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echo: rberrypi
to: RICHARD OWLETT
from: MARTIN GREGORIE
date: 2020-02-15 16:17:00
subject: Re: Simple matrix of Rasp

On Sat, 15 Feb 2020 09:21:14 -0600, Richard Owlett wrote:

> On 02/14/2020 02:18 PM, Pancho wrote:
>> On 14/02/2020 15:57, Richard Owlett wrote:
>>> While searching for other info I was reminded about Raspberry Pi.
>>> Problem is that https://www.raspberrypi.org/ over does glitz.
>>> I need a text based matrix of cards vs features.
>>> [Pointer either to appropriate page of or a U.S. vendor would be fine]
>>> All relevant specs seem to be available as PDF. Just need to know
>>> which one I want.
>>>
>>> My proposed system would be composed of:
>>>    Least power hungry board with headers and one USB port installed.
>>>    One touchscreen display.
>>>    One battery.
>>>    One case to hold it all.
>>>
>>> Any pointers?
>>
>> 
>
> Too big. Even the nominal 7" display is uncomfortably large.
> I'll look for a 3rd party display that wil fit in pocket comfortably.
>
Go visit Adafruit: https://www.adafruit.com

They've got a lot of stuff for the RPi, and sell a 3.5" touch screen
for just under $US 40.00 - https://www.adafruit.com/product/2050



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