Google boost for Raspberry Pi

Source: www.cabume.co.uk

Raspberry Pi’s low-cost computer has received endorsement – and hard cash – from Google chairman, Eric Schmidt. Pic: dfarber on Flickr

Search giant, Google is to fund the deployment of the Cambridge designed low-cost computer, Cambridge Science Centre, a social enterprise planning to create a permanent hands-on science discovery centre in Cambridge blogged today it was also ‘adding Raspberry Pi,’ using them in the first instance, to add an extra layer of interactivity to its microscope exhibit.

Cambridge Science Centre is planning a ‘hack day’, this summer with the aim of “bringing together Raspberry Pi enthusiasts, researchers and exhibit builders to create some really creative ideas.”