Tag: Raspberry Pi 500

  • Void 20250202: Apple Silicon, Lenovo X13s & Pinebook Pro Support

    Void 20250202: Apple Silicon, Lenovo X13s & Pinebook Pro Support

    Void Linux has been present for about 17 years, and one thing that makes it unique compared to many other distributions is its use of the X Binary Package System (XBPS), which was created from the ground up. This standalone Linux distribution employs the runit init system, and its basic installation consists solely of free software. However, the official repository also offers proprietary software. Just yesterday, version 20250202 was released, bringing various enhancements mainly aimed at improving hardware support and resolving issues found in earlier versions.

    Kernel and Window Manager Updates

    The live ISOs are equipped with the 6.12 kernel, while the Xfce images have been upgraded to version 4.20 of this well-known window manager. Void 20250202 not only supports Asahi Linux-based Apple Silicon but also provides full compatibility with the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s and the Pinebook Pro. In contrast, the Raspberry Pi versions come with Linux 6.6.69 and are expected to work with the CM5 and Raspberry Pi 500 hardware. A new option to turn off graphics has been introduced in the bootloader menu, along with additional hotkeys. Furthermore, it’s worth mentioning that Raspberry Pi images are now smaller but will utilize growpart to resize the root partition according to the storage device.

    Download and Installation Notes

    All downloadable files can be found on this page. New users interested in trying out this distribution should note that Xfce is the only graphical option available. For those who wish to use different graphical environments, which are fully supported by Void Linux, they need to install those packages after setting up one of the available images. The official website explains that this decision was made to lessen the testing burden, which is quite reasonable for a distribution with a small team supporting it.

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  • Raspberry Pi 500 Launches with Essential Accessories in New Version

    Raspberry Pi 500 Launches with Essential Accessories in New Version

    The Raspberry Pi 500 has been around for a little more than a month now, having been launched at the end of last year. Recently, Raspberry Pi rolled out a stronger variant of the Raspberry Pi 5, which is currently priced at $69.99 on Amazon, and which had been leaked a few days prior to this announcement.

    Return to the Pi 500

    Interestingly, Raspberry Pi has decided to revisit the Pi 500. They now offer it as the Raspberry Pi 500 Desktop Kit. This kit is also referred to as the Computer Kit or Desktop Computer Kit. It features the same single-board computer (SBC) that was first introduced in December, which includes a Broadcom BCM2712 chipset and 8 GB of LPDDR4X-4267 RAM, all housed in a compact 286 x 122 x 23 mm case.

    What’s Included in the Kit

    Apart from the SBC, the Desktop Kit comes with a 32 GB microSD card, a 27 W power supply, a Raspberry Pi Beginner’s Guide, a wired mouse, and an HDMI cable. Consequently, this new offering is priced at $120, which is $30 more than the regular Raspberry Pi 500. For further details and to check local availability, you can visit Raspberry Pi’s official website.

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  • Raspberry Pi 500 Keyboard PC and New Portable Monitor Launch

    Raspberry Pi 500 Keyboard PC and New Portable Monitor Launch

    The Raspberry Pi Foundation is wrapping up the year with two new product launches. Recently, they just unveiled the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5), which enhances the already popular CM4 (currently priced at $59 on Amazon). Now, the Foundation is replacing one of its more unique items with a fresh release.

    New Release Details

    Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500, which takes the place of the Raspberry Pi 400 that has been available since late 2020. As expected, the Raspberry Pi 500 is powered by the Broadcom BCM2712 chipset, which is also found in other fifth-generation Raspberry Pi models. The Foundation provides this device with 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM running at 4,267 MT/s and includes a 32 GB MicroSD card.

    Specifications and Design

    On the back side of the device, you’ll find three USB Type-A ports, a MicroSD card reader, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and two Micro HDMI ports. Similar to the Raspberry Pi 5, the Raspberry Pi 500 also has a USB Type-C port for power and a 40-pin GPIO header, all packed into a compact size of 286 x 122 x 23 cm.

    At present, the Raspberry Pi 500 is priced at $90, or $120 when bundled with accessories like a power supply and a mouse. Additionally, the Foundation is now offering the Raspberry Pi Monitor for $100. This monitor features a 15.6-inch IPS display that delivers 1080p resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio, peak brightness of 250 nits, and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The portable monitor can be connected via HDMI or USB Type-C and stands up thanks to its built-in kickstand. It’s important to note that while the monitor has VESA mounts, it can only achieve 60% brightness and 50% volume when using USB Type-C. For more details, check the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s website.


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  • Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launching Soon with 16GB RAM

    Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launching Soon with 16GB RAM

    Little more than a month has gone by since the first hints about the Raspberry Pi 500 showed up online. Since that time, the Raspberry Pi Foundation hasn’t said anything officially about replacing the Raspberry Pi 400 (currently priced at $70 on Amazon). However, they have introduced new accessories for their current single-board computers (SBCs), including the Raspberry Pi 5, which we have covered in a separate article.

    Next Steps for SBCs

    It appears that the Raspberry Pi 500 will not be the next SBC to come from the Foundation. Instead, we might see a new version of the Compute Module 4 (CM4). Similar to the Raspberry Pi 500, the Raspberry Pi CM5 has not been confirmed yet. Still, this System on Module (SOM) has made an appearance at electronicaFair 2024 in Munich.

    Details and Expectations

    At this moment, we only have one photo to refer to. But even with that, some details can be figured out. For instance, it seems the Raspberry Pi CM5 keeps the same overall look as its predecessor. Moreover, there are signs on the SOM indicating that the Foundation might offer 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8 GB RAM options.

    Interestingly, there’s an area for a fifth RAM option, which would likely be a 16 GB variant. Also, other labels suggest that there will be eMMC options of 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB, along with a Broadcom BCM2712 chipset. It’s reasonable to think that the Foundation is close to officially revealing the Raspberry Pi CM5, especially since it was shown at electronicaFair 2024 with a related IO board.

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  • Raspberry Pi 500: New Successor to Raspberry Pi 400 with BCM 2712

    Raspberry Pi 500: New Successor to Raspberry Pi 400 with BCM 2712

    The Raspberry Pi 400 has been available for some time now. To give you some background, the Raspberry Pi Foundation launched this device, which it called ‘a computer in a keyboard,’ in late 2020. Since that release, the Foundation has introduced several other products, including the Raspberry Pi 5, which is currently priced at $58.39 on Amazon.

    New Developments in the Raspberry Pi Lineup

    It’s been so long since the Raspberry Pi 400 came out that a DIY enthusiast made their own version during the summer. However, there are indications that the Foundation is working on a direct follow-up named the Raspberry Pi 500 (RPi 500). Reports suggest that the RPi 500 has only been seen in the GitHub repository for the arm64 version of Raspberry Pi OS.

    Specifications and Features

    Interestingly, it looks like the RPi 500 will use the same Broadcom BCM 2712 chip found in the Raspberry Pi 5. Sadly, many details are still unclear, such as if the RPi 500 will have an exposed PCIe connection. It’s likely that the RPi 500 will keep the same I/O and 4 GB RAM configuration as its predecessor, but we will have to wait for more information to confirm this.

    Sources: GitHub via Hackaday & Tom’s Hardware


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