Open Source Computer Boards

Open source computer boards

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What are the computer boards?

The computer boards are cards which allow the creation of automated controls and home automation

Are computer cards just simple to use in hardware?

They are also simple to use in software, for example, they can be programmed in programming languages such as C++ and Python

The concept open source

Today, the new computer boards can be programmed also in their interface. This is the concept open source that allows people to program the computer boards.

Raspberry Pi

What is Raspberry Pi?

It is a computer board the was designed in the UK with the purpose of producting a very low-cost computer. It was based on Linux operating system.

The advantages and disadvantages of the Raspberry Pi

The advantages are:-HDMI and network connection -suitable for simple and complex tasks The disadvantages are: -the software is not already included in the package -the software must be downloaded and configured by the user

Arduino card

Arduino card is the most popular and successfull open source computer board. It was designed by italian Massimo Banzi in 2001.

Arduino

Advantages

Arduino has some advantages:

• Cost
• Compatibility
• Protection

EXERCISE

1. What do electronic programmable cards allow us to do?2. What are their main components and what purpose they perform? 3. List the advantages of electronic programmable cards. 4. What is Raspberry Pi? 5. What was it initially meant for? 6. List the features of Arduino mentioned in the passage.

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