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VoCore is open hardware with WIFI, USB, UART, 20+ GPIOs but is only one inch square. It will help developers and enthusiasts make a smart house, study embedded system or even make the tiniest router in the world.
The saying, “Good things come in small packages” is often overused, but the VoCore mini-computer is a product that actually warrants it. The computer measures less than an inch tall and wide, so you can literally hold it in your pocket or the palm of your hand.
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Learn About and Control the Computer
Some operating systems are so locked down that anyone who wants to learn more about how they work is out of luck. However, the VoCore runs on OpenWrt Linux. When purchasing a VoCore, you’ll get details about its source code and hardware design. That insight gives you more possibilities if you’re looking to push the boundaries of technology, and even makes it possible to build your own VoCore if you feel so inclined.A Crowdsourced Hit
Tech-related projects find varying degrees of success on crowdfunding sites. Perhaps it shouldn’t be surprising though, based on what you already know about it, that the VoCore easily surpassed its funding goal. The creators hoped to make at least $6,000 so it’d be possible to produce the VoCore on a larger scale. It was known early on that unless mass production became a reality, the cost of the individual parts for just a few computers would be too high.Impressively, 2,950 supporters raised over $116,000 in just two months. Clearly, those people quickly recognized the potential of this tiny product.
Explore What’s Possible
So, just what can you do with a VoCore? It can become a wireless router, and that’s just one example. Since the VoCore also has a USB port, you could depend on it while using a hot melt handgun that has a USB connector. You can connect peripheral devices to your VoCode, or use it as a component as a much larger system. |
| In this project, the VoCare computer is used as an NES emulator. |
The computer’s small size is one advantage it has over larger products. At the VoCore website, there’s a collection of user projects that demonstrates how the VoCore and innovation go hand in hand. One creative person even figured out how to use the VoCore build a motion detector that offers an alert whenever someone walks into a room.
A Well-Equipped Bargain
The VoCore has 32 MB of RAM, plus 8 MB worth of flash memory. If desired, you can purchase a dock separately that includes a headphone jack. Since people have reportedly used the VoCore to turn their speakers into wireless accessories, the headphone jack seems like a smart addition. If you purchase the VoCore alone, it’s $19.99, and buying it with the dock brings the cost to $44.99. You can even buy a camera with a built-in sound recorder that’s made for the VoCore. It doesn’t require drivers, so after waiting about 30 seconds for the VoCore to boot up, you’ll be good to go. Keep in mind, the store reports it may take up to 90 days for the VoCore to arrive at your doorstep depending on your country of residence, so you might need to practice patience after ordering this petite but powerful product.
Share Knowledge and Learn From Others
The open-source nature of the VoCore makes it simple for tech enthusiasts to understand more about what they’ve purchased. However, there’s also a forum where people can post details about how they’ve used the VoCore, and get help with troubleshooting. If you like to not only learn about technology but grow your perspective with what others already know, the VoCore forum may become your new favorite online hangout.Due to the VoCore’s low cost, you could plan to purchase one and see if it’s as helpful as expected for your next tech project. If it meets or exceeds expectations, or you find you need more than one, you won’t be out much money by making another purchase.
| By Kayla Matthews | Embed |
Author Bio - Kayla Matthews is a technology journalist and blogger, as well as editor of ProductivityBytes.com. Follow Kayla on Facebook and Twitter to read all of her latest posts.
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