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Upgrade a RiscPC to full HD graphics, HDMI out,
USB and RISC OS 5
PiPOD is a custom hardware design that allows a
Raspberry Pi to be mounted in a podule slot in a RiscPC
and A7000 and operate the two systems simultaneously -
running RISC OS in a window within RISC OS.
PiPOD is also an excellent way of dipping your feet into
the 32bit RISC OS world without losing compatibility with
older 26bit software.
PiPOD comes in a variety of models, from the bare metal
podule plate alone, to a fully working pre-configured
system that you can slot in and go. RISCOSbits can even
create a custom option just for you.
If you’re worried about moving from your ageing Acorn
machine to a more modern option, then this is the
solution for you - it’s simply the best of both RISC OS
worlds in one machine.
System Requirements
•
Networked RISC OS machine with spare Podule slots
(backplane not required)
•
HDMI monitor (or HDMI-VGA adaptor) for full HD
graphics
•
USB capable mouse and keyboard for set up
•
Ethernet connection 10/100 (100Mbps NIC preferred
but not essential) from your host machine
•
Access to a spare ethernet port on the same network
as the host machine.
PiPOD Base Plate
The very basic PiPOD kit - his merely consists of a bare
metal plate on which to mount your own Raspberry Pi.
Supply your own adaptors, cables and screws. This
option is not recommended, but some people like
tinkering!
Comes with access to downloadable inter-connection
software.
HDMI Adaptor Kit
This adaptor fits perfectly into the pre-cut holes in the
PiPOD base plate. No need to hunt down custom
adaptors and cables
Must be bought with a base plate.
Add a Raspberry Pi
Buy the base plate, the HDMI Adaptor kit, add a
Raspberry Pi, and we’ll supply everything else you need,
build it all for you, and include a fully populated 32GB SD
card too!
Just slot in to your Acorn machine, connect it up and
away you go!
PiPOD 4 Base Plate
£10
Upgrades
HDMI
Adaptor Kit
2GB Pi 4
4GB Pi 4
£25
£45
£55