# New 2GB Raspberry Pi Benchmarked, E-Ink Typewriters, ARM SBC Laptops, and much more!

- Show: [The Electromaker Show](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show)
- Published: 2024-08-24
- Length: 27m
- Episode: 152
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2024-08-24-new-2gb-raspberry-pi-benchmarked-e-ink-typewriters-arm-sbc-laptops-and-much-more
- Listen: https://electromaker.libsyn.com/new-2gb-raspberry-pi-benchmarked-e-ink-typewriters-arm-sbc-laptops-and-much-more

## Summary

The host reviews several maker projects, including Eamon Magd’s automated Stroop Waffle system using OpenCV and an ESP8266-based One Ring home automation notification device. He highlights the GenBook RK3588 modular ARM laptop and the Zerowriter e-ink typewriter on Crowd Supply, then benchmarks the new $50 Raspberry Pi 5 2GB variant against higher-RAM models. Finally, he covers Adafruit’s move to Industry City in Brooklyn and their new Metro RP2350 board.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2024-08-24-new-2gb-raspberry-pi-benchmarked-e-ink-typewriters-arm-sbc-laptops-and-much-more#t=0) Introduction and Blues One Giveaway

## Topics

- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [PCB design & layout](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/pcb-design)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists, founders before launch, early-stage companies, established companies

## Mentioned

- Stroop Waffle (other)
- ESP8266 (chip)
- OpenCV (tool)
- GenBook RK3588 (product)
- Zerowriter (product)
- Raspberry Pi 5 (product)
- Adafruit (company)
- Metro RP2350 (product)

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- [Ep 208: Hallucinating Robots, Floppy Cartridges, and a Flexure Synth French Horn](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2023-03-03-ep-208-hallucinating-robots-floppy-cartridges-and-a-flexure-synth-french-horn) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 150: Blackberry Runs Out of Juice, NODE has your pinouts, Rats learn DOOM, and 2021 is Done](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2022-01-07-ep-150-blackberry-runs-out-of-juice-node-has-your-pinouts-rats-learn-doom-and-20) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep 353: Fantastic Peripherals, Fake or Not Fake Picos, and Everything on the Steam Deck](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2026-01-16-ep-353-fantastic-peripherals-fake-or-not-fake-picos-and-everything-on-the-steam) (Hackaday Podcast)
- [Ep090: DIY Linux SBC, HDMI CEC, Fake Bluepills, and SCARA Arms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/hackaday-podcast/2020-10-23-ep090-diy-linux-sbc-hdmi-cec-fake-bluepills-and-scara-arms) (Hackaday Podcast)

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