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Remove outdated SBC info and references to it
* Remove outdated section on SBCs as an affordable option (prices are high as of 2026) * Remove references to SBC section
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‎doc/about/for_academia.rst‎

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* It is required for a security or compatibilty improvement
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* The effort required is minimal
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Raspberry Pi and other SBCs
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For educators, Single-Board Computers (SBCs) such as the Raspberry Pi 4 and 5
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are not always the most cost-effective option.
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However, they may be an attractive option when at least one of the following
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applies:
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* You have an educational discount
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* You have grant or non-profit funding
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* Surplus hardware isn't an option
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.. _sbc_rule_of_thumb:
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SBC Purchasing Rules of Thumb
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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.. note:: These rules help **non-experts** steer toward Arcade-compatible devices.
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You can find more in-depth descriptions of the required OpenGL ES versions
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and more under the :ref:`sbc_requirements` heading.
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ARM64 and AMD64 are Easiest
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The :ref:`known-working Raspberry Pi 4 and 5 <sbc_supported_raspi>` are both ARM64
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devices. If you are considering other boards due to price or availability, stick to
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the following CPU architectures:
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* ARM64
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* AMD64 (same as most non-Mac desktop CPUs)
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No RISC-based SBC has been verified as compatible. Although some *may* work,
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SBCs based on RISC-V CPUs are likely to lack:
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* introductory tutorials
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* beginner-friendly documentation
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Credit Card Rule
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As of October 2024, all compatible and widely-available SBCs are
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larger than credit cards:
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* 3.375 inches by 2.125 inches
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* 85.60 mm by 53.98 mm
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If you try to use this rule:
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#. Compare to the actual circuit board's size, not the size of the package
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#. Use an old hotel key card, expired credit card, or expired debit card
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It's unlikey that an SBC board will have magnets. However, the package
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might include them in motors (in kits) or as part of the box itself.
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Using an old card stops you from accidentally wiping a magnetic strip you need.
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Although this errs on the side of caution, it also:
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* quickly rules out :ref:`incompatible Raspberry Pi models <sbc_unsupported_raspis>`
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* should apply to other SBCs as well

‎doc/programming_guide/gles_raspi_and_sbc.rst‎

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SBC Requirements
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Any Single Board Computer (SBC) which meets the following
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requirements may work. If you are a parent or educator shopping for a
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compatible SBC, please see the :ref:`sbc_rule_of_thumb`.
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requirements may work.
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Standard Python
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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