CHIP (computer)
| Release date | May 31, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Introductory price | US$9 |
| Operating system | Linux (Debian) |
| CPU | 1 GHz R8M/R8 (ARMv7) |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 4 GB - 8 GB onboard |
| Power | 5 V DC >500 mA, wired or optional battery |
CHIP (stylized as C.H.I.P.) was a single-board computer crowdfunded by now-defunct Next Thing Co. (NTC), released as open-source hardware running open-source software. It was advertised as "the world's first $9 computer". CHIP and related products are discontinued. NTC has since gone insolvent.
C.H.I.P. is an affordable single-board computer developed by Next Thing Co. Retailing for just $9, it features a 1GHz ARMv7 processor, 512MB of RAM, and 3.8GB (approximately 4GB) of storage, running a customised, lightweight Debian-based operating system. The device also includes onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it a versatile option for both standalone computing and integration into various hardware projects, as you have 3.2GB of free storage.