Raspberry Pi enthusiasts thinking of building their
very own pocket PC may be interested in a Pi Zero project called the Noodle Pi,
which takes the form of a tiny 3D printed pocket computer equipped with a
Pimoroni HyperPixel 3.5″ display. The tiny HyperPixel display is capable of
providing users with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels at 270 PPI and offers
touchscreen support with 18-bit colour and a 60 FPS frame rate.
The pocket computer is also equipped with a
Raspberry Pi Camera Module v2, for up to 8MP still photos, and 1080p30 or
720p60 or VGA90 video and powered by an internal rechargeable 500mAh battery. A
number of different kits are available depending on your budget and
requirements from US$ 49 up to US$ 199 for a pre-assembled Noodle Pi complete with
all components and fully tested.
Noodle Pi is the first modern open GNU/Linux
handheld computerThat has been built using the Raspberry Pi Zero and equipped
with a high-resolution touchscreen. The system includes two different keyboard
docks, an NES game controller dock, a holster, and a wrist dock help make
Noodle Pi a versatile and practical wearable computer. The “Noodle Air” version
provides air-gapped security for sensitive notes, photos, passwords, private
keys, crypto-currency cold storage, etc.
For more information jump over to the Indiegogo
crowdfunding campaign page to purchase your
required kit.
