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− | = Overview = | + | === Physical NERP is actually remote NERP [COVID again, Jan 2022] === |
− | Not Exclusively Raspberry Pi (NERP) is an interest group focused on demonstrations and open discussion of embedded systems. There is currently an emphasis on the [http://www.raspberrypi.org/ Raspberry Pi], but all embedded platforms are within the scope (BeagleBone/Board, ARM Cortex M series, MSP430, Arduino, etc).
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− | = Participants =
| + | NERP is not exclusively Raspberry Pi, the small computer, embedded control, electronics, special, and general interest group at Pumping Station:One in Chicago. |
− | * Ed Bennett
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− | * Jay Hopkins
| + | NERP will meet on a Jitsi Meet videoconference at 7:20pm. |
− | * [[User:pdp7|Drew Fustini]]
| + | A link to the conference will be posted to https://kineticsandelectronics.com/nerp-nite.txt at appx 7:00pm. |
− | * ''Add yourself''
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| + | For mutual enlightenment these url's are checked fairly often: |
| + | meetup dot com slash NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi |
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| + | groups dot io slash g slash NERP slash post |
| + | [You may be asked to make an account, but you don't need to be a member of PS1, etc.] |
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| + | = Overview = |
| + | NERP is not exclusively Raspberry Pi, the small computer, embedded control, electronics, and general interest group at Pumping Station:One in Chicago. |
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| = Meetings = | | = Meetings = |
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| === Past === | | === Past === |
− | # [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/nerp-not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-meeting-july-30th/ July 30, 2012] | + | * Meeting #0: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/07/nerp-not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-meeting-july-30th/ July 30, 2012] |
− | # [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/08/nerp-not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-meeting-monday-aug-13-at-7pm/ August 13, 2012] | + | * Meeting #1: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/08/nerp-not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-meeting-monday-aug-13-at-7pm/ August 13, 2012] |
− | # [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/08/nerp-meetup-08-27-12/ August 27, 2012] | + | * Meeting #2: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/08/nerp-meetup-08-27-12/ August 27, 2012] |
− | | + | * Meeting #3: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/09/nerp-raspberry-pi-and-beer-monday-9-7-12/ September 10, 2012] |
− | === Upcoming ===
| + | * Meeting #4: [http://pumpingstationone.org/2012/09/not-exclusively-raspberry-pi-nerp-autonomous-car-aquaponics-monday-sept-24/ September 24, 2012] |
− | # August 27, 2012: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/79177742/ Signup on Meetup.com] | + | * Meeting #5: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/84006592/ October 8, 2012] |
− | # ''<recurs every other monday>'' | + | * Meeting #6: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/86202212/ October 22, 2012] |
| + | * Meeting #7: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/88203942/ November 5, 2012] |
| + | * Meeting #8: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/90202422/ November 19, 2012] |
| + | * Meeting #9: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/89275302/ December 3, 2012] |
| + | * Meeting #10: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/94041272/ December 17, 2012] |
| + | * Meeting #11: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/94442962/ January 14, 2013] |
| + | * Meeting #12: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/100230112/ January 29, 2013] |
| + | * Meeting #13: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/101780082/ Feb 11, 2013] |
| + | * Meeting #14: [http://www.meetup.com/NERP-Not-Exclusively-Raspberry-Pi/events/103245402/ Feb 25, 2013] |
| + | * Etc, etc, etc. |
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− | = Reference =
| + | == Raspberry Pi [This section is mainly of historical interest.] == |
− | == Raspberry Pi == | |
| === Hardware === | | === Hardware === |
− | * Raspberry Pi (Model B) | + | * Raspberry Pi |
− | ** [http://www.newark.com/raspberry-pi/raspbrry-pcba/raspberry-pi-model-b-board-only/dp/83T1943 Newark element14]: NERP attendees who've ordered recently from Newark element14 report the lead time is now week or less ''(2012-Aug-17)'' | + | ** [http://www.newark.com/raspberry-pi/raspbrry-modb-512m/model-b-assembled-board-only/dp/43W5302 Newark]: in stock ''(2013-Aug-13)'' |
− | ** [http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/en-US/raspberry-pi MCM Electronics]: report on PS1 mailing list that currently in stock ''(2012-Aug-17)'' | + | ** [http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/en-US/raspberry-pi MCM Electronics]: in stock ''(2013-Aug-13)'' |
− | ** Note: Model A not been released yet, only Model B exists | + | ** [http://chicagodist.com/collections/raspberry-pi-systems Chicago Electronic Distributors]: in stock ''(2013-Aug-13)'' |
| * [http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-48859 Gertboard]: I/O expansion board | | * [http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-48859 Gertboard]: I/O expansion board |
| * [http://www.adafruit.com/products/859 Pi Box by Adafruit]: clear acrylic case that Drew has shown at meeting | | * [http://www.adafruit.com/products/859 Pi Box by Adafruit]: clear acrylic case that Drew has shown at meeting |
| ** [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24461 design files] are open source and could be made with the PS1 laser cutter. | | ** [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24461 design files] are open source and could be made with the PS1 laser cutter. |
− | * [http://adafruit.com/category/105 Adafruit's full line-up] of Raspberry Pi accessories | + | * [http://adafruit.com/category/105 Adafruit's full line-up] of Raspberry Pi accessories, many are available locally at [http://chicagodist.com/collections/adafruit-products Chicago Electronic Distributors] |
| * [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/08/16/raspberry-pi-hdmi-to-vga-converter Sanoxy HDMI to VGA converter] $27 converter Drew bought on Amazon works well | | * [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/08/16/raspberry-pi-hdmi-to-vga-converter Sanoxy HDMI to VGA converter] $27 converter Drew bought on Amazon works well |
| * [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/07/04/cheap-portable-lcd-for-raspberry-pi 3.5" TFT LCD]: $20 composite-input display Drew has | | * [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/07/04/cheap-portable-lcd-for-raspberry-pi 3.5" TFT LCD]: $20 composite-input display Drew has |
| * [http://www.adafruit.com/products/951 RCA male-male coupler]: very handy for connecting composite LCDs to the Pi | | * [http://www.adafruit.com/products/951 RCA male-male coupler]: very handy for connecting composite LCDs to the Pi |
− | * [http://rpidock.blogspot.com/ Atrix Lapdock]: Cheapest way to get a portable HDMI display for the Pi | + | * [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/tags/atrix Atrix Lapdock]: Cheapest way to get a portable HDMI display for the Pi |
− | | + | ** [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi/blog/2012/09/11/raspberry-pi-lapdock-tricks Atrix lapdock tricks]: documents how Jay has tried a super cap and a USB battery pack to buffer power to the Pi |
− | === Software ===
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− | ==== Linux ====
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− | * [http://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads Raspberry Pi Foundation downloads page] has instructions on flashing the SD card | |
− | * [http://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads Raspbian "Wheezy"]: recommended for general purpose | |
− | * [http://www.raspbmc.com/ Raspbmc]: recommended for media center usage
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− | * [http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-raspberry-pi-educational-linux-distro/occidentalis-v0-dot-1 Adafruit Occidentalis]: based on Raspbian "Wheezy" with improved hardware interfacing and wi-fi support
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− | ==== Applications ====
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− | * Arduino IDE runs and uploads ok USB-connected Arduino with Raspbian "Wheezy"; just install via "apt-get install arduino".
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− | * [https://projects.drogon.net/raspberry-pi/wiringpi/ WiringPi] is a Python library which aims to make electronics interfacing as high-level as Arduino
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− | * [http://elinux.org/RPi_Low-level_peripherals GPIO examples] in many languages
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− | * [http://www.memetic.org/quake-3-with-sound-for-the-raspberry-pi/ Quake] for the current Raspbian "Wheezy" image
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− | * "hello world" programs in /opt/vc/src especially the 1080p HD playback demo: /opt/vc/src/hello_pi/hello_video/
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− | ** More details in recorded [http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44459/l/video-programming-the-raspberry-pi-with-raspberry-pi-co-founder-eben-upton webinar by Eben Upton]
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− | === Support ===
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− | * [http://www.raspberrypi.org/phpBB3/ RaspberryPi.org Forum] is a good resource
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− | * [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi Raspberry Pi group on element14 Community] is quite active too and another place to ask questions
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− | * [http://elinux.org/R-Pi_Troubleshooting The eLinux wiki troubleshooting guide]
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− | * [http://elinux.org/RPi_VerifiedPeripherals Listing of verified equipment] ''add your own once tested!''
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− | * [http://www.element14.com/community/docs/DOC-44703/l/raspberry-pi-wifi-adapter-testing WiFi adapter testing] done by Drew
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− | === Tutorials ===
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− | * [http://learn.adafruit.com/category/raspberry-pi Adafruit Learning System]: excellent tutorials for the Pi by Adafruit
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− | * [http://www.element14.com/community/groups/raspberry-pi?view=blog element14 Raspberry Pi blog] where Drew posts his tutorials
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− | === Links ===
| + | [[Category:Interest Groups]] |
− | * [http://www.adafruit.com/blog/category/raspberry-pi/ Adafruit blog posts] about Raspberry Pi
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− | * [http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/592 Libraries, codecs, OSS]: an informative post on the media playback architecture
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− | * [http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/1655 A Raspberry Pi, hosting a Raspberry Pi]: for those wondering how well it would do as a low-power server
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