If you are in the need for a more powerful Raspberry
Pi alternative the new ATOMIC Pi mini PC developed by Team IoT might be worth
more investigation. The mini PC powered by a Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad core
processor with 2M Cache has launched via Kickstarter this week and is now
available to back with early bird pledges from US$ 34.
Features of the new powerful Raspberry Pi
alternative mini PCs include :
- Genuine Intel Atom x5-Z8350 quad core with 2M Cache. Runs up to 1.92GHz with a 480MHz GPU. Eats RPi for dessert. Beats some desktops.
- Loaded with memory: 2GB DDR3L-1600, 16GB eMMC, slot for SD expansion (up to 256Gb)
- Full HDMI port with Intel HD Graphics & audio out
- USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports
- Fast dual band WiFI b/g/n/ac 2.4 & 5GHz WiFi RT5572 IPX connectors on board
- Bluetooth 4.0 CR8510
- Gigabit hardwired RJ45 Ethernet RTL8111G
- 9-axis inertial navigation sensor with compass BNO055
- TTL serial debug and expansion serial ports up to 3.6Mbps
- Real time clock & battery
- JST style connectors and a 26-pin header for power & GPIO.
- Runs on 5V. Typically 4-15 watts.
- Legitimate licensed BIOS boots from SD, USB, or Ethernet. Linux comes preloaded… Yes, it’ll run Win10 64 bit.
- Optional breakout shield with screw terminals for easy wiring
- Well documented
