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    • JaredBuschJ
      JaredBusch @travisdh1
      last edited by JaredBusch

      @travisdh1 said in Got a Pi:

      @JaredBusch said in Got a Pi:

      @thwr said in Got a Pi:

      @JaredBusch said in Got a Pi:

      @thwr said in Got a Pi:

      @BBigford said in Got a Pi:

      The port size on the Zeros is the only thing I couldn't get past. Pi 3 is where my preference is.

      Different use-cases

      I want to get a few of these for UPS monitoring. Would the Zero be the best choice?

      At least a Pi2/3 would be way overpowered. Do you plan to use a screen with the board? In this case, use a Zero with some very lightweight desktop (LXDE/LightDM or something similar) or use a Pi2/3.

      Just want to get email notification. All places have wireless, so as long as the unit has that and USB, I should be good.

      Might want to go with the Raspberry Pi 3 then, they've got wireless built in and standard USB ports. You could plug into up to 4 UPS systems if they have more than 1 in the same area. A few more dollars, but no hassles with USB ports or wifi adapters.

      Awesome. That is way better than dealing with add on stuff

      @IRJ sorry to derail your thread. but I was just looking into this yesterday myself.

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      • bbigfordB
        bbigford @thwr
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        @thwr said in Got a Pi:

        @BBigford said in Got a Pi:

        The port size on the Zeros is the only thing I couldn't get past. Pi 3 is where my preference is.

        Different use-cases

        I agree. I was trying to use it the way that someone would use a Pi 3 as a zero client because of the super cheap price.

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        • scottalanmillerS
          scottalanmiller @bbigford
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          @BBigford said in Got a Pi:

          @thwr said in Got a Pi:

          @BBigford said in Got a Pi:

          The port size on the Zeros is the only thing I couldn't get past. Pi 3 is where my preference is.

          Different use-cases

          I agree. I was trying to use it the way that someone would use a Pi 3 as a zero client because of the super cheap price.

          Really easy to use as a thin client. Zero requires much more specialty stuff.

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          • IRJI
            IRJ
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            I have been playing with the Pi for a few weeks now and I can say it is a fun toy, but the functionality is lacking.

            Don't get me wrong I love playing with them and I use them daily, but there are so many common things that become a chore. Bluetooth support is flaky in different OS(es), certain Kodi add ons don't work on the Pi, etc.

            The Pi does alot of good things, but it does nothing great. Although things seem to improving rapidly. Retropie and OpenElec which are the main two OS(es) I use are receiving regular updates and things are improving.

            Conclusion: If you like to tinker, the Pi is hard to beat. If you want something that works out of the box with no configuration there are better choices out there. Overall I am happy since I like to tinker with technology.

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            • scottalanmillerS
              scottalanmiller
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              Yes, it is really just a toy, don't really look to them in business.

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              • JaredBuschJ
                JaredBusch @scottalanmiller
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                @scottalanmiller said in Got a Pi:

                Yes, it is really just a toy, don't really look to them in business.

                I think my purpose of UPS monitoring is solid.

                I know of nothing else aside from the manufacturer network cards that they charge way too much for.

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                • thwrT
                  thwr @scottalanmiller
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                  @scottalanmiller said in Got a Pi:

                  Yes, it is really just a toy, don't really look to them in business.

                  A Pi does not replace a user's general purpose PC. Maybe in some very special cases or as a thin client.

                  But there are use cases where a Pi (or similar SBCs) really shines, like @JaredBusch demonstrated. I wouldn't say that it is a toy, at least it's not in the hands of someone who knows what he/she can archive with it.

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                  • JaredBuschJ
                    JaredBusch
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                    So where does everyone buy their Pi from?

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                    • gjacobseG
                      gjacobse @JaredBusch
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                      @JaredBusch said in Got a Pi:

                      So where does everyone buy their Pi from?

                      I've not bought one yet, but they are available from Amazon, Adafruit (pretty sure that is still via Amazon) and a few other sources.

                      I'd say go Amazon...

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                      • IRJI
                        IRJ @JaredBusch
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                        @JaredBusch said in Got a Pi:

                        So where does everyone buy their Pi from?

                        Amazon is the best option. Buying from Adafruit directly is slow.....

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                        • jt1001001J
                          jt1001001
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                          Wife got me a CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Kit for Christmas (which i STILL haven't played with) from Amazon that included pretty much everything

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                          • IRJI
                            IRJ @jt1001001
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                            @jt1001001 said in Got a Pi:

                            Wife got me a CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Kit for Christmas (which i STILL haven't played with) from Amazon that included pretty much everything

                            9 months and you still haven't played with it. Shame on you lol

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                            • thwrT
                              thwr @JaredBusch
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                              @JaredBusch said in Got a Pi:

                              So where does everyone buy their Pi from?

                              Industrial distributors: Farnell / element 14, RS Components, Mouser, DigiKey
                              Electronic shops (like radioshack): reichelt.de, conrad.de

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                              • travisdh1T
                                travisdh1 @JaredBusch
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                                @JaredBusch said in Got a Pi:

                                So where does everyone buy their Pi from?

                                I'm a fan of Adafruit, Element 14, and Jamco Electronics, Mouser, and Digikey myself.

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                                • IRJI
                                  IRJ @travisdh1
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                                  @travisdh1 said in Got a Pi:

                                  @JaredBusch said in Got a Pi:

                                  So where does everyone buy their Pi from?

                                  I'm a fan of Adafruit, Element 14, and Jamco Electronics, Mouser, and Digikey myself.

                                  I believe the Pi is sold but adafruit through Amazon. Adafruit is so slow, because they get so many orders, but through amazon they offer prime shipping.

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