This still doesn't solve the problem. You're replacing a $6 part with a $39 part and a $35 part. $6 < ($39 + $35). That is the problem with Raspberry Pi-based electronics. As long as you're trying to compete with Gen7, you're not competitive.
Thinkyhead Wrote:
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> Hold the presses. I didn't notice if anyone else
> has mentioned it, but there is now a product
> called "Embedded Pi" available at the element14
> site. It's especially for this purpose. It has the
> header layout for Arduino shield, so you can
> directly attach RAMPS 1.4 to it, with the SD/LCD
> package and all.
Now, don't get me wrong, the Pi would offer some benefits that Gen7 doesn't have and nor does RAMPs; but I (currently) can't get over that price premium.
Thinkyhead Wrote:
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> Hold the presses. I didn't notice if anyone else
> has mentioned it, but there is now a product
> called "Embedded Pi" available at the element14
> site. It's especially for this purpose. It has the
> header layout for Arduino shield, so you can
> directly attach RAMPS 1.4 to it, with the SD/LCD
> package and all.
Now, don't get me wrong, the Pi would offer some benefits that Gen7 doesn't have and nor does RAMPs; but I (currently) can't get over that price premium.