Why should it ? Completly different SoC and completely different scopes, goals and design parameters - this would be THE coincidence in human history if they would be compatible. Of course there is a theoretical chance that ED+Nikolaus took the specs for rbpis compute model as a basis (which I doubt, see first sentence), but as open as the design process was till now, I am pretty sure they would have mentioned it at some point
Know for a fact it isn't, compute module is based on a SODIMM style package like laptop memory, while the Pyra module due to tighter size restraints will use a homegrown module design using connectors with low profile connectors.
Yes! Just happened to me with your post!
Just out of curiosity myself, though, why do you want this? As Exophase explained, the CPU module wouldn't save much money, maybe a few dozen dollars for a significantly inferior device. What benefit would EvilDragon gain by redesigning to use the Pi2's module?
So what are the dimensions of the pyra's cm? Yes I am aware that you cant just cut the thing with a board cutter and force it into the slot so an adapter(ribbon?) would be required but the concept isnt totally an alien one(arduino(Atmel) shields running on Pis...)
Want to know if the BCM2836's module could be adapted to provide functionality/performance equalling if not better than that of the original pandora(seeing as its now no more in production)? While I appreciate Exophase's input I'd like to hear what ED has to say on the costs associated with such a venture(adapter)... if he has the time if not cest lavie.
Since the rbpi's cm is a full breakout layout, it wouldnt be impossible to have the BCM cater to the pyra's OMAP tasks? e.g. HDMI USB MIPI Bluetooth ethernet wifi etc? And yes the software would need a rework but then again once you open the floodgates to the millions that make up the rbpi "horde" who knows maybe something neat might come out of it?
Only the people designing it know at this point, it's still being developed.
I'm assuming from the the mis-information you have most likely received about the compute module from the jokers on IRC, that you are uuhimhere... EvilDragon didn't entertain the idea on IRC, why would he on the boards?
Yeah the nature of the daughterboard design is to allow other type of SoCs to be put on there..
I still don't see the draw, there really isn't entirely that much difference for a user or developer to switch between the RPi and the OMAP5.. Both are running an armhf linux distribution, both could potentially use the same OS outside of special consideration to the hardware like the screen and custom keyboard.the two could run the same software if they were not compiled with OMAP or BCM specific optimizations. It's more than likely software compiled on the Rpi2 could just run without recompiling on the Pyra as long as the dependencies are met.
Mind expaining what your goal is ? With breakout adapter n'stuff you won't get a handheld device anymore, so I guess this is out of the question. But whats left then ? There are already dozens of projects that incorporate a rbpi into different design(ideas), why make this another one ?
As far as I can tell you can't use its MIPI interface to power the internal interface (or any other). You'd need a specialized binary blob for the screen (and rotator chip) to do that. There are none available at all as far as I can tell - unless they start making a board with an included MIPI screen on their own, we'll probably never ever see a single one being done, and that one would still be useless for your idea.
I meant sacrifices in the Pyra. The BCM has fewer features than the OMAP, in order to remain pin compatible some of those features from the OMAP could not be exposed. You're proposal would mean an inferior device, just so you could plug in a Pi2 board and save $50. Doesn't make sense.
uuhhimwhowhat? I dont know about that but from the responses above I think I get what you mean by jokers...
Which still leaves the question of why you want one so much. It'll save maybe $50 tops (but probably closer to $20) for a significantly inferior device. And that's even assuming you can get the parts to self-manufacture the board at the same cost as the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
I can also see IP addresses of people that post, which may have correlated with the IP address shown in IRC log in line or two from said character...uuhhimwhowhat? I dont know about that but from the responses above I think I get what you mean by jokers...
Not big brother, sarcastic robot.Haha! We're all being watched by big brothers
PYRA = Freedom and Privacy
Aha! that is what FAP stands for! Now I know....
