XPost: sci.electronics.design   
   From: tnp@invalid.invalid   
      
   On 13/08/2024 16:55, John Larkin wrote:   
   > On Tue, 13 Aug 2024 04:05:24 -0000 (UTC), Lawrence D'Oliveiro   
   >  wrote:   
   >   
   >> On Mon, 12 Aug 2024 19:43:38 -0700, John Larkin wrote:   
   >>   
   >>> The Pi designs struggle to save pennies and microwatts, which not all of   
   >>> us care about.   
   >>   
   >> There are products other than the Raspberry Pi available for those with   
   >> more money to thr^H^H^Hspend.   
   >   
   > I like the Pi for more reasons than the cost. The chips have long-term   
   > availability guarentees, the documentation is excellent, and there are   
   > zillions of kids out there who are familiar with the Pi culture.   
   >   
   > Even ignoring the 70 cent price, the RP2040 is an amazing part.   
   >   
   I agree. Being able to build a wifi connected mcrocontroller project for   
   under £10 including PCB and case is a win for me.   
      
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