and other current rivals, as they have yet to be as fast as their raw numbers suggest. We won’t hide our disappointment at missing out on a quick revamp, but we know what they say about things that aren’t broken.

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Source: ZDNet