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From the trade magazines: Single-board computers, oscilloscopes, tool to create custom capes

December 1, 2015 By Dan KB6NU 3 Comments

raspberrypi2Top 10 Single-Board Computers. When you’re in need of a single board computer, a vast selection is available, making it tough to pick an ecosystem. We’ll cover the top ten most current single board computers to help you choose the right platform for your next project.

Oscilloscope Measurement Webcasts from Keysight. There are links to a ton of webinars here, including Tips and Techniques for Making the Best Oscilloscope Measurements and 

Best of 2015: Create Custom Capes Fast and Easy. Geppetto is a web-based designer and build-to-order system. It supports third-party platforms like the popular BeagleBone, as well as standalone microcontrollers.

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Filed Under: Microcontrollers, Test Equipment

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  1. RickB says

    December 1, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Too new for this list, but check out the Pi Zero at raspberrypi.org.
    $5.00. Available now at MicroCenters.

    Reply
    • Dan KB6NU says

      December 1, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      Wow! Now that’s really something.

      Reply
  2. AaronH says

    December 2, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Herm…PiZero, a small solar cell, and some parts to make an Altoids tin QRP?

    Dan,I know you were thinking about doing a RPi transceiver a few months ago….I haven’t really found a good article or how too (I’m still a tech and learning daily). Thoughts? Link?

    Reply

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