Thursday, May 16, 2013

The Raspberry Pi (RPI) Initiative

My idea of a perfect "dashboard" that is left constantly running and is just there to supply information to you so to speak.


It includes:

  • Date and Time
    • 12 or 24 hr
  • Calendar
    • Alternates items in color and white so it's easy to see different events
  • Weather
    • Current
    • Hourly (8hrs)
    • 3 day forecast
  • Mail
    • Popup "app" with ability to read and reply to emails as well as send new ones
  • News
    • Select news source and there you go
  • Facebook feed
  • Twitter Feed
  • Grooveshark music player
    • Popup "app" to login/register as well as find your music to play, make playlists, etc...
    • Download button to get the song via iTunes, Amazon, or other ways. (popup options)
**Facebook, twitter, mail, calendar, and news are all interchangeable and can be placed in each others spots.**

I really hope someone designs something like this for the RPi or that I learn to code good enough to make it myself.

COST:
  • Raspberry Pi - $35
  • 1080p 22" Monitor - $149
  • Wireless Keyboard & Mouse - $35
  • HDMI cable - $6
  • Case - $7
  • 4 port USB hub - $8
  • 8GB SD card - $12
  • Power supply -$10
  • Wifi Adapter - $11
TOTAL: ~$273

ELI

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