The Raspberry Pi Thread [5]

They finally released this, Enviro+ for Raspberry Pi – Pimoroni
I saw it on a Bilge Tank Video but they didn't give much in the way of info, namely specifics on the sensors on it? I'm kind of on the fence to whether I want one or not?
It could replace my sense hat based on what I actually use on my sense hat. The BME280 is and the display is all I really need. All depends on how close you need to be to read the display. The sense Hat LED matrix is readable from a long way away, if your in the same room its usable basically. At 63 bucks Canadian I'm leaning towards a pass on buying it. Not saying its not worth that, just not worth it to me for what I'd use on it. I think I'd just buy the display and BME280 instead.
It does look good and is packed with sensors. If it measured UV light I might be back to wanting it. Doesn't appear to though. =(

The air quality is the one part of my BME680 that I don't use. I don't understand the code and I can't get it to work for me anyway. I should have just went with BME280's instead. All I want is temp humidity and pressure.

The new Pi 4 is finally reality.
Raspberry Pi 4 on sale now from $35 - Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi 4 Model B

Here are the highlights:

• A 1.5GHz quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A72 CPU (~3× performance)
• 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM
• Full-throughput Gigabit Ethernet
• Dual-band 802.11ac wireless networking
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports
• Dual monitor support, at resolutions up to 4K
• VideoCore VI graphics, supporting OpenGL ES 3.x
• 4Kp60 hardware decode of HEVC video
• Complete compatibility with earlier Raspberry Pi products

It looks like it has most of what I was asking for, sort of kind of. Full speed Gigabit Ethernet finally. Kind of sounds like WIFI isn't full speed though? USB is faster but I don't think its full speed? Its not shared with the ethernet jack anymore so thats good. Up to 4 gig of RAM finally, I'm likeling that. I do believe more ram was at the top or very close to the top of the I want list. Wasn't expecting the dual monitor support. It is something I would use though. Going to need adapters or a couple of the new official HDMI cables. I'll be buying some of those new cables anyway, also good for use with a Pi Zero. I've had them on my wish list since they were released. Only just got up and not fully awake yet so I'll have another look see after my morning walk when my brain is fully functional.

It will be a while before I get one. I want the 4 gig version so thats 75 bucks right there. Not complaining, its worth it IMHO, I just don't have the cash on hand right now. I'll also want the new 3A power supply and a case etc. I like that they did a 1 gig, 2 gig and 4 gig version. I hope they eventually do a 4A version like the 3A+. I see its labelled as 4 B, so I would assume there will be a 4 B+ also at some point. It's going to be some months before I get my hands on one. =(

I downloaded the new Raspbian images. I haven't booted up to one yet though. Surprisingly my better half has already given me the go ahead to buy a Pi 4. I just have to wait for next payday. So I should have one ordered by end of the week . =) Assuming the 4 gig are back in stock. They were sold out at Pimorni last time I looked. I want to get one of the new Pibow cases so I'll likely order from them. Or Adafruit if need be.
I will have a look see at your link, thanks for posting it.