Cheap 32 bit console that's less than $5?

http://rossum.posterous.com/20131601

I recently ran accross this project and it looks very promising for developing a cheap universal computer for developing nations. The basic parts needed add up to a couple of dollars.

Previously I had menitoned the UzeBox and Fuze box model, but that costs around 100usd.

Also I had found someone making a cheaper version that falls around 50usd, called the AmuzeBox

However I think this project is more in tune to cost and performance. It even has 3d capability, sound effects and 8k colors on the screen at one time.

Truelly a hacking marvel in my opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Harrison Lee on August 30, 2010 at 12:04pm

It is quite an interesting unit, that is for sure. It would be interesting to find out how readily available these materials are in developing countries.

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Permalink Reply by James Derek Lomas on August 31, 2010 at 9:14pm

Definitely interesting. I wonder how this chip is being adopted in the low-end electronics manufacturing ecosystem.. Like, where is this chip "in the wild?"

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Permalink Reply by Scott A. Williams on September 1, 2010 at 7:26am

Actually you can get them at mouser, I'm sure they can be found elsewhere.

http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=lpc1111

However it seems they are a little more than a dollar, but still not too bad. There's also a range of slightly better chips, I 'm not sure which one he used but there are more than 5 variations.