The new Raspberry Pi Compute Development Kit enables design engineers
to harness the power of the Raspberry Pi for embedded applications.

• Small and Powerful. SODIMM sized (6.5cm by 3cm) Raspberry Pi board contains the BCM2835 chip with 512MB RAM with an on board 4GB eMMC Flash memory for booting the OS.
• Flexible and Rapid Prototype Development. A fully functional IO board is part of the development kit which supports an extensive GPIO and multiple connectors to help foster rapid prototype development with access to all of the BCM2835 functionality.
• Custom Hardware and Software Solutions. Benefit from fully functional Linux server running on your ‘design-in’ hardware solution. This unique combination of services will help define the next generation of the ‘Internet of Things’        
• Compute Module Development Kit Technical Specifications:
  Compute Module:
• SODIMM sized 6.5cm by 3cm board
• BCM2835 chip with 512MB RAM
• On board 4GB eMMC Flash memor
• 200 pin edge connector

IO board:

• Multiple GPIO interfaces
• 1 x micro USB connector type B
• 1 x USB connector type A
• 2 x CSI ports for camera boards
• 2 x DSI ports for display boards
• Full size HDMI port

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Kanex has this week unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the Kanex ATV Pro. Which has been designed to provide older VGA monitors and projectors with support for Apple’s latest TV set top boxes. Enabling you to use AirPlay and mirroring via your iOS device if it supports it.http://mytech.ucoz.com

The new Kanex ATV Pro device doesn’t require any additional power to function, and simply connects to your Apple TV and then provides a VGA connection for your older display device. The ATV Pro also has a built in 3.5mm audio jack allowing you to send the audio from your Apple TV via different routes if required. Kanex explains:

“Kanex ATV Pro allows a VGA projector to use Apple AirPlay mirroring from an iPad to Apple TV. Eliminate the need for expensive HDMI projection equipment upgrades. Join the thousands of classrooms nationwide that can mirror and stream content direct to a VGA projector via an Apple TV.”

The Kanex ATV Pro HDMI to VGA with audio support adapter is now available to purchase directly from Kanex for $59

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If you already own either an iPhone or iPod iOS device, a new PoP Video adapter has been created, thats allows you to transform your Apple device into a handy Pico Projector for just $99. The PoP Video Pico Projector adapter has been created by Micron Technology and slots into the 30 pin sync/charger port on your Apple smartphone or media player

The PoP Video Pico Projector adapter is equipped with a video output of 960 x 540 pixel resolution, and can be used for 2 hours when its internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery is fully charged.

The pico projector adapter has been designed to be used with a free application and allows you to project web pages, Facebook, and videos downloaded from iTunes or iTunes U that are not MPEG 3 protected. You can find out more about the neat little pico projector adapter over on the PoP Video website.

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