I still like the Pi, though. There are some people for whom saving $30 really does make a big difference, and if the goal is learning how computers work, having lots of GPIO pins, etc, the Pi is still awesome.
I still like the Pi, though. There are some people for whom saving $30 really does make a big difference, and if the goal is learning how computers work, having lots of GPIO pins, etc, the Pi is still awesome.
(Same-ish end result as the other fuse bypass methods, but with no soldering on the pi, and the caps seem to help with the inrush current required for hot-plugging USB devices. )
It's a tradeoff vs device safety, but is super cheap, and the operational reliability is worth it for me. Every time I stage a pi for a project that isn't powered this way, I'm surprised how much frustration is involved.
Looking forward to this improvement with the B+ as much as anything else.
[1] eg, the CUI V7805 (102-1715-ND at digikey)
* Traco TSR 1-2450 (available at Adafruit) * Cheap adjustable dx.com step-down converter (can't find the exact part #, but it's very popular)
Also, I've heard bad things about the Odroid's stability under load. Do you have any problems? I've also definitely had problems with the Rpi under load, but I expect the new switching power supply to solve that.
Have an Odroid U2 running now for 6 months on an eMMC card without any issues. I know which one I prefer. :)
The last time I looked, it still requires a binary blob to even boot, and despite Broadcom releasing (partial) documentation for the GPU, and claims that it should be possible to replace that blob, I haven't seen any advances on that front.