[arm-allstar] Pi3

[David McGough]

Hi Larry,

We won't let the RPi3 slow down the V1.3 release.


73, David KB4FXC



On Mon, 21 Mar 2016, Larry via arm-allstar wrote:

> With all the new excitement about the RPi3 I would like to say this....
> 
> I do hope the release of the new RPi3 will not interfere or sidetrack the LONG awaited release for the RPi2.
> Many of us have been waiting for a long time to improve our RPi2 systems.
> 
> Shelving the RPi3 development until that is completed would be greatly appreciated by me and I'm sure others who have been waiting patiently.
> 
> Larry - N7FM
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> On 03/21/2016 02:51 PM, Doug Crompton via arm-allstar wrote:
>       Just a quick note to say we do have our code running on the Pi3 and both Pi2 and Pi3 support will be included in the upcoming 1.3 update. We also hope
>       to support the built-in wifi on the Pi3. The current RPi2 V1.0 code will NOT support the Pi3.
> 
>       Initial tests on the Pi3 show a substantial speed improvement that will certainly help with the DSP functions. We expect to have a completely new
>       channel driver soon after the 1.3 release which will be a drastic step from the current way Allstar is interfaced to radios.
> 
>       For those buying Pi3's they do draw more current and they get hotter. If you can, get one with pre-installed heatsinks or buy add-on heatsinks. The
>       recommendation is to use a 5V 2.5 Amp power supply. A 2 amp supply, which many of the wall warts are should work fine as long a you don't have a large
>       draw from USB peripherals. The USB sound FOBS and USB to serial interfaces draw minimal current. Remember these boards have built-in wifi and bluetooth
>       which are additional loads.
> 
>       73 Doug
>       WA3DSP
>       http://www.crompton.com/hamradio
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