Upgrade a RiscPC to full HD graphics, HDMI out, USB and RISC OS 5 from
£10!
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 Adapt
This kit comprises the bare metal plate, plus
all the adaptors, cables and screws you
need to install the PiPOD in your podule
slot:
Pi Plate
HDMI adaptors
Podule mounting screws
Pi mounting screws
Molex to Pi internal power cable
Comes with access to downloadable inter-
connection software.
PiPOD Basic
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.
PiPOD Ultra
Everything in one simple kit! All pre-built for you!
Just slot in to your Acorn machine, connect it up
and away you go:
Pi Plate
HDMI adaptors
Podule mounting screws
Pi mounting screws
Molex to Pi internal power cable
1GB Raspberry Pi 3B+ or 2GB Pi 4B
Pre-configured licensed RISC OS 32GB
MicroSD card with software for inter-connection
PiPODs are created using publicly-available free software combined with licensed software, and bespoke hardware.
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Bake An Acorn Pi
Acorn and RISC OS Spares and Extras
PiPOD Basic
Just the plain metal bracket for you to slot your
own Pi into your Acorn. The ideal DIY option at
a bargain price.
PiPOD Adapt
The plate and all the adaptors. Plus a link to the
software that you need, and instructions to set
it up.
The full caboodle - a PiPOD plate, the adaptor
kit, a Raspberry Pi, and a 32GB CD card with
all the software you need, pre-installed.
PiPOD Ultra
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PiPOD IV Basic
Just the plain metal bracket for you to slot your
own Pi into your Acorn. The ideal DIY option at
a bargain price.
PiPOD IV Adapt
The plate, the custom PCB adaptor and GPIO
power cable. Plus a link to the software that you
need, and instructions to set it up.
The full caboodle - a plate, the custom PCB
adaptor and GPIO power cable, a 2GB
Raspberry Pi 4, and a 32GB CD card with all
the software you need, pre-installed.
PiPOD IV Ultra
